12-Day Chilean Travel for Women

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Start your culinary experience by visiting two of Santiago’s main markets to buy fresh ingredients: La Vega Central and the Central Market. Browse through local fruits and vegetables and immerse yourself completely in the market culture. Then, drive to a private home to learn how to prepare traditional dishes and Pisco sours. The chef will teach you special versions of dishes and tell you the stories behind the ingredients, making each bite special.

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You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Santiago Airport in time for your flight to Calama. You will be welcomed at the airport in Calama and driven to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama which is another hour away. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax and enjoy the calming atmosphere of your hotel, set in the centre of the town.

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Begin in Yerbas Buenas where you will learn about thousand-year-old figures. When you reach Valle de Los Falos and the Valle del Arco Iris, you'll see the magnitude and variety of colours which exemplify the mineral richness of the valleys. At night, the Atacama Desert is one of the best places on Earth to observe the planets, stars, and constellations. During a stargazing tour, learn about naked-eye astronomy, discover the sky and its secrets during this unforgettable experience.

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Discover the magical tones of the desert, with the imposing Piedras Rojas, the beautiful Chaxa, Miscanti and Miñiques Andean lagoons, and the extensive Atacama Salt Flats in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Finally, before heading back, and enjoying the views of the Licancabur and Lascar volcanoes, we visit Toconao, a traditionally colonial-style village, famous for the bell tower, which has been declared as a National Monument, and the San Lucas Church.

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Start early at 4.30 am to watch the sunrise at El Tatio Geysers where you'll have breakfast in an amazing setting. In Chiu Chiu, visit Chile’s oldest church built in 1672 with mud and cactus wood. Then visit the Paniri Caur observatory to learn about astronomy and the atacameño cosmovision. In Caspana, visit the ethnographical museum and learn more about Atacama’s history. Board your flight to Temuco in the afternoon and transfer to Pucon.

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Right next to a river, visit the Huife Hot Springs that has three outdoor thermal pools – it's time to relax! Contemplate the unspoiled landscapes as you soak in the natural pools. Drive outside the town to the Trancura River. Here, learn about the rapids’ characteristics and the safety instructions necessary for your adventure. Then, set off on a rafting trip down the Trancura River’s clear azure waters. Marvel at the spectacular landscapes, old forests, waterfalls, mountains and volcanoes.

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Leave Temuco to Budi Lake, South America’s only saltwater lake. In the area, there are 110 Mapuche communities. Mapuche means “people of the Earth”. The community preserve their language, “Mapudungun”, and they live from hunting, fishing, and agriculture. Visit a “ruka”, a traditional house where the community gathers. Learn about their customs, history, and ancestral traditions through food, art, crafts, and music. Then share a meal with the community before returning to Pucon.

In the morning you may have some time to explore Pucon yourself. You'll take the flight back to Santiago and return to the same hotel. You might want to explore the city a little at your leisure when you arrive. This is a relaxed day of travelling after your adventures so far, rest well ready for your day tomorrow.

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You will be picked up at your hotel and start your trip to Valparaíso. The Veramonte vineyard is the largest contiguous in Chile, stretching over 350 hectares in the prime growing area of Chile's Casablanca Valley. After the tour of the winery, you'll taste a selection of wines and learn about the winemaking philosophy with a sense of place. You'll then continue on for your tour of Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and Museo Fonck before arriving at your hotel in Valparaiso.

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You will visit the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage city. Explore Muelle Prat, the port and Plaza Sotomayor. After that, you move to the hills of the city like Concepción and Alegre by traditional funicular from the late 19th century. On your tour, you will see Victorian architecture, boutique stores, spectacular viewpoints to the Valparaiso, colourful houses on the hills and diverse street art.