Chile's Lakes and Peaks Family Adventure
Explore the 'Land of Giants' as a family in this itinerary filled with expert excursions to Chile's beautiful Lake region and the magnificent Torres del Paine
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
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Completely private tour of Santiago
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Private tour options in the Lake District and Torres del Paine
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Meet and greet airport service
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
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Especially designed for families
At a glance
Combining two of Chile’s most exciting destinations for dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventures; this is an active family trip that combines first class comfort with top quality activities and accommodation throughout.
You will be taken care of from the moment you arrive in Santiago to the moment you leave for home. Staying at a luxury lakeside lodge, choose from a host of exciting and expertly-led activities to explore the Chilean lake region by kayak, horseback, bike to exhilirating river rafting or a relaxing spot of fly fishing. After four nights you’ll be transferred and flown to another of Chile’s wild playgrounds, the Torres del Paine National Park for a further four nights. With a large and varied menu of guided excursions, you and your family can discover the Patagonian wonders and wildlife of this sought after destination. Return to Santiago for one night and a privately guided city tour with lunch before flying home full of amazing memories and tales to tell friends.
Example trip itinerary
Lake District
Flight
Flight from Santiago to the Lake District
Transfer
Private transfer from Puerto Montt airport to your chosen Lake District hotel
Accommodation in Lake District
Lake District
Highlights
- 16 rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Heated pool
Overview
Constructed over three years using reinforced concrete, the structure of this hotel incorporates contemporary concepts and techniques with the local identity and culture, while still respecting the surrounding environment. The aim was to enhance nature rather than compete with it, and there is a strong focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
Inside you’ll discover local materials like flagstone, volcanic rock, and exposed indigenous wood all adding to the warm and inviting atmosphere of the hotel. Modern art and traditional crafts are a focal point of the decor throughout. All 16 of the spacious rooms boast large floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Llanquihue Lake and Osorno Volcano.
Food is an important part of any stay at Hotel AWA, and the chef and his team create a new menu every day featuring interesting flavours. Cuisine showcases local traditions and the finest regional ingredients, some of them sourced from the hotel’s own organic garden.
The aromas of wood and sweet citrus in the spa provide the ultimate relaxation experience combined with unique treatments designed to help balance the body, mind and soul. Other facilities include a heated pool, sauna, steam room and hydro-massage pool.
→ Find out moreChiloé
Highlights
- 24 ocean-view rooms
- Modern Uma Spa and swimming pool
- Wine cellar and bar
Overview
This is Chiloé’s most famed and architecturally unique hotel that has been built in the beautiful, picturesque surroundings of the Rilan Peninsula. With a hilltop position it offers splendid views overlooking the ocean.
The hotel has been designed using native materials such as wood, sheep’s wool, weaving’s and basketry, all of which have been hand crafted by local islanders to offer guests the highest level of comfort. Each of the rooms offers breath-taking views overlooking the sea and the wooden furnishings give off a cosy and naturally authentic feel to the hotel. The welcoming lounge offers an open fireplace, a great place to relax while looking out over wonderful views of the rolling hills and the wild open ocean.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- The hotel ensures that there’s a dedicated focus on actively engaging and supporting the local community. With 70% of its staff hailing from the local community, the tours are designed to forge genuine connections with both the people and the surroundings.
- At the restaurant, the menu changes with the seasons and draws inspiration from local flavours and fresh ingredients. It features a range of elements like native berries, mushrooms, seaweed, potatoes, herbs and spices, all artfully combined in creative gourmet dishes. These culinary creations not only showcase the abundance of incredible locally-sourced ingredients but also highlight their exceptional quality.
- Embracing a strong commitment to sustainability, Tierra directs its efforts towards inspiring the next generation of environmentalists to ensure the continued well-being and longevity of the land. They have established an educational initiative in the local school, coordinating activities that raise environmental awareness and providing English lessons for the children.
Lake District
Highlights
- Revel in Chile’s natural adventure playground with both land and water experiences
- Onsite artisanal cheese factory offering tours
- Learn about the cultural heritage of the indigenous Mapuche community
- Enjoy delicious farm-to-table dining
- Comfortable rooms and villas immersed in the surrounding nature
Overview
Set in a beautiful area of woodland, fresh water and traditional farmland that is so characteristic of the Pucon Valley, &Beyond Vira Vira provides a delightful selection of comfortable accommodation with the intimate feel of a Chilean hacienda in its own 23-acre estate.
The design is both modern and at one with the wild surroundings, with large windows and a warming use of wood. Just 21 beautifully crafted rooms are spread between the guest house and the main hotel building’s junior suites, with a handful of villa suites on the banks of the Liucura river, and the opulent Ruca Suite set in the middle of the forest. The latter two options offer their own living room and fireplace, with a private terrace and an outdoor tub to watch the clear Chilean night skies.
