Chilean Landscapes: Capital, Desert and Vineyards

Day 1: Santiago
Arrival at Santiago airport and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

Santiago, the capital of Chile, combines historic and modern areas, with an emphasis on the Andes Mountains in the background. It is the country's main political, economic, and administrative center, bringing together important governmental and cultural institutions.


DAY 2: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day private tour of Santiago's main cultural sites, with a guide in Spanish. Visit to the Palacio de la Moneda Cultural Center, with exhibitions by national artists and temporary exhibitions of international names.

Then, visit the San Francisco Convent-Museum, in the heart of Santiago, with an emphasis on Andean Colonial art. Corridors and gardens form a true oasis in the middle of the city.

Continuation of the tour to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, which brings together works that represent pre-Columbian cultural diversity and the original peoples of Chile. The collection includes a valuable collection of Andean textiles, with pieces dating back more than 3,000 years.

Return to the hotel and free afternoon for independent activities.


DAY 3: SANTIAGO/Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Santiago airport to board the flight to Calama. Arrival at Calama airport and regular transfer to the chosen hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Accommodation for 5 nights, with All Inclusive.

Hotel suggestions:

• Nayara Alto Atacama is located in a secluded valley, surrounded by the Salt Range, on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama. Fully integrated into the environment, it offers a lodging proposal aimed at immersing in local culture and desert scenery. Highlight is the variety of excursions, the commitment to sustainability and the atmosphere of tranquility.
• Tierra Atacama combines contemporary design with typical highland elements, in a property that favors views of the Licancabur volcano. Sustainable architecture, with the use of local materials, reinforces the proposal for integration with the desert. With 36 recently renovated rooms, the hotel offers different environments that combine comfort and modernity.

Day 4 to 7: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA Free
days to take advantage of the hotel infrastructure and the half-day or full-day excursions organized and offered by the hotel.

Available activities:

• Visit to the Atacama Salt Flats, which houses three species of flamingos;
• Walk through the town center of San Pedro de Atacama: visit the San Pedro Church and visit local craft stores;
• Morning bike ride to Laguna Cejar, known for its high salt concentration, which allows you to float in its crystal clear waters. The lagoon is surrounded by a salt crust that shines under the sun, creating an impressive backdrop.
• Astronomical observation: contemplation of the night sky through telescopes;
• Among other activities, consult your travel agent for more information.

DAY 8: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - CALAMA/SANTIAGO - Santa Cruz (Colchagua Valley)
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, regular transfer to Calama airport. Take a flight to Santiago and private transfer to the city of Santa Cruz, which is part of the Colchagua Valley. Arrival and accommodation for 2 nights, with full board.

Clos Apalta, part of the Relais & Châteaux network, is located in front of the Andes Mountains, within the winery's property. With 560 hectares including 400 hectares of native forest and 160 of organic vineyards, it offers ten comfortable cottages, six of which are recent and have a private pool. The main house has a swimming pool and a gourmet restaurant.

The hotel offers:

• Buffet and à la carte breakfast;
• Lunch: three-course meal with wine and non-alcoholic beverage pairing;
• Dinner: four-course meal with wine pairing, a cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Available activities and experiences:
  • Self-guided trails in the native forest;
  • Bike tours through the vineyard region;
  • Infinity pool;
  • Access to the tennis court, gym, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool;
  • Visit to the Clos Apalta winery;
• Baggage assistance;
• Concierge;
• Exclusive access to the Residence Lounge;
• Wifi.

DAY 9: SANTA CRUZ (COLCHAGUA VALLEY)
Day dedicated to activities organized and offered by the hotel.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• Special wine tastings;
• Private dinners;
• Picnic in the vineyards;
• Cooking classes;
• Visits to markets accompanied by the chef;
• Participation in the grape harvest during the harvest season.

DAY 10: SANTA CRUZ (COLCHAGUA VALLEY) - Santiago
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Santiago airport.