Desert stillness, Patagonian wilderness
Standout lodges, private guides, and routes through wine country, Atacama, and Patagonia without wasting days in transit.
Why we love Chile
Long, skinny, and impossibly diverse, Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometers from top to bottom, and it packs nearly every landscape on Earth into that ribbon of land. In the north, the Atacama Desert offers salt flats, steaming geysers, and some of the clearest night skies you'll ever see. To the south, you'll find glacier-carved fjords, emerald lakes, and the granite towers of Torres del Paine. Cheers to that.
Desert, ice, and granite peaks
Vineyards beneath the Andes
Wild places ripe for exploring
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometers. We plan the flights so you spend your time in the Atacama and Torres del Paine, not in airports.
The Atacama is a stargazer's dream, and we'll set you up with a night under it.
Chile's best remote lodges come with expert guides and daily excursions. We'll match you to the one that suits your pace.
An absolutely unreal experience. Attention to detail was exceptional. Every activity was planned to perfection, transportation was arranged, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I do not have enough good things to say about this trip. The service [Osaviva] provides is worth every penny and more.
Logistics taken care of
Adrienne and team were so easy to work with, and truly took the detailed logistical stress off of planning AND getting through our vacation. They worked to finalize the perfect itinerary and answered lots of questions and have the scoop on the best tours and best places to stay!
Quick replies
I have nothing but good comments with regards to what I experienced throughout the process. Adrienne was always quick on her replies and everything went flawless. I highly recommend [Osaviva].
Two wonderful trips
We have travelled twice on trips organised by [Osaviva] and we have loved them both. Everything was planned exceptionally well, the hotels were beautiful and we had an amazing time! We look forward to our next adventure with [Osaviva]!
Our top picks
Santiago
The Singular Santiago places 62 rooms in Lastarria beside Parque Forestal and the city’s museum district. A seasonal rooftop pool, full spa, rooftop bar, and restaurant give the hotel more facilities than most of Santiago’s historic-center boutiques.
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Hotel Magnolia places 40 rooms inside a restored 1929 building beside Cerro Santa Lucía. Original stone, stained glass, a dramatic central stair, rooftop terrace, and contemporary Chilean restaurant create a design-led alternative to Santiago’s larger luxury hotels.
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Mandarin Oriental, Santiago places 299 rooms within 25,000 square meters of gardens in Las Condes. A lagoon-style seasonal pool, several restaurants, spa, family suites, and broad public spaces create the capital’s most resort-like luxury stay.
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Millahue Valley
Vik Chile combines 22 individually designed rooms with seven glass-walled bungalows above a private vineyard in the Millahue Valley. Architecture, art, wine, horseback riding, two restaurants, spa, and a seasonal infinity pool make the estate a complete wine-country destination.
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Colchagua Valley
Clos Apalta Residence now places four original casitas and six newer villas above an organic vineyard in the Colchagua Valley. Ten accommodations, a Relais & Châteaux restaurant, private tastings, hiking, pool, and highly personal service create a quieter alternative to larger wine resorts.
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San Pedro de Atacama
Tierra Atacama places 28 rooms and suites outside San Pedro with direct views toward Licancabur Volcano. Included small-group excursions, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, desert gardens, and scheduled airport transfers create a comfortable expedition base without the scale of Explora.
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When we plan a trip
Desert landscapes
Explore Valle de la Luna, salt flats, high-altitude lagoons, and geothermal fields surrounded by volcanoes. Early starts bring clearer skies and fewer visitors, while late afternoon light deepens the desert’s reds, ochres, and pale mineral tones.
Patagonian wilderness
Follow private guides through open steppe, lenga forest, and valleys below the Paine massif. Days can include gentle scenic walks, longer hikes, horseback riding, glacier cruises, and drives timed around wildlife and changing weather.
Lakes and volcanoes
Base yourself near Lake Llanquihue or Villarrica for trails through native forest, kayaking, rafting, and visits to natural hot springs. Snow-covered volcanoes rise beyond the lakes, and small towns bring German-Chilean traditions, bakeries, and local markets into the trip.
Art and architecture
Ride the city’s historic funiculars and explore steep lanes lined with murals, galleries, and brightly painted houses. A private guide can connect the port’s architecture and maritime history with the artists and communities working here today.
Wine and food
Visit smaller estates for private tastings, vineyard walks, and long lunches overlooking the vines. Casablanca is known for cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, while warmer Colchagua produces some of Chile’s best Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère.
Island culture
Travel between wooden churches, fishing communities, working farms, and the colorful palafitos of Castro. Boat trips, forest walks, and meals built around shellfish, potatoes, and traditional curanto reveal an island culture distinct from mainland Chile.
The things travelers ask us most about Chile, from stargazing in the Atacama to hiking in Torres del Paine. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
Patagonia is best from about October to April. The Atacama works year-round. The Central Valley wine harvest runs March to April.
Four to five days in Torres del Paine. Campsites and refugios must be booked in advance, and peak season fills early.
San Pedro de Atacama sits at about 2,400 m. The El Tatio geysers are about 4,300 m and are visited at dawn, when temperatures can drop below freezing.
Yes. It's about a five-hour flight from Santiago. A Rapa Nui National Park ticket is required, and many sites can only be visited with a licensed guide.
By plane between regions. Santiago to Punta Arenas or Calama is a few hours in the air.
The Casablanca, Maipo and Colchagua valleys are all within about three hours of Santiago, and each makes an easy day trip or overnight.
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