Spanning over 2600 miles in length, Chile is a land of startling contrasts. From lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert to glistening glaciers of Patagonia, world-class wineries and vibrant cultural hotspots, Chile has something for everyone. Chile eco tours are the best way to explore this unique corner of the world.
Discover Chile’s dramatic landscapes and fascinating cultures on this leisurely-paced journey. After a week exploring Santiago, Valparaíso and the Winelands, continue south to discover the Lake District and Chiloe, including visits to local farms and community cooking classes. End with an in-depth six-night Atacama experience, allowing you to go beyond the usual tourist highlights once again in one of South America’s most stunning settings.
Want an in-depth holiday to South America, in luxury? Our best holiday for 5*, top end and once in a lifetime experiences. Experience South America in luxury and in all it’s glory, taking in Patagonia, the Atacama Desert, Bolivian Salt Flats, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley…not forgetting the wildlife rich Galapagos Islands. Stay on private boats, in boutique yurts, try the finest cuisine, have the best views and get away from the masses by doing it differently. Throughout your luxury adventure you will stay in the best luxury lodges and top eco lodges in South America.
The jewel in Patagonia’s vast and impressive crown, Torres del Paine offers some of the finest mountain scenery in the world. Tackle the famous multi-day “W” or “O” treks, or enjoy the azure lakes, ice-blue glaciers and snow-capped mountains on shorter walks from the warm comfort of your eco wilderness lodge.
The Atacama Desert contains a plethora of otherworldly sights; salt pans, lunar valleys, steaming geysers, red rock volcanoes, even high altitude lagoons inhabited by flamingos! It is a wonderland for lovers of dramatic scenery, enjoyed comfortably from sustainable lodges around the oasis town of San Pedro. Lets include the Atacama Desert as part of your active adventure holiday to Chile.
Conveniently located a short drive from Santiago and it’s international airport, the Casablanca wine region offers blissful relaxation and the best Sauvignon Blanc’s in the country, as well as excellent Chardonnay’s, Syrah’s and Pinot Noir’s. The perfect way to start or end your Chile adventure.
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At Travel Differently, we go beyond limiting carbon emissions. We are committed to carbon offsetting all our trips at 150% of their calculated emissions. This approach not only helps us minimise our footprint but also enables us to provide net-positive holidays.
We also meticulously curate our adventures, ensuring that all partners included in our trips align with our values of environmental sustainability and community respect. This means that every Chile eco-resort, hotel, and activity provider featured in our itineraries demonstrates responsible travel practices and contributes positively to the local environment and communities.
Our Chile eco tours embrace the ethos of slow travel. By minimising air travel whenever possible, we reduce flight emissions and invite travellers to discover hidden gems within destinations. This not only eases pressure on famous tourist hotspots but also ensures that financial benefits are felt by more regions across the country.
Travel fairer is another of our founding pillars. We are dedicated to providing sustainable Chile eco-tours that actively involve and uplift the communities in the destinations we visit.
Collaborating with local communities, rather than working against them, is not only the right thing to do but actually enhances the travel experience, offering a deeper and more authentic taste of the destinations you are exploring.
The principles of fairer, slower and greener travel allow those on our Chile eco-tours to travel in a better, more rewarding way. You can rest assured that you will receive an authentic experience that does not come at the expense of the local landscape or those living in the area. Those on our bespoke Chile holidays also receive direct access to our founder, ensuring a tailor-made trip perfectly suited to their interests and preferences.
Alto Atacama – Thoughtfully designed to merge into it’s rocky surroundings, this luxury property is located far enough away from the tourist town of San Pedro to feel like a truly isolated private desert oasis.
Stay here as part of our Chile Wilderness Escape.
Patagonia Camp – Something a little different on the edge of Torre Del Paine National Park. Sleep in warm and luxurious Yurts overlooking one of Patagonia’s most charming views.
Stay here as part of our Chile Wilderness Escape.
Tierra Atacama – Featuring one of the best views in the country from it’s relaxing pool, a stunningly designed main lodge, and a range of included activities, this is one of the Atacama’s most special properties.
Stay here as part of our Luxury Journey through Chile itinerary.
La Casona at Matetic Vineyards – Just one hour from Santiago airport, La Casona is a charming boutique hotel set in the grounds of the renowned Matetic winery. Sunbathe by the pool, borrow the mountain bikes, or just enjoy the fine food and wine.
Stay here for a relaxing start or end to any of our Chile itineraries.
Hacienda Vira Vira – Winner of numerous awards in sustainability, and a standard-bearer for outstanding cuisine and customer service, this is the Lake District’s ultimate destination hotel.
Stay here as part of our Luxury Journey through Chile itinerary.
Explora Atacama – The famous Explora brand of lodges offer outstanding service and comfort, but with an extra focus on providing the best guides and unique expereinces. They even have their own stables onsite in the Atacama for horse riding.
Upgrade to here on our Chile Active Adventure itinerary.
Chile’s population is around 18 million, with 30% of those living in the capital, Santiago.
Chile’s standard time zone is GMT-3.
Easter Island is 2 hours further back at GMT-5.
The Chilean Peso (CLP) is the country’s national currency.
Chile’s length means several climates run simultaneously; dry and arid in the north, cold and luscious in the south, with a varying Mediterranean feel in the centre of the country. Peak summer season runs from December to February when Patagonia experiences near-perfect trekking conditions, whilst the shoulder seasons (Oct-Nov & Mar-Apr) offers fewer crowds.
British Airways fly direct overnight from London Heathrow to Santiago (14-15 hours), from where there are excellent links across the country. With the return flight usually schedule to depart around 1pm, we recommend spending your final night back in Santiago or the nearby winelands for a relaxed end to your holiday.
