A Tailored 12-Day Journey Through Chile’s Most Mystical Landscapes: Easter Island & Atacama Desert

Arrive in Santiago, Chile’s dynamic capital framed by the Andes Mountains. Upon arrival, your private transfer will take you to your hotel, where you can settle in and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a gentle introduction to the city’s elegant neighbourhoods, leafy streets and lively café culture that sets the tone for your adventure ahead.

Fly across the Pacific Ocean to one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands: Easter Island. Upon arrival in Hanga Roa, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel overlooking the vast Pacific. In the afternoon, begin your discovery with a visit to Rano Kau crater, where dramatic cliffs frame a tranquil lagoon and sweeping views reveal the island’s volcanic origins.

Today is dedicated to the iconic heritage of Rapa Nui. Visit Rano Raraku, the ancient quarry where the Moai statues were carved and continue to Ahu Tongariki, home to the island’s most impressive ceremonial platform with 15 standing statues facing the ocean. Enjoy lunch near Anakena Beach before exploring lava caves shaped by centuries of volcanic activity.

Begin your day with sunrise views from Poike Hill, where the first light of the Pacific illuminates the island’s dramatic terrain. Continue exploring geological formations such as Vai a Heva before ascending Maunga Terevaka, the highest point on the island. Whether on foot or horseback, the summit offers sweeping 360-degree views of the ocean and rolling volcanic landscapes.

After a final morning on Easter Island, return to Santiago. The contrast between the island’s isolation and the capital’s cosmopolitan rhythm is striking. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps exploring art galleries, boutique neighbourhoods or enjoying a rooftop terrace with views of the Andes at sunset.

Discover Santiago through its rich culinary and cultural identity. Explore historic districts, learn about the city’s layered history, and enjoy a curated selection of Chilean dishes at local restaurants. This immersive experience offers insight into the flavours, traditions, and creativity that define modern Chilean cuisine.

Travel to the Pacific coast, beginning in Valparaíso, a UNESCO-listed city known for its colourful hillside homes and artistic spirit. Continue into the Casablanca Valley, where rolling vineyards produce some of Chile’s finest white wines. Enjoy a guided tasting experience before returning to Santiago.

Fly north to Calama and continue into the heart of the Atacama Desert. Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama, a peaceful oasis surrounded by salt mountains and volcanic peaks. Settle into your desert lodge and take in the silence and vastness of one of the driest landscapes on Earth.

Explore the surreal landscapes of the Altiplano, visiting high-altitude lagoons such as Miscanti and Miñiques. Surrounded by volcanoes and endless sky, these shimmering waters reflect the raw beauty of the Andes. Along the way, visit remote villages where ancient traditions remain deeply rooted in daily life.

Before sunrise, journey to the El Tatio Geysers, where steaming vents erupt into the freezing morning air. Walk among bubbling geothermal fields and observe the powerful natural forces shaping this high-altitude landscape. Later, relax in natural thermal waters surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

Begin the day in the Valley of the Moon, where sculpted dunes and salt formations create a lunar-like landscape glowing under sunrise light. Visit local communities in the surrounding desert before transferring to Calama for your flight back to Santiago.

Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Santiago. Sip coffee in a local café or take a short stroll through the city before your private transfer to the airport. Depart Chile with lasting memories of remote islands, desert silence, volcanic landscapes and vibrant cultural encounters.