Family Fun in Chile
Create unforgettable family memories as you discover Chile through a series of exciting outdoor adventures. This is the perfect itinerary for parents and older children who love being active and reveling in jaw-dropping landscapes, while also enjoying high levels of comfort and touches of luxury.
Journey highlights
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This exciting itinerary offers outdoor activities galore and will open your eyes to Chile's amazingly varying landscapes, phenomenal natural wonders and deeply embedded cultures.
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Prepare to be amazed by dazzling salt-flats, vast moonlike deserts, billowing geysers and colorful lagoons filled with bright pink flamingos in the Atacama Desert.
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Discover Chile’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital Santiago, brimming with famous landmarks and a thriving gastro scene and visit the colorful coastal town of Valparaíso, with its wonderfully laidback bohemian vibe.
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Explore Chiloé Island, as you hike, bike, ride and sail around this utterly unspoiled archipelago and completely off the beaten track destination.
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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Chile is a year-round destination but the most pleasant months to visit are October to April. All activities are running in the Lakes region during these months and at the beginning and end of this period, Chilean spring and autumn, a great deal of new flora and beautiful colors can be enjoyed, respectively. Warmer weather will be experienced on the coast in the summer months (December-February). The Atacama Desert can be visited during any month of the year although there is usually some substantial rainfall in February.
Itinerary
Fly to Calama via Santiago
San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile
You’ll need to touchdown in Santiago first, but you then connect with your flight up to the north of Chile before eventually arriving in the spectacular Atacama Desert. The highest and driest desert in the world, it is home to some of South America’s most spectacular scenery, guaranteed to excite even the most difficult to please of teens.
Choose from a bewildering range of activities (from sedate to extreme) which will be explained to you by your guide upon arrival. There are treks and bike rides through multi-colored moon-like rock formations and sand dunes, vehicle adventures to high-altitude salt lakes flanked by volcanoes, picnics beside flamingo filled lakes, visits to billowing geysers, epic horse rides and much, much more. In the afternoon, while the kids cool off at the pool, you can enjoy some much-deserved rest and pampering at the spa. The talented chefs prepare delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners combining locally sourced produce and traditional cooking techniques with modern twists and flavors.
The lack of pollution combined with its clear desert night sky makes the Atacama one of the best places on earth for stargazing and the hotel even has its own observatory, so you can spend an evening learning about the constellations. We are confident this will be one of your favorite places and you won’t want to leave!
Accommodation: Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa ( 3 nights )
Santiago, Chile
In the morning you’ll fly back to the capital Santiago, where you will be met and transferred to your plush boutique hotel in the vibrant city center. To help with your bearings, we have included a guided half-day bike tour of some of the urban green spaces, hip neighbourhoods and historical highlights of downtown Santiago. If you have time head up to Cerro San Cristobal (not far from your hotel), it’s one of the city's major attractions boasting glorious views out over the skyline, flanked by the impressive Andes mountain range. With an exciting gastronomy scene, there’s a lot to be liked about this buzzing metropolis.
Accommodation: The Singular Santiago ( 2 nights )
Chiloé, Patagonia, Chile
Today the adventure really ramps up again as you escape the city and head south to the enchanting and largely untouched archipelago of Chiloé in Patagonia. Your home for the next few days will be a luxurious retreat, a unique wooden structure built on stilts, nestled amongst rolling green hills with spectacular views out over the sea.
Embark on an amazing range of guided outdoor excursions and culturally rich experiences, including trekking, horse riding, bike riding, kayaking and cultural visits to the island’s remote settlements. Chiloé has an aura of mythology and meeting the locals will most certainly be an experience not to be forgotten. The hotel even has its own wooden boat (called Williche), so you can hop onboard for adventures across the archipelago's ocean, channels and fjords, stopping at empty beaches and gorgeous coves. After a day of exploration around the island, the kids will probably want to dive into one of the two heated pools, while you can take this opportunity to check out the range of treatments at the spa.
Don’t worry about a thing, as all the mouth-watering meals (with most ingredients locally grown or sourced) and daily guided excursions are included in your stay. In the evening as the children post pictures of their escapades on various social media channels, you can settle down beside the huge copper fireplace and take recommendations from the knowledgeable bartender (the signature cocktails, made from the flowers of a native tree found only here, are not to be missed!).
