Rothschild Safaris | Chile

What are your first thoughts at the mention of Chile?

A country of diverse wilderness, Chile defies singular description, ranging from towering, snow-capped mountains to sweeping, tempestuous beaches, lush temperate forests & the driest place on Earth: the Atacama Desert. Amongst all of this lies a country of warm hospitality, historical cities, an award-winning wine industry, & so much more to discover on a luxury Chile vacation.

Accounting for the greater west coast of South America, what Chile may lack in volume, it more than makes up for in length. It also reaches from the mainland, with several islands including Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Isla Magdelena, home to tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins. This gives rise to a dichotomy of activities, and for lovers of the great outdoors, Chile is one of the finest and most opportune playgrounds available.

Though only 110 miles (177 km) from east to west, Chile’s 2,653-mile (4,270 km) length offers more than a few jaw-dropping locations. From glacial plains to tropical beaches, not only does Chile have variation, it also has extremes. Climbing 22,615 (6,893 metres) above sea level, you can find incredible nature, active volcanoes, hot springs, coastal fishing towns and so much more. This stunning disparity can often make it challenging to decide what to pack, or indeed, exactly what kind of vacation you are searching for.

In the most complimentary way, Chilean accommodation could best be surmised as creative and diverse. Remote luxury lodges take you completely off grid, premier villas immerse you in the unfettered rawness of the Atacama, converted farmsteads provide nuances of the cowboy lifestyle and palatial mansions couple with contemporary hotels for some inner-city elegance.

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