Luxury Journey through Chile
14 days from £9,178 pp
Our Luxury Journey through Chile is a 14-day tailor-made holiday staying at some of South America’s most celebrated lodges: Nayara Alto Atacama in the desert, Vira Vira in the Lake District and Vik Chile among the vineyards, with The Singular Santiago in the capital. Prices start from £9,178 per person, including flights within Chile, private transfers, and full board with daily guided activities at all three lodges. It suits guests who want Chile’s wild landscapes with exceptional food, wine and service throughout.
Trip Highlights
- Shop for seafood and cook with a chef in Santiago
- Stargaze from Nayara Alto Atacama’s own observatory
- Raft, ride and hike from Vira Vira in the Lake District
- End among the vines at Vik Chile
Our Expert Tip
”In the Lake District, visit a Mapuche Weaver to view her traditional skills and techniques during a community visit and learn about their unique ways of life first hand”
Scarlett, Chile Expert
Luxury Chile Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1-2: Santiago
Start in Santiago’s bohemian Lastarria neighbourhood, with two nights at The Singular Santiago, a five-star hotel with a rooftop pool and views over Santa Lucía Hill. On your full day, a private guide and chef take you shopping at the Mercado Central for the day’s catch, then back to the kitchen to cook a Chilean seafood feast together. Evenings are for exploring Lastarria’s cafés, galleries and wine bars.
Day 3-6: Atacama Desert
Fly north to Calama for four all-inclusive nights at Nayara Alto Atacama, a low-slung lodge tucked into a red-rock valley just outside San Pedro. Each evening, plan the next day with the lodge’s guides: perhaps a hike through the Rainbow Valley, a bike ride through a canyon, an early start for the high-altitude lagoons and their flamingos, or a visit to ancient Atacameño villages.
Back at the lodge there are outdoor pools, a spa and an observatory, where astronomers guide you through some of the clearest night skies on Earth.
Day 7-10: The Lake District
Fly south to the Lake District and the forests above Pucón for four nights at Vira Vira, a Relais & Châteaux hacienda on the banks of the Liucura River, with Villarrica Volcano on the skyline.
Full board and daily guided activities are included: raft or fish the river, hike in Huerquehue National Park, ride through native forest, or visit a Mapuche community and meet a weaver (see Scarlett’s tip). Much of what you eat comes from the hacienda’s own farm and cheese dairy.
Day 11-13: Wine Country
End among the vines at Vik Chile, a strikingly designed hotel looking out over the vineyards of the Millahue Valley, south of Santiago. Days are as active or as lazy as you like: tour the winery and taste its blends, hike or ride into the hills, cycle between the vines, or simply sit by the infinity pool with a glass in hand. Full board and activities are included.
Day 14: Santiago
Transfer back to Santiago airport for your flight home. Want to add Patagonia to your luxury Chile holiday? See our Patagonia holidays.
When to Go
Best time for a luxury Chile holiday
The best time for this trip is September to April. The Atacama can be visited all year, the Lake District is at its warmest from December to March, and March and April bring the grape harvest in the wine valleys. Vira Vira closes in May and June, so the full route isn’t available then. In peak season some lodges have maximum stays, so book early.
Why Book With Travel Differently
Passionate and experienced
- Each member of the team has over a decade of experience in the industry
- Our 5* client reviews reflect our service & standards
- We are a fully independent & owner-run tour operator
- Our holidays include full financial protection & ATOL coverage
- We are destination experts, ensuring authentic & reliable advice
Committed and Responsible
Tailor-made and Personal
- No two trips are the same, our holidays are 100% bespoke
- We design personal, genuine cultural connections & experiences
- From planning to travel, you’ll have one dedicated point of contact
- Our support is available around the clock during your holiday
- We take care of the details, so you don’t have to
Need More Inspiration?
Want to combine multi-countries, take less flights, or include a hike in Patagonia? Thinking of a longer sabbatical holiday, or staying in some luxury yurts? It’s all possible; all our holidays are tailor-made with a focus on responsible travel. Take a look at more ideas below, and contact our experts.
