The most exciting way to explore the fjords South of Puerto Montt is by cruise ship. Punta Arenas is the most southerly city in Chile and the gateway to Antarctica and Tierra del Fuego, the end of the world. The wine and gourmet tours listed on this page generally combine wine tasting with tours of historic haciendas and bodegas (wine cellars), some of which have been declared national monuments. Near Santiago, they make a great weekend escape or luxury vacation all on their own. Anything and everything grows in Chile, take advantage of the tremendous range and outstanding quality of seafood and locally produced agricultural products. Many of the places of interest north of Santiago are on the coast - pretty fishing towns with exceptional food and beaches. The Andes contain treasures and the Atacama Desert is definitely not to be missed. Right in the northern tip of the country is Lago Chungara, the highest lake in the world from where one can easily cross the border into Peru or Bolivia. This narrow trickle of a country is filled with plenty of geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanoes to keep adventure enthusiast happy for a lifetime.

The Easter Islands are the most remote inhabited islands in the world, and famed for its Moai stone sculptures, hewn out of rock by a mysterious lost civilisation. The island has beaches, archaeological zones, volcanoes, and an exuberant culture to offer visitors. With a warm and pleasant climate year-round. Some of the highlights on Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, are its beaches such as Anakena , with tepid waters and white sand. Adding to these are the natural spots of the island, green meadows, majestic volcanoes, and nearby, the majority of the ceremonial centers and archaeological vestiges of the island, protected by the Rapa Nui National Park.

Whether you are cruising through the fjords, skiing in the British summer, hiking in Torres del Paine or exploring the Atacama Desert, a holiday in Chile is truly unique. From salty-desert top to glacier-crowded bottom, Chile is a destination reminding you of nature`s beauty and power.