Luxury Chile Itinerary

Welcome to Santiago! You will be met upon arrival at Santiago airport and will be driven to your hotel in the Millahue Valley. 

Viña Vik is located in the Millahue Valley, in San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, 160 kilometers south of Santiago. The hotel’s extraordinary architecture is in the middle of the vineyards where nature is mixed with art and design.

The hotel’s architecture was designed by Marcelo Daglio and it stands out for its corrugated titanium roof that shines at certain times of the day. This symbolizes the name of the Millahue Valley, which in Mapudungún means “land of gold”.

Breakfast is at the hotel.

It is recommended that you visit the 4,300-hectare park where you can experience various activities: wine tastings with their experts, visit the highly sustainable winery, horseback riding through the vineyards, among other activities.

Breakfast is at VIK. Lunch and dinner at Tierra Atacama.

You will have a private transfer to take you from the hotel to Santiago Airport. Upon arrival at Calama Airport, the Tierra staff will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. Once you get there, you will meet with the explorations team to discuss what you want to do during your stay at the hotel.

Half day Moon and Death Valley tour is recommended for today. On your visit to the driest desert in the world, you cannot miss the opportunity to see the geologically spectacular Moon Valley. A couple of kilometers outside of San Pedro de Atacama, between the jagged rocks and unusual shapes of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountains), you will see the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), a geological wonder of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. During this tour, you can take in the extraordinary shapes of the landscape, which will make you feel as if you were walking on the moon. During the afternoon, enjoy the unbeatable views of the Andes and its volcanoes. As dusk falls, you will be overwhelmed by the red and golden colors of the desert sky. All this results in a simply unforgettable tour.

All meals are included.

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is the HD Cejar and Tebinquinche Lagoons tour. In the middle of the Atacama Salt Flats, visit the Cejar Lagoon, with its incredibly salty waters. It is set in a beautifully turquoise colored landscape with views of imposing volcanoes and the enormous salt deposits that are hidden under the surface of this huge lake. Next, visit the Salt Flat Eyes, two fresh water pools in the middle of the driest desert in the world. 

Finally, visit Tebinquinche Lagoon to enjoy an aperitif while admiring the Andes and the white salt landscape. The sunset, with its yellow colors and intense tones, will be a real treat to the eyes.

All meals are included.

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is the FD Red Stones and Altiplanic Lagoons tour. Discover the magic nuances of the desert by visiting the Toconao village, the great Atacama Salt Flat with its Chaxa Lagoon and the impressive mountain lagoons, Miscanti and Miñiques, in Los Flamencos Natural Reserve.

The journey will begin with a visit to Lagoon Chaxa, a scenery of spectacular beauty that is divided into several water mirrors where a large number of flamingos live and other birds such as the large and small Parinas. Then head towards Altiplano to reach the viewpoint of Red Stones, where you can see a volcanic conglomerate formed from the oxidation of the iron present in that place. Visit Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at more than 4,200 meters above sea level. 

Surrounded by imposing volcanoes caused by the elevation of the Andes mountain chain, a habitat of a variety of birds, is truly an amazing destination. Finally, before returning to the lodge, take in breathtaking views of the Licancabur and Lascar volcanoes. Finish in the town of Toconao, built with volcanic stone. It stands out for its heritage architecture, with the church of San Lucas, and its bell tower, declared a national monument. Agriculture and crafts are the main source of work for its citizens.

All meals are included.

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is FD Tatio Geysers at Sunrise tour. Feast your eyes on the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites and certainly an icon of the Atacama Desert. Set off early this morning to reach the Tatio Geysers just as the sun begins to emerge above the horizon, casting an ethereal glow on vapor columns which tower over you at heights up to 12 meters. 

Spend some time appreciating the wonder of this geothermal field, home to over 80 active geysers which protrude from bubbling pools of boiling water. Then have breakfast with the geysers as your views. As you head back to the hotel, spot wildlife roaming outside, including Vicuñas, foxes, Vizcachas and Andean Ostriches. Stop at the picturesque, adobe village of Machuca. Home to no more than a dozen locals, Machuca is a small, cultural site to behold with its church built from wood and handicraft stalls, a charming interlude before taking the return road to Tierra.

Breakfast is at the lodge.

Take a shared-premium transfer from the hotel to Calama Airport. A private transfer will pick you up to take you from Santiago Airport to your hotel.

Enjoy a half day city tour of Santiago. Discover Santiago, a cosmopolitan city which has become one of South America’s most modern hubs.

Described by the international media as a surprising destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. The tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. Visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill or San Cristobal Hill. 

