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Heroes and Heroines Meet the Chileans
Travel the length of Chile, meeting interesting locals along the way.
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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.
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.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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2Patagonian Peaks
View the towering granite peaks of the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park.
3Atacama Desert
Marvel at incredible clear night skies brimming with stars in the Atacama Desert.
4Kayak the Lakes
Explore the crystalline lakes in a sailboat or kayak, surrounded by alpine landscapes.
Why we like it
Encompassing the shimmering salt flats and powerful geysers of the Atacama Desert, the sparkling lakes and imposing volcanoes of the Lake District, and the iconic windswept wilderness of Patagonia, this journey from north to south illuminates the stark contrasts and incredible diversity of the longest country in the world with overnight stays in hand-picked accommodations.
Day 1
Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
Days 2-3
San Pedro de Atacama
Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama - Puerto Varas
Day 5
Puerto Varas
Day 6
Puerto Varas - Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine
Days 7-8
Torres del Paine
Day 9
Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas - Santiago
Day 10
Santiago
Day 1
Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
Days 2-3
San Pedro de Atacama
Marvel at incredible night skies brimming with stars in the Atacama Desert.
Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama - Puerto Varas
Day 5
Puerto Varas
Explore the crystalline lakes in a sailboat or kayak, surrounded by alpine landscapes.
Day 6
Puerto Varas - Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine
Days 7-8
Torres del Paine
View the towering granite peaks of the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 9
Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas - Santiago
Day 10
Santiago
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Ride, Hike & 4x4 the Atacama Desert
Explore the striking Atacama Desert, where volcanoes, geysers, flamingo-filled lagoons and moon-like landscapes abound, discovering the remarkable scenery by day and gazing up at the incredible starlit skies by night. An area of rich vibrant colours, this unique desert boasts a myriad of earthy oranges, lagoon blues and pink sunsets that make for spectacular photographs and even better backdrops for active explorations on horseback, on foot or by 4×4.
High Altitude Vineyards
Travel to the Elqui Valley to visit a desert vineyard, savouring a distinctive glass while learning about the extremely harsh soil and salty irrigation water that produces grapes meticulously grown in the driest place on earth.
Sail & Kayak in the Lake District
Spend time amongst the snow-capped volcanoes and glacial lakes of the lush green Lake District, heading out to try anything from sailing and kayaking atop of the glistening lakes to biking and horse riding in the national parks. The more adventurous can try white water rafting on grade II to IV rapids, while leisurely amblers can walk amongst 4000-year-old alerce trees followed by an afternoon spent in a pretty resort town.
Patagonian Puma Tracking
Search for one of the estimated 50-100 elusive puma of Patagonia in the early morning light, accompanied by expert trackers who will point out the signs of a nearby big cat.
On Foot & Horseback in Patagonia
Travel to the far south of Chile to the iconic and impressive Torres del Paine National Park, renowned for its meandering rivers, ice-blue lakes, huge glaciers and the iconic jagged granite peaks of the Cordillera Paine. The most spectacular place for trekking, wildlife-spotting and photography, this gem of Chilean Patagonia is the place to be to witness electric blue icebergs and aquamarine lakes.
Suggestion: Easter Island Extension
Fly west to spend time on Easter Island, one of the most isolated and unique islands on Earth, to hike its coastal pathways and marvel at its mysterious carved Moais. With privileged views over the infinite blue Pacific Ocean and dotted with clusters of wild horses, the island presents opportunities to dive in some of the world’s clearest waters, cycle through prairies and interact with the aboriginal Polynesian inhabitants of the island.
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A note on price
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
This Itinerary
Price
From £3,950 Per person
When to travel
Chile in January
January and February is the peak season in Chile as it is the height of the summer. Weather can be ideal throughout the country, although the Atacama Desert can occasionally experience unusual rainfall at this time.
Chile in February
January and February is the peak season in Chile as it is the height of the summer. Weather can be ideal throughout the country, although the Atacama Desert can occasionally experience unusual rainfall at this time.
Chile in March
Heading into the autumn, this is a shoulder season for most of the country. This can make for a lovely time to visit as peak prices come down and the crowds ease slightly.
Chile in April
April to August is the winter season throughout Chile, bringing in heavy rains. The southern part of the country will begin experiencing snow which can make areas inaccessible.
Chile in May
April to August is the winter season throughout Chile, bringing in heavy rains. The southern part of the country will begin experiencing snow which can make areas inaccessible.
Chile in June
April to August is the winter season throughout Chile, bringing in heavy rains. The southern part of the country will begin experiencing snow which can make areas inaccessible.
Chile in July
April to August is the winter season throughout Chile, bringing in heavy rains. The southern part of the country will begin experiencing snow which can make areas inaccessible.
Chile in August
April to August is the winter season throughout Chile, bringing in heavy rains. The southern part of the country will begin experiencing snow which can make areas inaccessible.
Chile in September
As the snow begins to melt and days get warmer, this can be a delightful time to visit the central valleys and north of the country.
Chile in October
October marks the start of spring in the lake district. Although you can expect rain, the flowers begin to bloom across the stunning landscapes and temperatures begin to rise.
Chile in November
November is a good time to visit, as spring is in full bloom across the country. Just before the peak season begins in December, there are fewer crowds.
Chile in December
December begins the peak season for travel to Chile, with the climate in its prime for visiting most of the popular destinations. We advise that you begin planning well in advance for travel during this time as many hotels can book up.
Holiday Inspiration
Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique adventure.
