Classic Chile Tour
A well balanced trip including stops in Torres del Paine, the Lake district, Valparaiso and Santiago
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
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All internal flights
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Private airport transfers throughout
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All accommodation including breakfast
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All meals and activities in Torres del paine and The Lake District
At a glance
From pretty Pacific coastal towns to the spellbinding scenery of Southern Patagonia for glistening lakes and the magnificent mountains of Torres del Paine: this is a private tour about seeing the very best of Chile in a compact time, and not compromising on comfort or style either.
You will explore the colourful sea side town of Valparaiso, dining on freshly caught seafood and excellent regional wines before heading to the country’s relaxing and scenic lake district where Chile‘s great outdoors welcomes you with hiking and active adventures galore. This is good preparation for the humbling geography of the Torres del Paine National Park and the large menu of adventures to be had here – whether you are a hiking enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer or keen fisher, we can arrange local guides to take you out for the day, showing you the very best places suited to you.
Example trip itinerary
Valparaiso
Transfer
Arrive in Santiago
Transfer
Private transfer from Santiago airport to Valparaiso
Accommodation in Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Overview
This freshly painted red and white 1920s mansion (it has just undergone two years of renovations) sits atop a hill in the city's Cerro Alegre neighbourhood looking over the tumbling urban scene towards the busy Valparaiso Bay.
Twenty three rooms laid with original parquet floors have been spruced up with stylish wallpaper and minimalized with modernist furniture and fixings, huge beds and contemporary art pieces dotted here and there. One of the hotel's most talked about features is the on-site Alegre restaurant manned by chef Sergio Barroso (with stints at El Bulli), and is one of the best dining experiences in the city and a favourite with more affluent locals.
The service is exemplary and there's even a spa built of dark slate housing a steam bath, indoor pool, massage rooms and a hot tub to enjoy after a hard day’s scaling the city's streets.
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Overview
An excellent boutique hotel, Casa Higueras is located in the upmarket Cerro Alegre area with great views out across the harbour and Plaza Sottomayor.
The hotel’s a little larger than other hotels of a similar style in the area with twenty rooms and therefore has a more developed infrastructure with larger and more extensive communal areas and facilities. Guests can enjoy a great restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi as well as the large terraces and garden.
A 1920s building, the hotel was completely refurbished in 2006 in an elegant style mixing the contemporary with the historical aspect of the building.
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Days in Valparaiso
Valparaíso has “World Heritage Site” status and is regarded as the cultural capital of Chile, making it a fantastic place to explore. Your travel designer will be able to recommend and arrange activities for you to make the most of your time there.
Transfer
Private transfer from Valparaiso to Santiago airport
Lake District
Flight
Flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt
Transfer
Private transfer from Puerto Montt airport to Lake District hotel
Accommodation in Lake District
Lake District
Overview
Set a beautiful area of woodland, fresh water and traditional farmland that is so characteristic of the Pucon Valley, Hotel Vira Vira provides a delightful selection of comfortable accommodation with the intimate feel of a Chilean hacienda in its own 23-acre estate.
The design is both modern and at one with the wild surroundings, with large windows and a warming use of wood. Just 21 beautifully crafted rooms are spread between the guest house and the main hotel building’s junior suites, with a handful of villa suites on the banks of the Liucura river and the opulent Ruca Suite set in the middle of the forest. The latter two options offer their own living room and fireplace, with a private terrace and an outdoor tub to enjoy the clear Chilean night skies.
Vira Vira’s restaurant offers food created from homegrown produce, a blend of local, ancient indigenous recipes coupled with the best and truly fresh ingredients, accompanied well paired wines.
The area around Pucon and the neighbouring Villarrica volcano is famed for its range of actives, from hiking and hot springs to a plethora of adventure activities. Several beautiful wilderness areas are nearby, including Huerquehue National Park, and horseback riding, mounting biking, river rafting, fly fishing, kayaking, varied hiking tours, ascents to the active volcano and even skiing on Villarrica’s slopes can be arranged. Each day, guests meet with Vira Vira’s excursion manager to discuss and plan excursions, or one can chose to explore the area around the estate, getting a glimpse at some of the rare wildlife species that live nearby or visiting the lodge’s farm to learn the skills of artisanal cheese making.
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Days exploring the Chilean Lake District
Spend your days exploring Chile's Lake District for the great and more moderate outdoors (compared to the real Southern Patagonia landscapes of Torres del Paine and Cape Horn). Charming lakeside towns, epic 4x4 drives, scenic picnics, kayaking, hiking, fishing and white water rafting are just some of the ways to pass the time. Choose from a wide range of adventure activities to suit your interests and we'll make sure you get the absolute most out of your stay here. The lakes and their luxury lodges make this area of Chile a great place to relax too; dine well on local seafood and gourmet cuisine, try regional wines from the central valley, spa treatments and more.
Transfer
Private transfer from Lake District hotel or lodge to Puerto Montt airport
Torres del Paine
Flight
Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas
Transfer
Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge
Lodges in Torres de Paine
Torres del Paine
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Overview
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory “Frigorifico Puerto Bories” first built in 1915, the Singular is in fact a National Monument and has been sympathetically and stylishly converted into one of Patagonia’s most elegant exploration hotels. By this we mean its remoteness has in no way inhibited its refinement.
Located on the shores of the Señoret Channel, at the end of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, Singular is ideally placed for expeditions to some of Patagonia’s most inaccessible parts and sights. With two of their own boats to explore the intricate fjords, channels and islands, as well as a wealth of other land-based activities, you really are in the best hands.
The hotel’s décor has been expertly and creatively designed to a high but understated level of luxury, blended with regional character and the building’s unique history all for a contemporary industrial chic fused with a warm, old-style comfort. All of its 57 rooms command steely Patagonian views over the channel water or rugged plains, and soft carpets, cosy beds and traditional pieces of furniture add a warmth to their contemporary, bunker-style design of bare concrete walls and seamless glass windows.
In-between these lie rooms displaying much of the factory’s restored machinery and galleries detailing its history, so Singular acts as much as an offering to the region’s past as it does a hotel.
The service and food are both excellent, and apart from the simple task of deciding on whether to go for the Magellenic Lamb or conger eel for dinner, or perhaps what spa treatment you’ll go for to end your day, the bigger challenge is choosing from over 20 different well-thought-out and extraordinary expeditions on offer by Singular.
We also highly recommend Pisco Sours at sunset.
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Highlights
- 14 freestanding villas
- Relais and Chateaux Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Completely tailor-made experiences
- A dedicated professional guide and 4x4 vehicle to explore in privacy
Overview
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of Torres del Paine could get any better regarding luxurious design-led hotels, but it has, courtesy of the exclusive sibling hotel to Awasi Atacama, and the only lodge in the area to offer tailor-made excursions for each guest. Adding to that, a portion of the proceeds from each guest’s stay helps to support The Awasi Patagonia Conservation Project, which aims to create a natural corridor for wildlife. Awasi guides also help to monitor the puma populations and keep hunters away, increasing the properties, and its guests, positive impact on the region.
14 wooden-clad, shipping crate-style ‘villas’, which were inspired by the old outpost shelters, lie scattered over the wind-protected private reserve, facing the epic Lake Sarmiento and the famous three-tower peaks. Inside, the warming and minimal Scandinavian cabin decor nicely cushions you from the harsh weather outside, with natural wood interiors, large inviting beds, your own living room with log fireplaces, a hot tub and with every modern amenity to hand. The master villa, which has two bedrooms, is perfect for families.
The dispersal of these freestanding villas befits the solitude of your surroundings, giving you a pleasing level of privacy but also a heightened experience of the landscape’s isolation.
The main house, just a short walk from the villas, features a Relais & Chateaux restaurant, terrace and living area. Awasi is renowned not only for its style, but for tailoring its tours to each individual guest and for serving delectable gourmet food. Guests can choose whatever excursions they want to do, without having to compromise for the sake of a group.
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Highlights
- Included, shared activities
- Horse riding
- Trekking
- Boat navigations
- Heated Indoor swimming pool
- Four open air jacuzzis
- Restuarant and lecture spaces
Overview
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning settings in the world.
