Santiago’s hilly neighborhoods, Atacama’s starry nights and the mysteries of Easter Island.
Take in uninterrupted mountain views on Santiago’s San Cristóbal Hill, then descend by cable car to La Chascona — former home of Pablo Neruda. At a nearby restaurant, learn more about the Nobel laureate’s life and work while sipping pisco sours. Your three days in Santiago are part of an essential South American tour that includes Puerto Varas, as well as Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Iguaçu Falls.
Skyward-gazing moai are the eternal inhabitants of Easter Island, and the luxurious explora Rapa Nui is your home for three nights. Hiking and cycling will deliver you to the fascinating monoliths
(nearly 900 in all), as well as to natural sites like the Rano Kau crater and the white sand beach of Anakena. This nine-day tour includes a couple of days in Santiago, as well as two nights in the heart of Chile’s wine country.
Float effortlessly in the salty Cejar Lagoon in the Salar de Atacama, with the Andes in the distance and pink flamingos perambulating about. Your home base in Atacama comes with the option to go
“glamping” for one night, which is not to be missed in this renowned dark-sky zone. It’s part of a journey that includes Lima, Lake Titicaca, La Paz and Santiago.
An abundance of cultural treasures
Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.
The Possibilities Are Endless
Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.
