Chilean Wines, Deserts & Volcanoes: VIP

On arrival into Santiago you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Ritz Carlton hotel. The Ritz Carlton, Santiago, Chile hotel is the perfect venue to take in the history and admire the natural beauty of this geographically gifted place.

Strategically located in one of the Chilean capital city's most prestigious neighborhoods, El Golf, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago offers everything for the discerning traveler.

Tonight is free. Please feel free to contact your dedicated concierge for suggestions and reservations for dining.

This morning you venture to the local markets with your guide to see local produce and buy an assortment that you will prepare in partnership with a local family of Santiago. Together you create a lunch fit for a Chilean King while at the same time experiencing first hand, the life of a local Santiguan.

Today you are transferred from your hotel in Santiago to the airport for your flight (not included in trip price) to Calama, the gateway to San Pedro de Atacama.

On arrival you are met by your personal guide for your stay at Awasi and you are transferred to the hotel. Between the grandeur of the desert and the welcoming spaces of this hotel, the service is distinguished by the care given to each and every detail to ensure your requirements are met. Tonight you work with your personal guide on setting up the activities and time table for your stay that suits you best.

Awasi is the only hotel in South America that offers a service tailored 100% to your needs. Whether you want to embark on an adventure, discover the charm of local culture or simply enjoy a romantic escapade, Awasi will assign you a personal concierge who will take charge of your reservation and design a trip customized to your interests and preferences. With only eight rooms and an exclusive restaurant, priority to the privacy of guests is paramount at all times.

From the moment you arrive, you will be assigned a private excursion guide and a 4x4 vehicle so that you can experience the magic of the desert through excursions specially tailored to your pace and personal tastes.

This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Santiago (not included in trip price) from where you move onto the Colchagua Valley and your accommodation for the next 2 days.

With extraordinary views of the Apalta vineyards and the surrounding mountains, Lapostolle Residence is the perfect place to enjoy nature with sophistication. Only four suites nestled into the native forested hillside of the valley, provide serenity and privacy. Each private terrace offers an ideal setting for quiet contemplation or intimate meals. The Residence, where the living and dining rooms are located, has a wonderful atmosphere where you can share your experience with fellow travelers.

The cuisine enhances the natural flavors from Chile and uses the local products from organic vegetable and herb garden and also the local fresh markets from the area. The tasting room is furnished with high tech equipment and can also be used for conferences and meetings. Your home away from home in one of the Casitas Natural silk, leather and native wood dress the 90 sq. MT of the four Suites Casitas each one with a private terrace and garden. Surrounded by mountains and stunning vineyard views, each suite has a unique decoration inspired by the four varietals that are part of the blend of Clos Apalta.

You choose the activity that sits best with your interest.

There are plenty of wine activities in the area. Wine tours are specially designed for those who are just starting their journey into the world of wine, as well as for those who have already become wine fanatics. You can learn the secrets of the Colchagua Valley that gives birth to Chile's finest wines, visiting Clos Apalta winery and also other wineries of Apalta.

Exploring nature is another option: with more than 650 hectares on hand for your discovery, you can enjoy the organic and biodynamic vineyards by horseback ride or mountain biking, or also hiking the wild forested Apalta hillsides. For quiet contemplation, you can enjoy the pool during summer and you can enjoy a massage in the privacy of your casita or morning Yoga classes.

Finally Santa Cruz town offers visits to many typical crafts shops and the Colchagua Museum. At Lapostolle Residence, the wines are the inspiration for the culinary experience. A seasonal cuisine highlights the natural flavors of Chile and uses the products of organic vegetable garden, as well as fresh local produce markets in the area.

After breakfast you are transferred back to Santiago for your last night in Chile.

If you are returning home, your transfer will take you back to the airport.

But can we entice you to consider extending your stay in Chile? Look to our Patagonian Luxury explorer itinerary for the perfect "Chile Complete" option?