Unfathomably long and topographically irrational, home to both the highest, driest desert on Earth and the ice fields of Tierra del Fuego, Chile is a bewitching place of extremes. Collectively, our specialists have explored it head to toe. They’re brimming with ideas for your Chile tour and how you can best get to know this safe country — whether you’re intent on stargazing in the Elqui Valley, trekking in Torres del Paine, or viewing Polynesian-esque Easter Island’s moai.
For a total change of pace, we can suggest the most relaxing vineyard properties in Chile’s central wine regions, where you can while away a few days debating the merits of local cabernet sauvignons over carmeneres. Flying is compulsory if you wish to explore several regions during a holiday to Chile. Yet certain areas, such as the northern Lake District, lend themselves to self-driving, which our specialists can help you arrange.
Suggested itineraries for Chile
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Chile could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Classic Chile tour
Grand tour of Chile
Chile by Explora
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Best time to visit
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Chile in pictures
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Search the night sky at La Serena -
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Discover the mystical Moai of Easter Island -
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Explore the beautiful Aisen Region -
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Take time to enjoy Torres del Paine National Park -
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Cruise the coastline -
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District -
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Taste the best Chilean wine -
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Spend time at the tip of South America
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Our expert guides to travelling in Chile
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Chile. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Chile at its best.
Introducing Chile
Our short video introduces Chile and gives a flavour of what to expect in this country of volcanoes and glaciers.
My travels in Patagonia
Latin America Specialists Nick and Iain have recently returned from a research to Patagonia where they trekked through the spectacular scenery of Torres del Paine National Park.
Self-drive holidays in Chile: 3 wilderness road trips
When it comes to driving trips in Chile, you’ll find the most fulfilling journeys are to be had in the Lake District and Chilean Patagonia, says Audley Chile specialist Chloe. Just make sure you allow time to stop and explore.
Our guide to Easter Island
Audley travel expert Richard explains how to get the most out of your visit to the mysterious, far-flung Easter Island. He suggests the best ways to see the moai statues as well as other ways to experience the island’s heritage.
5 experiences to try on your activity holiday in Chile (that aren’t hiking)
Chile lends itself to outdoor activity, says Chile specialist Chloe, and you can try everything from kayaking to mountain biking. The best part is that you don’t need previous experience.
What to do in Chile: our highlights guide
Chile is a land of geographical contrasts, from the arid Atacama Desert to the peaks and glaciers of Patagonia. Cultural differences are equally stark as Spanish-built wooden churches on Chiloé Island vie for the visitor’s attention along with the incongruous and mysterious stone statues on Easter Island.
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