Why visit? Whether it’s delving into the rich cultural heritage of Santiago, exploring Patagonia by horseback, trekking Atacama Desert, or wining and dining in Valparaiso, Chile offers endless opportunities to explore,rendering this combination the best recipe for the ultimate escape!
Most Australian travellers start their tour in Santiago, the country’s capital. More European in feel than most Latin American cities, Santiago is a vibrant metropolis that is flanked on each side by the Andes and enjoys one of the most beautiful locations of any cities in the world.
From Santiago, you can continue your Chile tour to Calama in the country’s north and explore the driest hot desert in the world, Atacama Desert. Trekking Atacama will allow you to see the famous Atacama Salt Flats, visit Indigenous cultures or witness the incredible views over the moonlike landscape of Valley of the Moon.
In Chile’s south, Patagonia is a place full of natural beauty with its spectacular volcanoes, ancient forests and glittering lakes and fjords set against spectacular mountain ranges. While Torres del Paine National Park has established itself as a Patagonia icon, there are many other hot spots from which you can get different perspectives of Patagonian countryside.
How to get there? Chile is now more accessible than ever thanks to increased air capacity and LATAM launching direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago last year. Two top-ranked airlines (LATAM and Qantas) now provide regularly scheduled services to Santiago.
More information: Below we have shown you just a fraction of the options available for Chile and multi-country travel. Browse to get an idea of where you want to travel.
Still wondering? Contact us: You are definitely better off giving us a call or dropping us a line and letting us do the hard work for you.
Why visit? Whether it’s delving into the rich cultural heritage of Santiago, exploring Patagonia by horseback, trekking Atacama Desert, or wining and dining in Valparaiso, Chile offers endless opportunities to explore,rendering this combination the best recipe for the ultimate escape!
Most Australian travellers start their tour in Santiago, the country’s capital. More European in feel than most Latin American cities, Santiago is a vibrant metropolis that is flanked on each side by the Andes and enjoys one of the most beautiful locations of any cities in the world.
From Santiago, you can continue your Chile tour to Calama in the country’s north and explore the driest hot desert in the world, Atacama Desert. Trekking Atacama will allow you to see the famous Atacama Salt Flats, visit Indigenous cultures or witness the incredible views over the moonlike landscape of Valley of the Moon.
In Chile’s south, Patagonia is a place full of natural beauty with its spectacular volcanoes, ancient forests and glittering lakes and fjords set against spectacular mountain ranges. While Torres del Paine National Park has established itself as a Patagonia icon, there are many other hot spots from which you can get different perspectives of Patagonian countryside.
How to get there? Chile is now more accessible than ever thanks to increased air capacity and LATAM launching direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago last year. Two top-ranked airlines (LATAM and Qantas) now provide regularly scheduled services to Santiago.
More information: Below we have shown you just a fraction of the options available for Chile and multi-country travel. Browse to get an idea of where you want to travel.
Still wondering? Contact us: You are definitely better off giving us a call or dropping us a line and letting us do the hard work for you.
[ Read Less ]We offer you flexible travel options in Latin America at an affordable price.
We have refined, simplified, and perfected our travel itineraries over two decades, giving you the ultimate experience in each location.
We know each Latin American country by heart and will work with you to determine which activities and accommodations are best suited to your needs.
From your initial enquiry until your trip ends, you will be assigned a personal Destination Specialist who will offer a full service for your travel needs: we can book flights, insurance and any ancillary travel required to complete your journey.
We have offices across South America so you can be assured that ground staff are close at hand to assist whilst you are travelling.
Chile
Witness the spectacular Atacama Desert & Toconao village, see rare flam...
START: Atacama Desert, Chile
FINISH: Atacama Desert, Chile
PRICED FROM
AUD 4,200*
PER PERSON
South America, Chile, Patagonia, Argentina
Prepare to have your breath taken away by the enchanting beauty of Patagoni...
START: Santiago, Chile
FINISH: El Calafate, Argentina
PRICED FROM
AUD 9,327*
PER PERSON
Chile
The Alto Atacama is the perfect base to spend 4 days exploring the desert, ...
START: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
FINISH: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
South America, Chile, Patagonia, Argentina
START: Santiago, Chile
FINISH: El Calafate, Argentina
PRICED FROM
AUD 9,327*
PER PERSON
South America, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Machu Picchu
START: Santiago, Chile
FINISH: Santiago, Chile
PRICED FROM
AUD 14,367*
PER PERSON
Argentina, Patagonia, Chile
START: El Calafate, Argentina
FINISH: Santiago, Chile
PRICED FROM
AUD 9,327*
PER PERSON
South America, Peru, Bolivia, Chile
START: Puno, Peru
FINISH: Atacama, Chile
PRICED FROM
AUD 8,452*
PER PERSON
South America, Chile, Bolivia, Peru
START: Atacama Desert, Chile
FINISH: Puno, Peru
PRICED FROM
AUD 8,452*
PER PERSON
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, South America
START: Atacama Desert, Chile
FINISH: Salta, Argentina
PRICED FROM
AUD 10,300*
PER PERSON
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LATAM is a recent merger between two of South America’s largest airlines- LAN Chile and TAM (Brazil).
The official religion of Chile is Roman Catholicism, and the majority of Chileans are Catholic, with an estimated 55-60% of Chileans belonging to the Catholic Church. There are also Protestants in Chile, and some Mapuche Indians who still practice their traditional religion.
The level of fitness needed will depend on the Chile tour that you choose to take in terms of places to be visited and the types of activities to be included on your itinerary. Chile offers great opportunities for outdoor activities set against spectacular backdrops. They range from hiking ad trekking to climbing, skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking and fishing. Many of the best treks are to be found in the Lake District and National Parks such as the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park where the trails range from easy to difficult, with treks ranging from a few hours to many days.
You could spend anything from a few days to a few weeks on your Chile travels, depending on whether you plan to explore the entire country or just focus on one experience such as Torres del Paine National Park, the Lake District or a wine tour. Chimu Adventures offers itineraries to suit every time frame.
Our Chile tours include breakfast daily and many other meals may also be included in your itinerary. As a rough guide for additional spending money based on having moderately-priced lunches and dinners and buying a few souvenirs at local markets, we suggest a budget of 30-40 USD per day per person.
Spanish is the official language of Chile with over 85% of the population speaking Spanish as their first language. The Spanish spoken in Chile differs from that in neighbouring countries due to it being distinctively accented with the use of local slang. Several indigenous languages are spoken in Chile including Mapudungun, Quechua, Aymara, Huilliche and Rapa Nui.