South America - Chile

CHILE

From North to South

Atacama Desert - Chile

Atacama Desert Chile

Stay

A 19th century historic home within "the Historic Centre" of San Pedro de Atacama.

Terrantai Lodge

Visit

Sunset at Moon Valley & Death Valley
Breakfast at Tatio Geysers (largest in the world) & the Andean village of Machuca
Atacama Salt Flats (largest in the world) & lithium mines
Wander around San Pedro, enjoy the local artisan markets, visit the Archeological Museum

A must if you are visiting Chile. Fascinating part of the world. San Pedro has a dreamy relaxed travellers vibe. Night sky is sensational!

Loved every moment. Loved Terrantai Lodge which is sensitively in keeping with the local environment.

Despite being a much photographed church, there sadly was a shortage of priests so no Masses.

Part of a trip: 3 or 4 nights, flying up to Calama from Santiago
Organised by Self.

Lake District Tour Chile/Argentina

Beautiful Lago Puyehue, Chilean Lake District

Fly Santiago to Araucania Aiport (Temuco) to access this stunning area.

Hire a 4wd car with permission to drive into Argentina. Take a good map and plenty of water.

Day 1:

Drive (3.5 hrs) from Temuco to Lago Puyehue. Stay at the majestic

Hotel Termas de Puyehue

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Day 2:

Cross the Andes to arrive at Villa Angostura(short scenic drive). Spoil yourself to stay at

or

Day 3/4:

Drive along Lago Nauel Huapi to Bariloche to stay at a hotel of your own choice.

Enjoy another day sightseeing in this famous winter/lake resort.

Las Balsas Relais Chateau

La Posada

Day 5:

Approach Lago Traful from the West, stay at Villa Traful.

Hotel Alto Traful

The buzzing mountain resort of San Martin de Los Andes

Day 6:

Drive to San Martin de Los Andes. Stay in hotel of your choice for one or two nights.

Day 7/8:

Take the paved route via Junin with a picnic prepared to eat at the foothills of Volcan Lanin before crossing back to Chile to stay at the resort of Pucon.

Drive takes 3.5 hrs - leave plenty of time to enjoy the changing scenery.

A fabulous adventure within stunning scenery enjoying the warm hospitality of both the Chileans and Argentinians.

From Lago Puyehue through to Pucon the scenery is ever changing and stunning throughout. Wonderful way to observe rural life in both countries, and then enjoy the contrasting towns of Bariloche & San Martin & Pucon.

Part of a trip: 7/8 nights combined with a stay in Pucon (see below)
Organised by Self

Pucon - Chile

Stay

Hotel Antumalal

Iconic boutique hotel on the bank of Lago Villarrica, built late 1940s, former guests include Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Visit

Lago Caburgua
Termas de Huife
Climb Volcan Villarrica (live volcano)
White water raft down Rio Trancura
Zipline in ancient forests
Browse the Artisan shops and market

Eat

La Maga Uruguayan Steakhouse
Cafe de la P
Viva Peru
La Fleur du Sel - on the way to Termas de Huife

Vibrant mountain/lake resort offering every form of sport. Town buzzing with the most amazing choice of fantastic restaurants!

Monasterio Santa Clara with the Capucin Nuns

Part of a trip: 3 nights stay taken after Lake Trip (above).
Drive on to Temuco to return hire car fly back to Santiago.
Organised by Self

Pucon Chile

San Raphael Glacier - Chile

Puyuhuapi Lodge, the perfect place to escape the world!

Travel to one of the most remote parts of the world!

Fly Santiago or Araucania Aiport (Temuco) to Balmaceda (Chilean Patagonia)

All travel to and from Balmaceda aiport is organised by local tour companies, eg: altue.com or international tour companies.

Day One:

Collected from Balmaceda, travel to Coyhaique for lunch. Travel through mountainous forests (5hrs) to private pier for boat to

Day 2 &3 (poss 4):

Enjoy the tours and spa at the remote Puyuhuapi Lodge

Puyuhuapi Lodge

Visits from Puyuhuapi Lodge

Queulat National Park & The Hanging Glacier
Puyuhuapi Village
Relax in Puyuhuapi Hot Springs
Enjoy spa treatments

Day 4 or 5:

Board the Patagonia Express for 7hr trip through the fjords to San Rafael Glacier. Enjoy lunch on board at the Glacier and board dinghies to go to edge of Glacier.

Return in evening to Puerto Chacabuco for one night

Day 5 or 6:

Travel back to Balmaceda for flight to Santiago or Puerto Montt.

Lago Llanquihue Extension:

Fly to Puerto Montt, Taxi to Puerto Varas

Stay

Eat Cambalache

Hotel Cumbres

Yet another fabulous adventure in this stunning country. Enjoy the remoteness, the unique scenery, the flora and fauna and warm Chilean hospitality throughout.

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CHILE

Atacama Desert Chile

A must if you are visiting Chile. Fascinating part of the world. San Pedro has a dreamy relaxed travellers vibe. Night sky is sensational!

Loved every moment. Loved Terrantai Lodge which is sensitively in keeping with the local environment.

Despite being a much photographed church, there sadly was a shortage of priests so no Masses.

Part of a trip: 3 or 4 nights, flying up to Calama from Santiago
Organised by Self.

Lake District Tour Chile/Argentina

A fabulous adventure within stunning scenery enjoying the warm hospitality of both the Chileans and Argentinians.

From Lago Puyehue through to Pucon the scenery is ever changing and stunning throughout. Wonderful way to observe rural life in both countries, and then enjoy the contrasting towns of Bariloche & San Martin & Pucon.

Part of a trip: 7/8 nights combined with a stay in Pucon (see below)
Organised by Self

Stay

Vibrant mountain/lake resort offering every form of sport. Town buzzing with the most amazing choice of fantastic restaurants!

Monasterio Santa Clara with the Capucin Nuns

Part of a trip: 3 nights stay taken after Lake Trip (above).
Drive on to Temuco to return hire car fly back to Santiago.
Organised by Self

Pucon Chile

Yet another fabulous adventure in this stunning country. Enjoy the remoteness, the unique scenery, the flora and fauna and warm Chilean hospitality throughout.

Incredible trip marked with sadness at watching the impact of global warming at the San Rafael Glacier.

Part of a trip: 4/5 night trip, can be added to any other trip(s) in Chile.
Organised by local tour company

San Rafael Glacier Chile

CHILE

Atacama Desert Chile

A must if you are visiting Chile. Fascinating part of the world. San Pedro has a dreamy relaxed travellers vibe. Night sky is sensational!

Loved every moment. Loved Terrantai Lodge which is sensitively in keeping with the local environment.

Despite being a much photographed church, there sadly was a shortage of priests so no Masses.

Part of a trip: 3 or 4 nights, flying up to Calama from Santiago Organised by Self.

Lake District Tour Chile/Argentina

A fabulous adventure within stunning scenery enjoying the warm hospitality of both the Chileans and Argentinians.

From Lago Puyehue through to Pucon the scenery is ever changing and stunning throughout. Wonderful way to observe rural life in both countries, and then enjoy the contrasting towns of Bariloche & San Martin & Pucon.

Part of a trip: 7/8 nights combined with a stay in Pucon (see below) Organised by Self

Stay

Vibrant mountain/lake resort offering every form of sport. Town buzzing with the most amazing choice of fantastic restaurants!

Monasterio Santa Clara with the Capucin Nuns

Part of a trip: 3 nights stay taken after Lake Trip (above). Drive on to Temuco to return hire car fly back to Santiago. Organised by Self

Pucon Chile

Yet another fabulous adventure in this stunning country. Enjoy the remoteness, the unique scenery, the flora and fauna and warm Chilean hospitality throughout.

Incredible trip marked with sadness at watching the impact of global warming at the San Rafael Glacier.

Part of a trip: 4/5 night trip, can be added to any other trip(s) in Chile. Organised by local tour company

San Rafael Glacier Chile

Part of a trip: 3 or 4 nights, flying up to Calama from Santiago
Organised by Self.

Part of a trip: 7/8 nights combined with a stay in Pucon (see below)
Organised by Self

Part of a trip: 3 nights stay taken after Lake Trip (above).
Drive on to Temuco to return hire car fly back to Santiago.
Organised by Self

Part of a trip: 4/5 night trip, can be added to any other trip(s) in Chile.
Organised by local tour company