On a natural high - Tierra Atacama & Tierra Patagonia - Chile

On a natural high - Tierra Atacama & Tierra Patagonia - Chile Chile is a huge country of astonishing geographic and climactic diversity and one third of its area is dominated by the Atacama Desert. Further south, in the Torres Del Paine National Park, the landscape morphs into windswept steppes, lofty mountains and massive glaciers. Remote as these regions are, don’t... Read More

Chasing active volcanoes: Put a bit of heat into your holiday

Chasing active volcanoes: Put a bit of heat into your holiday Looking to let off a bit of a steam? You’re not the only one. Chasing an active volcano doesn’t mean you need to be running away from lava flow in your sandals – there are plenty of active volcanoes you can safely fit into your holiday. Mount Kilauea, Big Island, Hawaii This fiery mountain is one of the world’s... Read More

Holiday in Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctively spontaneous hills’ neighborhoods and their vernacular architecture. Founded in 1536, 120 km northwest of Santiago, the port of Valparaiso was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctively spontaneous hills’ neighborhoods and their vernacular architecture, including more than a dozen ascensores... Read More

Holiday in Santiago, Chile

Santiago, has enjoyed a renaissance of cultural, intellectual and especially commercial activity for two consecutive decades. Santiago, like Chile in general, has enjoyed a renaissance of cultural, intellectual and especially commercial activity for two consecutive decades. The Andes Mountains overlook Santiago’s eastern edge, and their snowy peaks provide good hiking, skiing,... Read More

Holiday in Chiloe, Chile

Chiloe is an archipelago of dense evergreen forests with a fascinating history Southwest of Puerto Montt, about 1,095 km south of Santiago, Chiloe is an archipelago of dense evergreen forests with a fascinating history. The Amerindians who lived there were among the last to be defeated by the Spanish (and, subsequently, its inhabitants were the last Spaniards to hold out against... Read More

Holiday in Chile

Among Chilean specialty tours are those focusing on wine production, desert flora and fauna, trout fishing, stunning Patagonian landscapes and geology Chile boasts some of the world’s most varied and dramatic landscapes squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the base of the Andes, one of world’s great mountain ranges. To comprehend Chile’s diverse geography,... Read More

Holiday in Central and South America

A region so diverse in cultures, scenery and climate Tiny on a map, Central America packs in more diversity than any similar-sized area on the planet. The region has been able to capitalize on the popularity of ecotourism. Considered by naturalists to be a “hot spot” of biological diversity, Central America’s jungles are home to spectacular birds such as the quetzal and the... Read More

Chile - The Atacama Desert

Chile - The Atacama Desert The stark Atacama Desert in northern Chile is the driest on earth, but it is a landscape of colossal sand dunes, immense salt fields, geysers, hot springs and striking gorges inhabited by llamas, vicuñas and flocks of flamingos. The high altitude desert is overshadowed by imposing Andean peaks and massive volcanoes and is one of the most extraordinary... Read More

Easter Island, Chile Tour

Independent Easter Island Tour This Easter Island tour is designed for independently-minded travellers who like to have the benefit of expert local guides who can provide an in-depth overview of this destination. Accommodation and sightseeing are the best possible for those who like a touch a luxury. Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Santiago You are met upon arrival, and taken... Read More

Chilean Wine country

Chilean Wine country Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Santiago – Colchagua Valley (L,D) Journey south by private car with your guide into Chile’s prime wine growing region, the Colchagua Valley. Unspoilt and set against an Andean backdrop, the cool climate and territory is perfectly suited to the production of full-bodied red wines. First stop is at Altair in the Cachapoal Valley,... Read More