Although slim in size, Chile’s long coastline means an array of varying landscapes. In Chile, you’ll find alpine mountains and glaciers, plateaus and deserts, tropical islands and bustling cityscapes. Begin exploring now with our range of experience gifts vouchers and instantly book online with our live calendar.
Chile's unusual geographic profile makes it an amazing destination for a holiday getaway. Its long coastline of about 6,500 km, coupled with and its narrow average width of just over 200 km, creates a unique topography as well as a diverse climate. Different landscapes range from top to bottom starting with the world’s driest desert in the north, followed by the Mediterranean climate in the middle and to finish off, and a snow-flurry Alpine climate with breath-taking glaciers in the south. The immense views of sand dunes of the northern Atacama Desert, natural dense national parks (mainly Valdivian Temperate Rainforest), and scenic mountain range glimpses are all present along the countryside and topped off with magnificent ice caps that contribute to the incredible Chilean territorial treasure. The blend of such different panoramas and extreme temperatures make Chile a unique vacation spot for travellers offering extraordinary backdrops to experience.
Chile is not just confined to the reputation of being a land of both blaze and frost, it is also renowned as the world’s ninth-largest producer of the finest wine and fifth-largest wine exporter. It has more than 1,200 km of viniculture dales. Not just the wine, but the street food culture of Chile is to die for. Mouth-watering canapés and savouries like empanadas, hot dogs, sopaipillas, candies, Pisco Sour (the national drink) along with seasonal beverages can easily beat any premium restaurant dishes. And Chileans always reserve a special place for ice cream in their bellies. Make sure to jot down a reminder to taste Chile’s world-class finest succulent wine and scrumptious appetising finger foods.
The cultural heritage of Chile is also highly significant. The country has wonderful United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) sites - the Churches of Chiloé, the Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Rapa Nui National Park, and the Sewell Mining Town. Bedford Worldwide Ltd has curated experiences that focus on these major cities with tour activities that offer any interested traveller intriguing memories. Choose our city tours - Best of Chile Argentina Tour, Chile Argentina Brazil Tour or City Tour Santiago Pm. Visit historic places such as the tombs of the Recoleta Cemetery, Lukas Museum with its collection of works by the cartoonist and illustrator Renzo Pecchenino (Lukas) of Valparaiso, the El Tatio Geyser Field (third-largest geyser field in the world, Santiago Cathedral, and the presidential palace of the Casa Rosada (Pink House) in the Plaza de Mayo. The main cities like Santiago, and wine tasting Casablanca region, or the Guarani community are also fascinating places to experience en route. Unlike any historical trips, these sightseeing tours are not just about antiquity. Along with the interesting historic insights, enjoy watching the enticing Iguaza falls present on the border of Argentina and Brazil and end the trip with a fun Tango demonstration by professional dancers of Buenos Aires. Whether you are visiting Chile and want to book an experience for yourself or looking for gift ideas for someone you hold dear, city tours are fail-safe options.
Valparaiso or Valpo as its affectionately named by locals is a city bubbling over with life, art and culture. Being on the coast, Valpo is flush with fresh food markets and seafood restaurants that will definitely please foodies. Wander the city using the very famous UNESCO identified hillside elevators. Enjoy graffiti street art, while experiencing the architectural beauty of the city starting from downhill to hilltop and taking in spectacular ocean views. Soak up the serene atmosphere and unbelievable views while learning the process of fabric painting. Take home the memories in the form of your very own souvenir creations. But before you do anything, it’s best to check out the many great ways to explore and discover Valpo with Bedford Worldwide Ltd.
The Andes mountain range is not only a prime feature of Chile, but it is also one of the greatest natural features on Earth. The range extends from north to south and runs through seven American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The Andes in Chile lies in Cordillera province. Its geography consists of glaciers, rivers and volcanoes. This combination makes it an unmissable playground for travellers who love getting into the outdoors. Whether you want to head for the chilly side of range or to the hot spots, or even both, we’ve got you covered. Go for a glacier hike, snowshoeing or trek to catch sight of San José volcano starting from Cajon del Maipo, a canyon located on the boundary of the Andes. These are must-do experiences for anyone with a penchant for adventure and by gifting such unique adventures, your giftee will have memories to cherish forever.
As for nightlife, Santiago requires a special mention. They say that if you want to see the real beauty of a city, visit it after the sun goes down. Experience the alluring after-dark exuberance of brightly lit Santiago province. Visit local bars, a salsa club and relish local drinks like Terremoto (wine & ice cream drink), Piscola (grape liquor with coke), sopaipillas - the local favourite snack. Get to know the local bohemian culture and we promise, before you know it, you’ll find yourself immersed in the fabulous vibrancy of Chilean’s fervent lifestyle.