This remarkable ribbon of land, barely more than 250 kilometers wide, stretches almost 4,500 kilometers from the Atacama Desert to the Glaciers of Patagonia. Chile’s vast length is home to a huge variety of landscapes from snow-capped volcanoes to the vineyard-packed Central Valley, and from the striking Lake District to the narrow fjords of the south, all sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the mountainous spine of the Andes. Elsewhere, the mysterious Moai statues of Easter Island offer a fascinating glimpse into an ancient and unique civilization.

The Atacama Desert receives virtually no rain and can be visited year-round. Santiago & Central Chile enjoy a Mediterranean-type climate with mild winters and warm summers, and is at its best during spring (Sep-Nov) and autumn (Feb-Apr). The Lake District & Patagonia are more seasonal and best visited during the summer months (Dec-Mar). Easter Island is subtropical, meaning warm weather year-round, with gentle winter rains and torrential summer downpours.