Romantic 10-Day Getaway to Chile: Cities, Mountains & Beaches

What to expect on this itinerary
On this 10-day tour of Chile, experience the best of the country’s most romantic destinations in complete luxury. From the gorgeous beaches of Iquique’s Pacific Coast to the vast beauty of the Atacama Desert, Chile is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Attend a riveting Chilean cultural performance accompanied by a traditional gourmet dinner, sip on the country’s finest vintages in the Maipo Valley, indulge in a hot air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert.
Customizable Itinerary
Santiago – Cultural Show with Dinner
You will arrive at the airport in Santiago, and your private driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Lastarria neighborhood. You will be captivated by the distinctive Latin feel of the city as you ride through the city. After you have had time to settle in, you will meet your driver in the lobby to begin your first official tour of Santiago. Today, you will attend a traditional Chilean cultural performance of song and dance that will be accompanied by dinner. After dinner, you will have the chance to experience Santiago’s infamous nightlife.
What's Included:
Santiago – Santiago’s Top Sites
Santiago – Cerro San Cristobal
Santiago – Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
Maipo Valley – Romantic Winery Tour
Maipo Valley – Natural Hot Springs
San Pedro de Atacama – Desert Stargazing
San Pedro de Atacama – Hot Air Balloon Ride
Iquique – Relax on Playa Cavancha
Iquique – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Attend a traditional cultural performance accompanied by a gourmet dinner
- Experience the best of Santiago’s charming neighborhoods, top restaurants, and vibrant nightlife
- Partake in a full-day excursion to the colorful city of Valparaiso and beach town of Viña del Mar
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maipo Valley on a romantic tour of the region’s top wineries
- Bathe in natural hot springs as you admire views of the beautiful Maipo Valley
- Delight in a hot air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert
- Arrive at the Atacama Desert’s unique Valley de la Luna just in time to watch the sunset
- Luxuriate on the Chilean beaches of Iquique and explore its historic town
Detailed Description
On this 10-day tour of Chile, you and your partner will be enchanted by all that this fascinating country has to offer. You can relax on the stunning beaches of Iquique, witness the snow-capped Andes Mountains from the top of Cerro San Cristobal, and taste the country’s finest wines in the Maipo Valley.
Your tour will begin in the Chilean capital city of Santiago. Here, you will explore the best of this eclectic metropolis on a private guided tour that will have you visiting popular neighborhoods, such as Lastarria and Bellavista. The following day, you will witness a cultural performance of song and dance, which will be accompanied by a traditional Chilean meal. The next day, you will ascend to the top of stunning Cerro San Cristobal for panoramic views of the city and Andes Mountains. From Santiago, a full-day excursion will lead you to the neighboring cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Eventually, you will arrive in the illustrious Maipo Valley, which is one of Chile’s top wine regions. Here, you will partake in a specially curated tour of the region’s top wineries in addition to private tastings.
As your time in the Maipo Valley presses on, you can admire the landscape of the region on a guided trek and bathe in the waters of natural hot springs. Soon, you will arrive in the Atacama Desert, which will provide you with spectacular views from the vantage point of a hot air balloon. You will also visit the unique Valle de la Luna and indulge in a desert stargazing tour. Finally, you will arrive in Iquique, where you will privately tour the city’s historic center and luxuriate at the infamous sandy beaches along the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
Starting Price
$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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I spent two weeks in Chile and loved my experience. Zicasso’s travel consultant was great in planning an itinerary that catered to not only where I wanted to go, but my overall personality. I really enjoyed my time in the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. She was cognizant in planning activities that catered to my loves (i.e., nature), but at the same time ensured I was not run ragged with constantly being on my feet. Activities were not stacked one on top of each other, giving me the luxury of downtime for myself, with the right level of activeness that kept me engaged.
Ending my trip with the resort camp in Patagonia was a wonderful touch to my Chilean experience, giving a balance of being outdoors with a touch of luxury. She and the people she works with made sure I was kept apprised of what I needed to do in terms of times and locations, which was wonderful as it gave me one less thing to worry about on my vacation.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist (and our guide) were great partners in planning, adjusting, communicating, and following up on our trip to Chile/Patagonia. We discussed itinerary and cost options early on and actually made a few adjustments along the way (including a change of hotels and activities)—but all easy.
The travel specialist was very available and helped with confirming transportation, timing and helped us when there was a significant issue at our hotel in Santiago (no water/hot water for a full day!).
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We had an amazing experience with Zicasso’s travel company, from the beginning planning stages, throughout our travels, and upon returning home. The team was great with communication, suggestions, and support, and worked together to help make our 12-day trip throughout Chile a successful adventure. We would highly recommend the travel company.
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We enjoyed the trip very much. We had planned to visit every place of interest to us in Patagonia on this trip, so it was quite a complex trip to arrange. Zicasso’s travel specialist did a great job overall. We had private guides and private cars for everything, so we could enjoy the experiences at our own pace and focus on the things that interested us.
We started in Buenos Aires, but our main focus was natural beauty. We spent a very interesting day and a half in the city, though. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local history and the sites we visited. Next we went to Iguazú Falls, which was a spectacular experience. Our guide there was the only one who didn't seem as deep or as organized as all the others, but that was a minor issue. Although it is wickedly expensive, I would highly recommend that travelers stay in the one and only lodge inside the Iguazú Falls national park. We got a lot more out of our time there because we were right there at the park.
Next we went to the Lake District and spent memorable days on the water there; amazing scenery! We also saw condors during one of our day-long boat rides on the lake.
Next, we went to Calafate. Although we are not trekkers, the visits to the two main glaciers were unforgettable. The travel specialist had us in the VIP cabin for the day-long boat trip and we had a very knowledgeable guide for the visit to the Perito Moreno glacier.
We did the four-day cruise through Tierra del Fuego next, which I highly recommend, ending in Chile, where we spent two days at the Torres del Paine National Park, one by road in the park with a very knowledgeable private guide, and the second on a full-day lake tour with a marvelous lunch at a scenic ranch, with a close-up view to a glacier.
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Zicasso’s travel agent and his team planned an amazing honeymoon to Patagonia for us. We loved all the accommodations he recommended and our itinerary was full of unique experiences and thoughtful touches. We would highly recommend this travel company to anyone traveling to Chile and Argentina!
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