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See the wildlife of Peru's Ballestas Islands | Travel Nation

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£ £1,115*

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Lima, the Nazca Lines & Paracas National Reserve tour

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Duration(in days): 6

From: Lima

To: Lima

This short trip from Lima to the Nazca Lines ensures you experience as much as possible during your visit to the Peruvian capital! Begin in Lima with a fun guided city tour by bike that helps you cover ground, visit the hotspots and the best up-and-coming eateries and takes you to some amazing ocean viewpoints. From here, you’ll take an amazing scenic flight in a light plane over the impressive Nazca Lines! Look out for the etched depictions that are only visible from the air, and form ideas about what they mean and how they came to be! Before heading back to Lima, you’ll take a Paracas National Reserve tour – with a boat trip into the Ballestas Islands (‘Poor man’s Galapagos’). You’ll spot some amazing examples of local wildlife, including boobies, sea lions and Humboldt penguins. This trip helps you explore Lima and beyond, wherever you’re headed next!

Drive the Carretera Austral, South America's most famous road | Travel Nation

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£ £1,900*

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Chile road trip along the Carretera Austral

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Duration(in days): 9

From: Balmaceda

To: Puerto Montt

This Chile road trip takes you on a scenic journey through Patagonia on South America’s best-known highway, the Carretera Austral. The very word Patagonia conjures up images of untamed wilderness and vast expanses of pristine beauty, and that’s exactly what you’ll encounter; magnificent lakes, towering peaks, marble caves, fjords and glaciers – all in a region that’s barely touched by tourism, so it remains unspoiled. Take things at your own pace, stopping to picnic on a lake shore when the fancy takes you, and with 2-night stays in some places so you can ditch the car and explore by foot on a trek. All you need to pack is some outdoors clothes, a good camera and a sense of adventure – and let Patagonia do the rest!

Hike to gorgeous viewpoints in Torres del Paine | Travel Nation

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£ £2,310*

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South Chile trip: Torres del Paine & Navarino Island trek

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Duration(in days): 8

From: Punta Arenas

To: Ushuaia

This itinerary is perfect if you are an active traveller and you prefer off the beaten track trips away from the ordinary. In south Chile, you will visit some of the most remote places on earth and trek the world’s southernmost hike! Visit Torres del Paine National Park before flying to Navarino Island, part of Cape Horn’s Commune in Chile. Here, you’ll spend four days trekking beautiful landscapes of lush forests, glacial lakes and lagoons whilst camping overnight amidst this unspoilt environment. All will be taken care of, including all your meals and a private guide, so all you’ll need to worry about is enjoying the experience and bring a good sense of adventure!

Visit the El Tatio geyser in Chile's Atacama Desert | Travel Nation

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£ £1,340*

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Visit the Atacama Desert & Northwest Argentina

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Duration(in days): 7

From: Calama

To: Salta

Spend seven days discovering the Atacama Desert and the city of Salta in North West Argentina. You’ll spend the first three nights in the picturesque town of San Pedro de Atacama with fascinating guided tours to Death Valley, Moon Valley, the Atacama salt lake and El Tatio geysers – the world’s highest geothermal field. Next, you’ll cross the border on a long (but super-scenic!) bus journey through deserts, mountains and lush valleys until you reach Argentina. Here, you’ll spend three nights exploring the colonial city of Salta and the surrounding area including Humahuaca Gorge – an ancient Inca trading route that’s rich history and cultural tradition. This short trip combines impressive landscapes with some fascinating insights into local Andean communities who still live according to their old traditions and culture.

Sail to the San Rafael glacier aboard the Skorpius II | Photo credit: Skorpius Cruises

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£ £2,575*

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Chilean fjords on the Skorpios II: Puerto Montt to San Rafael Glacier

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Duration(in days): 6

From: Puerto Montt

To: Puerto Montt

Discover the Chilean fjords on this cruise on board the Skorpios II from Puerto Montt to San Rafael Glacier. This is a unique opportunity for an up-close encounter with the northern Patagonian ice field, its wildlife, people and natural wonders – many of which are accessible only by boat. Sail through Chile’s archipelagos, channels and gulfs, making boat trips by motorboat and disembarking by zodiac, looking out for whales, penguins and more. At the southern tip of the journey, you’ll reach the spectacular San Raphael Lagoon and glacier, where you’ll see towering blue walls of ice and hear nature’s soundtrack as ice crashes off the glacier, thundering into the lagoon. Skorpios Cruises have 40 years’ experience cruising the Chilean Fjords and their expert guides will ensure you have a once in a lifetime experience combining adventure with the comfort of an all-inclusive package.

