Immerse yourself in holistic experiences, captivating adventures and spectacular beauty
A Spiritual yoga retreat in Chile
Santiago, Wine Country, Lake District
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul
Indulge in delectable local food and wine
A long-lasting romance with the people and culture
Enjoy an array of thrilling adventures for all
Tap into local culture, exploring sacred traditions
The perfect journey for just the two of you
Your journey at a glance
Explore immense beauty, embark on thrilling adventures, and balance your chakras on this seven-day holistic retreat through dramatic Chile.
Delve into Santiago and explore the wonders of the vibrant capital city. A contemporary and passionate metropolis, flanked on one side by the Andes Mountains and the coastal range on the other, it is here that you can enjoy a series of tours that range from historical and cultural explorations to specific excursions centred around food, architecture, and art.
The next leg of your journey takes you to the Colchagua Valley, known for its gentle, rolling hills planted with modern and traditional vineyards, and picturesque haciendas. Never far from extraordinary wine and glorious scenery, kick back and relax, as you relish decadent picnic lunches at private vineyards, and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul with al fresco yoga sessions at sunset.
Your journey culminates just outside the adventure hub of Pucón, in Chile’s Lake District. A spectacular wonderland awaits as you coil through evergreen rainforests, sparkling lakes and massive Araucaria trees. Tailormake your own exciting adventure with an array of spiritual, cultural, and outdoor excursions. Embrace this experience that endeavours to inspire calm, tranquillity and the discovery of a South American utopia.
1 night Santiago | 2 nights Wine Country | 3 nights Lake District
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A taste of what to expect…
Day 1 | Arrival
Mandarin Oriental Santiago Hotel
- Upon arrival at Santiago’s Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the &Beyond team. They will assist you through passport control and baggage claim to your waiting vehicle, and drive you to Mandarin Oriental Santiago where you will be staying for the night.
- That afternoon, enjoy an immersive city tour. This half-day exploration aims to provide a panoramic view of Santiago from different vantage points, calling briefly at historical, commercial, and residential icons of the city along the way, serving as the perfect introduction to the city.
Santiago de Chile is fast becoming the place to be. A platform for multi-national companies and an entrepreneurial spirit makes it the ideal business hub in South America. Its tranquillity, stability, green areas, and cleanliness are all factors that delight travellers. The quality of life, cultural and culinary offerings make it a highly desirable city.
The uptown areas of the city are famed for their avant-garde architecture and laid-back pace of life, but it is the centre of the city that is the real ‘heart’ of the city. This administrative centre is home to the Government Palace (La Moneda), the splendid Plaza de Armas square, its cathedral, and countless other historical landmarks, while pedestrian boulevards lead to numerous museums and leafy plazas. Neighbourhoods such as Providencia, Bellavista, Las Condes and Vitacura combine commercial and culinary highlights, state-of-the-art architecture, and night life.
The tallest building in South America – designed by Cesar Pelli – looms over the city, visible from practically everywhere, and even offers a viewing platform that is a must on a clear day. Santiago’s parks are well worth a visit. The Parque Metropolitano, better known as Cerro San Cristóbal, is another omnipresent feature of the city, and visitors can walk or cycle up its leafy roads, or perhaps choose to take the rickety funicular to the top. The Parque Bicentenario, inaugurated for Chile’s bicentennial in 2010, and the beautiful Parque Forestal, and of course Cerro Santa Lucía, where the city was founded in 1541, are other green attractions.
Day 2
VIK Chile
- After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a private transfer to Colchagua Valley, in the heart of Chile’s main wine production area.
- The Colchagua Valley is arguably Chile’s most outstanding wine area, particularly for Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carménère. The latter is a variety of wine grape that formed part of original six red grapes of Bordeaux, wiped out by the devastating phylloxera virus in Europe in the 19th Century, and presumed extinct for over a century before being rediscovered in Colchagua in 1994. It is now the most emblematic of Chilean varietals, flourishing in the ideal climate and terroir of Colchagua and other valleys. Colchagua however is not only home to dozens of fine boutique wineries, but also the seat of Chile’s rural culture and traditions, which gives the place a real identity.
- You will spend the next two nights at VIK Chile.
Day 3
- Spend your day discovering this unique and exceptional one-of-a kind vineyard, with a holistic concept that will leave you enthused. It is not in vain that the indigenous people call this area Millahue, the “Place of Gold”.
- Your journey includes a yoga class. Enjoy a gentle stretch and flow at sunset, on the deck of the pool with the spectacular views of the countryside. Different levels of yoga are available.
