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 imagine that you will be leaving creature comforts behind when... 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 most active volcanoes and has been erupting constantly since 1983.... 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 (funicular cable cars) that connect the port with its surrounding... 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, rafting and kayaking—and the beach is only a short drive away.... 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 an independent Chile). It was also among the islands visited by naturalist... 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 landscapes on the planet. The lodge features attractive accommodations... 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, a Grand Cru cellar where your host explains the techniques employed... Read More

Inside Chile tour

Inside Chile tour Experience Santiago from a culinary perspective. Join acclaimed chef Enrique and his wife Sophie on a visit to their local market. Stroll past colourful stalls as Enrique sources fresh, beautiful produce. The couple welcomes guests into their home for a pisco sour and aperitifs before a hands-on cooking demonstration begins. Taste the end result over a meal with new friends and take home as a memento recipes from today’s lunch. Then... Read More