Upon arrival, you’ll be met by an Atelier driver/concierge who will help you through Santiago Airport and onwards to your boutique hotel in Chile’s renowned Wine Region. Travelling west through the country’s Central Valley, the landscape quickly changes into lush countryside as you pass some of the world’s best vineyards and wine labels. This evening is spent at leisure, staying at either the opulent and historical Las Majadas de Pirque, or luxury vineyard hotel – VIK Chile.

The first full day of this Chile and Antarctica tour eases you in with excursions that can be as active or laidback as you like. The Wine Region is perfect for outdoor picnics and walking routes, mountain bike or horse-riding trails and of course, gastronomy. There are many Central Valley wine tasting tours in Chile, from exclusive labels to unique settings, some served at a chef’s table and others amongst the vines themselves. Cooking classes, outdoor BBQs, fine dining lunches and luxurious spa treatments are just some of the more leisurely ways to spend your time in the Wine Region.

Today, travel back to the capital for a flight from Santiago to the Lake District, one of Chile’s most picturesque landscapes where life is lived in the great outdoors. Arriving at Pucón Airport, you’ll be met by an Atelier concierge who will drive you to the magnificent andBeyond Vira Vira hotel, one of the Lake District’s best luxury lodges with a riverside setting to match. Check in and relax around the gorgeous grounds of andBeyond Vira Vira, or experience Chile’s Lake District your way and begin to craft your daily tours and excursions with a personal guide.

Fully explore the Lake District on Day 4 of this Chile and Antarctica tour. Discover a fairytale landscape of thick forests, serene lagoons and an enticing mountain backdrop that are all perfect for outdoor activities. While staying at andBeyond Vira Vira, onsite and around the grounds there is a heavenly spa, luscious gardens to enjoy, even a working farm, garden-kitchen and cheese-making to service the fine dining restaurant. Elsewhere, the Lake District excursions are countless. andBeyond Vira Vira is well placed for Trekking in Villarrica and Huerquehue National Parks, helicopter flights over the Villarrica Volcano, rafting on the Liucura River, or birdwatching walks on the lookout for Andean Condors and Giant Magellanic Woodpecker, to name a few.

Today offers another chance to enjoy the many highlights of the Lake District. Laidback activities at andBeyond Vira Vira include yoga, massage and relaxation therapies in the spa, fishing on the nearby river, a gourmet picnic or cooking class. You may want nothing more than to enjoy high tea on the terrace or take a tour of the lodge’s gardens. Or if feeling active, there are many mountain bike and heli-biking tours, walking trails, horse-riding around the Cañi Natural Reserve and watersports like kayaking, white-water rafting, stand-up paddle boarding and more. Depending on the season, andBeyond Vira Vira is also great for skiing, dog sledding and snowmobiling. No matter what you choose to do, the Chilean Lake District’s stunning scenery and timeless views are sure to leave their mark.

Our Chile and Antarctica tour delivers more big landscapes on Day 6, as green forests and valleys make way for icy fjords and snow-capped mountains – travelling from Pucón to Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia. You’ll be taken to Pucón Airport in time for your flight south, before being collected at Punta Arenas and driven to your Patagonia hotel for check-in, meet your fellow Antarctica explorers, and an evening at leisure.

The Patagonian wilderness around Punta Arenas is a perfect segway for the next stage of this remarkable journey, Antarctica. Depart your hotel in time for a flight to King George Island in the Southern Ocean, just 120km from the coast of Antarctica itself. Landing on King George Island, there’s no mistaking the stark and remote landscape this great region is known for. You’ll travel across the island to a jetty and Zodiac boat for a short crossing towards your luxury Antarctic cruise vessel, the Magellan Explorer. This evening, get cosy in your well-equipped cabin and look forward to the Antarctica adventure ahead.

The Magellan Explorer is a top Antarctic cruise ship, known for its contemporary cabins and décor, gourmet cuisine and full amenities. While cruising Antarctica, facilities onboard the Magellan Explorer include lounge areas and an observation deck, a gym and sauna, library, presentation room, Zodiac boats and all the equipment you’ll need for excursions plus the all-important restaurant, BBQ deck, and cocktail bar. This is a modern Antarctica cruise ship full of comforts and expert guides, yet the real draw lies outside. Weather and conditions will dictate the exact route of any cruise through Antarctica, though the Magellan Explorer takes you to incredible locations through the Antarctic Sound, Gerlache and Penola Straits. You’ll sail between the Antarctic Peninsula’s western coast and South Shetland Islands, passing icebergs, frozen fjords, and dramatic rocky outcrops. Throughout your 5 days aboard the Magellan Explorer, observe Antarctic seabirds and penguins, seals and whales in the company of an expert guide. You can take to the frozen waters in kayaks and Zodiac boats, or step foot on Antarctica itself during land excursions and wildlife walks. There are also educational seminars to enjoy and plenty of learning in the library.Or, you may wish to simply sit back and admire the beauty of Antarctica from the comfort of your cabin.

As the Antarctica cruise comes to an end on Day 12, you’ll land back on King George Island for a flight to Punta Arenas. However, the natural beauty of Chile continues in Torres del Paine. Undoubtedly, the Torres del Paine National Park is one of the greatest and most picturesque areas in South America, and you’ll get to see the best of it while staying at a boutique Patagonia lodge and choosing your own tours each day. From Punta Arenas Airport, you’ll be taken to your luxury Torres del Paine lodge for check-in, and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Torres del Paine is a dream. This rugged and untouched terrain is ideal for outdoor activities aplenty. From your lodge, gear up for mountain biking tours, hiking and climbing routes, horse riding or kayaking on a Torres del Paine lake, bliss. For a gentler start to your time here, perhaps a spot of fly fishing or wildlife watching, or unwinding around the secluded grounds of your lodge.

Discover more of Patagonia’s natural beauty on day 9 of this Chile and Antarctica tour. You could opt for a full-day hike to explore the National Park, or visit iconic sites like the Grey Glacier, Sarmiento and Toro Lakes, Laguna Azul, the Condor’s Viewpoint or Cascada Paine, to name just a few of the many highlights of Torres del Paine. Alternatively, travel further afield with a local guide and visit surrounding estancias to soak up local culture. The choice is yours.

As this unique South America tour comes to an end, you may have time for one final hike around the area before your onward flight to Santiago and home, full of priceless memories of Chile and Antarctica.