Essential Chile
A first encounter with Chile, between cities, the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama desert.
— Quick facts
Essential Chile
Destination
Santiago, Valparaíso, San Pedro de Atacama
Durations
10 days
Recommended
10 days / 9 nights
Ideal period
October – April
Ideal for
First-timers in Chile, couples, friends
Formula
Domestic flight + excursions with local guides
— Why we chose
Essential Chile
It's the right itinerary for a first time in Chile: it combines city, ocean and desert without rushing. In ten days you grasp how much this country changes in a couple of flight hours, and Atacama stays with you like few landscapes on earth.
Experiences included
Day by day
Customize your journey
Every itinerary here is an example, not a fixed package. We can extend or shorten it, change the order of stops, add Patagonia or Rapa Nui, and choose accommodation category, guides and excursions together. We walk you through building the trip step by step, with practical advice based on our first-hand knowledge of Chile.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- You love vast landscapes and extreme contrasts
- You want desert, mountains and ocean in a single trip
- You enjoy walking and being outdoors
- You look for authentic nature rather than nightlife
- You don't mind long transfers between very different regions
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You are looking for a mostly beach holiday
- You prefer staying in one place the whole time
- You dislike cold, wind or high altitudes
- You have less than a week available
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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