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CHILE

Photography & Adventure

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11 DAYS FROM 12500 PP

Best time to go
NOV - MAY

Awasi Atacama Landscapes Private Excursions PH Anthony Van Stratum

Atacama & Chiloe Safari

Photography & Adventure

Not far from the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, experience Chile’s dramatic Atacama desert; surrounded by volcanoes, salt flats, ravines and lagoons.

As you have your own guide and vehicle at Awasi Atacama, your time here is tailored entirely to your needs. Explore the shapes of the desert, climb the highest mountain or just watch as the landscape changes dramatically after just a short time out. There are salt pans and volcanoes to explore, unique wildlife and flora to experience and an incredible history to discover.

Surrounded by gentle hills, peppered with wildflowers and native trees, Tierra Chiloe is on more than 10 hectares of land where the countryside meets the beach. Here you can enjoy kayaking, biking and horse-riding to visiting the local fishing village of Dalcahue, local artisan markets or the sunken forest of Chepu.

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Awasi Atacama Landscape Detail Private Excursions PH Anthony Van Stratum

WHY BOOK THIS TRIP

  • Stay in unique accommodations such as Awasi Atacama and Tierra Chiloe, where intriguing design blends in perfectly with the stunning natural setting.
  • Explore the Atacama Desert, the highest non-polar desert in the world, through a range of included activities.
  • Enjoy privately guided excursions by boat and vehicle to get under the skin of Chiloe Island and its people, still deeply rooted in timeless traditions and a mythical culture.
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Day 1 - Arrive Santiago

Arrive at Santiago Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Santiago, watched over by the snow-capped Andes, sits in a valley bisected by the Mapocho River. The city was founded by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541.

Chile Santiago

Santiago

There is plenty to see and do in this cosmopolitan city which has a distinct European feel. There is something for everyone here: foodies in Bellavista and Providencia, the more bohemian crowd head to Barrio Brazil; there are ample museums scattered around the city and a thriving arts scene to be discovered. The more adventurous may want to head to the stunning Andes that circle the city.

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Day 2 - Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama

This morning you take a flight from Santiago to Calama in Northern Chile. After being met at the airport you will be transferred approximately 1hr to San Pedro, an oasis town in the Atacama Desert. Enroute, enjoy stunning scenery of the Salt Mountain Range and the Licancabur Volcano.

Awasi Atacama Hotel Exteriors Pool PH Anthony Van Stratum

Awasi Atacama

This Relais & Chateaux property was built on an ancient site, where for centuries travellers have been coming to rest and fetch water and supplies before continuing onward with their desert adventure. This intimate hotel ensures a unique and personal experience for each guest, with their own guide and driver ready to organise their entire stay. Complete with ample sumptuous outdoor spaces, shaded by thatched roofs, in which to relax and absorb this unique, dramatic and exotic landscape, the hotel is perfect for those wanting to really engage with their environment.

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Days 3 - 5 - San Pedro de Atacama

Three full days to enjoy the wonders of the Atacama Desert. Each day you can choose from a selection of excursions, all led by your private photography guide, allowing you to capture the rugged terrain of Atacama as you wish with a private 4x4 vehicle.

Awasi Atacama Excursions Horseback Riding PH Luciano Bacchi

Atacama Desert

Chile’s northern reaches are now famous worldwide due to the rescue of the 33 miners from the San Jose mine in Copiapo in August 2010. It is home to the highest and driest desert in the world, the Atacama Desert, and stretches roughly 500 miles from Copiapo to the northern tip of Chile. Flanked by the Andes, it plays host to hot springs, geysers, salt flats and dramatic scenery that has been compared to that of the Moon and Mars and there are parts of the desert where rainfall has never been recorded.

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Day 6 - San Pedro de Atacama - Calama - Santiago

Enjoy a final morning excursion with your guide, before returning to the lodge to check out. You’ll then transfer approximately 1hr back to Calama for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and taken to your city centre hotel, located in the bustling neighbourhood.

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Wildlife in Chile

With an exceptional variety in geography and climate, few animal species are found throughout the full length of the Chile. In the altiplano you can find llamas, vicunas and alpacas as well as the more commonly spotted guanaco. Guanacos are found in the arid north as well as in southern Patagonia, as are ñandúes, an emu-like land bird, and various species of flamingo. The elusive spotted puma makes his home in the Andes, and although the cat itself is rarely seen, leftovers of its kills are more common. The Andean condor can often be seen soaring high above snow-capped peaks and as the largest flying bird seeing them in action is a truly magnificent spectacle. The southern Patagonia forests also provide habitat for the elusive pudú, the smallest deer in the world, and the huemul a larger deer species.

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Day 7 - Santiago - Castro - Chiloe

This morning you will be met and transferred back to Santiago airport for your flight to Castro. Meet your driver upon arrival and transfer approximately 35 minutes to Tierra Chiloe province. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and a privately guided activity this afternoon.

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Tierra Chiloe

A true architectural delight set with the mysterious backdrop of the Chiloe Archipelago, just off the coast of Chile, Tierra Chiloe is a luxurious boutique hotel the exudes elegance. In one of the most exclusive areas, its hand-crafted interiors are about 18 kilometres from the capital city of Castro, on the banks of the Rilan Peninsula.

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Days 8 - 10 - Chiloe Province

Spend the next three days making the most of the surrounding natural beauty and lush landscape. You’ll have privately guided activities included during your stay and the lodge’s team of expert guides will advise the best available activities and locations for photography.

Awasi Atacama PH Luciano Bacchi

When to Go

The sheer length of Chile produces some incredible areas and climates. Northern Chile is home to the Atacama Desert which can be accessed all year round. During the winter months of June, July and August the nightly temperatures regularly drop below freezing and is something to be aware of when making plans. Atacama is the driest desert on earth, but it does occasionally rain from November to February. In general it means it can easily be incorporated into your itinerary whenever you plan to travel.

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Day 11 - Chiloe - Castro - Santiago

Enjoy your last morning at the lodge. Mid-morning, you will be transferred back to Castro airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, make your own way to your airport hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. The hotel is located a short walking distance from the airport terminal.

Chile Santiago

Santiago

There is plenty to see and do in this cosmopolitan city which has a distinct European feel. There is something for everyone here: foodies in Bellavista and Providencia, the more bohemian crowd head to Barrio Brazil; there are ample museums scattered around the city and a thriving arts scene to be discovered. The more adventurous may want to head to the stunning Andes that circle the city.

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Day 12 - Santiago - Depart

Today you will make your own way back to the airport in time for your flight home. Please note that checkout is in the morning. (International flights not included).


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Client Reviews

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  • CHILE - Alistair S-C

    Tristan was remarkably helpful and informative, he comes across as a real genuine guy who wants you to have the best time ever. Great dealing with him and his team!

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