Fire Forests & Ice
Atacama Pucon Patagonia & Buenos Aires
Chile Fire & Ice
Landing in Santiago you’ll have time to explore this bohemian city before heading to the Atacama desert, where burnt orange canyons and weirdly sculpted rock formations stand brilliant against an azure sky and steaming geysers rocket steam to dizzying heights. You’ll explore your other-worldly surroundings with a series of nature walks, challenging treks and horse rides, all privately guided and tailored to your particular interests and physical requirements. The star gazing here is truly spectacular – don’t miss it!
Continue the journey heading south to the emerald hills of the Lakes District. Here you’ll stay at the outstanding Vira Vira, a hacienda style boutique hotel bringing the “farm to fork” concept to the fore with an onsite dairy and wheat crops to keep fresh homemade bread in constant supply, not to mention onsite thermal springs amidst verdant gardens.
From here you will journey further south into the depths of Patagonia staying in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park, perched above the milky, turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Paine Massif. The wilderness is yours to explore by 4×4 vehicle, walking through ethereal forests, wildlife watching and birdspotting, hiking part or all of the famous W trek and horse riding across the open pampas. Southern Patagonia is wild and unforgiving.
Head northbound and up to El Calafate for a couple of nights at Relais & Chateaux, exclusive Eolo for two nights with further opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, biking, birdwatching, or to get up and close to the Perito Moreno glacier on foot, by boat or by kayak, the glacier what the area is renowned for.
You will love
- Awe inspiring landscapes
- Boutique, hand picked accommodation
- Deserts, forests, lakes, river, ice fields, mountains
- Exquisite gastronomy and fine wine
- Exclusive access and one-off experiences
Let us design your perfect itinerary.
18 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS
DAYS 1-2 | SANTIAGO | 2 NIGHTS
Arrive in Santiago and spend time exploring the city. Discover bohemian suburbs and dine in the city’s finest restaurants.
DAYS 3-5 | ATACAMA DESERT | 3 NIGHTS
Explore your other-worldly surroundings with a series of nature walks, challenging treks and horse rides, all privately guided and tailored to your particular interests and physical requirements.
DAYS 6-8 | PUCON | 3 NIGHTS
Head south to the emerald hills of the Lakes District and stay at the outstanding Vira Vira, a hacienda style boutique hotel bringing the “farm to fork” concept to the fore with an onsite dairy and wheat crops to keep fresh homemade bread in constant supply, not to mention onsite thermal springs amidst verdant gardens.
DAYS 9-12 | TORRES DEL PAINE | 4 NIGHTS
The wilderness is yours to explore by 4×4 vehicle, walking through ethereal forests, wildlife watching and bird-spotting, hiking part or all of the famous W trek and horse riding across the open pampas.
DAYS 13-14 | EL CALAFATE | 2 NIGHTS
Spend two nights near El Calafate undertaking activities such as trekking, mountain biking, birdwatching, horseback riding, 4×4 jeep riding, ziplining or visiting and exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier on foot, by boat or kayak
DAYS 15-17 | BUENOS AIRES | 3 NIGHTS
Head to the Paris of Latin America and explore glam Recoleta, bo-ho Palermo, visit the local shops, museums, art galleries, watch a tango show or perhaps head out into the countryside to the Pampas for a gaucho experience, or to Tigre and the Delta of Parana
NEED TO KNOW
Start: Santiago, Chile
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Finish: Buenos Aires, Argentina
This itinerary provides the perfect framework for a spectacular journey through Chile and Antarctica but it is an example only. All journeys will be individually designed and quoted on a case by case basis.
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