Chile Luxury Travel

The Journey on our Atacama Desert Luxury Tour

Please note that the following is only a suggestion as all of our luxury adventure travel journeys are custom-made.

Santiago de Chile
You will take an overnight flight to Santiago de Chile, where you will stay in a 5-star hotel in the heart of the city. Your personal guide will be at your disposal all day and will take you to the main highlights and museums of the city including the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the attractive neighborhoods of Paris Londres and Santa Lucia.

Atacama Desert
You will then take a 2½ -hour flight to Calama, a small city situated on the edge of the Atacama Desert. You will be welcomed by your personal host and transferred to San Pedro de Atacama. You will then check into the Explora Lodge, a luxurious lodge that offers all the amenities and comfort you could possibly ask for, or into the Alto Atacama, which boasts authentic décor with an astute attention to detail. You will choose from a number of explorations and adventures each day, relax in the swimming pool and enjoy massages and gourmet meals in the evening.

Argentinean Northwest
Next you will experience a breathtaking drive from the desert of Chile, over the Andes and into the heartland of Argentina, taking in the many panoramic views and unique landscapes along the way. You will stay in Purmamarca and discover the Northwest of Argentina with its singular Salt Desert and the majestic Mountain-of-the-Seven-Colors. You may also choose to stay in an exclusive private lodge located in the province of Jujuy amid spectacular desert-like scenery and views of the Andes. Enjoy hiking and horseback riding through exceptional landscapes composed of dramatic rock formations, imposing gorges and giant cacti.

You will then travel south to the city of Salta and discover the sightseeing highlights of this charming city before driving through some spectacular landscape to reach the exclusive Bodega Colomé, considered to be Argentina’s oldest working winery. After a day of outdoor adventures, you will continue on your tour to Cafayate, where you will discover the region’s finest vineyards and stay in a luxurious hotel. Relax in the swimming pool or on your private balcony, looking out over the ancient vineyards below, before enjoying gourmet food, prepared with local ingredients from the Andes. You will then witness the amazing rock formations of the Quebrada de Las Conchas as you make your way back to Salta.

Buenos Aires
You will then fly to Buenos Aires where you will stay in a luxurious 5-star hotel of your choice, ideally located in the heart of the city. You will visit the sightseeing highlights of the city including the historic Plaza de Mayo and the “Casa Rosada” (pink house), San Telmo where tango was born, Palermo and its lovely parks, the chic Recoleta district and La Boca (the colorful heart of Buenos Aires), depending on your interests. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional tango show at Esquina Gardel or see a performance at the world-famous Teatro Colon from your private box.

Optional Extensions
If you have more time, you could continue on your luxury Argentina tour, south from Cafayate through the beautiful Tafí del Valle and on to Tucumán before flying to Buenos Aires. Alternatively, we would suggest combining this trip with a stay in the wine country outside of Santiago de Chile, or with a stay in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina’s wine region.

South America Luxury Vacation

Luxury Travel Across the Andes

	Luxury accommodation at the Ritz Carlton, the Explora Lodge or the Alto Atacama, Manantial del Silencio or a private lodge, Bodega Colomé, Patios de Cafayate, and a five-star hotel of your choice in Buenos Aires
	Services of a Blue Parallel hosts and specialized guides
	All special events, private guided tours, excursions and outdoor activities, spa treatments, entrance fees
	Most meals
	Continual monitoring of your journey by a team of dedicated Blue Parallel staff both in our offices and on the ground
	All transportation and private transfers
	A personal satellite phone operating on destination
	A Blue Parallel customized travel kit that you will receive prior to departure

Luxury Honeymoon in Chile

The Highlights

The Discovery

Santiago de Chile The Atacama Desert The Argentinian Northwest The provinces of Jujuy and Salta Buenos Aires The Luxury Exclusive lodges, estancias and hotels with dramatic views over the Andes Gourmet local food & wine Personal hosts, chauffers and guides The Adventure 4x4 drive explorations Hiking / Trekking Horseback-riding Mountain-biking Volcano climbing The Convenience No visa for U.S. and U.K citizens No vaccinations No significant time difference with the Eastern Unted States Satellite phone operating on destination Blue Parallel Exclusives Gourmet picnic in the Quebrada de los Conchas Personal masseuse Lunch at House of Jasmines, an elegant old Spanish colonial home previously owned by Robert Duvall Exclusive vineyard tours accompanied by the owner Possibility to say in an exclusive, privately-owned property of 6,000 hectares in Jujuy, within the Quebrada de Humahuaca Aerial sightseeing over the Andes A cooking class on authentic specialties of the region Private astronomic tour

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Testimonial
“The entire experience was wonderful and we found your arrangements and people to be superb. When making more complicated trips we have used various top class agencies but yours has out performed all of them and we would not hesitate to travel with you again and to recommend others to do so. Our experience was completely positive and we were delighted with your arrangements.”
James and Sarah Glyn, London

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