Highlightsof NorthernChile

Day Three: Discover Santiago

Get to know Chile's vibrant capital on a guided half-day city tour. Explore the historic heart of Santiago, visiting landmarks including Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace and the bustling city centre before heading to Cerro San Cristóbal in the Metropolitan Park for spectacular views across the city and the Andes beyond. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Chilean restaurant before returning to the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day Four: Maipo Valley & Santa Rita Winery

After breakfast, we travel to the picturesque Maipo Valley, one of Chile's oldest and most celebrated wine regions. Here we'll visit the renowned Santa Rita Winery for a guided tour, learning about Chile's winemaking traditions before sampling three carefully selected wines. Returning to Santiago, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore at leisure.

Day Five: Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight north to Calama before continuing to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes and towering volcanoes, this charming town will be your base for the next five nights. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring its welcoming streets, artisan shops and cafés.

• Breakfast Included

Day Six: Moon Valley

Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading into the heart of the Atacama Desert this afternoon. Explore the spectacular Moon Valley, where wind and time have sculpted extraordinary rock formations, towering sand dunes and shimmering salt deposits. As the sun begins to set, watch the landscape transform into a breathtaking display of changing colours from the viewpoint at Coyote Rock.

• Breakfast Included

Day Seven: Salar de Atacama & Toconao

Today's full-day excursion showcases some of the Atacama Desert's most remarkable landscapes. Visit the charming village of Toconao before exploring the vast Salar de Atacama and Laguna Chaxa, home to graceful flamingos. Continue to a traditional Atacameño farm to learn about local life and enjoy lunch featuring regional produce, before ending the day at the beautiful Tebinquinche Lagoon, where the Andes are reflected in its tranquil waters.

• Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day Eight: At Leisure & Stargazing

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore San Pedro de Atacama or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of this unique desert town.

This evening, experience one of the highlights of your holiday with a guided astronomy excursion. Thanks to the Atacama Desert's exceptionally clear skies, you'll enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to observe distant stars, planets and galaxies through powerful telescopes.

• Breakfast Included

Day Nine: El Tatio Geysers

Rise early for an unforgettable excursion to the famous El Tatio Geysers, arriving at sunrise to witness steaming geothermal vents set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes. After exploring one of the world's highest geyser fields, return to San Pedro, where the afternoon is yours to relax.

Day Ten: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago

Transfer to Calama Airport for your flight back to Santiago. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers as you reflect on your unforgettable journey through Chile.

• Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Eleven: Depart Santiago

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of Chile's spectacular landscapes, fascinating culture and unforgettable experiences.

• Breakfast Included