Chile is a country with almost endless possibilities for vacations, rich in culture, wildlife, art, and ancient ruins. The capital city of Santiago is a modern city with an active nightlife, as well as culture with arts and museums. Chile is also home to Easter Island and Incan ruins, right next door to scenic lakes and beautiful wine country. Towards the bottom of Chile is Patagonia, a land of huge glaciers and a stepping stone to Antarctica. A lot of people fly into Santiago and travel to Antarctica from there, which may be the cheapest option if you are comfortable traveling on your own. There are some packages though, that are surprisingly affordable. Read on to discover what you need to know about traveling in Chile for less than $1,000 per person.
Currently, there is a deep discount on a trip that includes a five-night stay at the Plaza El Bosque San Sebastian in Santiago for only $1,127. This is centrally located in the city with all of the popular attractions nearby. The hotel has a restaurant and offers free breakfast and free Wifi. It has 88 rooms, and most of them have a refrigerator and microwave. This hotel is a great base for exploring the city and this area of Chile.
Travelocity is offering a four-night package to the Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura for a week in December at $1,237. This is a typical Hyatt and has a restaurant and an indoor pool. Free Wifi is offered as well as a business center. It has 160 air-conditioned rooms and is designed for the business traveler. Tourist information is available in the lobby for those who want to explore the area.
A five-night stay at The NH Collection Plaza in Santiago is offered by Expedia for $1,263. This hotel has a spa and health club on the 21st floor. It is in the financial district, and close to an open-air museum. It is next to the Constanera Shopping Center. Your stay includes bathrobes, optional massages, and other health treatments are available as well. It has free Wifi, a restaurant, and an indoor pool, all for one low price.
Orbitz offers a five-night package for the Vilafranca Petit Hotel for $1,488 also in Santiago. This is an older home converted to a hotel, and you may enjoy a terrace and formal garden as part of your stay. It is close to the town square. There is free breakfast and free Wifi offered as well.
Orbitz has found De Blasis B&B in Santiago, which is a package offering five nights and airfare for $1,482. This is an older house in a nice community of Santiago. This business has been in operation since 1927. It is within three miles of all the popular attractions in Santiago. Free breakfast and Wifi is offered. Explore the history of Chile here and visit local museums.
Chile For Less is offering an Urban Discovery and Natural Wonders package for $1,909. This includes nights in Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar and a hotel in Atacama. Explore the small town of Atacama, as well as the big metropolitan area of Santiago with a guided tour. This is home to the Atacama desert in the north, which is the driest place on Earth.
Tierra Hotels offers two and three-night packages starting at $1,500 including airfare. The company has these packages for Atacama, Patagonia or Chiloe, which is an island in the southern part of the country in a beautiful setting.
Tripmasters is offering a six-night stay in Santiago, with a flight from Miami, for $1,479. It includes hotels in Santiago and Puerto Montt where you can explore the natural wonders of Chile. Here you can explore the lake, mountains, and volcanoes that make up the central part of the country. It is a self-guided tour that you may customize.