Torres del Paine & Antarctic Fly Cruise

Begin your holiday in style with premium lounge access at the airport to relax ahead of your overnight flight to Chile's capital Santiago.

After your overnight flight from the UK you’ll arrive in Chile’s capital, where a private transfer will bring you to your luxury hotel in the city's Lastarria neighbourhood. Take time to relax and recover from your flight as you soak up the views of St Cristobal Hill from the stunning rooftop bar, or perhaps head out into the city to experience the faded glamour of its colonial-era architecture set against a backdrop of Andean mountain peaks.

For the capital’s best evening entertainment, Lastarria is packed with lively local bars, restaurants and theatres – their deep local identity meant these few square blocks were declared a Zona Típica in 1997.

After a private transfer, fly south to Punta Arenas to begin your scenic journey to the UNESCO-listed Torres del Paine National Park. Encompassing 2,400 square kilometres, the park is home to icy clear lakes and fjords, glaciers, deep forests and the iconic granite pillars that give the park its name. Over the next three days, give yourself over to the pure adventure of exploring with guided treks, cycle tours and horseback rides that take you to within touching distance of the signature towers.

You'll be based at the Tierra Patagonia, whose luxurious lakeside curves frame gourmet dining experiences and indulgent spa treatments alike. 

Return south by private car across the open grasslands of the Patagonian steppe to Punta Arenas, where you might want to pay homage to the legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan – if you kiss his statue, locals say you'll return to the city again someday.

Rest in Punta Arenas before embarking on your Antarctic Cruise – in the afternoon, a briefing will prepare you for the days ahead before you settle down to dinner with your fellow explorers.

Stay: Cabo de Hornos (or similar)

Board a two-hour flight over Cape Horn and the Drake Passage to King George Island. Part of the South Shetland Islands, and home to several important research stations, this remote outpost provides your first glimpse of life in Antarctica. Over the next four days you’ll traverse the West Antarctic Peninsula aboard your expedition vessel, sailing through frozen fjords and past towering icebergs in search of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. More a boutique-style wilderness adventure than a traditional cruise, you'll have privileged access to remote corners of the Antarctic Pensinula that larger ships are simply unable to reach.

While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you'll explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the vast and varied Antarctic wilderness and wildlife. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.

Stay: Ocean Nova (or Magellan Explorer)

Arrive back in Punta Arenas this morning after a flight back from King George Island. The rest of the day is free to explore the town, or simply relax after your adventures at sea.

Fly north to Santiago and enjoy a private transfer to Colchagua Valley in Chile’s central wine region. Days whiled away in the luxurious surrounds of the Lapostolle Residence – founded by the Marnier Lapostolle family, of Grand Marnier fame – are the perfect antidote to life in windswept Antarctica. A member of Chile's first winery association, your hotel is also a working vineyard, providing you with the opportunity to savour some of the country's most fragrant pinot noir, crisp sauvignon blanc and feisty local carmenère.

Enjoy an included private tour and tasting at the Clos Apalta Winery, featuring a visit to the owners' private wine cellar, and similar private tours at other local wineries if you choose. Cycle through the vineyards and go for a forest hike on other included excursions that highlights the lush countryside.

After a leisurely morning at your hotel, enjoy a private transfer back to Santiago in time for your overnight flight home.