Tour Description
8-Day Private Travel Vacation – Tailored Trip Through Santiago, Wine Valleys & Chile’s Lake District
1-Week Chile Custom Tour
Begin your private journey in Santiago, discovering the capital through its most emblematic cultural and historical sites. Explore La Moneda Palace, stroll across the historic Plaza de Armas, and admire the Central Post Office and Metropolitan Cathedral. Dive into the lively atmosphere of the Central Market, where local flavors and Chilean culinary traditions come to life. Take part in an immersive cooking class led by a professional chef, preparing your own Chilean dishes, then enjoy a private bike tour through Santiago’s parks, neighborhoods, and vibrant downtown. Conclude your stay with sweeping city views from San Cristóbal Hill.
Continue your custom vacation in the renowned Casablanca Wine Valley, one of Chile’s premier cool-climate wine regions. Enjoy exclusive visits and private tastings at Casona Veramonte and Matetic Vineyards, where you will learn about organic and biodynamic winemaking while walking through their beautiful estates. This curated wine experience highlights the diversity and elegance of Chilean wines.
Travel south to the enchanting Lake District and settle into the lakeside town of Puerto Varas. Begin exploring the region at Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, home to the famous Petrohué Falls, where crystalline turquoise waters rush over dramatic formations of ancient lava. Follow the shoreline of Llanquihue Lake, taking in stunning views of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes that rise majestically above the landscape.
Spend the next day discovering the northern lakeshore. Visit Llanquihue, known for its traditional cecinas and as the source of the Maullín River. Continue to the charming town of Frutillar, celebrated for its Bavarian heritage, beautifully preserved German-style houses, vibrant gardens, and the iconic Teatro del Lago on the waterfront. Your journey leads on to Puerto Octay, where quiet streets, historic architecture, and lakeside panoramas reflect the region’s early settler history.
Your adventure extends to the mystical Chiloé Island, a place of legends, wooden churches, and distinctive culture. Cross the Chacao Channel by ferry and arrive in Ancud, where you will visit San Antonio Fort, the Main Square, the Municipal Market, and the Foundation of Heritage Churches. Continue to Dalcahue, known for its waterfront Gastronomic Market, traditional handicrafts, and the UNESCO-listed Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. The day concludes in Castro, the island’s capital, where you will photograph the colorful Manuel Montt palafitos, explore the San Francisco Church, browse the island’s largest handicraft market, and admire sweeping views from the Gamboa viewpoint.
Return to Santiago for a memorable final night. Celebrate your journey with a traditional dinner and folkloric show, experiencing the music, rhythms, and regional dances that embody Chile’s cultural soul.
This handcrafted Chile vacation blends culture, cuisine, wine, lakeside beauty, and island traditions into a seamless, enriching experience. We can fully personalize this itinerary to match your tastes and preferences—let us design your perfect private journey through Chile.