Simple and cool from the exterior, things could not be more different once inside. There are large picture windows everywhere (even in the bathrooms) to make the most of the stunning vistas surrounding the hotel. Much of the furniture is hand crafted from local wood and slate, and there are many little design touches to make things more comfortable. The hotel also has a large indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzis.
All activities are included in the programme as are all meals and drinks. Food is generally of a high standard at the restaurant.
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Highlights
- A variety of excursions can be organised in and around the national park including longer treks away from the camp itself
- Spacious geodisic dome accommodations which host 76 guests
- Community domes where you can enjoy dinner and cocktails
- A yoga dome with two daily classes
- A massage dome where you can enjoy the practice of Man Keokén
Overview
A wonderful way to experience the outdoor feel of camping in this beautiful area of Patagonia with the comfort of a hotel. Spend your nights in the geodisic domes inspired by the traditional constructions of the native Kawesqar people allowing plenty of light and space during your stay; choose from standard, superior or suite domes, the latter two of which include heating and private bathrooms. There is also the suite dome loft, which is just as spacious as a suite dome but has an added loft that makes it an ideal accommodation for families and large groups.
The lodge hosts a maximum of 76 guests ensuring a more personal feel as well as minimising the impact on the local environment.
Other domes include the community domes, which provide a meeting place for breakfast and again at the end of the day where you can share an evening cocktail and tasty Chilean dinner at communal tables in the dining room.You can also check out the library or browse through EcoCamp’s store stocked with locally-made products. There is also a yoga dome, which overlooks the Patagonian pampas and hosts two classes a day. If you wish to give your muscles a break, head to the massage room situated beside the mountains to experience Man Keokén.
Ecocamp Patagonia hosts many tours of Torres Del Paine’s majestic landscape, which include activities such as hiking, kayaking and horseback-riding.
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Overview
Patagonia Camp is one of the only true luxury camping experiences of its kind in South America. Set on a bluff overlooking one of the stunning lakes in the region each of the spacious ‘yurts’ is heated, has a private terrace and bathroom with shower and hot water.
Service is excellent and a full programme of activities is included as well as all meals.
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Explore Torres del Paine
Transfer
Private transfer from Torres del Paine hotel to Punta Arenas airport
Santiago
Flight
Flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago
Transfer
Private transfer from Santiago airport to Santiago hotel
Accommodation in Santiago
Santiago
Overview
In keeping with its worldwide siblings for contemporary luxury design and snazzy urban style, it’s no wonder that the W Santiago is now the trendiest hotel in the capital with a phenomenal rooftop pool and bar that boast the best views over the city.
Accompanying a kaleidoscope of colours and ultra-modern sophistication designed by Toni Chi and Sergio Echeverria, W Santiago is a fantastically well-equipped hotel with three restaurants specialising in French, Asian Fusion and Chilean cuisines. There’s a beauty salon, bar lounge, tea library and business centre not to mention its superb location but a few steps away from the best bars, restaurants and shops in Santiago.
The rooms are sleek, modern and spacious and the staff are aplenty and very helpful in fulfilling the ‘Whatever, Whenever’ motto.
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Overview
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the city.
The hotel has an elegant, French style to the decoration of the rooms and communal areas combined with modern comforts.
Service is personal and attentive making this a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay and explore the city from.
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Highlights
- 62 rooms
- Restaurant & Sky Bar
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Spa, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
Overview
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
A sister hotel to The Singular Patagonia, The Singular Santiago is located in one of the artiest areas of the Chilean capital, Lastarria: the Museum of Fine Art, the Museum of Visual Arts, and the Gabriel Mistral Center are all within walking distance of the hotel.
It’s not just the location that’s appealing: the rooftop pool provides a scenic setting in which to both cool down after a day exploring Santiago and take in the view; the spa offers post- or pre-long-haul flight massages; and the Singular Restaurant serves French dishes alongside local specialties, such as Guanaco and Penca, to keep the flavour decidedly Latin. The ninth-floor Sky Bar is the perfect place to polish off a day in Lastarria.
There are 62 rooms: the Patio Rooms and the Classic Rooms overlook the Plaza Mulato Gil, and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms have views across the Parque Forestal. All rooms at The Singular benefit from stylish decor and all the mod-cons you could wish for, including wireless internet, LCD TVs, large and comfortable beds, and well-equipped, spacious marble bathrooms.
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Overview
As one might expect from the Ritz-Carlton, this is one of the best luxury hotels in South America, with impeccable service. The hotel is well located, near some excellent restaurants.
The rooms are very luxurious, and the crowning feature of the hotel is the stunning, glass-covered rooftop pool and spa. Which, on a clear day, offers fantastic views to the Andes.
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Overnight in Santiago
Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here.
Transfer
Private transfer from Santiago hotel to Santiago airport.
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From pretty Pacific coastal towns to the spellbinding scenery of Southern Patagonia for glistening lakes and the magnificent mountains of Torres del Paine: this is a private tour about seeing the very best of Chile in a compact time, and not compromising on comfort or style either. You will explore the colourful sea side town of Valparaiso, dining on freshly caught seafood and excellent regional wines before heading to the country’s relaxing and scenic lake district where Chile‘s great outdoors welcomes you with hiking and active adventures galore. This is good preparation for the humbling geography of the Torres del Paine National Park and the large menu of adventures to be had here – whether you are a hiking enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer or keen fisher, we can arrange local guides to take you out for the day, showing you the very best places suited to you. | Whats included?
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Days 1-4 |
Valparaiso |
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Flights & transfers
Arrive in Santiago |
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| Private transfer from Santiago airport to Valparaiso | |
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Accommodation in Valparaiso
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Palacio Astoreca - $$$$$
This freshly painted red and white 1920s mansion (it has just undergone two years of...
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Casa Higueras - $$$$$
An excellent boutique hotel, Casa Higueras is located in the upmarket Cerro Alegre area with...
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| Days in Valparaiso Valparaíso has “World Heritage Site” status and is regarded as the cultural capital of Chile, making it a fantastic place to explore. Your travel designer will be able to recommend and arrange activities for you to make the most of your time there. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Valparaiso to Santiago airport |
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Days 4-7 |
Lake District |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt |
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| Private transfer from Puerto Montt airport to Lake District hotel | |
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Accommodation in Lake District
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Hotel Vira Vira - $$$$$
Set a beautiful area of woodland, fresh water and traditional farmland that is so...
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| Days exploring the Chilean Lake District Spend your days exploring Chile's Lake District for the great and more moderate outdoors (compared to the real Southern Patagonia landscapes of Torres del Paine and Cape Horn). Charming lakeside towns, epic 4x4 drives, scenic picnics, kayaking, hiking, fishing and white water rafting are just some of the ways to pass the time. Choose from a wide range of adventure activities to suit your interests and we'll make sure you get the absolute most out of your stay here. The lakes and their luxury lodges make this area of Chile a great place to relax too; dine well on local seafood and gourmet cuisine, try regional wines from the central valley, spa treatments and more. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Lake District hotel or lodge to Puerto Montt airport |
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Days 7-11 |
Torres del Paine |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas |
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| Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge | |
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Lodges in Torres de Paine
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The Singular - $$$$$
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory “Frigorifico Puerto Bories”...
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Awasi Patagonia - $$$$$
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of
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Explora Patagonia - $$$$$
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning...
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Ecocamp Patagonia - $$$$$
A wonderful way to experience the outdoor feel of camping in this beautiful area of
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Patagonia Camp - $$$$$
Patagonia Camp is one of the only true luxury camping experiences of its kind in South...
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| Explore Torres del Paine | |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Torres del Paine hotel to Punta Arenas airport |
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Days 11-12 |
Santiago |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago |
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| Private transfer from Santiago airport to Santiago hotel | |
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Accommodation in Santiago
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W Hotel Santiago - $$$$$
In keeping with its worldwide siblings for contemporary luxury design and snazzy urban style,...
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Le Reve - $$$$$
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the...
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The Singular Santiago - $$$$$
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
A...
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Ritz Carlton Santiago - $$$$$
As one might expect from the Ritz-Carlton, this is one of the best luxury hotels in South...
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| Overnight in Santiago Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Santiago hotel to Santiago airport. |