The restaurant offers food created from homegrown produce, a blend of local, indigenous recipes coupled with the best and truly fresh ingredients, accompanied, of course, by well-paired wines.
The area around Pucon and the neighbouring Villarrica volcano is famed for its range of activities, from hiking and hot springs to a plethora of adventure activities. Several beautiful wilderness areas are nearby, including Huerquehue National Park, and horseback riding, mounting biking, river rafting, varied hiking tours, ascents to the active volcano and even skiing on Villarrica’s slopes can be arranged. Each day, guests can meet with Vira Vira’s excursion manager to discuss and plan excursions, or simply choose to explore the area around the estate, including the artisanal cheese factory.
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Four days exploring the Chilean Lake District
Spend your days exploring Chile's Lake District for the great and more moderate outdoors (compared to the real Southern Patagonia landscapes of Torres del Paine and Cape Horn). Charming lakeside towns, epic 4x4 drives, scenic picnics, kayaking, hiking, fishing and white water rafting are just some of the ways to pass the time. Choose from a wide range of adventure activities to suit you and your family's interests and we'll make sure you get the absolute most out of your stay here. The lakes and their luxury lodges make this area of Chile a great place to relax too; dine well on local seafood and gourmet cuisine, try regional wines from the central valley, spa treatments and more.
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Kayaking in the Chilean Lake District
Trekking in the Chilean Lake District
River rafting in the Chilean Lake District
Horse Riding in the Chilean Lake District
Fishing in the Chilean Lake District
Transfer
Private transfer from Lake District hotel or lodge to Puerto Montt airport
Flight
Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas
Torres del Paine
Transfer
Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge
Accommodation in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine
Highlights
- Enjoy views of the channel or the Patagonian plains from one of the 57 rooms
- Explore the hotel's history through its galleries
- Feast on traditional Chilean dishes and French-infused cuisine
- Embark on a trek of the Torres del Paine
- Head out on a boat to sail the nearby fjords
Overview
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory ‘Frigorifico Puerto Bories’, the Singular Patagonia is part of a National Monument that has been sympathetically and stylishly converted into one of Patagonia’s most elegant hotels.
Located on the shores of the Señoret Channel, at the end of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, the Singular Patagonia is ideally placed for expeditions to some of Patagonia’s most inaccessible parts and sights. With two of their own boats to explore the intricate fjords, channels and islands, as well as a wealth of other land-based activities, you really will have the entirety of the Torres del Paine at your disposal.
The hotel’s décor blends regional character with the building’s unique history for a contemporary industrial chic fused with a warm, old-style comfort. All of its 57 rooms command steely Patagonian views over the channel water or rugged plains, whilst soft carpets, cosy beds and traditional pieces of furniture add a warmth to their bunker-style design of bare concrete walls and seamless glass windows.
For dining the Singular Restaurant celebrates the mountain ridges of Seno Última Esperanza, presenting locally-sourced ingredients fused with French trends. Indulge in traditional Chilean dishes in a delightful historic and rustic atmosphere of the property’s 100-year-old former blacksmith’s forge at El Asador. We also highly recommend Pisco Sours at sunset.
The main highlight of the Singular Patagonia, however, is certainly its experiences. Enjoy everything Chilean Patagonia has to offer: visit local estancias, explore the Milodon Caves or head out to the town of Puerto Natales and wander through its mountainous national park.
→ Find out moreTorres del Paine
Highlights
- 14 freestanding villas
- Relais and Chateaux Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Completely tailor-made experiences
- A dedicated professional guide and 4x4 vehicle to explore in privacy
Overview
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of Torres del Paine could get any better regarding luxurious design-led hotels, but it has, courtesy of the exclusive sibling hotel to Awasi Atacama, and the only lodge in the area to offer tailor-made excursions for each guest. Adding to that, a portion of the proceeds from each guest’s stay helps to support The Awasi Patagonia Conservation Project, which aims to create a natural corridor for wildlife. Awasi guides also help to monitor the puma populations and keep hunters away, increasing the properties, and its guests, positive impact on the region.
14 wooden-clad, shipping crate-style ‘villas’, which were inspired by the old outpost shelters, lie scattered over the wind-protected private reserve, facing the epic Lake Sarmiento and the famous three-tower peaks. Inside, the warming and minimal Scandinavian cabin decor nicely cushions you from the harsh weather outside, with natural wood interiors, large inviting beds, your own living room with log fireplaces, a hot tub and with every modern amenity to hand. The master villa, which has two bedrooms, is perfect for families.
