Romantic 10-Day Getaway to Chile: Cities, Mountains & Beaches

Cajon del Maipo Valley in Chile

What to expect on this itinerary

On this 10-day tour of Chile, experience the best of the country’s most romantic destinations in complete luxury. From the gorgeous beaches of Iquique’s Pacific Coast to the vast beauty of the Atacama Desert, Chile is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Attend a riveting Chilean cultural performance accompanied by a traditional gourmet dinner, sip on the country’s finest vintages in the Maipo Valley, indulge in a hot air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert.

Countries Visited

Chile

Places Visited

Santiago (City), San Pedro de Atacama, Iquique

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Santiago – Cultural Show with Dinner

You will arrive at the airport in Santiago, and your private driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Lastarria neighborhood. You will be captivated by the distinctive Latin feel of the city as you ride through the city. After you have had time to settle in, you will meet your driver in the lobby to begin your first official tour of Santiago. Today, you will attend a traditional Chilean cultural performance of song and dance that will be accompanied by dinner. After dinner, you will have the chance to experience Santiago’s infamous nightlife.

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Dinner
Day 2

Santiago – Santiago’s Top Sites

Day 3

Santiago – Cerro San Cristobal

Day 4

Santiago – Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

Day 5

Maipo Valley – Romantic Winery Tour

Day 6

Maipo Valley – Natural Hot Springs

Day 7

San Pedro de Atacama – Desert Stargazing

Day 8

San Pedro de Atacama – Hot Air Balloon Ride

Day 9

Iquique – Relax on Playa Cavancha

Day 10

Iquique – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Attend a traditional cultural performance accompanied by a gourmet dinner
  • Experience the best of Santiago’s charming neighborhoods, top restaurants, and vibrant nightlife
  • Partake in a full-day excursion to the colorful city of Valparaiso and beach town of Viña del Mar
  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Maipo Valley on a romantic tour of the region’s top wineries
  • Bathe in natural hot springs as you admire views of the beautiful Maipo Valley
  • Delight in a hot air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert
  • Arrive at the Atacama Desert’s unique Valley de la Luna just in time to watch the sunset
  • Luxuriate on the Chilean beaches of Iquique and explore its historic town

Detailed Description

On this 10-day tour of Chile, you and your partner will be enchanted by all that this fascinating country has to offer. You can relax on the stunning beaches of Iquique, witness the snow-capped Andes Mountains from the top of Cerro San Cristobal, and taste the country’s finest wines in the Maipo Valley.

Your tour will begin in the Chilean capital city of Santiago. Here, you will explore the best of this eclectic metropolis on a private guided tour that will have you visiting popular neighborhoods, such as Lastarria and Bellavista. The following day, you will witness a cultural performance of song and dance, which will be accompanied by a traditional Chilean meal. The next day, you will ascend to the top of stunning Cerro San Cristobal for panoramic views of the city and Andes Mountains. From Santiago, a full-day excursion will lead you to the neighboring cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Eventually, you will arrive in the illustrious Maipo Valley, which is one of Chile’s top wine regions. Here, you will partake in a specially curated tour of the region’s top wineries in addition to private tastings.

As your time in the Maipo Valley presses on, you can admire the landscape of the region on a guided trek and bathe in the waters of natural hot springs. Soon, you will arrive in the Atacama Desert, which will provide you with spectacular views from the vantage point of a hot air balloon. You will also visit the unique Valle de la Luna and indulge in a desert stargazing tour. Finally, you will arrive in Iquique, where you will privately tour the city’s historic center and luxuriate at the infamous sandy beaches along the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Starting Price

$3,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Chile Trip Review: Atacama Desert, San Pedro, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, 9 Nights
"My trip was everything we wished for. Zicasso’s tour operators mapped out a wonderful itinerary, with tours that were interesting and scenic."

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Chile Tour Review: Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Hiking, Kayaking, Star Gazing, 10-Night Trip

We enjoyed our trip, though I would have planned it differently. It was a very active trip, as we had requested. Traveling through Chile is tricky because it is long and the flights all go through Santiago. The travel days seemed really long with all the driving to get to locations. I may have planned the itinerary for some downtime, whether at a hotel with a nice pool or by a beach. Overall though, the trip was nice. Chile was nice.

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Chile Vacation Review: Rapa Nui, Torres del Paine, Millahue Valley, Wine Tasting, 12-Night Trip

We had a great time on our trip to Chile. The itinerary the Zicasso trip planner suggested was wonderful. We especially enjoyed staying at the lodges in Rapa Nui and Torres del Paine. The level of service and all of their guides were great.

All of the arrangements the trip planner made for us were on time, dependable, efficient, and enjoyable. Everything went as planned.

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Chile Trip Review: Santiago, Winery Experience, 1-Week Tour

We had an excellent trip to Chile. All the transfers and guides were on time, friendly, and knowledgeable. The trip was exactly as described, with no bad surprises! The accommodations were clean and well-located. The Zicasso company representatives stayed in touch with us before and during the trip, but we didn't need any assistance. We would book with them again.

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Chile Vacation Review: Santiago, Patagonia, W Trek, Atacama Desert, 12-Day Tour

Overall, everything was great. We had wonderful tour guides who were knowledgeable and helpful. There was a nationwide power outage while we were in Santiago, which was a little scary, but our tour guide was very helpful with this. 

I think my one complaint (which is probably more something we should've taken into consideration while reviewing the itinerary) was that the agenda was pretty jam-packed, leaving little time for rest, especially after the W trek, which was amazing, but tiring. I think I would've had a little more downtime after that. Otherwise, everything was fabulous. We appreciate it!

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Chile Travel Review: Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaiso, Street Art, Hiking, Local Cuisine, 8 Days

Zicasso's travel agency did a great job listening to us and planning a custom trip! We had excellent guides everywhere we visited and I really felt like we had a curated trip that met our particular tastes. They even gave us information for self-guided tours and restaurants for the days in Santiago when we didn't want a guide. Highly recommended!

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