In Millahue, Chile, on a hilltop within a spectacular 11,000-acre vineyard overlooking a lake, Vina Vik’s art-filled avant-garde hotel and spa calls. With panoramic views of the valleys, forests, and majestic Andes Mountains, Vina Vik welcomes guests to an exquisitely relaxing spa and wine experience like none other. Dive into a striking cantilevered pool that gives the sensation of swimming over the vineyards, otherwise known as the “Place of Gold.” Vina Vik’s infamous winery comes fully stocked with bottles made from the grapes at the doorstep. Paired with a daily changing menu of the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, taste the richness of VIK’s holistic philosophy.

VIK wine is a world-class, long-term aged wine. The result of an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, these blends are chosen yearly in different combinations. Considered a holistic wine, Vina Vik is dedicated to upholding excellence in environmental stewardship. The winery features a uniquely transparent, stretched fabric roof that allows natural sunlight to permeate without any artificial lighting. Running water features prominently throughout as fountains and sculptures.

Upstairs from the winery, guests dine under the glass pavilion, enjoying culinary indulgences among exceptional design and sculpture overlooking the vineyard and surrounding mountains. The Pavilion Café is a sun-filled restaurant overseen by Executive Chef, Rodrigo Acuña Bravo. The menu changes daily to offer the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, enhanced by a glass of elegant VIK wine, celebrating the vibrant culture of Chile.

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Sarmiento and the mesmerizing Torres del Paine National Park. The hotel, a cozy hideaway, features artisan Chilean furnishings and textiles made from natural materials inspired by the surrounding estancias and native Tehuelche people. Experience this “adventure spa” with its wide array of expertly guided excursions into the wilderness, followed by a full menu of relaxation treatments at its award-winning spa. Dine on classic traditional meals paired with the hotel’s exclusive list of Chilean wines.

Tierra Patagonia believes guests want to delve into the outdoors, seeking adventure by day, then relaxing in the spa upon return retreating to the hotel’s variety of relaxation options. Choose two half-day excursions or one full-day. Walk the boundary of the Torres del Paine National Park to the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld. See million year old geologic thrombolites, rare condors, guanacos, and spectacular views of world famous French Glacier. Ride horses alongside local gauchos (cowboys) on a private 100,000 hectare Patagonian Ranch through ancient lenga tree forests to the phenomenon of Laguna Amarga, a lake with water four times saltier than the sea. Sail the Serrano River into one of the most unknown areas in the region near the glaciers of the Great Southern Ice Field and walk the base of the Serrano Glacier where, upon return, enjoy a true Patagonian lamb barbecue on the banks of the river.

Guests can also skip the daily excursions in favor of full days at the spa. Uma Spa offers both outdoor and indoor swimming pools with stunning views of the Torres del Paine. There is also an outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, and a vast number of massages and facials using local hot stones and natural herbs.

The dining area is casually elegant with handsome wooden tables, dramatic views of the lake and mountains, and its iconic long red table, a nod to the red gateposts of the ranches in the area. It lends personality to the ambiance by both its warm color and the joy and laughter of the people sitting around it dining on the simple, hearty menu infamous of Tierra Patagonia. Dishes made of seafood from the Straits of Magellan, meats and lamb from nearby ranches, and indigenous calafate and myrtle berries from the pampas. Try locally caught king crab set in a flavorful gazpacho soup, roasted lamb with candied vegetables and pureed polenta, or Southern hake with cream of avocado and shrimp flambé in pisco topped off with Chile’s specialty carmeneres wine.

At the “end of the world,” deep in the heart of Patagonia, The Singular Hotel Patagonia is a unique historic destination, set on the shores of Last Hope Sound, overlooking the majestic fjords. Designed for thrill seekers, adventurers, or those looking to get lost in the spirit of Patagonia, the hotel offers guests everything from sensational outdoor treks to Torres del Paine National Park, kayaking trips to towering glaciers, and horseback riding to hidden lakes. Relax in a world renowned spa at the end of the day, before dining on Chef Laurent Pasqualetto’s French-Chilean cuisine.

Singular Hotel Patagonia is perfectly situated to offer guests wide variety of excursions, whether to Torres del Paine National Park or the fjords right outside. Guests can choose physically active excursions, like horseback riding to Sofía Lagoon, an ancient paleolake where dozens of condors make their nests, or hiking to Torres del Paine National Park, the Eighth Wonder of the World, where guests can take in several lookouts with breathtaking views of the Paine Massif. On foot or on water, the hotel’s expert guides lead guests to all the secrets Patagonia has to offer.

Sit back and enjoy a Patagonian fjords cruise to Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers, or learn to kayak in an easy, fun tour of the Señoret Canal. Upon return to the hotel, sink into the spa’s luxurious, eco-friendly experience, using organic plant and fruit oil extracts to round out the day.

Paying special attention to using local products, the chef prepares unique dishes highlighting the region’s heritage. El Asador, the hotel’s rustic, historic restaurant transforms traditional dishes of the area into culinary art. Meanwhile, at the main restaurant, Executive Chef Laurent Pasqualetto serves award-winning cuisine mixing exotic French trends with Chilean standards. Views of the Patagonian fjords and mountain ridges serve as a mesmerizing backdrop.

Experience the artistry and cultural vibrancy of Santiago from one of its most historic hotels, Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel. Indulge your senses in a swath of flavors, architectural style, relaxation, and spirit from a natural walk through Parque Forestal, National Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Lucia Hill, to the city’s Municipal Theatre. Tour a variety of restaurants, pubs, and independent design shops right at the hotel’s doorstep. Stay in to take advantage of the hotel’s exquisite spa, with hot stone massages and rejuvenating baths, or dine from one of three world-class restaurants. Feast on French-inspired cuisine prepared from local produce at the hotel’s restaurant. Sip handcrafted cocktails from the rooftop bar, or cozied inside Bar Merced.
Singular Santiago delivers excellent service in an elegant atmosphere.

The hotel’s well-known restaurant prides itself on featuring local products, prepared in a gourmet atmosphere. Bar Merced’s cozy lounge atmosphere is the perfect place to taste the hotel’s signature cocktail menu. At the restaurant, Executive Chef Laurent Pasqualetto, together with a team of professionals, prepares a menu based on techniques from France in a unique and memorable sensorial experience. Finally, the coveted Rooftop Bar gives guests a privileged view of the San Cristobal Hill, considered one of the best terraces in Santiago. The bar features 115 liquors that the hotel’s talented bartenders use to prepare signature drinks, while creating a special and unique space.Outside, experience Lastarria, a vibrant, bohemian neighborhood filled with wine bars, art galleries, and alleyways that rival those in Paris.

With a Celtic style, the hotel’s spa is the perfect space to escape from the city. Featuring treatments designed to activate the senses, the spa offers guests a chance to rejuvenate, relax, and experience a sense of peace. Choose from several styles of massage, from shiatsu to Thai. Add a body wrap or hot stones for an enhanced day of soothing, or choose a Celtic foot massage to melt away the strain after a long day’s adventure through the city’s neighborhoods.

Quincho Casa Hotel, located on the southern tip of Patagonia’s Lake District, is a cozy retreat with breathtaking views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Surrounded by acres of gardens and forests, Quincho is a home away from home. Built of rustic, indigenous materials, the lodge creates a relaxing ambiance, perfect for kicking back in front of the fireplace, enjoying a glass of fine Chilean wine. Explore the exotic outdoors of the nearby volcanoes, forests, and lake, then sit down to a freshly prepared gourmet menu, made from handpicked, local ingredients.

Patagonia is the very definition of magic Southern Chile. In this place, where the North and South unite, the lodge’s chef creates flavourful dishes filled color and zest. Using seasonally grown vegetables and fresh fish and shellfish taste the wonders of the region. Everyday, local vendors arrive with their specialty grown foods, whether it’s varieties of organic lettuce or bushels of garden vegetables and potatoes ripe from the nearby island of Chiloe.

Dedicated to providing guests with a menu devoted to the flavors of Patagonia, Chilean wine is the only wine served at Quincho Casa Hotel. Savor a variety of wines, from small, boutique vineyards to larger, recognized labels. Guests choose from a wide range.

Quincho Casa Hotel is close to the town of Puerto Varas, along one of the most scenic routes. This road leads to the oldest national park in Chile, Vicente Pérez Rosales. Not far from the park is Argentina’s world renowned Bariloche. Take a boat ride through Lake Todos los Santos via the traditional “Cruce de Lagos” route. Stay close to home and head into town to shop at the local markets for native produce and crafts under the care of the lodge’s caring staff. Dip your feet into Lake Llanquihue, hike the many trails into the forest, or simply relax inside the lodge’s warm, cabin-like atmosphere.

Tierra Atacama is a boutique “adventure-spa” hotel on the edge of San Pedro de Atacama. The hotel provides guests with experiences combining outdoor adventure with indoor luxury and warm hospitality. Play all day in the delights of Atacama Desert’s rivers, green canyons, geysers, salt flats with flamingos, sand dunes and natural hot springs. Climb one of the eight volcanoes. Horseback ride the magnificent hillsides and return to the hotel’s exquisite spa for a personalized massage. Dine on a freshly prepared Chilean menu accompanied by fine wines, and later, take in a breathtaking view of the stars under the clearest sky on the planet.

Experienced guides take guests on unique, spectacular excursions to every corner of the surrounding desert. Hike an ancient caravan route through Devil’s Canyon, see ancient petroglyphs in Vilama, or the abandoned mountain village of Peñaliri near Rio Grande. Visit the remote altiplanic lagoons of Aguas Calientes or Tatio Geysers. Jump in the natural hot spring pools at the bottom of River Puritama. For the extreme adventurer, climb Lascar Volcano, Chile’s most active volcano, for a full day of mountaineering and unequal scenery.

Those who want to skip daily excursions, Tierra Atacama offers private terraces with outdoor beds, perfect for curling up with a book or taking a nap. There are also gardens filled with native species, a small orchard, vegetable garden, medicinal herb gardens, as well as several fields of alfalfa and other crops, plus the luxurious Uma Spa.

Uma Spa, which is an Aymara word for “water,” boasts an outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and an indoor heated pool. Three treatment rooms provide soothing cocoons filled with candlelight, relaxing music, and aromatherapy oils. Bask in a facial, massage, body wrap, and other treatments using natural desert elements such as volcanic mud, lithium rich salt, and desert herbs. Take in the steam room or Turkish bath to quench your body after a day in the dry air of the desert.

Tierra Atacama´s chef creates world-class traditional Andean dishes. Using locally sourced beef, Chilean lamb, fish and seafood, each dish is topped off with seasonal fruits and vegetables from the hotel’s own garden. Try Chilean crab-filled pastry, grilled pear salad with camembert, tender ostrich fillet with cabernet sauce. For dessert, taste traditional southern crumb kuchen with cabernet sauvignon ice cream. In addition, the hotel provides guests the opportunity to taste both little known vintages and well-known Chilean wines.

Surrounded by the infinite blue Pacific Ocean, explora Rapa Nui takes full advantage of the silence, privacy, and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape. Disconnect from the outside world at this ecofriendly hotel while exploring Rapa Nui’s ancient history on over 20 different excursions by land and sea. Settle into the peacefulness of this mysterious island with a massage or spa treatment, and dine on locally sourced foods with a wide selection of Chilean wines.

As the cradle of a unique, enigmatic culture that endures today, guests have the privilege of exploring areas of Rapa Nui unknown even to locals. Guests have the opportunity to explore every inch of the most remote inhabited island on the planet. Walk the beaches, climb its mountains and volcanoes, meet its people, see historical relics, and of course, the alluring carved stone Moais.

Remote in every sense of the word, the hotel offers guests the rare opportunity to escape from the outside world. Rooms are not equipped with televisions or WiFi just for this purpose. Surrounded by the intense blue sea, explora Rapa Nui invites guests to book a massage or spa treatment, or relax in the pool or Jacuzzi. Come nightfall, stories of the day’s excursions are shared over a fully stocked bar at the Explorer’s Bar the hotel’s guides and returning groups meet.

Sophisticated and warm, Casa Higueras boutique hotel occupies an original 1920s mansion in the heart of Cerro Alegre. With magnificent views of Valparaiso’s Bay, this beautiful hotel, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, boasts breathtaking gardens originally planted by English and German immigrants. Sunbathe next to the pool lined with white sun chairs. Book a massage at the spa or see the city on a rotating menu of guided tours through neighborhoods, artist workshops, galleries, and wine tours.

For guests looking for romantic getaways or a pampered weekend, Casa Higueras offers catered experiences just for that. Picture chocolate and roses on the pillow, along with a day spent relaxing poolside under the fragrance of blossoming gardens. Step into the dry sauna or Jacuzzi, followed by an evening wine tour.

The hidden gem of Valparaiso, Casa Higueras own renowned Restaurant Maralegre offers guests top-notch cuisine, paired with wine from around the world. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, no matter the time of year. Cozy up under blankets and a heated balcony during cooler months, or indoor next to the fire. During the warmer months, breathe in the sea breezes and take in the spectacular view.

Awasi Patagonia is situated inside a private reserve neighboring the Torres del Paine National Park, from where you can enjoy imposing views of the Torres del Paine peaks and Lake Sarmiento. Here, guests are protected from the strong Patagonian winds by a luxuriant native forest of local species of beeches called lengas and nirres. The indigenous fauna remains intact in these forests and plains, where there are sightings of guanacos, nandus (rheas), foxes, condors and, occasionally, pumas.

Awasi built only twelve villas (one of them with two suites). The villas are distributed in such a way as to ensure the utmost privacy without sacrificing the views of the forest, Lake Sarmiento, the pampas and Torres del Paine.

Beyond its luxurious features and exquisite cuisine, Awasi’s private and personalized outings make it stand out among the rest; each group of guests gets its own 4×4 jeep and private expert guide, at your disposal throughout your stay. Visit the places you want to see and participate in the activities you want to experience, all free from schedules and time limitations. Awasi has a long list of half-day and full-day excursions, reachable by 4×4, bike, horse or foot. Discover the desert salt flats, unique rock formations, sand dunes, mountain ranges, geysers, lagoons, cultural towns, historical fortresses, and more.

Built from the red rocks that surround it, Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa rises like a foothill of the terracotta-hued Salt Mountain Range. Blending with the natural surroundings, the lodge mimics local village architecture. Walk among the “Andescape,” a hand-planted garden blossoming from ancient seeds of the Altiplano. This desert oasis boasts one of the 10 Best Spas in Latin America by Spa Finder. Guests can sip some of the region’s finest Chilean wines, while looking out to the sweeping landscape of the Catarpe Valley from within one of many semi-private pools. Choose from over 30 excursions into the desert and mountains, for the relaxed to the thrill seeking. Alto Atacama offers the perfect blend of serenity and adventure.

For travelers who want more than just a vacation, Alto Atacama is steeped in Andean culture. Over half of the staff is indigenous, and their personal stories enrich guests’ understanding of the region. Outdoor enthusiasts can book two-day trips following old migration routes of the Likanantai and Tiwanaku peoples from the Andean plains or trek across the salt flats of the Cordillera de la Sal and pass the “Three Marys,” rocks sculpted by extreme winds, or pass the ghost towns of Peñaliri on a scenic journey to the Rio Grande.

Expert guides lead a wide variety of excursions. Choose short day trips to Incan ruins and petroglyphs, meet local farmers using traditional techniques, or step onto strange landscapes like the Valley of the Moon, or wade into turquoise waters of the Tebinquinche. Come nightfall, see the stars under the open air observatory back at the lodge.

Alto Atacama is the driest of all deserts, but glacial snow trickles down to fill the spa’s aquifers with crystal clear waters. Solar-heated pools, expert hands, and aromatic scents invigorate after a day of exploring.

Guests are treated to Finnish Saunas, Turkish baths, Scottish showers, indoor & outdoor hot tubs, or simply relax in one of six pools, each surrounded by a rock wall for added privacy. Order from the pool-side bar, fill up on organic, locally-grown foods.

Nestled behind an ancient adobe wall in the historic San Pedro de Atacama sits the exquisite desert oasis hotel, Awasi Atacama. Named one of Town & Country Magazine’s Top 100 Hotels That Will Change Your Life, guests enjoy the world’s clearest skies from private patios, an open-air restaurant, and crystalline pool while staying in luxurious suites inspired by Pre-Inca ruins. Dine on Chef Juan Pablo Mardones traditional Andean fare. Explore the impressive natural scenery of the Atacama Desert with a personal, private guide and vehicle.

Awasi is the perfect place to enjoy the very best of the Atacama. Discover its geysers and canyons, giant cacti, petroglyphs and vivid wildlife: flamingos, vicunas, foxes and, with any luck, the sacred condor. Guests have access to their own guide and 4WD to take them anywhere they wish. See the steep-sloped Licancabur volcano rising in a perfect cone, or traverse the paths of the llama caravans that first crossed the Atacama in 1000 BC.

Chef Juan Pablo Mardones takes pride in serving long evening meals in the hotel’s Relais & Chateaux restaurant. At Awasi, which means home, fresh local ingredients are cooked to perfection under star-filled skies as guests relax around open fire pits. Inspired by the desert, the menu includes many rare ingredients available right there in the Atacama, seldom used in Chilean cooking.

Guests stay in adobe suites under charming thatched roofs reminiscent of Incan housing of old. Built of stone, adobe, and wood, these lavish suites offer an open design, with private solariums that lead out to al-fresco showers. Guests bathe in complete privacy as they breathe in the exotic desert air.