The dispersal of these freestanding villas befits the solitude of your surroundings, giving you a pleasing level of privacy but also a heightened experience of the landscape’s isolation.
The main house, just a short walk from the villas, features a Relais & Chateaux restaurant, terrace and living area. Awasi is renowned not only for its style, but for tailoring its tours to each individual guest and for serving delectable gourmet food. Guests can choose whatever excursions they want to do, without having to compromise for the sake of a group.
→ Find out moreTorres del Paine
Highlights
- 40 rooms
- Uma Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Bar, lounge, TV room
- Indoor swimming pool
- Half-day treks, full-day hikes to the national park
- 4WD excursions
Overview
It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached fossil on the ruggedly wild shores of Lake Sarmiento, which makes Tierra Patagonia such a striking place to stay. In fact, this sustainable lodge is known worldwide for its innovative architecture, which blends naturally into the landscape. The revitalised pampa, where the complex is based, has benefited from great conservation efforts, as well as focus on minimising footprint in this beautiful area.
This impressive blonde-wooded, design-led ‘shell’ houses 40 simple yet sophisticated Scandinavian-style rooms. Their exposed timber interiors create a tangible Sauna-like warmth that contrasts well with the views of the desolate pampas outside. There are family apartments of two adjoining rooms available, as well as the extensive Uma Spa, which is particularly welcomed after a hard day hiking the Torres del Paine National Park, which is simple given the hotel’s superb team of guides and the varied activities on offer here. From horse riding to climbing, this great range of opportunities means you really can take full advantage of your truly magnificent surrounds.
→ Find out moreTorres del Paine
Highlights
- Included, shared activities
- Horse riding
- Trekking
- Boat navigations
- Heated Indoor swimming pool
- Four open air jacuzzis
- Restuarant and lecture spaces
Overview
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning settings in the world.
Simple and cool from the exterior, things could not be more different once inside. There are large picture windows everywhere (even in the bathrooms) to make the most of the stunning vistas surrounding the hotel. Much of the furniture is hand crafted from local wood and slate, and there are many little design touches to make things more comfortable. The hotel also has a large indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzis.
All activities are included in the programme as are all meals and drinks.
→ Find out moreTorres del Paine
Overview
Patagonia Camp is one of the only true luxury camping experiences of its kind in South America. Set on a bluff overlooking one of the stunning lakes in the region each of the spacious ‘yurts’ is heated, has a private terrace and bathroom with shower and hot water.
Service is excellent and a full programme of activities is included as well as all meals.
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Four days exploring Torres del Paine
Depending on the lodgings you have chosen and your individual preferences your travel designer can design a program of activities featuring a whole host of different and diverse ways to explore and encounter Torres del Paine.
Family kayaking in Torres del Paine
Horse Riding in Torres del Paine with your family
Family biking through Torres del Paine
Family trekking in Torres del Paine
Transfer
Transfer from Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas Airport
Flight
Flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago
Santiago
Transfer
Private transfer from Santiago airport to your hotel in the city
Accommodation in Santiago
Santiago
Overview
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the city.
The hotel has an elegant, French style to the decoration of the rooms and communal areas combined with modern comforts.
Service is personal and attentive making this a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay and explore the city from.
→ Find out moreSantiago
Highlights
- 62 rooms
- Restaurant & Sky Bar
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Spa, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
Overview
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
A sister hotel to The Singular Patagonia, The Singular Santiago is located in one of the artiest areas of the Chilean capital, Lastarria: the Museum of Fine Art, the Museum of Visual Arts, and the Gabriel Mistral Center are all within walking distance of the hotel.
It’s not just the location that’s appealing: the rooftop pool provides a scenic setting in which to both cool down after a day exploring Santiago and take in the view; the spa offers post- or pre-long-haul flight massages; and the Singular Restaurant serves French dishes alongside local specialties, such as Guanaco and Penca, to keep the flavour decidedly Latin. The ninth-floor Sky Bar is the perfect place to polish off a day in Lastarria.
There are 62 rooms: the Patio Rooms and the Classic Rooms overlook the Plaza Mulato Gil, and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms have views across the Parque Forestal. All rooms at The Singular benefit from stylish decor and all the mod-cons you could wish for, including wireless internet, LCD TVs, large and comfortable beds, and well-equipped, spacious marble bathrooms.
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Overnight in Santiago
Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here.
Private half day walking tour of Santiago with lunch at Tierra Noble
Feel like a real resident of Santiago with this enjoyable half day walking tour of the city with your expert local guide, where you will travel by the Metro to parks, museums, cultural institutions and the Lastarria neighborhood.
