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At Timbuktu, one of our favourite things to do is find out-of-this-world places and plan adventures to them – and Chile<\/a> truly is something special. Cocooned from the rest of South America<\/a> by its natural barriers, the Andes, Atacama Desert<\/a> and Pacific Ocean, Chile is characterised by dazzling landscapes and an array of wildlife, a third of which isn\u2019t found anywhere else on Earth. And we haven\u2019t even got to the fabulous winelands, culture, and the mysteries of Easter Island<\/a>. Settle in and get to know this beguiling, adventure-inducing and all-around beautiful land with the help of our Chile country guide.<\/p>\n

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The cheery, colourful houses of Valpara\u00edso<\/p><\/div>\n

Central Chile<\/h2>\n

A trip to Chile<\/a> will no doubt include its capital city, Santiago. Whether it\u2019s a stop-over on your way to Chile\u2019s natural gems or you\u2019re sticking around for a few days, Santiago<\/a> has plenty to offer. An art and history hub, a walkabout reveals museums and galleries, markets and street performances, fabulous foodie spots (often in the most unexpected nooks) and Spanish architecture. For the best view of it all, take a stroll up the famous Cerros Santa Lucia. A mountain or two over, you\u2019ll also find the best ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere – the slopes are even perfect in summer.<\/p>\n

Covering the sunny vales of \u2018Middle Chile\u2019, picturesque rows of grape vines ripen to produce some of the world\u2019s finest wines. Just south of Santiago, the Wine Valleys<\/a> enjoy the perfect conditions for cultivating delicious varietals including the piquant Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re, Chile\u2019s signature grape. Whether you\u2019re a staunch oenophile or just appreciate a good chardonnay, there are plenty of authentic wineries and fine dining to enjoy. You could tour a handful of vineyards – by horseback or bicycle if you like – or pick one and make yourself at home in one of the lovely hotels<\/a> for a few days.<\/p>\n

Gazing over the Pacific Ocean, Valpara\u00edso<\/a> is a maze of cerros (hills) covered in Smartie-bright houses, and a haven for anyone of the boho lifestyle. Remnants of its past as a bustling port give the entire city the feeling of having stepped back in time: rattling funiculars and wooden staircases lead between sloping alleys, and historic quarters are filled with handicraft markets and museums. In some ways, \u2018Valpo\u2019 is an outdoor museum where poets, writers and artists display their creations on every empty wall – get your camera ready! Along the coast, pay a visit to Casa de Isla Negra, once the home of Pablo Neruda and now an homage to the renowned poet or make a pitstop at one of the pretty beaches to soak up the sun – if Patagonia is your next stop, you\u2019ll need it\u2026<\/p>\n

How do I do it?<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ll likely fly into Santiago\u2019s<\/a> Comodoro Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez International Airport (SCL) when arriving in Chile<\/a>. From Santiago, Valpara\u00edso<\/a> is just a 1.5-hour drive away along Route 68, which you can travel by rented car or private transfer. All Chile\u2019s Wine Valleys<\/a> are within a day\u2019s drive of Santiago. Colchagua, Casablanca and Aconcagua Valley are only a few hours away, while Maipo Valley can be reached in 35 minutes and is ideal for a day trip.<\/p>\n

Where do I start?<\/strong>
\nCentral Chile is easily combined with any itinerary, but our highlights of Chile trip<\/a> adds the glorious, glacial scenery of Patagonia<\/a>, desert adventures and Easter Island<\/a> to your time in the scenic cities and winelands.<\/p>\n

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Trekking across craggy glaciers in Aysen<\/p><\/div>\n

Chilean Patagonia<\/h2>\n

From north to south, Chile<\/a> spans almost a quarter of the globe and Patagonia<\/a> takes up 1,000 miles of that impressive expanse. It is here that South America splinters into fjords, tranquil glaciers and tiny islands, watched over by sky-scraping peaks. Speaking of which, the Torres del Paine National Park<\/a> is Chile\u2019s most iconic wilderness, luring travellers to trek along craggy slopes below its towering mountains or the crackling Grey Glacier, kayak on icy lakes or scan the pampas for guanacos, foxes and pumas. If you\u2019re wondering what the best way to end a day like that is, it\u2019s soaking in a fire-lit hot tub while taking in the gasp-worthy vistas.<\/p>\n

In a domain where humans are already rare, Aysen<\/a> feels like a place no-one has ever set foot. Perhaps the most varied of Patagonia\u2019s regions, lush rainforests are interrupted by mountains jutting into the clouds, and barren steppes morph into glaciers and ethereal caves. There is endless opportunity for exploring these natural wonders; kayaking, white water rafting and boating amongst the fjords and tanzanite lagoons, or venturing across the landscape and glaciers on foot or horseback with a local gaucho to lead the way.<\/p>\n

