1 Week in Chile - 5 Luxury Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Luxury Chile Art, Food & Culture Tour

This classic luxury tour is a great choice for first-time visitors, wine lovers, and travelers seeking a blend of arts, culture, and culinary experiences in addition to 5-star stays. You'll go wine tasting in Casablanca Valley, overnight at a boutique hotel set in the Matetic Vineyards, feast on seafood in Viña del Mar, learn the secrets of Chilean cooking in a culinary workshop, and take a private street art tour in Valparaíso, and indulge in rooftop cocktails and a spa treatment at The Singular in Santiago. 

Your driver will meet you on arrival in Santiago and transfer you to La Casona, a boutique hotel at the Matetic Vineyards. Spend the afternoon lounging by the pool or hiking one of the trails, then end your day with a farm-to-fork dinner at Equilibrio Restaurant. Embark on a guided wine-tasting in the Casablanca Valley the next day that includes female-founded Viña Casa Marín and ends back at Matetic Vineyards, where you'll learn about biodynamic techniques. Then, on Day 3, you'll indulge in shopping and seafood in Viña del Mar before settling into your room and enjoying the rooftop terrace of the chic Fauna Hotel in Valparaíso.

Day 4 has you preparing traditional Chilean dishes in a small-group cooking class, followed by a local art experience on a private street art tour the next day. Later that day, you'll return to Santiago just in time for rooftop cocktails and a spa treatment at The Singular Santiago, your 5-star hotel in the city's trendy Lastarria neighborhood. Switching gears, you'll lace up your hiking boots for a hike in the Maipo Valley and a picnic near a waterfall. On your final day, sample food from the stalls at Mercado Central and enjoy panoramic views from Cerro Santa Lucía before one last meal in the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Luxury Chilean Patagonia: Santiago & Torres del Paine

Adding Patagonia to this alternate luxury itinerary, travelers can take advantage of urban exploration in Santiago with outdoor activities in Torres del Paine National Park. Highlights include a private city tour and a massage in Santiago, wine tasting in Casablanca Valley, and a choice of outdoor adventures, such as a fjord cruise and trekking to Mirador Base Torres, while staying at The Singular Patagonia, a 5-star hotel offering views of Last Hope Sound and French haute cuisine made with fresh Patagonian ingredients. 

On arrival in Santiago, you can alleviate any travel stress with a massage at your 5-star hotel, The Singular Santiago, then head out on a guided city tour. You'll also have the opportunity to hike or take a gondola ride up Cerro San Cristóbal for panoramic city views. On your second day, your driver will take you on a private tour of the Casablanca Valley, about an hour west of the capital, where you'll sample wine and stroll the vineyards. Next, enjoy views of rugged massifs and the Embalse de Yeso reservoir in the Maipo Valley, followed by a picnic complete with a glass or two of Chilean wines. 

Halfway through your adventure, it's time to fly south to Puerto Natales. You'll unwind with a massage (or take a horseback ride if preferred) at The Singular Patagonia, a 5-star hotel located on the shores of the Last Hope Sound. The next two days will be dedicated to experiencing the natural beauty of Torres del Paine National Park. Take your pick of The Singular Patagonia's included activities, such as mountain biking, kayaking, a fjord cruise, or a trek to Mirador Base Torres. Celebrate with a farewell dinner of French haute cuisine made with Patagonian ingredients in the on-site restaurant before returning to Santiago for departure. Learn more

Itinerary #3: Luxury Chile Adventure: Atacama Desert & Easter Island

Travelers who prefer elevated yet eco-conscious accommodations and are eager to experience the desert-scapes of Atacama and visit the moai of Easter Island will appreciate this elevated adventure. After a guided tour of Santiago's historic landmarks, you'll float above the Atacama Desert on a private hot-air balloon ride and stargaze from Explora Atacama's private observatory. Then, on Easter Island, you'll encounter the iconic moai structures, take a sunrise tour at Ahu Tongariki, and enjoy the outdoor pool and other luxurious amenities at Explora Rapa Nui.