Accommodation: Refugia Chiloé ( 3 nights )
Valparaiso, Santiago and Central Valley, Chile
This morning you’ll fly back to Santiago and transfer to the picturesque port town of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with history, quirky cafés, artists’ workshops and vibrant street art on every corner. Together with a local guide, explore the historic downtown with its labyrinthine maze of streets and brightly colored buildings, and ride an ancient funicular for fabulous views out over the Pacific Ocean. There’s a real bohemian feel to the place and the laidback vibe makes it ideal for just wandering around and popping into little shops and cafés. The hotel’s swimming pool is the ideal spot to soak up some late afternoon sun, and perhaps a cocktail or two, before heading out to dinner at one of the town’s funky independent restaurants.
On the way to Valparaíso you will pass by a few of Chile's best vineyards. If you would like to stop at one of these on route to enjoy a tasting session and lunch, just let us know and we can amend the itinerary to include this.
Accommodation: Casa Higueras ( 2 nights )
Fly home
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)
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| October 2025 | $9,600 | $2,400 | plan your trip |
| November 2025 | $9,600 | $2,400 | plan your trip |
| December 2025 | $10,200 | $2,500 | plan your trip |
| January 2026 | $10,200 | $2,500 | plan your trip |
| February 2026 | $10,200 | $2,500 | plan your trip |
| March 2026 | $9,600 | $2,400 | plan your trip |
| April 2026 | $9,600 | $2,400 | plan your trip |
| May 2026 | $9,100 | $2,300 | plan your trip |
| June 2026 | $9,100 | $2,300 | plan your trip |
| July 2026 | $9,100 | $2,300 | plan your trip |
| August 2026 | $9,100 | $2,300 | plan your trip |
| September 2026 | $9,600 | $2,400 | plan your trip |
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October 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,600
Deposit from*$2,400
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November 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,600
Deposit from*$2,400
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December 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$10,200
Deposit from*$2,500
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January 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$10,200
Deposit from*$2,500
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February 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$10,200
Deposit from*$2,500
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March 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,600
Deposit from*$2,400
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April 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,600
Deposit from*$2,400
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May 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,100
Deposit from*$2,300
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June 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,100
Deposit from*$2,300
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July 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,100
Deposit from*$2,300
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August 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,100
Deposit from*$2,300
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September 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$9,600
Deposit from*$2,400
- plan your trip
Experiences in this tour
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View ExperienceEarly morning visit to the Vatican
Rise before dawn for exclusive access to the Vatican Museums. With an expert guide, explore peaceful halls and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, enjoying an intimate, deeply rewarding journey through Rome’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage.
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View ExperienceVisit Pompeii
Explore Pompeii with an expert archaeologist, uncovering a Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius. Walk preserved streets and homes, gaining rare insight into ancient life through a journey that’s both haunting and deeply enriching.
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View ExperienceWalking tour of Florence
Walk through Florence’s historic heart with an expert guide, from Roman origins to Renaissance grandeur. Discover the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, then end with a cappuccino and pastries on a tour rich in culture, charm, and insight.
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View ExperienceExclusive Full-Day Yacht Experience to La Maddalena National Park
Set sail on a luxurious private yacht to La Maddalena Archipelago. Discover secluded coves, crystal-clear waters, and pristine beaches on this personalized full-day escape, complete with curated service and breathtaking coastal scenery.
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View ExperienceTaormina and the Teatro Greco
Explore Taormina’s cliffside charm on winding streets with stunning Ionian Sea views. Visit the historic Teatro Greco and savor the town’s finest granita, immersing yourself in centuries of Sicilian history, culture, and timeless beauty.
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View ExperienceStargazing at Col Drusciè Observatory
Explore the cosmos from 1800m high at Col Drusciè Observatory, just 20 minutes from Piè Tofana. Enjoy unforgettable stargazing and planet viewing under a natural mountain cupola, surrounded by stunning alpine beauty and crystal-clear skies.
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![Jaguar]()
View ExperienceOnçafari Project at Caiman Ecological Refuge
Projeto Onçafari is a non-profit conservation initiative that aims to promote ecotourism in the Pantanal by habituating* jaguars so that people can witness the fascinating behaviour of these beautiful animals, from a safari vehicle.
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View ExperienceAncient Rome with an Expert Guide
Explore ancient Rome with an expert archaeologist guide. Discover the Colosseum’s gladiatorial history and the Roman Forum’s political heart, as rich stories bring ruins to life in this intimate, unforgettable journey through history.
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View ExperiencePrivate yacht trip to Capri
Set sail on a private yacht to Capri, cruising past the Faraglioni with time to swim in secluded bays. With every detail effortlessly handled, enjoy the freedom to explore the island at your leisure—an elegant escape into Amalfi’s most iconic beauty.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely personalized to you. Call us on 858 345 1763 to start planning your vacation.
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