Family Adventures in Chile

Enjoy a full-day excursion through the southwestern region of San Pedro to discover some of the Andes' most spellbinding scenery. The tour starts at the remote Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, which sit at an altitude of more than 4,000m. With the desert as a backdrop, you can observe the startling colours of these salt lakes, with the crystal-clear water the result of ancient glacial ice thaws. The region is also a showpiece for some of the area's unique flora and fauna that have adapted to the brutal conditions of high-altitude living, such as the pink flamingos of the Atacama Desert and the vicuñas that visit the lakes' shores.

Afterwards, you'll visit the town of Socaire and its two lookouts that peer over the Salar de Talar. From here, you can see the area of Piedras Rojas with its magnificent geological formations. Socaire is also known for its traditional church and historical terraced plantations of quinoa and purple Andean potatoes.

With a sublime backdrop of the Andes Mountains, Santiago is Chile's modern and vibrant capital city, its soaring skyscrapers contrasting with its colonial relics. Whilst here, you can choose to explore the top attractions of city, including the Plaza de Armas, the epicentre of the city's colonial core, featuring grand palaces and a neoclassical cathedral, while the Neptune's Terrace fountain is a fine example of Spanish-colonial design and architecture. Along with its rich heritage, Santiago also boasts countless chic and trendy restaurants and bars, as well as multiple museums that trace Chile's fascinating history. 

With a variety of trails and treks to choose from, you'll go hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, enjoying views of the granite peaks of the Cuernos del Paine and the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld.

The following day, you'll take an excursion to Grey Glacier, one of the world's largest ice masses fed by the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. You'll enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the Grey Refuge, which lies along the border of the massif, before boarding a boat that will take you up close to the soaring ice walls of the glacier. 

On your final full day, embark on an authentic horse riding adventure across the Patagonian steppe and vast plains of the "pampas". A particular highlight is the ride across vast wetlands to the Donosito Lookout, where you can marvel at incredible views across the Serrano River, Grey River, the sprawling plain, and the snowy peaks of the Paine Massif in the distance. You can then ascend a narrow, pronounced path, crossing beech forests until you reach the peaceful Los Choros Lagoon. 

Enjoy a wealth of outdoor excursions throughout your stay. You'll begin with rafting on the Liucura River to Villarrica Lake, where you'll be greeted to spellbinding views of the conical snow-capped peak of Villarrica volcano. You'll also venture out into Villarrica National Park on a mountain biking adventure, and go hiking in Huerquehue National Park with an expert guide, known for its sprawling forests and crystalline lagoons.