The Experience
On this Signature journey, explore Chile’s incredible wilderness and marvel at its cosmopolitan cities, choosing from an abundant range of outdoor activities in some of the world’s loveliest landscapes. Day 1: Arrive Santiago, Chile Arrive to meet your A&K representative and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, get a look at picturesque Santiago on a guided driving tour. Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (Gold) or Grand Hyatt (Santiago) (Silver) | Meals: B Day 2: San Pedro de Atacama | Lodge Luxury Fly to Calama and transfer to your lodge in San Pedro de Atacama. The quaint oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama sits in the driest desert in the world Atacama and acts as the hub for your explorations in the area over the next two days. Tierra Atacama (Gold) or Casa Atacama (Silver) | Meals: B L D Days 3-4: San Pedro de Atacama | Atacamanian Culture Spend two full days exploring Atacamanian Indian culture and taking in the astounding scenic beauty. Choose from a variety of activities, from visiting an archaeology museum to climbing a volcano. Tierra Atacama (Gold) or Casa Atacama (Silver) | Meals: B L D Day 5: San Antonio Wine Valley | Vineyard Lunch Fly to Santiago and transfer to the San Antonio wine valley, where you settle into your accommodations, a restored colonial house set amid countryside, woods and winelands. Sit down to a vineyard lunch. La Casona at Matetic Vineyards | Meals: B L D Day 6: Valparaiso | City and Coast Drive to picturesque Valparaiso, famous for its labyrinthine hills covered with colorful old houses and accessible only by a steep climb or funicular railway. The city,™s historic quarter was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a city tour, stopping at Pablo Neruda’s residence. Continue up the coast to Via del Mar, a popular beach town for locals. Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (Gold) or Grand Hyatt (Santiago) (Silver) | Meals: B L Day 7: Punta Arenas | Torres del Paine National Park Fly to Punta Arenas, once a booming port city and still dotted with mansions and monuments from its golden era. From Punta Arenas, drive to Torres del Paine National Park and settle into your elegantly rustic lodge. Your guide explains the activity options available to you and helps you plan for the next three exciting days. Tierra Patagonia (Gold) or Hosteria Las Torres (Silver) | Meals: B L D Days 8-10: Torres del Paine National Park | Eco-wonders Spend three full days exploring the World Biosphere Reserve of Torres del Paine National Park. Choose from a variety of amenities available at your lodge, and you may explore the area’s magnificent beauty by vehicle, on horseback, by boat and on foot. Tierra Patagonia (Gold) or Hosteria Las Torres (Silver) | Meals: B L D Day 11: Depart Torres del Paine National Park Fly to Santiago and board your international flight. Meals: B