Start in Santiago with a private tour of the city's colonial buildings and historic landmarks, including La Moneda presidential palace, and a stay at W Santiago, where you can reset with a spa treatment or a dip in the rooftop pool. Then, you'll fly to San Pedro de Atacama and check into Explora Atacama, a 5-star eco-luxury hotel complete with an infinity pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, and a private observatory for stargazing. The next morning, rise early for an intimate sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the salt flats, painted hills, and Andean peaks.

Later on Day 4, you'll fly back to Santiago before heading to Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Here, you'll experience personalized service and on-site amenities, including an outdoor pool, on-site spa, and gourmet restaurant, at the 5-star Explora Rapa Nui. You'll also have the chance to visit the archaeological site of Orongo on a private tour. Make the most of your final day with a sunrise tour at Ahu Tongariki, known for its row of massive moai (the iconic monolithic carved statues), before flying back to Santiago to catch your onward flight. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Luxury Chile Desert & Lake Adventure

This desert and lake itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of relaxation and exploration and includes two nights in Puerto Varas, Chile's idyllic lake district. After a culinary experience complete with wine tasting and tapas in Santiago, you'll take your adventures to new heights with a private Valley of the Moon tour and stargazing in the high-altitude deserts of Atacama, followed by private helicopter and seaplane tours over the Lake District. 

Kick off your luxury Chilean adventure with a gourmet dinner at Boragó, one of the world's top 50 restaurants, and a stay at the 5-star Ritz-Carlton Santiago. The next day, explore the Plaza de Armas, Santiago's historic center, on a private city tour, then partake in a Chilean wine-tasting session followed by cocktails and tapas at an upscale bar and dinner in one of the capital's top restaurants. You'll fly to Calama on Day 3, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you to Nayara Alto Atacama, a lodge in the Atacama Desert, tastefully decorated with Inca artwork, desert gardens, and a saltwater pool with carved rock beds and firepits.

Here, with the expertise of a private guide, you'll tour the lunar-like landscapes of the Valley of the Moon, observe the night sky on a stargazing excursion, visit the famous Salar de Atacama (Atacama Salt Flats), and go bird-watching at the lagoons in Los Flamencos National Reserve. Catch a flight to the Lake District, where you'll check into the contemporary Hotel AWA on the shores of Lago Llanquihue for a massage and sauna session. Then, end your trip on a high note with a private helicopter ride above the Osorno volcano, a hike in Cochamó, and a seaplane flight over Chilean Patagonia. Learn more

Itinerary #5: Chile Luxury Lake District Escape

This alternative Lake District escape is well-suited to active travelers keen on hiking in the Lake District and indulging in the comforts of 5-star hotels. Highlights include a luxury stay at the serene hacienda-style &Beyond Vira Vira, a tour of the UNESCO-listed coastal town of Valparaíso, a lakeshore stay and a dip in the heated pool at Hotel AWA, wildlife spotting and a soak in the hot springs of Santuario El Cañi reserve, a private helicopter tour and hike in Cochamó, and a private picnic and hike in Parque Nacional Conguillio. 

After checking into the W Santiago, your 5-star hotel with a rooftop pool that offers sweeping views of the Andes and Santiago city skyline, your driver will bring you to the artistic coastal city of Valparaíso for a tour. The following day, your driver will take you on a private excursion of the tunnels, dams, and mountains of the region around Embalse del Yeso, deep in the Andes. Then, on Day 3, fly south to Pucón in Chile's Lake District, where you'll check into your luxury suite or villa at &Beyond Vira Vira, a modern hacienda-style hotel on an organic farm surrounded by evergreen forests.

Embark on a trek in Villarrica National Park with a private guide who will take you through native forests and to the Pichillancahue Glacier Trail. The following day is yours to enjoy a private picnic and trekking in Conguillio National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. On Day 5, you'll take another private hiking tour, this time in Santuario El Cañi reserve, where you may spot wildlife, like foxes and pudus, the world's smallest species of deer, and then soak in geothermal pools. Cap off the trip with a stay at Hotel AWA, a private helicopter tour and hike in Cochamó, and a city tour of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Learn more

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