Santiago, Chile Vacation Packages

Chile captivates the senses with a medley of fascinating vacation experiences, from Santiago’s vibrant culture and Valparaiso’s seaside candy-hued houses to vine-covered hills and lava-sculpted deserts.

Explore Santiago, Chile

Nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Coast, Chile’s capital city is no longer just a stopover destination; it is an up-and-coming town with a bustling food, nightlife and art scene. Don’t miss exploring Santiago’s distinct barrios (neighborhoods). Stroll along Centro Historico’s cobblestone streets and admire significant monuments and impressive architecture.

For upscale dining and art museums, head over to the Lastarria neighborhood. Or for a Bohemian feel, the Bellavista quarter has vibrant street art and lively nightlife. Providencia is a residential area with luxurious accommodations and authentic shopping and dining experiences. And a 50-minute drive from Santiago is Pirque, a valley that’s perfect for cycling and wine tasting excursions.

An enticing, entertaining entry point for travelers, the capital city sits in a lush valley, surrounded by the Andes Mountains.

One of Chile's premier beach resort destinations, Vina del Mar is known for its beautiful gardens, sun-drenched beaches and glamorous casinos.

Soak in mineral-rich thermal pools surrounded by native forests and snowy peaks.

Santiago Slide 1 of 3: An enticing, entertaining entry point for travelers, the capital city sits in a lush valley, surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
Viña del Mar Slide 2 of 3: One of Chile's premier beach resort destinations, Vina del Mar is known for its beautiful gardens, sun-drenched beaches and glamorous casinos.
Volcano Hot Springs Slide 3 of 3: Soak in mineral-rich thermal pools surrounded by native forests and snowy peaks.

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Santiago, Chile Activities

Explore centuries of history by walking around the city’s Art Museum District or Central Historico’s many parks and cultural activities. Tour Santiago on a bicycle along gourmet routes or follow the footsteps of national poets. Climb to the top of the San Cristobal Hill or the Sky Costanera, the highest lookout in Latin America. Chile is also perfect for a family vacation. Take the kids to the Metropolitan Zoo, learn about art at the Artequín Museum or discover science at the Mirador Interactive Museum.

Santiago is just the beginning of your Chilean adventure. Lose yourself in the hills of the port city of Valparaiso, then cool off on the beaches of Vina del Mar or Renaca. Be mesmerized by the immensity of the desert in the north, marvel at the salt flats of the Atacama Desert, and fall in love with the freshness of the forests in southern Chile.

In Patagonia, visit the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park, where you can enjoy snowy peaks, glacial lakes, immense ice fields, and even check off one of the most beautiful hikes on earth — the world-famous W Trek.

Some of the best wines in the world are just a few miles from the capital. Pirque and Maipo Valleys await you with activities that are well worth doing. Sixty miles northwest of Santiago, Casablanca Valley has a glass of white wine waiting just for you. Spend the day visiting wineries, and stop for lunch at Tanino Restaurant, recognized as one of the "Top 20 Wine Restaurants in the World" by Wine Access.

Shopping

Fashionistas will adore Santiago’s elegant avenues that are lined with luxury boutiques. Independent designers can be found in the Lastarria and Italia Quarters while the Iquique District is a duty-free shopping zone. Local handcrafted gifts and souvenirs are sold at many arts and crafts fairs in Santiago and throughout Chile. Want to take home a unique gift? At the Castro Fair, you will find typical wool ponchos with local designs.

Dining & Drinks

Dishes marked by the identity of its ancestral people include tropical fruits, classic empanadas or pastel de choclo (beef or corn pie). On the Chilean coast, tempt your taste buds with caldillo de congrio (conger eel stew) and machas (saltwater clams) parmesan. In the south, enjoy the casseroles of the indigenous Mapuche people, the curanto of Chiloé (a traditional Chilean technique of cooking meat and seafood) and Patagonia’s king crab.

Find the fresh influence of the Pacific Ocean in Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays from the central and northern Chile valleys. Get to know Casablanca and Valparaíso, one of the 10 Great Wine Capitals of the World, and discover the Carménère winemaking process. Enjoy the grape harvest festival in March and April, one of Chile’s most deeply rooted traditions.

Dance, eat and toast in style. Chile’s carefree nightlife is concentrated in the country’s big cities, gambling casinos and beach resorts. Put on your best clothes and throw yourself into the good life in Santiago’s Bellavista neighborhood, the avant-garde atmosphere of Valparaíso or the musical atmosphere of Concepcion.

Getting to Santiago, Chile

Delta Vacations flight + hotel packages include round-trip airfare aboard a Delta or Partner Airline flight to Santiago de Chile Airport (SCL).

To ensure you have the best vacation experience possible, we’ve added new four- and five-star hotels and resorts in Santiago, and exciting activities are coming soon.