Chile luxury holiday with 3 Explora Hotels

Itinerary in brief:

• 3 nights in the Atacama
• 4 nights in Torres del Paine
• 3 nights in Easter Island
• 3 nights in Santiago

Day 1: Depart UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

Included: International flight

Day 2: Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama

On arrival at Calama airport in northern Chile, you’ll be greeted by the staff of the Explora Atacama and taken to your hotel, where you will check in for a 3-night stay on an all-inclusive basis.

Depending on when you arrive, you may have time for one of the included afternoon activities, otherwise, you have some time with your guide to plan the next day’s excursions and to relax in the beautiful grounds of the hotel. Meals will be served in the restaurant of the hotel today.

Included: Arrival transfer by Explora, all-inclusive package with excursions at Explora Atacama

Days 3 & 4: Excursions with Explora Atacama

You have two full days in this remarkable hotel to take full advantage of the included activities on offer. Explora has designed more than 40 explorations that you can take either on foot, on horseback or by bike - including high mountain ascents and astronomical sessions. Choose whatever suits your wishes, interests and physical ability.

All tours will be in small groups and guided by some of the most knowledgeable tour leaders in the field.  San Pedro de Atacama and surrounds is one of Chile’s most mysterious territories with a variety of other-worldly landscapes, from dry valleys to moonscapes to geothermal fields.

Back at your hotel, look forward to first class service with meals accompanied by some of the country’s best wines. Enjoy rest in the comfortable and understated luxury of your room and when you’re not out exploring the desert, why not unwind with a glass of wine at the bar, book in for a luxury spa treatment or go stargazing in the Observatory?

Included: All-inclusive package with excursions at Explora Atacama     

Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama to Torres del Paine

Today you will be driven to Calama airport for your flight south to Punta Arenas. Once you land, you’ll be greeted by the staff from Explora Patagonia, and driven to your hotel in Torres del Paine National Park where you will check in for a 4-night stay. The journey is around five and a half hours, but you’ll make plenty of stops at places of interest. Lunch will be included en-route, with dinner be served once you arrive at the hotel.

Included: Breakfast, all transfers by Explora, domestic flight, an all-inclusive package with excursions at Explora Patagonia         

Days 6, 7 & 8: Excursions with Explora Patagonia

Explora Patagonia aims to offer journeys in remote areas of South America that provide up-close interaction with nature and local culture. Explora Patagonia was the very first hotel in Torres del Paine and helped to put this National Park on the international tourist map. To this day, Explora Patagonia is the leading property in the heart of the park and enjoys the most beautiful position, anchored like a ship by Lake Pehoé with unparalleled views.

As with your lodge in the Atacama, here you can choose from over 40 trips including hiking and horseback riding, the renowned W trek and other less-explored routes.

Your stay at Explora Patagonia is on a full board basis, and you can expect meals accompanied by superb Chilean wines, a spa, a heated pool and four open-air Jacuzzis with outstanding views of the Paine River. The 49 rooms each offer privacy and peace and offer a cosy welcome at the end of an active day.

Included: All-inclusive package with excursions at Explora Patagonia  

Day 9: Torres del Paine to Santiago         

Today you will be driven to Punta Arenas airport for your flight to Santiago. Once you land, make your way a hotel near the airport where you will check in for a 1-night stay, before your next flight.

We’ve picked a hotel is conveniently located directly in front of the Arturo Merino Benitez airport, just a few steps outside of baggage claim – so the ideal place for a brief stopover before your morning flight to Easter Island.

Included: Breakfast, departure transfer by Explora, domestic flight, hotel

 Day 10: Santiago to Easter Island

After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your flight to Easter Island.

Once you land, you’ll be greeted by the staff from Explora Rapa Nui and driven to you to your hotel where you will check in for a 3-night stay. Lunch and dinner are included and will be served at the restaurant. You should have time to take part in an afternoon activity if you wish.

Included: Breakfast, domestic flight, arrival transfer by Explora, all-inclusive package at Explora Rapa Nui       

Days 11 & 12: Excursions with Explora Rapa Nui

You have a few days to explore Easter Island and about the local history and culture, and the island’s mysterious Moai statues – the carved stone heads.

The explorations arranged by Explore Rapa Nui are small group tours led by bilingual guides. With a maximum of 8 people per tour, they’ll help you discover the cultural and natural aspects of the island. You can choose to hike or bike among archaeological remains, volcanoes, beaches, prairies and cliffs. They also offer snorkelling and scuba diving excursions if you’re interested in life under the pristine blue waters.

As in all Explora hotels, you will enjoy full board, Chilean wines, a spa, bar, swimming pool and a privileged location surrounded by trees, prairies and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

Included: All-inclusive package with excursions at Explora Rapa Nui     

Day 13: Easter Island to Santiago 

Today you will be driven to Hanga Roa airport flight to Santiago. Once you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to the Singular Hotel, in the historic Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago. Here you will check in for a 3-night stay.

Included: Breakfast, departure transfer by Explora, domestic flight, private arrival transfer, hotel          

Day 14: Half-day cultural city tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and taken on a tour of Santiago. You’ll get a chance to see the Government Palace, locally known as La Moneda, then take a walk through the pretty, tree-lined pedestrianised streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada, with their cafes and shops. Then you’ll visit the Plaza de Armas and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You also have time to explore some of the capital’s museums, including the Museo de Bellas Artes, one of the major centres for South American art.

At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.       

Included: Breakfast, tour, hotel

Day 15: Free day

You have a free day to explore Santiago independently. We suggest visiting Barrio Italia, a lovely neighbourhood with stylish cafés, bars and designer boutiques.

Included: Breakfast, hotel          

Day 16: Depart Santiago    

You will be collected from your hotel at any time today and taken to the airport by private transfer to connect with your onward flight back home.

Included: Breakfast, private departure transfer, international flight      

Day 17: Arrive UK    

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