Chile is 2,700 miles in length, spanning a huge variety of landscapes and regional cultures. The Andes run the length of the country, forming its border with Argentina.
In the north, landscapes vary between the desolate Atacama Desert, the country’s modern capital of Santiago and Chile’s famous wineries. Further south, encounter northern Patagonia’s Lake District.
Even deeper south, the land begins to break apart into thousands of islands and fjords, peaks and glaciers. This is Southern Patagonia Chile, home to world-renowned Torres del Paine Park.
In Chile, Southwind can tailor design a trip around your preferred dates, goals and budget. Consider combining Patagonia with other exciting destinations such as the Atacama Desert, Lake Region, Easter Island or the Chilean wine region.
HIKING THE PATAGONIAN ANDES
Southern Argentina and Chile share an immense expanse known as Patagonia. Sculpted by massive glaciers, these Andes were transformed into the peaks and spires that are among the most arresting mountain destinations on earth. In addition to epic scenery and the gaucho culture, the region hosts plentiful wildlife.
Length: 12 Days/11 Nights Season: October – March Land Cost: from $7,500
PAINE PARK LODGE ADVENTURE
Torres del Paine Park is one of the world’s most stunning mountain destinations. This wonderful, soul-inspiring wilderness offers what many feel is South America’s best hiking experience. Towering above it all are the awe-inspiring spires whose near-vertical walls are world-renowned. Paine should be on every hiker’s list.
Length: 10 Days/9 Nights Season: November – March Land Cost: from $6,000
LAKE DISTRICT ODYSSEY
Chile and Argentina’s Lake District is one of the most arrestingly beautiful destinations in the world! Dazzling turquoise lakes are showcased in some of South America’s top national parks. On this first-class vacation, active days are complimented by comfortable nights at some of the area’s finest hotels and lodges.
Length: 11 Days/10 Nights Season: October – April Land Cost: from $7,400
PUERTO VARAS: RADISSON HOTEL The 4-star Radisson Hotel (formerly Gran Hotel Colonos del Sur) opened in 2009 and was designed by some of the country’s most prominent architects and interior decorators. Its style is meant to evoke the area’s German colonization in the mid-1800s. Located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue.
PUYEHUE: TERMAS DE PUYEHUE HOTEL As one of Chile’s finest all-inclusive resorts, Termas de Puyehue Hotel has a variety of first-class amenities and activities for guests to enjoy. Hours can be spent relaxing at the pool bar, family lounge bar, or the piano bar. Full spa services are complemented by three indoor and outdoor thermal pools.
PUNTA ARENAS: CABO DE HORNOS HOTEL Located on the renovated main square in Punta Arenas, the Cabo de Hornos Hotel blends warmth with elegant luxury. The hotel’s exterior reflects its historic past, while the interior is modern and sophisticated. Rooms have views of either the Plaza de Armas or the Strait of Magellan.
PAINE: HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONIA Located at the foot of Mount Almirante Nieto, Hotel Las Torres Patagonia is part of Cerro Paine Cattle Ranch, a 12,000-acre private estate within Torres del Paine Park. Its 57 tastefully decorated rooms are fully carpeted and feature central heating and private bathrooms. The grand living room faces the mountains.
PAINE: HOTEL RIO SERRANO With spectacular views of the Paine massif, the newer Hotel Rio Serrano has 99 rooms and blends a rustic feel with upscale modern amenities. The Restaurant El Mirador features both local and international cuisine, while the Dickson Wine Bar is home to a wide variety of Chilean wines.
PAINE: AWASI The only lodge in the proximity of Torres del Paine that offers an experience 100% tailor-made around their guests’ preferences and pace. Twelve sumptuous individual villas are each assigned their own 4×4 vehicle and private guide. Located inside a private reserve offering imposing views of the Torres del Paine peaks on the horizon.
PAINE: EXPLORA Explora Patagonia is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia. On a privilege location at the shores of Lake Pehoe, the lodge offers breathtaking views of the Paine ridge and the granite towers. Its construction is based around essential luxuries without distractions.
PAINE: TIERRA PATAGONIA Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa emerges from a prairie where the South American pampa reaches Lake Sarmiento. The building is immersed in the landscape and blends with the natural setting. The award-winning architecture complements the flow of the geology in this privileged location.
PUERTO NATALES: COSTAUSTRALIS HOTEL The distinguished CostAustralis Hotel is centrally-located and has 50 rooms distributed among three floors with elevators. The hotel has been furnished in accordance with the local style and enjoys a great view out over Last Hope Sound. Dickson Bar and Cafeteria Grey complete the hotel’s culinary offerings.
PUERTO NATALES: THE SINGULAR Patagonia’s most unique luxury lodge is a piece of renovated history, a post-Victorian cold-storage plant transformed into an original boutique-style hotel. The 54 Singular Rooms all face the Last Hope Sound with wall-to-wall panoramic windows.
CHILOE: TIERRA CHILOE HOTEL The Chiloé archipelago in central Chile consists of 30+ islands, verdant pastures, dramatic coastline and scenic clifftops. It’s a land of myths, legends, unique folklore and culinary traditions surrounded by nature and a rich cultural heritage.
These add-on tours can be used to extend any of our Patagonian trips. They can also provide ideas for developing components of a customized adventure, which can be designed and quoted separately.
EASTER ISLAND Length: 5 Days/4 Nights from Santiago Season: October – April
One of the most isolated islands in the world, with enormous stone figures erected hundreds of years ago, Easter Island is a land shrouded in enigma in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Spend 3 full days to explore this fascinating island.
ATACAMA DESERT Length: 4 Days/3 Nights Season: Year-round
The driest desert on the planet, the starkly desolate, but unique, Atacama Desert in northern Chile, with its canyons, salt lakes, geysers, hot springs, and volcanic peaks, make it ideal for active nature lovers.
THE LAKE DISTRICT Length: 4 Days/3 Nights Season: Mid-October – Mid-April
A lovely region of rolling hills, glacier-clad volcanoes and sparkling lakes, the Lake District is a natural gem of Patagonia Chile. Travel through spectacular landscapes, including a hike on Osorno Volcano.
AUSTRALIS CRUISES Length: 5 Days from Punta Arenas and Ushuaia Season: October – March
Discover the marvels of Patagonia by land and by sea aboard the 210-passenger Stella Australis and the sister vessel, the M/V Ventus Australis. Round-trip and one-way routes are available. Australis was selected as the best expedition cruise line in 2021 by World’s Cruise Awards.
Southwind specializes in tailor-made trips. These sample itineraries provide ideas for popular combinations. Each can be fully personalized to your travel style, goals, travel dates, preferred trip length and budget. Please call us to speak to a Travel Consultant to receive a custom trip proposal with pricing and next steps. Learn more on our Private Trips page.
Season: October – March
