Essential Chile: Santiago, Atacama and Rapa Nui
Santiago, Atacama and Rapa Nui on a journey through three of Chile’s most emblematic regions.
Trip overview
A journey through Chile combining Santiago and a wine experience, the landscapes of the Atacama Desert and the main archaeological sites of Rapa Nui.
A journey through Chile combining Santiago, the Atacama Desert and Rapa Nui, designed for travel agencies looking to offer a first in-depth introduction to the country. The programme includes a wine experience, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, key landscapes around San Pedro de Atacama — including the Valley of the Moon, Piedras Rojas, the Altiplano Lagoons and El Tatio Geysers — and some of the most representative archaeological sites of Rapa Nui. A combination of city, wine, desert, high-altitude landscapes and archaeological heritage.
Duración
11 days / 10 nights
Travel style
Classic
Season
Year Round
Highlights
- Santiago | Wine experience at Viña Santa Rita | Valparaíso and Viña del Mar | San Pedro de Atacama | Valley of the Moon | Piedras Rojas, Altiplano Lagoons and Chaxa Lagoon | El Tatio Geysers and Machuca | Rapa Nui | Rano Kau and Orongo | Ahu Akivi | Ahu Tongariki and Rano Raraku | Anakena Beach
Ideal for
Day-by-day itinerary
Included
Accommodation with breakfast | Airport-hotel-airport transfers as specified in the programme | Santiago City Tour | Visit to Viña Santa Rita with wine tasting | Excursion to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar | Excursion to the Valley of the Moon | Excursion to Piedras Rojas, Altiplano Lagoons and Chaxa Lagoon | Excursion to El Tatio Geysers, Machuca and Vado de Putana | Transfers between Calama and San Pedro de Atacama | Excursions in Rapa Nui to Rano Kau, Orongo, Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach | Shared or semi-private services depending on each excursion | Spanish-speaking guides as specified in the programme
Not included
International and domestic flights | National Park and museum entrance fees | Tourist and municipal taxes | Meals not specified | Tips and personal expenses
Optional Experiences
- Premium wine tasting
- Astronomical experience in San Pedro de Atacama
- Special dinner in Santiago
- Additional activities in Rapa Nui subject to availability
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Why combine Santiago, Atacama and Rapa Nui in the same journey?
Because it allows clients to discover three very different regions of Chile in one itinerary: Santiago and its wine-producing surroundings, the landscapes of the Atacama Desert and the archaeological heritage of Rapa Nui.
What should we consider when including Atacama in the programme?
Some excursions reach high-altitude areas, so it is advisable to allow a relaxed arrival in San Pedro de Atacama and adapt the pace to the client profile.
Can this journey be extended to other regions of Chile?
Yes. It can be combined with Chilean Patagonia, the Lake District or different destinations in Argentina.
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