Afterwards, visit Barrio Lastarria that is a historical neighborhood in the center of Santiago. Now a popular tourist hub, Barrio Lastarria is a center for cultural activity, with cinemas, theaters, museums and restaurants

Breakfast is at the hotel.

Visit Viña del Mar is a not to miss destination. It is known as the “Garden City”, for originally being surrounded by largely green areas and for preserving its extensive and beautiful urban gardens, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. Viña del Mar stands out for its beautiful architecture, its impressive palaces and famous Flower Clock photographed by tourists from all over the world. 

Travel along the sea front, and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean before arriving at the most important port in Chile; Valparaiso. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its colorful beauty and the uniqueness of its location on the hills, which creates a natural amphitheater with the ocean as its stage. Visit Cerro Alegre, where you can truly appreciate the magic of the city, with its picturesque funiculars, multi-colored neighborhoods and unforgettable sea views. Afterwards, head to the Sotomayor Square to see the Monument of the Heroes of Iquique. Once in the port, there will be the option to take a boat out around Valparaíso’s bay to enjoy the views of the colorful hills from a different perspective.

Breakfast is at La Reve and lunch and dinner are at Tierra Patagonia.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to Santiago Airport. Upon your arrival at Punta Arenas Airport, the Tierra staff will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. Once you get there, you will meet with the exploration team to see what you feel like doing during your stay at the hotel.

Recommended for today is the Half Day Origins of Life: Ancient Geology at Lake Sarmiento.

Unearth thousands of years of geology on this walk based around the shores of Lake Sarmiento. Here you can discover rare formations that reflect the beginnings of the Earth’s history. A 40-minute drive takes you from the hotel to the starting point for a walk over both flat and slightly steeper terrain before you hit the shores of Lake Sarmiento.

This expanse of water is very special and the home of formations called thrombolites, which were formed early on in the history of the world’s geology. The conditions needed for them to be created are a precise balance between climatic conditions, alkaline levels in the water and wildlife in the area amongst others. There are very few sites in the world where thrombolites are found.

There is also much wildlife and in the springtime, vibrant colors from a variety of wildflowers.

All meals are included. 

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is a full day tour to the base of the Three Towers.

A legendary route among the hiking community and an eye-opening experience for avid walkers, this is one of the world’s great “bucket list” hikes. The first part is a steep climb, loosely following the natural course of the Ascensio River to Paso de los Vientos, where vegetation is thin on the ground. As you get higher, the views evolve and the mountains come into sight. After a stretch of fairly flat walking on a steep mountainside, you arrive at the “Chileno” refuge. Crossing the river, there is shade and a change of pace on a trail through native forest. 

Then the terrain changes again, opening out onto a steep rocky hillside, with huge chunks of stone making for challenging walking. The effort of this severe ascent is rewarded by the view of the iconic magnificence of the Towers at the top. Take the time to appreciate both the isolation and grandeur of these mountains, a site which evokes its own sense of perspective.

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is a half day of horseback riding at Estancia Lazo.

If you love nature and horse riding or you’ve always wanted to try, there’s no better place to do it than here in the wonderland that is Torres del Paine, with the local Chilean gauchos at Estancia Lazo. Located on the southern shore of Lake Sarmiento, the ranch is reached via a beautiful drive along the lake from Tierra Patagonia.

At the estancia, meet the horses and saddle up, ready for an adventure on horseback through mixed terrain and glorious scenery. The first hour is spent riding through an ancient lenga forest, before arriving at a clearing which treats you to astonishing views of the Paine Massif. Looking out over the iconic mountains of the Torres del Paine National Park, is sure to inspire and stay as a warm memory long after you return home.

All meals are included.

Activities to be confirmed per your request.

Recommended for today is a half day biking excursion at the Cañadón Macho.

Brace yourself for a thrill as you pedal through the landscapes of Cañadón Macho on this biking excursion. From the Laguna Azul area, gear up, hop on your bikes and head off, riding mainly downhill for the first section of the trail. The area is heavily populated with guanaco, with sentinels watching out for the herd on the top of the hills. In the background, the Three Towers pierce the sky as you head towards the hotel. You can opt to cycle all the way back to Tierra Patagonia, or jump back in the support vehicle when you’re ready to rest. 

Breakfast is at the hotel.

A shared-premium transfer will pick you up to take you from the hotel to Punta Arenas Airport. A private transfer will pick you up to take you from Santiago Airport to the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel.

A private transfer will pick you up to take you from the hotel to Santiago Airport.