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Santiago Chile Vacations

  • Aerial view of the financial district
  • One of Santiage icon locations, Palacio de la Moneda, and a highlight on all Chile vacations
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  • Plaza de Armas
  • The famous Statue of Virgin Mary in Santiago is a great photo opportunity on your Chile vacation

When on a Chile vacation, the cultural, political and financial centre of the country as well as its capital, Santiago is located in the country’s central valley, dominated by the Andes to the east and a smaller coastal mountain range in the west.

Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago in February 1541. By the end of the century, the town was still quite small with infrastructure only beginning to expand in the 18th century. As a result of the California gold rush in the middle of the 19th century which triggered a great deal of exports, Santiago’s population began to grow. 

After a coup d’état in 1973 which saw liberal president Salvador Allende removed by the military regime of General Pinochet, Santiago witnessed a great deal of violence and atrocities aimed at those who were believed to be anti-Pinochet. In 1990, a democratically elected leader was put in power and the city, and the country gradually began to recover.

Today, Santiago is a modern city that appears more Western than many of its neighbours. A cultural hub, Santiago hosts many universities as well as a thriving arts and culinary scene.  While there is much to do within the city itself, its stunning setting among the Andes ensures that there are opportunities for exciting activities like trekking, hiking, kayaking and more just beyond the city limits on Chile vacations.

 

Chile Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to a Chile vacation.

Learn about the history and culture of Chile, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Chile's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Chile for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Chile tours today!

 

Extend Your Trip

After your Chile vacation packages,  why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours. These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.

 

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Santiago, Chile

  • Wonders of Argentina & Chile

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL GROUP: Embark on this 11-day vacation through Argentina and Chile. Discover the iconic glaciers spanning the two countries and the unique historical heritage and cuisine of Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and Santiago. Embrace the opportunity to add additional tours and excursions to your itinerary or enjoy the leisure time afforded to you.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,819
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring
    Argentina See Trip Details

  • Chile Deluxe: Santiago, Torres del Paine & Atacama

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Superb wine, spectacular vistas, and incomparable experiences are in abundance on this 12-day exploration of Chile. You’ll begin in Santiago, carry on to Torres del Paine, and cap off your trip with a few nights under the stars in the Atacama desert.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,929
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Chilean Wines: Colchagua Valley, Casablanca & Valparaiso

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Embark on a short but very tasty Chilean vacation, where you'll not only gain amazing insight into the wines of Chile but also enjoy the unique joy of exploring Santiago and Valparaiso like a local. Along the way you'll discover a thriving viniculture scene and take home a new perspective on this dynamic, beautiful country.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,012
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Chilean Wines, Deserts & Volcanoes: VIP

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: World-famous wines paired with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet courtesy of the Atacama desert combine to make this Chilean vacation a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity worth putting on (and checking off) your bucket list.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,356
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Romance & Honeymoon
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Cities of South America

    FIRST-CLASS: TAILOR-MADE: The ultimate South America tour for culture vultures, this itinerary focuses on the continent’s most exciting cities, from pulsing Rio, to rapidly emerging Bogota, via Iguassu Falls and Machu Picchu.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,223
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Brazil See Trip Details

  • Best of Patagonia: Santiago to Buenos Aires

    Explore the wild wilderness of South America in Patagonia, which also offers some of the most luxurious hotels and lodges on the continent. Trek across the Moreno Glacier and around Torres del Paine National Park, and spot Guanacos and pumas before retiring in style in a luxury lodge or a budget-focused accommodation.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Patagonia Complete

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: A hiking adventure through the heart of Patagonia, witness the splendour of Torres del Paine in Chile, the Rio Blanco Trail, Piedras Blances Glacier and Lake Argentino in Argentina. After adventurous days on the trails, relax in the comfort of first-class Patagonian camps and lodges.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,147
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Santiago Stopover

    Resting on an inland plain, with the Andes glimmering in the distance, Santiago, the capital of Chile is a city of contrasts, with colonial neighbourhood parks and modern districts.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 310
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Tierra Patagonia Hotel: Stay of Distinction

    Tierra Patagonia is friendly and welcoming and our location is sublime.  Set in the uttermost south of Chile, we overlook Lake Sarmiento and the towering peaks of Torres del Paine National Park which was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Site in 1978.
    Duration:
    4-6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,294
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Wonders of Chilean Deserts & Patagonia

    Discover a new adventure around every corner in Chile. Gaze upon sand dunes and the night sky in the world’s driest desert, the Atacama, visit the colonial centre and modern skyscraper district of Santiago, and venture to Patagonia to hike beneath the granite towers of Torres del Paine National Park.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,873
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Wonders of Easter Island & Santiago

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Explore Chile’s capital and unlock the secrets of Rapa Nui - aka Easter Island - on this combo tour. Starting in Santiago you’ll see city highlights old and new, visit the nearby coastline of Valparaiso and then connect to Rapa Nui to delve into the island’s mythical history and see the iconic Moai.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,416
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
    Chile See Trip Details

  • Wonders of Patagonia: Santiago to Buenos Aires

    Discover the natural wonders of Patagonia on this adventure through Chile and Argentina. Hike along the towers of Torres del Paine National Park and see ice calve from Perito Moreno Glacier. You’ll also visit the capitals of Santiago and Buenos Aires to enjoy the cosmopolitan pleasures of these South American countries.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,203
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
    Chile See Trip Details
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