Stretching for more than 4300 km along the west coast of South America, Chile boasts some of South America’s most incredible landscapes – gleaming glaciers, bubbling geysers, stunning alpine lakes and vast rock-strewn deserts. The country’s unique cultural heritage can be seen in the mysterious statues of Easter Island, the grand colonial plazas of Santiago and the thriving indigenous communities of the Andean foothills.

Key Highlights

One of Latin America’s most striking cities, Santiago enjoys a prime location at the base of the spectacular Andes. The Chilean capital is renowned for its superb museums, fine restaurants and lively nightlife, while the surrounding area boasts world-class trekking and skiing.

Holding the title of the driest place on Earth, the vast Atacama Desert attracts visitors with eerie rock formations, steaming mud pools and shimmering salt flats.

Located close to the Argentinean border, the Chilean Lakes District is an area of immense natural beauty. A cruise through this unique region will introduce you to vivid glacial lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, thundering waterfalls and quaint alpine villages.

Chile has been producing high-quality wine for more than 400 years, and a visit to the flourishing vineyards of the Colchagua Valley is the best way to immerse yourself in this timeless tradition.

In Depth

Chile is known as the paise de poetas, or ‘country of poets’. One of its most-famous wordsmiths was Pablo Neruda, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. You can get a glimpse into the life of this renowned poet at his former home in Valparaiso, a colourful Bohemian seaport that has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Situated 3600 km off the coast of Chile, remote Easter Island is best known for its moai – monumental stone statues scattered along the shoreline. White sand beaches, fascinating caves and excellent snorkelling and diving make Easter Island the most fun you can have in the middle of nowhere.

The prize jewel in Chilean Patagonia’s crown, Torres del Paine National Park is one of South America’s finest natural reserves. Dominated by jagged towers of granite, the park delights hikers with rich forests, spectacular glaciers and stunning turquoise lakes.