Chile - Patagonia

Chile - Wine Country, The Lake District, & Patagonia

Description: An intoxicating blend of luxury and true adventure

For anyone who has ever been fascinated by geography, the long, impossibly thin line of Chile has always produced awe and astonishment. From the vineyards and urban chic of Santiago to the snowcapped volcanoes and wild rivers of the Lake District, south to the distinctive granite spires of Torres del Paine – we offer three extraordinary trips in one.

We’ll spend our days exploring the outdoors with expert Chilean guides. At night we’ll reside in a collection of luxury accommodations, matchless in their location, cuisine, and guest services.

Distinctive Accommodations:

Night 1: Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Strategically located in the capital city’s most prestigious and refined neighborhood, this is Santiago’s top rated hotel.

Night 2: Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel - This five-star hotel located in the heart of town beside the public square features rooms decorated in the Chilean colonial flavor, each with private bath and frigo-bar.

Nights 3-5: Yan Kee Way Lodge - Nestled in a thick forest of cinnamon-colored arrayán trees on the shore of Lago Llanquihue, with an astounding view of Volcan Osorno, one of the most beautiful volcanic cones in the world. “This lodge is luxury at its finest,” says Frommer’s Guides.

Nights 6-8: Explora Patagonia - Extreme luxury in a remote wilderness setting, Explora features include heated pools, gourmet meals, vintage wines, bed linen imported from Barcelona, tapestries from New York, and wicker furniture from Chimbarongo, plus fantastic views of the granite towers of Cuernos de Paine and Lake Pehoe.

Night 9: Hotel Jose Nogueira - This tastefully renovated century-old mansion holds National Monument status.

Price: $4,898 (6 to 12 participants) / $5,198 (4 to 5 participants) (1/29, 3/12)

Trip Length: 10 days, 9 nights

Dates: January 29 - February 7 2005 March 12 - March 21 2005