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Chile tailor-made holidays

Introduction

"You have to be thin in Chile," the American journalist John Gunther once said, "otherwise you fall off". But this long, thin country – 4,350 kilometres long but never more than 180 kilometres wide – is also a land of tremendous contrasts and adventures.

A holiday to Chile provides the chance to take in some of the country's many travel highlights, which range from superb wine-growing lands and breathtaking desert terrain, to beautiful mountain lakes and some of South America's most captivating cities.

Chile's eastern flank is dominated by the South American continent's rugged spine, the Andes mountains, where alpacas and trekkers roam amid stunning scenery. To the west is the Pacific Ocean, in which the far-off speck of Easter Island – Rapa Nui – is Chile's most remote outpost. Towards Chile's northern tip, meanwhile, is another geographical extreme, the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, a hotbed of mining but also of adventure travel.

Finally, travel to Chile's southern extreme and you'll be confronted with the vastly different, but equally dramatic landscapes of Chilean Patagonia – with its enormous glaciers, deep fjords and wind-swept channels where vast penguin colonies and large numbers of whales, seals and seabirds can be sighted on expedition cruises. The Torres del Paine National Park and the Lake District are two of the most popular attractions on a luxury cruise route that continues to the continent's wild, southernmost tip, Tierra del Fuego.


 

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At a glance

Flying time from UK
15½ hours

Time zone
GMT -4

Currency
Chilean peso (peso) = 100 centavos

Language
Spanish

Travel advice
(UK/US) None

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Special offers in Chile

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Santiago to Buenos Aires with Regent Seven Seas

25-day luxury ocean cruise holiday from £13,395 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Free 3-night pre- or post- cruise land programme
Book by: 31 March 2024

This all-inclusive voyage with Regent Seven Seas is an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the world’s most impressive scenery, encompassing Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and the Antarctic Peninsula.

South Georgia, Antarctic

Chile to South Africa on Silver Wind

25-day expedition cruise holiday from £11,300 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to £1,500 pp
Book by: 15 March 2024

This is a rare chance to explore the remote islands of the southern Atlantic on the luxurious Silver Wind. Sailing between the wilds of Patagonia in Chile to South Africa’s mother city, Cape Town, you’ll experience some of the most remote locations on earth.

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Valparaiso to Puerto Williams with Silversea

16-day expedition cruise holiday from £7,000 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to £1,500 pp
Book by: 15 March 2024

Visiting some of Patagonia's most spectacular national parks, from Torres del Paine to Tierra del Fuego, this Silversea luxury cruise offers an in-depth appreciation of Chile and Argentina's unique natural world.

Antarctica Bridge, Silversea

Antarctica Bridge with Silversea

12-day expedition fly-cruise from £15,300 pp incl. flights

Exclusive
cruise offer

Exclusive savings of up to £3,200 pp
Book by: 15 March 2024

With an included business class flight across the Drake Passage, this Antarctic cruise with Silversea showcases the wildlife and wonders of the White Continent across six unforgettable days.

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Top itineraries in Chile

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Patagonia & the Carretera Austral

15-day tailor-made self-drive from £5,345 pp incl. flights

Combine an adventurous drive on the Carretera Austral from Balmaceda to Valle Chacabuco with a stay in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. This two-week tour also includes a stay, and guided tour, in Chile's capital, Santiago.

Alto Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Chilean Wines & the Atacama Desert

12-day tailor-made holiday from £5,475 pp incl. flights

Discover the contrasts of northern Chile on this tailor-made tour, which takes in the capital, Santiago, the striking landscapes of the Atacama desert and the central wine valleys of Colchagua and Casablanca.

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Highlights of Chile

13-day tailor-made holiday from £6,405 pp incl. flights

From the austere landscapes of the north to the granite spires of the Patagonian south and the cities of Santiago and Valparaíso in between, this tailor-made holiday takes in the best of Chile’s history, heritage, landscapes and wildlife.

Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile

Luxury Atacama & Easter Island with explora Hotels

12-day tailor-made holiday from £7,325 pp incl. flights

Chile is a destination made for adventure. And, you’ll take in the best of it on this luxury itinerary, which pairs full inclusive stays at two explora hotels – one set amid the austere beauty of the Atacama and the other in faraway Easter Island.

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What our clients say about our Chile holidays

  • The vacation all went to plan and we had a wonderful time. The recommendation to stay at the Explora Hotel was a great idea and definitely made our time in Rapa Nui much more worthwhile. Thanks to Heather!

    Chris C

Top places to stay in Chile

The Singular, Santiago

The Singular, Santiago

Contemporary hotel

The Singular Santiago - the second offering from Chile's Singular hotel brand after its sister property in Patagonia - offers five-star luxury in the Lastarria Neighbourhood of Santiago, one of the most charming, characterful and cultural districts of Chile's vibrant capital city.

Explora Patagonia, Torres del Paine

explora Patagonia Lodge, Torres del Paine National Park

Contemporary lodge

Escape from the distractions of the outside world at Patagonia’s original design hotel, where modern technology takes a back seat to natural wonders of the Torres del Paine National Park.

Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa

Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa

Contemporary hotel

Combining outdoor adventure with a relaxed atmosphere and first-class hospitality, the exceptional Tierra Atacama brings together striking architectural features, stylish interiors and a designer spa in Chile’s arid northern desert.

The Singular Patagonia

The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Natales

Historic hotel

Located just outside Puerto Natales on the edge of Last Hope Sound amid the spectacular landscapes of Chilean Patagonia and 100 kilometres from the Torres del Paine National Park, this stunning lodge offers guests an experience to remember.

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Where to go in Chile

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine is Chile's finest national park, noted for its spectacular, sprawling landscapes and the majestic granite spires that give the park its name. Take it all in on hikes and horseback rides, or simply enjoy the views from a range of stunning hotels and ultra-luxury lodges.

Santiago, Chile

Santiago & Central Chile

Central Chile is the political and commercial heart of the country, its energies focused on Chile's two biggest cities, Santiago and Valparaiso. The nation's capital is Santiago, with its gleaming tower blocks, chic boutiques and grand plazas.

San Pedro de Atacama

The Atacama Desert & Northern Chile

The Atacama Desert is northern Chile's most distinctive geographical feature. Starkly different from the south of the country, this 1,000 kilometre strip of land is one of most arid regions on earth.

Guanaco, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia

Chilean Patagonia

Patagonia is one of South America's most inspiring wilderness regions. This vast and sparsely populated plateau covers much of southern Argentina and Chile, and is a hugely popular destination for trekking, watching wildlife and luxury cruises.

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When to go to Chile

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The climate in Chile varies dependent on location. The country stretches from glaciers to tropics, coast to mountaintops; impossible to ignore when considering when to travel. The south is best visited in the summer months (late-November to March) when temperatures are more pleasant and longer days add a magical feel to the lakes and plains. Long days also allow travellers extra time for outdoor pursuits. The shoulder seasons, spring and autumn, are also pleasant, but heavy weather in the winter isolates some towns and villages and makes some roads impassable. By contrast, the north and the Atacama Desert are best during winter, spring and …

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