9-Nights Classic Chile: Santiago, Rapa Nui & Atacama from $4,353

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Santiago de Chile

Transfer: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airportto Santiago de Chile - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel Bidasoa (4 Star Rating)

Hotel Boutique Bidasoa is located in the upscale neighborhood of Vitacura in Santiago Chile. There are a total of 87 stylish rooms divided into four categories. Each is equipped with modern comfort and amenities. The hotel’s restaurant offers a variety of specialty dishes including celiac, vegetarian, low carb, national and international options. There is also a bar with a selection of organic wines, natural juices and cocktails. Other common facilities include an outdoor pool surrounded by a beautiful garden. Furthermore, Bidasoa's central location means guests can easily visit the nearby Arauco Park and or downtown.

This excursion will take place south of Santiago, in the heart of an area called Maipo Alto, which you will be privately transferred to in the morning. In this wonderful corner of Chile, you will find the Pérez Cruz Vineyard, a place full of history as well as excellent vines. Specially designed to merge with the surrounding landscape, the cellars stand out not only for the quality of the wines but also for their architecture. Here you will find 550 hectares of magnificent grapevines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. All of these come from this small yet prodigious production, which in 1993 evolved into a wine making project that has earned a fair deal of prestige. The estate is owned by the Pérez Cruz family, who show great dedication to viniculture, participating actively in the production to assure that traditions, quality, and care for the environment meet the highest of standards. Following your tour of the vineyard, which will be paired with two wine tastings, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.

Transfer: Santiago de Chile - City Centre to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

Transfer: Mataveri International Airportto Easter Island

Hotel: Hotel Ohana (4 Star Rating)

Ohana, a 27-year local-family venture, embodies family and eco-friendly hospitality. Its architecture reflects Rapa Nui culture, using noble materials to enhance local nature. Environmental commitment is seen in the use of solar panels. The 9 rooms encompass Deluxe, Triple, and Suite options, seamlessly woven into the tapestry of Rapa Nui. Each room boasts amenities including air conditioning, private bathroom, television, hair dryer, maid service, and safes. Certain rooms also offer captivating ocean views. In addition, the facilities include a swimming pool and spa.

The Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee is included in your trip. This entrance fee provides you with access to critical, protected sites on Easter Island, and is valid for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.

Set out in the early hours of the morning to catch the spectacular sunrise breaking over Easter Island. Departing your hotel an hour and half before dawn break, you will drive to the ceremonial complex of Ahu Tongariki, located in the Hanga Nui Bay. This ahu is the largest on the island and it is formed by 15 moais. Here you will be positioned to watch the rising sun while being surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscape. After sun-up, settle in for a tasty breakfast either at this spectacular location or in the comfort of your hotel.

Your adventure will start by being transported to Vaitea, a former sheep farm located at the foot of the Ma'unga Terevaka Volcano. Upon arrival, you will start a hike uphill through a eucalyptus forest to an approximate height of 500 meter (1,650 feet) above sea level until reaching the top of the volcano. This is the youngest and highest volcano of the island. Here you will find a variety of interesting small volcanic cones and basins. Among these lies one of the islands three crater lakes known as Rano Aroi. In addition to the beautiful surrounding landscape, at the top of the summit, you will also enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the island and the Pacific Ocean. After a nice break and a little rest and relaxation, you will start the hike down to the ceremonial center of Ahu Akivi where you will find seven moais fiercely looking towards the ocean. The position of these statues is quite unique as most all others face inland. After completing the trek, you will be returned to your hotel.

Watching the sun bathe in the waters of the Pacific Ocean with incredible surrounding scenery is an amazing experience, and Easter Island is the perfect place to live it. On this tour you will leave the hotel an hour and half before sunset and drive to the ceremonial complex of Ahu Tahai. This place is renowned for being an important archaeological site of the island and was restored in 1974. It is comprised of three ahu: Ko Te Riku (with repaired eyes), Tahai (with an eroded moai), and Vai Uri (with 5 moais). Here you will enjoy a breathtaking sunset with these beautiful sculptures as a backdrop. Be sure to bring your camera, this is the perfect setting to take amazing pictures! Following sunset, you will be returned to your hotel.

Transfer: Easter Island to Mataveri International Airport

Hotel: Holiday Inn Airport Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Holiday Inn Airport Hotel is located next to the Santiago Airport. The hotel, which was renovated in 2013, boasts 224 rooms spread over six floors. Each room features a television, Wi-Fi, safe deposit box and minibar. Guests can enjoy international cuisine at the Grill Restaurant and can end the day at the Boarding Bar. Due to its central location near the airport and the city center, travelers can easily reach various metropolitan highlights. General hotel facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, business center and meeting rooms.

Transfer: Calama Airportto San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel: La Casa de Don Tomas El Refugio (3 Star Rating)

La Casa de Don Tomas El Refugio is located peacefully within a 10-hectare lot, just 5 walking minutes away from its sister hotel 'La Casa de Don Tomas'. It is made up of 4 units of 8 rooms each, with 16 rooms facing the north-east and 16 rooms facing the east. All rooms have independent access from an exterior corridor and are of approximately 30 square meters with a bathroom overlooking the interior garden, as well as telephone, free internet, and safe. All the furniture is made of lenga wood, and the outdoor deck chairs are made of wicker. The hotel has a lobby, reception, restaurant, parking and a large terrace on the second floor with a magnificent and peaceful view of San Pedro.

Today you will visit the picturesque Toconao, a small town nestled 30 km (roughly 18 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama where you will be able to appreciate the amazing architecture of the town church and its bell tower. Besides, in this very same place you can find beautiful handmade crafts. You will also have the chance to hike around the beautiful fruit gardens boasted in this little town. After this, you will visit the largest salt flat in Chile: Salar de Atacama, where you will find Los Flamencos National Reserve. Afterwards you will continue to Chaxa lagoon and you will be able to observe the three different species of flamingos and other animals inhabiting the salt deposit lagoons. Finally you will enjoy the sunset at the salt flat with a delicious cocktail while being amazed by the impressive ever-changing colors of the landscape that surrounds you.

Before dawn breaks, you will depart from San Pedro and head north to the famous El Tatio Geysers. You will travel roughly 100 km (60 miles) to the highlands towards the Andes until you reach the Geysers del Tatio geothermal field, the highest in the world, at an altitude of nearly 4,300 meters (roughly 14,100 feet) above sea level. After 90 minutes of travel, you will reach the moment of manifestation. Here, you are invited to walk along a marked path to observe the eruptions of boiling water that has made the Taito Geyser world-famous. On the way back, enjoy the beauty of the landscape, learning about the native flora and fauna. Before long, you’ll be on your way back to your accommodations.

Transfer: San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport