Hiking through Patagonia's lakes and landscapes

Hiking through the snowcapped peaks of Patagonia's Torres del Paine

The exclusive Patagonia Explora hotel, Chile

Guests relaxing in Chile Tierra Patagonia's Chill Out Zone

Vira Vira Lodge is ideal for Chile tours

Hiking through forests and mountain foothills is integral to Chile tours

Chile's The Singular Hotel, Southern Patagonia

A guest swims in the glorious pool at Chile Explora in the Atacama Desert

Chile Explora Hotel Exterior, Atacama Desert

Flamingoes soaring above the Atacama Desert

Guests at Chile Explora explore the Atacama Desert by bicycle

A 4x4 parks near the salt pans of the Atacama Desert

Chile

Fire & Ice

Chile tours: A journey through fire and ice

Stretched out longitudinally along the Pacific coast, Chile is packed with phenomenal scenery, niche biospheres and geological idiosyncrasies. The best Chile tours are bespoke, tailormade to you, and could focus on the grandeur of nature to incorporate the world’s highest volcano, the driest desert, rainforests and hanging glaciers. These have all created striking landscapes, each inspiring unforgettable adventures.

For active adventurers, Luxury holidays in Chile with Classic Safari Company could involve taking a four-wheel drive over the lunar landscape and glistening salt flats to discover with flamingo-filled lakes in the Atacama Desert. Or you might trek through vast ice fields and watch the Andes disappear into the great Southern Ocean in Patagonia, tackle white water rapids or gently float on quiet lagoons, soak in hot springs amidst ancient volcanoes, marvel at the mysticism of Easter Island, or trot on horseback though the rolling vineyards Chile’s wine country.

It’s not just about the wilderness, either. Urbanites have plenty to sink their teeth into while on their luxury holidays in Chile thanks to the country’s cosmopolitan capital, Santiago. With the energy of a thriving metropolis and the quaint nostalgia of a colonial town, this exuberant city is a fabulous base for culture vultures to delve into Chile’s art, history and food scenes.
For the ultimate South American adventure, you could dovetail one of our bespoke Chile tours with an expeditionary cruise into Antarctica. The southernmost tip of Patagonia is an ideal launching pad for a truly spectacular cruise holiday into the world’s coldest, windiest and wildest continent, which teems with wildlife and is truly the world’s ultimate travel frontier.

With The Classic Safari Company, luxury holidays in Chile showcase the very best of wildlife, wilderness and authentic South American culture.

Chile’s diverse regions from
deserts to ice fields

Atacama Desert

The Atacama is the driest desert on earth and like nowhere else on the planet. Against its stark, surreal, Martian landscapes, while on your bespoke Chile tours you will have the opportunity to bathe in hot springs at the foot of twin volcanoes; wake up at dawn to the thawing El Tatio geysers blowing plumes of steam; and become hypnotized by flocks of pink flamingos on vast salt lakes. During this leg of your highly tailored luxury holidays in Chile, you’ll be able to undertake desert adventures ranging from hikes, walks, bike rides to horse rides and volcano climbs, and find remote civilizations at the oasis village of San Pedro Atacama.

Chilean Patagonia

Patagonia possesses a beauty that shocks the senses and defies expectation. In the northern Lake District the landscape is dotted with dense forest, verdant countryside, snow-capped volcanoes and glacial lakes. There’s a wealth of activities to incorporate into our Chile tours including hiking, volcano-climbing, rafting, fly-fishing and horse riding. Complementing it beautifully, the south is dramatic and elemental. Astonishing scenery of jagged rocky spires and milky blue glaciers combine with exceptional hiking, climbing and pioneering puma conservation programmes to create unforgettable adventures woven into luxury holidays in Chile.

Easter Island

Easter Island (known as ‘Rapa Nui’ to its Polynesian inhabitants) is another option for the explorer searching for an adventure of their own. It lies 3,700 km west of Chile and the destination is worth the journey. Mystery surrounds its original settlement and the culture here is defined by myths and legends, and Easter Island is generally accepted as the most isolated permanently inhabited place on earth. The ancient language and many traditions endure, while enormous carved stone moai speak of a mystical, distant past. These silent stone figures, together with the history, geology, archaeology and the fiery sunsets, active adventures and friendly local Rapa Nui make Easter Island a spellbinding option for those looking to curate one-of-a-kind luxury holidays in Chile.

Santiago, Valpariso & Winelands

Santiago blends old world charm, new world thinking, a beautiful scenic backdrop and a touch of eccentricity to be a city of sophistication and soul. With grand architecture, a delightful array of museums and galleries, plenty of leafy green space, stylish design hotels and a flight of top-notch restaurants, its is an unmissable stop off during luxury holidays in Chile and captivates visitors from across the globe. In less than two hours you can be in an Andean ski resort, tasting the renowned wine of Maipo, Casablanca, and Colchagua, or soaking up the art scene on the coast in bohemian Valparaiso so its the perfect springboard for our bespoke Chile tours.

Unforgettable experiences for tailormade Chile tours

Taste Chile’s mouth-watering vino

Chile has become a powerhouse in the wine industry and now produces world class merlot, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, and carmenere, which is their signature. White wine drinkers will also enjoy Chile’s excellent sauvignon blanc an...

Admire the street art of Valparaiso

The seaside town of Valparaiso sprawls across a series of hillsides and is one of Chile’s most charismatic destinations. Known for its cool, bohemian atmosphere, it has long been home to some of South America’s best artists, w...

Helicopter to remote mountain lakes

Travelling by helicopter allows you to access areas of the Andes that no one else can. You’ll soar over the mountains, stopping off in secluded locations for a glass of champagne and a dip in a hot spring. Before continuing your...

Chile's Easter Island - ancient civilisations - holidays with The Classic Safari Company

Unravel the mysterious past of Easter Island

Nearly 4,000kms off Chile’s coast lies one of the most remote and remarkable places on earth – Easter Island. The island’s original Polynesian inhabitants carved vast stone statues, known as Moai. These impressive Moais coul...

Relax in a volcanic thermal spring

Thanks to the seismically active Andes mountain range that forms the spine of the country, Chile contains more than 270 thermal springs. After a long hike or horse ride the perfect remedy to sooth your aching muscles is to have a ...

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