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Overview
A dramatic, living landscape of gushing geysers and active volcanoes, Chile presents a wild land of dramatic fjords, remote coastline and a rich history of cultural traditions.
Home to the world’s driest desert, its landscape is pock-marked with an astonishing 2,000 volcanoes, 50 of which are still active and, as the sun goes down over the Salt Mountain range, you can hear the white-crusted rocks cracking as they contract. Sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, ...
A dramatic, living landscape of gushing geysers and active volcanoes, Chile presents a wild land of dramatic fjords, remote coastline and a rich history of cultural traditions.
Home to the world’s driest desert, its landscape is pock-marked with an astonishing 2,000 volcanoes, 50 of which are still active and, as the sun goes down over the Salt Mountain range, you can hear the white-crusted rocks cracking as they contract. Sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, the country is only 350 kilometres at its widest point, but stretches over 4,300 kilometres from north to south, passing through a landscape of remarkable climatic and cultural diversity.
Emerging from the dark days of Pinochet’s military dictatorship, the Chileans have retained their wonderful warmth and humour and provide a cheerful welcome to any visitor. Chileans love their sport as much as their traditions; panpipes and bamboo flutes play as much a part in their culture as football and rodeo. But it is Chile’s landscapes that leaving leave an everlasting memory, from the scorched deserts of the Atacama to the breathtaking mountains and glaciers of the Torres del Paine National Park, Chile is a land just ripe for everything from wild desert adventure and white water rafting, to complete escapism where photographers and culture buffs alike can relish a truly inspirational landscape.
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TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

Chile and Argentina Waterfalls, Lakes, Wines and Deserts
Get a flavour for southern South American landscapes including sprawling deserts, bustling cities and world-class waterfalls. This is a luxury trip through some of the continent’s most iconic destinations, staying at some of its most exclusive properties
Chile, Bolivia and Peru: Deserts, Lakes and Canyons
A truly remarkable trip for those wanting to dig deeper and spend longer exploring some of the most fascinating natural delights of South America and the Andes, making extraordinary border crossings at Lake Titicaca and the Atacama Desert and Uyuni Salt FlatsHIGHLIGHTS OF CHILE
BEST EXPERIENCES

Soak up the Santiago culture
From Dominican monastery crafts to Bohemian cafes, take a half-day, private-guided immersion trip for the perfect introduction to the history, art and culture of Chile’s capital city. Notable places include Bellavista, the Cathedral and Plaza de Armas.
Explore the Death & Moon Valleys
Enjoy an afternoon or evening exploration of the Death and Moon valleys ideally at sunset. Walks and drive through Death Valley’s bizarre rock agglomerations and Moon Valley’s silent moonscape with strange salt and clay formations.
Delve deep into Torres del Paine
Explore the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife of this majestic national park.
Star Gaze in Atacama’s desert sky
Atacama Desert is internationally renowned for its astrological clarity thanks to its clear skies and low humidity. Using tripod telescopes observe the night sky and discover a variety of constellations and planets.
Visit a virtual Chilean vineyard
Perfect for those who don’t have time to visit the wine country. Enjoy tastings; an aroma room; a virtual tour of the Casablanca, Colchagua and Maipo wine valleys; and learn how to choose a quality vintage all under one roof in the capital.
Visit the magical Chiloé Island
Explore the unique Chiloé Archipelago from the community of Ancud, its fortress and the island’s west coast beach of Puñihuil. A zodiac can be taken to one of three small islands where Humboldt and Magellan penguins breed for an up-close look at the penguins.
Hike up Osorno Volcano
Chile’s Patagonian Lake District at it most dramatic. The easy trek up the area’s most famous landmark provides views over Llanquihue Lake and can also be combined with an exploration of the Petrohue River and waterfalls and Todos Los Santos Lake.
Hike in a Patagonian rainforest
Alerce Andino National Park can be found down the Austral Highway beyond small fishing villages and up the Chamiza River. Take a guided hike to explore Patagonian rainforest inland towards the Sargazos Lagoon in the Andes range covered in 3,000-year-old trees.
Walk around artistic Valparaiso
Enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso and its famously colourful hills with visits to Sotomayor Plaza, Echaurren Plaza and Prat Pier. The tour also includes a ride in the historical cable cars and the public trolleybusTOP PLACES TO VISIT
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
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WHEN TO GO
Punta Arenas
Santiago
San Pedro de Atacama
INSPIRATION

TRAVEL GUIDE TO CHILE
As the longest, thinnest country in the world, Chile stretches all the way from the borders with Bolivia and Peru in the north, 4,500ks to Tierra del Fuego in the south, and yet at its widest point i…Meet the expert, Richard
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Health and Vaccinations
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Chile though you should be up to date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. Please note we are not medical professionals and so we highly recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Currency
In Chile the official unit of currency is the Chilean Peso. To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to advise you accordingly.
Although South Americans are very relaxed in comparison to people in other parts of the world, some places are very traditional and conservative, and your dress/behaviour should respect this. Public displays of affection are considered inappropriate. We also recommend taking the time to learn a little Spanish – manners are held in high regard and a few pleasantries in the local language are always appreciated. You will find that the more effort you make to talk to people in their own language, the more rewarding your holiday experience will be.
Language & Religion
Spanish is the official language spoken in Chile and it is spoken nationwide. Very few people speak English and not all hotel and restaurant staff will do so either, so it is useful to have a basic grasp of Spanish before you travel. Chilean Spanish sounds slightly different to traditional Spanish as Chileans speak fast and their pronunciation is slightly altered.
Time
Chile is 4 hours behind GMT. A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com.
Food and drink
While Chile is unlikely ever to be known for its nationally sophisticated cuisine, there have been notable signs of improvement in recent years, particularly in Santiago and other areas visited by international tourists. The capital has a wide range of options for eating out, with excellent vegetarian restaurants to hearty, good-value grills. However, you can also find sushi, Indian, Middle Eastern, seafood and Peruvian restaurants.
CHILE REVIEWS

Paula Kaplan
It was so special that I think most of us have been rendered speechless... The trip left me wanting more of the same

Stewart Wild
The Altiplano to Atacama recce tour exceeded all my expectations... excellent value for money.

Ray Thornton
Every aspect of this tailor-made trip went smoothly...

Catherine Wilkinson
My first Wild Frontiers trip blew my expectations away - I'm not sure I'll be able to cope travelling with other…