Cycle through Death valley in the Atacama Desert | Travel Nation

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£ £1,245*

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Mountain biking, horse riding & hiking in Chile

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Duration(in days): 4

From: Calama

To: Calama

Experience the highlights of the celebrated Atacama Desert on this 4-day active adventure that will see you mountain biking, horse riding and hiking in Chile. You’ll be accompanied by a private guide on this fairly active adventure; beginning by mountain biking through the eerie landscape of Death Valley, tracing ancient river beds along the way. Next, you’ll go for a horseback ride through traditional villages to discover what local life is like in traditional Andean communities. Finally, you’ll send a day trekking along an ancient Inca Highway through the beautiful Quebrada del Diablo canyon. This trip is ideal if you prefer experiencing the sights over just seeing them!

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£ £1,450*

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Self-drive Chile from Santiago to Norte Chico

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Duration(in days): 7

From: Santiago

To: La Serena

This trip lets you self-drive Chile from Santiago to Norte Chico on this short intro to the north of the country. Begin with three nights in Santigo and a guided city tour to discover the different districts and to for staggering views over the entire city from San Cristobal Hill. Then, you’ll head to the coastal town of Valparaiso with its pretty painted houses and steep funicular railways. From here, fly north to La Serena and drive to Elqui Valley, to taste Chile’s local brandy, Pisco and enjoy some of the world’s best star-gazing opportunities under the clear skies. End your trip with a bottle-nose dolphin watching boat tour of the islands near La Serena - a great combination of city and wildlife in less than a week.

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£ £1,940*

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Torres del Paine W Trek (self-guided)

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Duration(in days): 7

From: Punta Arenas

To: Punta Arenas

Enjoy a self-guided trek in Chile with the famous Torres del Paine W Trek - one of the most famous and beautiful hikes in Chile and indeed, the world. From familiar jutting peaks and shimmering lakes to majestic glaciers – you’ll have the opportunity to discover the raw beauty of Patagonia and experience the purity of nature along this celebrated route.
You’ll need to come prepared as the treks can be long and challenging and a certain level of fitness is recommended, but we’ve included all meals and accommodation. Stays are pre-booked in mountain shelters and lodges, you’ll have time to share your day’s experiences with fellow adventurers on the trek. If you’re looking for a challenge, what better route than the W Trek to discover the sheer beauty of Chilean Patagonia?

See stunning sunsets in the Atacama Desert, Chile | Travel Nation

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£ £3,465*

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Atacama desert stargazing and camping adventure

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Duration(in days): 5

From: Copiapo

To: Copiapo

Get back to nature with this Atacama Desert stargazing and camping adventure. Spend an active four days exploring the deserts and national parks of Northern Chile with guided treks, kayaking expeditions and nights spent camping under a blanket of stars. With a team to erect your tents and cook dinner, you’ll have the maximum amount of time in each day to explore. The included treks are easy, so no special training or prep is needed. Get ready to spend a few days, off-grid enjoying the great outdoors in Chile!

See King Penguin colonies in Tierra del Fuego | Travel Nation

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£ £3,380*

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Punta Arenas to Ushuaia: a journey from Chile to Argentina

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Duration(in days): 5

From: Punta Arenas

To: Ushuaia

Cross from Chile into Argentina on this journey to the end of the world from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. Discover unspoilt beauty of southern Patagonia is you explore the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, seeking out sea lions, whales and penguins! Enjoy spectacular viewpoints and views over the Andes before visiting an Argentinian estancia for lunch and a tour of a working cattle ranch. Finish your trip with a night in Ushuaia and a traditional Argentinian meal – the best way to toast your exploration of the world’s most southerly city!