With an array of incredible experiences to enjoy during your stay, you are spoilt for choice:
- Relish sublime cuisine with menus created for ideal wine pairings. Enjoy a wine tasting in the exceptional tasting room, where one of VIK experts will guide you to discover the soul of their wines.
- Take a guided tour through the VIK vineyard, discover the mystery that is locked inside each of the bottles, from the perspective of the winemaker and learn about the art of making a great wine.
- Horseback ride through VIK vineyard accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to discover the 11,000 acres of beautiful nature and vineyards.
- Viña VIK provides extensive trekking trails for you to enjoy the unique countryside with all its fascinating geographic diversity and flora and fauna.
- Experience the hacienda from various perspectives on mountain bikes. Ride above the vineyard on mountain trails, as well as throughout the vines on valley trails.
- Take a dip in the infinity marble pool overlooking the VIK vineyard.
- Round off the day with a traditional South American barbeque and some stargazing beneath incredibly clear night skies.
Day 4 to 6
&Beyond Vira Vira | Lake District
- After a delectable breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Santiago’s Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport for your domestic flight to Pucón. On your arrival you will be welcomed by an &Beyond representative and driven to &BEYOND Vira Vira.
- Arrive at the lodge and get acquainted with your spectacular surroundings.
- Generally considered as the adventure capital of Chile, the area around Pucón offers myriad outdoor activities such as rafting, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and fly-fishing. There is, however, far more to this multi-faceted destination. Among its many natural highlights, there are wonderful thermal springs and gorgeous national parks. Volcanoes, mountains, and lakes create one of the most beautiful natural sites Chile has to offer.
- The ultimate adventurer’s paradise, the many surrounding natural parks, the majestic volcano Villarrica with its unbelievable views, water sports, horseback riding, and trekking in the foothills of the Andes, are a vital part of the experience at Vira Vira. You are encouraged to explore a new adventure or experience every day, with the aim of understanding the mystic ambience of these ancient Mapuche territories. The guides at Vira Vira are passionate about their work, and about the excursions on offer. With some thirty options available, choosing what to do may seem daunting. That is where the role of your hosts and guides become of paramount importance. Each day they will make a series of options available, allowing you to pick and choose according to your personal preferences, their level of difficulty, or simply a natural or cultural focus.
- In addition, ensure to incorporate a few of the lodge’s indulgent wellness treatments and experiences on offer. Sink into serenity in beautifully decorated massage rooms tucked away within a small forest of native trees. Balance your chakras and enjoy yoga sessions that harmonise body, mind and spirit. Enjoy a unique Forest Therapy, or Shinrin Yoku, nature practice, which encourages the awakening of senses to reconnect with others, our natural surrounds, and ourselves.
- And, of course, the lodge’s cuisine plays an important role in the Vira Vira experience. The lodge’s menu veers away from the typical international offerings by blending Chilean and ancient indigenous recipes, all created with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Each day the chef prepares a selection of freshly prepared courses, carefully composed, and lovingly arranged and paired with the perfect wine for each dish.
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Day 7 | Departure
- Today, your wonderful journey comes to an end, and after one last incredible breakfast, you will be driven to Temuco’s Araucania International Airport for your flight to Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
- In Santiago, wave a fond farewell as you board your flight onward.
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Rates
Please keep in mind that this tour can be tailormade by speaking to one of our Travel Specialists.
What's included
- All accommodation, as mentioned in the programme
- All transportation, as mentioned in the itinerary
- Tours as mentioned in the programme with private English speaking local guides
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Taxes included, where applicable
What's not included
- International Airfare / Airport taxes
- Early check in or late check-out charges
- Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.
- Any video/still camera fee during the trip
- Gratuity
- Drinks
- Excess baggage
- Visas (visit our partner, Sherpa, for reliable and convenient access to all visa-related requirements, supporting information, and costs)
- Travel insurance (visit our partner, Global Rescue, for more information).
Conditions
- Rates are valid from 1st October 2024 - 31st March 2025. Excludes festivity season (15th December - 5th January)
- Prices are subject to change as per change in Government / hotel / airline policy without prior notice
- Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned in our proposal only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning, should there be any increases in Park Fees, Fuel, Sales Tax or VAT, third party services, or any other circumstances beyond our control in the regions featured in this quote / booking
- All guests must take out comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment
- &Beyond reserves the right to modify program itineraries, including arranged sightseeing, and substitute accommodations, including vessels and trains, at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond &Beyond's control. Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued
- Rates are subject to change
- &Beyond Trading Terms apply
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