As its name alludes to, the Lake District<\/a> is peppered with glassy lagoons surrounded by forest. While you could easily spend your time gazing wistfully at a different lake each day, there\u2019s plenty of adventure to be had. Pucon is a hub of activity on the shores of Lago Villarrica, where you can hike its formidable volcano before descending by toboggan, bike or ride horseback into the countryside, or enjoy the watersports. Across the Lake District, there is fantastic skiing, white water rafting and hiking through some of the oldest forests in South America. Settled by the Mapuche people, the Lake District also happens to be one of the most historically-rich places in Chile and it\u2019s certainly worth learning all you can about this ancient tribe who fought off the Incas and Spanish for centuries. For a completely different side to the region, visit Chilo\u00e9 Island in Los Lagos, where rickety, bright-as-a-button houses and churches line the shores and the cuisine ranges from Mapuche stews to German pastries.<\/p>\n

How do I do it?<\/strong>
\nTo reach Aysen<\/a> and the Lake District<\/a>, you\u2019ll most likely depart from Comodoro Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago<\/a> and land at the most convenient point along the Carretera Austral, the major road route through Patagonia<\/a>. You will either land in Puerto Montt in Aysen (1 hour and 40 minutes), which sits at the northern tip of the Carretera Austral, or Balmaceda (2.5 hours), located about halfway down the Carretera Austral. The closest airport to Torres del Paine is Puerto Natales, which is a 3-hour flight from Santiago. Aerovias DAP operates smaller aircrafts, which are able to fly between northern and southern Patagonia. From the airport, a private transfer will take you to your lodge. Due to its remoteness, booking flights to Chilean Patagonia must be done months in advance. If you are planning a self-driving journey, renting a car can only be done in Puerto Montt, Balmaceda and Punta Arenas.<\/p>\n

Where do I start?<\/strong>
\nTake in every inch of marvellous Patagonia<\/a> on this trip<\/a> or add a helping of passion, Malbec and scenery by combining it with Argentina on this see-it-all adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The sprawling Salar de Talar, the Atacama Desert<\/p><\/div>\n

Atacama Desert<\/h2>\n

In the northernmost corner of Chile<\/a>, this surreal landscape fills the space between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean with salt pans and erupting geysers, multi-coloured valleys and plateaus so other-worldly that NASA uses them to test instruments bound for Mars. Despite being one of the driest places on Earth, all your senses come alive in the Atacama Desert<\/a>, whether you\u2019re riding horseback through Moon Valley or feeling completely weightless as you float in the turquoise waters of Cejar Lagoon. Not to mention scenic drives, hiking, fat biking or sandboarding down the dunes\u2026 Just when you thought nothing could survive in this environment, discover cacti-studded ravines, spot flocks of flamingos or a herd of llamas (and their relatives), and watch as a majestic condor soars overhead, or hear the 11,000-year-old history of Atacama\u2019s original people. After nightfall, turn your eyes to the unbelievably clear sky, blanketed by stars.<\/p>\n

How do I do it?<\/strong>
\nDespite such a remote location, it\u2019s fairly easy to reach the Atacama Desert<\/a>. Most travellers fly from Santiago<\/a> to El Loa Airport in Calama (2 hours). From here, a private transfer along Route 23 to San Pedro de Atacama is only an hour-long. The distance and route to your accommodation depends on which lodge you choose, but this will be taken care of by your driver.<\/p>\n

Where do I start?<\/strong>
\nOur Chilean adventure trip<\/a> is just the ticket and offers plenty of action, beginning with a few days in the Atacama<\/a>. After a historic interlude in Santiago<\/a>, you\u2019ll barely have time to pick your jaw off the ground before entering Torres del Paine<\/a> where hiking amongst soaring peaks and glaciers is a given.<\/p>\n

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The great moai statues on the hills of Easter Island<\/p><\/div>\n

Easter Island<\/h2>\n

We\u2019d have to add some new words to the dictionary in order to justly describe Easter Island<\/a> but rapturous, mysterious and captivating are a good place to start. About 3,700 km off the coast of Chile<\/a>, Rapa Nui – as it was named by its original peoples – is one of the most isolated places in the world and setting foot on the island is magical in itself. Visit the Ranu Raraku caldera where most of the famous moai statues were sculpted and 396 still lie unfinished, and hike to see the other famous \u2018resting\u2019 places like Aku Akivi where you\u2019ll find the only moai who face the sea. Then, visit the sacred village of Orongo in the bowl of the Kau volcano, where unique architecture and rock carvings are the remains of an ancient religion, or trek to the island\u2019s highest peak where you can see the curvature of the Earth. Really! The waters off Rapa Nui are renowned for their clarity, and you\u2019ll also have the chance to snorkel amongst endemic marine life and dive to see sunken moai or the incredible Cathedral caves. There\u2019s so much to discover about Rapa Nui but one thing we know for sure: you won\u2019t leave unchanged.<\/p>\n

How do I do it?<\/strong>
\nThe only practical way to reach Easter Island<\/a> is by plane with around a dozen flights available each week, which depart from Santiago<\/a> and land in Hanga Roa. Although high winds regularly result in delayed flights, the journey there is 6 hours long and 4.5 hours on return.<\/p>\n

Where do I start?<\/strong>
\nEaster Island<\/a> is a fabulous addition to any itinerary should you fancy designing one from scratch, but our Vineyards, desert scenes & Easter Island trip<\/a> takes in the sunny Wine Valleys<\/a> and colourful Valpara\u00edso<\/a>, and the enthralling sights of the\u00a0Atacama Desert<\/a> before whisking you off to Rapa Nui.<\/p>\n

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