
Explore Chile, from the diversity of its wine regions on the Pacific coast to the rich agricultural area of Colchagua. Then let’s embark for some lunar terrains in the Atacama desert - one of the highest and driest in the world. We will end our journey down in the wild Patagonia and hike in Torres del Paine National Park, and marvel at the Grey Glacier. Looking for the experience of a lifetime? Continue to Antarctica with me!
Exploring Chile; a land of beauty and wild contrasts.
January 6 - 16, 2026
Discover the diverse Chilean wine regions, the Atacama desert and the breathtaking Patagonia.
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January 6: SANTIAGO
Private transfer from the Santiago airport to the hotel. To kick off our first evening, my dear friend and winemaker Ximena Pacheco will present an history of Chilean wines before our dinner in a wine bar/ restaurant!
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Day 2: LEYDA & VIÑA DEL MAR
Travel towards the Pacific coast, exploring the Leyda wine region. We will taste at one of my favorite white wine producer and have a lunch in the field. In the afternoon, we will drive to the seaside via Valparaiso and spend the night in the coastal town of Viña del Mar. Dinner on your own.
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Day 3: CASABLANCA & COLCHAGUA
Discover the Casablanca Valley, we will stop at a vineyard for a wine tasting. We will continue to the Maipu and stop for a lunch and visit at Odfjell vineyard, the winery where I used to work. After lunch, we will drive to Santa Cruz, this village, located at the heart of the Colchagua region, is renowned for its vineyards and high-quality wine production.
We will have a tasting and dinner at a local winery.
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Day 4: COLCHAGUA
Spend the morning exploring some top producers of Chile. We will start with Clos Apalta, we will then have visit Montes and have lunch in the vineyard. After lunch, we will go visit the El Huique Museum, which celebrates local culture, wine, and architecture within a traditional hacienda mansion, covering more than 79 hectares.
Dinner at some friends winery, be ready for some Chilean party time!
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Day 5: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
This morning we will head out to Santiago to catch a flight to the North. On our way to San Pedro de Atacama , we will stop at Arcoiris for some spectacular views. In the evening, we will settle in San Pedro- with its adobe buildings and earthy colors, the village offers a rustic and authentic atmosphere. The streets are filled with restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and art galleries, creating a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere. The village is also known for its cultural and historical heritage, with adobe churches, archaeological museums, and historic sites. Dinner at the hotel.
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Day 6: THE ATACAMA LAGOONS
This morning we will head to the Valley of the Moon located at an altitude of 8,400 feet. This area is renowned for its unique geological formations and lunar-like landscapes, resembling an extraterrestrial scene with hills and rock formations of various shapes and sizes. We will be back in town and lunch will be at your leisure. We will then depart with our guide for the turquoise-green Cejar Lagoon, known for its high salt concentration. Let’s go swim and float in the middle of the salt flat with views of the surrounding mountains. We will then continue south to explore Ojos del Salar and finally Tebinquinche Lagoon, famous for its stunning reflections of the surrounding mountains. Dinner back in the Village.
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Day 7: PIEDRA ROJAS, AGUAS CALIENTES, LAGUNAS MINIQUES & MISCANTI
This morning we head towards Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques, two lakes nestled at over 14,000 ft altitude in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Further south, we will explore the Piedras Rojas and Aguas Calientes sites near the Argentine border, offering stunning desert landscapes. In the evening, we will fly from Calama to Santiago to spend the night and catch an early flight to Patagonia.
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Day 8: PUERTO NATALES
Fly from Santiago to Puerto Natales in Patagonia. Lunch and discovery of Estancia Pingo Salvaje in the Sofia Lagoon area. Enjoy a traditional spit-roasted lamb over a wood fire for lunch. Embark on a short walk at the Sofia Lagoon or trek through the wild Patagonia setting on horseback.
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Day 9: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Guided tour through Torres del Paine National Park, designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The area boasts glacial lakes, waterfalls, flamingos, black-necked swans, rheas, guanacos, and more. Then travel by boat on Grey Lake to discover its namesake glacier: nearly four kilometers wide at its tip and over 600 meters deep.
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Day 10: TORRES DEL PAINE
Option 1 - Hike in the Laguna Azul Area (Low Difficulty, Flat Terrain, 5-Hour Round Trip) (Private Service in English)
The trail is lightly trafficked, allowing for a deeper connection with the environment. It is ideal for those seeking an easy activity to explore the park’s surroundings while enjoying a stunning view of the park’s iconic towers. Includes: Entrance fees, Picnic lunch
Option 2 - Base Torres Hike (High Difficulty, 1000 Meters Elevation Gain, 7-9 Hours) (Private Service in English)
This hike leads to the foot of the Torres del Paine granite towers, which rise over 1000 meters and are accompanied by a magnificent lake at their base. Includes: Entrance fees, Picnic lunch
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Day 11: END OF JOURNEY
After breakfast, this will be the end of our journey.
Some of you might be Antarctica bound. We will drive south through the Patagonian landscapes to reach the small town of Punta Arenas, our departure point 3h away.
Otherwise, we will have a private transfer from the Puerto Natales hotel to the airport, then fly to Santiago to reach your connecting flight. (This internal flight back to Santiago is not included in the price).

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FAQs
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The price for the Chilean inland trip is:
$7,500 per person for club members registrating for both Antarctica and Argentina trip.
$8,000 for club members registering for the Chilean Inland trip only.
$8,500 for non club members (You need to be a club member and have receive at least one shipment at the time of reservation)
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A deposit of $2,000 per person is required upon reservation and 3 other payments on July 1, September 1 and final payment on November 1, 2025.
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Internal flights in Chile and transfers.
Hotel nights and breakfast
Lunch and dinner when mentioned
Tastings and activities as mentioned
Price does not include your flight to and out of Chile, gratuities, nor personal shopping.
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