Lunch at Tierra Noble
Enjoy lunch at one of Santiago's finest restaurants, Tierra Noble, where you can dine on meat to fresh fish delicacies such as grilled foie gras to Easter Island tuna. Here, executive chef Juan Pablo Valdivia delights diners with meats and fresh seafood almost exclusively cooked on the grill, and paired with some of Chile's finest home grown wines.
Transfer
Private transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport
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Chile's Lakes and Peaks Family Adventure
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Combining two of Chile’s most exciting destinations for dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventures; this is an active family trip that combines first class comfort with top quality activities and accommodation throughout. You will be taken care of from the moment you arrive in Santiago to the moment you leave for home. Staying at a luxury lakeside lodge, choose from a host of exciting and expertly-led activities to explore the Chilean lake region by kayak, horseback, bike to exhilirating river rafting or a relaxing spot of fly fishing. After four nights you’ll be transferred and flown to another of Chile’s wild playgrounds, the Torres del Paine National Park for a further four nights. With a large and varied menu of guided excursions, you and your family can discover the Patagonian wonders and wildlife of this sought after destination. Return to Santiago for one night and a privately guided city tour with lunch before flying home full of amazing memories and tales to tell friends. | Whats included?
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Days 1-5 |
Lake District |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Santiago to the Lake District |
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| Private transfer from Puerto Montt airport to your chosen Lake District hotel | |
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Accommodation in Lake District
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Hotel AWA - $$$$$
Constructed over three years using reinforced concrete, the structure of this hotel...
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Tierra Chiloé - $$$$$
This is Chiloé’s most famed and architecturally unique hotel that has been built in the...
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Hotel Vira Vira - $$$$$
Set a beautiful area of woodland, fresh water and traditional farmland that is so...
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| Four days exploring the Chilean Lake District Spend your days exploring Chile's Lake District for the great and more moderate outdoors (compared to the real Southern Patagonia landscapes of Torres del Paine and Cape Horn). Charming lakeside towns, epic 4x4 drives, scenic picnics, kayaking, hiking, fishing and white water rafting are just some of the ways to pass the time. Choose from a wide range of adventure activities to suit you and your family's interests and we'll make sure you get the absolute most out of your stay here. The lakes and their luxury lodges make this area of Chile a great place to relax too; dine well on local seafood and gourmet cuisine, try regional wines from the central valley, spa treatments and more. |
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| Kayaking in the Chilean Lake District | |
| Trekking in the Chilean Lake District | |
| River rafting in the Chilean Lake District | |
| Horse Riding in the Chilean Lake District | |
| Fishing in the Chilean Lake District | |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Lake District hotel or lodge to Puerto Montt airport |
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| Flight from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas | |
Days 5-10 |
Torres del Paine |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer from Punta Arenas to your Torres del Paine lodge |
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Accommodation in Torres del Paine
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The Singular Patagonia - $$$$$
Housed in the restored, post-Victorian cold-storage factory “Frigorifico Puerto Bories”...
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Awasi Patagonia - $$$$$
You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of
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Tierra Patagonia - $$$$$
It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached...
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Explora Patagonia - $$$$$
Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning...
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Patagonia Camp - $$$$$
Patagonia Camp is one of the only true luxury camping experiences of its kind in South...
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| Four days exploring Torres del Paine Depending on the lodgings you have chosen and your individual preferences your travel designer can design a program of activities featuring a whole host of different and diverse ways to explore and encounter Torres del Paine. |
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| Family kayaking in Torres del Paine | |
| Horse Riding in Torres del Paine with your family | |
| Family biking through Torres del Paine | |
| Family trekking in Torres del Paine | |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer from Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas Airport |
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| Flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago | |
Days 10-11 |
Santiago |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Santiago airport to your hotel in the city |
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Accommodation in Santiago
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Le Reve - $$$$$
A charming boutique hotel set in the heart of the relaxed Providencia district of the...
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The Singular Santiago - $$$$$
The Singular Santiago is a luxury hotel in the Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago.
A...
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| Overnight in Santiago Enjoy a night in Santiago, you'll have our list of recommended restaurants and attractions to make sure you make the most of your time here. |
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| Private half day walking tour of Santiago with lunch at Tierra Noble Feel like a real resident of Santiago with this enjoyable half day walking tour of the city with your expert local guide, where you will travel by the Metro to parks, museums, cultural institutions and the Lastarria neighborhood. |
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| Lunch at Tierra Noble Enjoy lunch at one of Santiago's finest restaurants, Tierra Noble, where you can dine on meat to fresh fish delicacies such as grilled foie gras to Easter Island tuna. Here, executive chef Juan Pablo Valdivia delights diners with meats and fresh seafood almost exclusively cooked on the grill, and paired with some of Chile's finest home grown wines. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport |
