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Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
the people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education
Santiago
Sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, South America’s fifth-largest city commands a striking setting with a Mediterranean climate for much of the year.
Santiago de Chile is a modern, cosmopolitan capital city with much to offer the discerning traveller. Founded by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago boasts many cultural and historic sites, while there is a vast range of exciting outdoor activities from trekking to skiing (seasonal) that are easily accessed from the city.
A vibrant city by day and night, there are more than enough high-quality restaurants and bars to keep visitors well fed and watered during their stay.
A little more about Santiago and Cajón del Maipú
To escape the bustle of the city head southeast to the Cajón del Maipú for horseriding and white water rafting, or east of the city and choose from a range of world-class ski resorts such as Valle Nevado and Portillo, a long-established haven for skiers and snowboarders from around the world.
Alternatively, sample world-class wines in the Central Valley winelands of Colchagua, Maipo and Casablanca to name but a few. Visitors may also wish to visit colourful, UNESCO-listed Valparaiso, an historic port around an hour’s drive from the capital.
Great Journeys
Highlights of Chile
Explore the length of this filament of a country, full of vast and varied landscapes, from the lunar-like Atacama Desert in the north to the finger-like granite peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park in the south, with time spent amongst the snow-capped volcanoes and hot springs of the Chilean Lake District.
Experiences
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Cumbres Lastarria
Cumbres Lastarria is located in the historic, bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria in Santiago, Chile’s capital city. A quiet location on a pedestrianized street but walking distance to many cafes and restaurants. The hotel is modern and…
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Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
Set within an elegantly converted mansion that dates back to 1927, Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel is a home from home nestled within the heart of Santiago’s chic Lastarria neighbourhood. Its romantic architectural aesthetics are amplified by…
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Hotel Le Reve
Located in the heart of Providencia District, Hotel Le Reve is close to restaurants, theatres and many of the city’s other highlights. A boutique mansion property that has been beautifully restored while retaining much of its…
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The Ritz Carlton Santiago
Located in the smart Las Condes area of central Santiago with views to the Andes, the Ritz Carlton provides a luxurious base from which to explore this eclectic city. The 205 rooms are extremely well-appointed and…
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Hotel Orly
Found on a wide tree-lined avenue in Santiago’s buoyant Providencia district, Hotel Orly is a charming mansion property that is encompassed by trendy eateries and close to the efficient Santiago Cable Car. A charming glass-roofed sunroom…
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The Singular Santiago
Positioned in Santiago’s historic and bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria, The Singular Santiago fuses neoclassical architectural influences with contemporary artworks and sleek interior aesthetics. Its chic rooftop boasts a sophisticated bar and a dazzling plunge pool, while…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Paul Bird
Combining the arid Atacama Desert and iconic Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia, the dramatic contrasts of its landscapes make Chile one of Paul’s most treasured travel destinations.
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Explore other regions
Atacama Desert
The driest desert in the world, the Atacama Desert is a largely desolate landscape freckled with lagoons, hot springs, geysers and salt…
Chilean Lake District
The Chilean Lake District is a land of beautiful glacial lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, hot springs and national parks stretching from Temuco in…
Chilean Patagonia
Patagonia covers the tip of the South American continent, shared by both Argentina and Chile. The area is about the same size…
Chilean Winelands
The green and rugged Maipo Valley southeast of Santiago is considered by many experts to be the best wine-producing area in Chile…
Easter Island
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is merely a dot in the vast Pacific Ocean, located some 3,700 kilometres off the…
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