Private expeditions · Chile

Where the map runs out.

+56 is how the world calls Chile. 56° South is where the map runs out. Everything in between, we'll show you privately.

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Six latitudes. One country. No one else on the route.

Each expedition is named for its parallel. Pick a latitude to see the plan, or combine two or three in a single journey.

The driest desert on Earth, at 2,400 m above sea level. You cross it by buggy or by bike, based in the boutique hotels of San Pedro de Atacama.

Featured experiences

  • Valle de la Luna and Valle de la MuerteA walk among dunes and salt formations, with optional sandboarding.
  • El Tatio geysersA dawn start to see them at full activity, at 4,300 m.
  • Altiplano lagoons and the salt flatFlamingos, high-altitude lagoons and floating in Laguna Cejar.
  • Astronomy nightTelescope observation under one of the clearest skies on the planet.
Best season
All year, ideally March to November
Suggested stay
3 to 5 days
Effort
Medium, because of the altitude
Getting there
Flight to Calama, then 1 h 20 by road

Good to know: The first days are kept gentle so you can acclimatise to the altitude.

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Santiago's ski resorts are among the closest to a capital city anywhere in the world. Within one or two hours you are skiing at close to 3,000 m.

Featured experiences

  • Skiing and snowboardingValle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado and Portillo, with private lessons.
  • SnowmobilesGuided rides through off-piste valleys.
  • Mountain expeditionsSnowshoeing and ascents adapted to each level.
Best season
July and August (season runs June to September)
Suggested stay
3 to 7 days
Effort
Medium to high, depending on the activity
Getting there
1 to 2.5 h by road from Santiago

Good to know: Off-piste outings are confirmed each morning according to the avalanche bulletin.

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More than 4,000 km of coastline. Pichilemu and Punta de Lobos get consistent waves all year and are a reference point for surfing in South America.

Featured experiences

  • Surf lessonsFor beginners, with certified instructors and equipment included.
  • Surfing Punta de LobosFor experienced surfers, guided by locals who know the wave.
  • On the waterJet skis and boat trips, depending on sea conditions.
  • Coastal routeThe Cáhuil salt flats, fishing coves and seafood cooking.
Best season
All year. Big waves from March to October
Suggested stay
2 to 3 days
Effort
Medium
Getting there
Pichilemu, about 3 h by road from Santiago

Good to know: The water is cold all year because of the Humboldt Current. A wetsuit is included.

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A few hours from Santiago, the Colchagua and Casablanca valleys hold some of the most awarded wineries in South America. Here you sleep in hotels surrounded by vines.

Featured experiences

  • Private wine routesVisits to boutique vineyards and renowned cellars, with a specialist guide.
  • Tastings and gastronomyPairing lunches and cooking built on local produce.
  • Harvest, in March and AprilTake part in the grape harvest and each valley's wine festivals.
  • Valparaíso and Cajón del MaipoThe heritage port and its hills, or horseback rides at the foot of the Andes.
Best season
September to May
Suggested stay
2 to 4 days
Effort
Low
Getting there
1 to 2.5 h by road from Santiago

Good to know: Being close to Santiago airport, it works very well as the start or the end of any route.

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Between Pucón and Puerto Varas the landscape turns to native forest, with snow-capped volcanoes reflected in the lakes. It is the most versatile area for combining activity and rest.

Featured experiences

  • Trekking in national parksHuerquehue and Vicente Pérez Rosales, among others.
  • Kayaking and raftingCalm lakes, or the rapids of the Trancura and Petrohué rivers.
  • Hot springs in the forestWarm pools among ferns and ravines.
  • Volcano ascentWith a mountain guide, subject to the current alert level.
Best season
November to April
Suggested stay
4 to 6 days
Effort
Medium
Getting there
Flight to Temuco or Puerto Montt (about 1 h 30)

Good to know: The weather changes fast. We leave flexible days to make the most of good-weather windows.

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In the far south, Chilean Patagonia brings together ice fields, fjords and some of the most photographed mountains on the continent. It is the area for those seeking isolation and vast scale.

Featured experiences

  • Torres del PaineThe W circuit or day treks, with a guide and refuges booked.
  • Sailing to the glaciersGlaciar Grey and the southern fjords, among icebergs.
  • Yachts and private expeditionsExclusive itineraries through channels where no road reaches.
  • Fly fishingPatagonian rivers and lakes, with guide and equipment included.
Best season
October to April
Suggested stay
5 to 8 days
Effort
Medium to high
Getting there
Flight to Punta Arenas (about 3 h 30) and transfer to Puerto Natales

Good to know: The wind is part of the landscape. Before the trip we send you the recommended equipment list.

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Combine latitudes in one journey

Three starting points to inspire you. We adjust days, pace and level of comfort to what you are looking for.

Essential Chile

10 days

For a first visit. It contrasts the desert with the southern lakes, starting and ending among vineyards.

Best season: October to April

End to end

12 days

From the driest desert to the ice fields, with internal flights and transfers coordinated by us.

Best season: October to April

Andean winter

8 days

Skiing and snowmobiles in the morning, wine and fine dining in the afternoon. All within three hours of Santiago.

Best season: July and August

Not a tour. An expedition built for one party.

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Private by default

Your party, your dates, your pace. Expeditions are never shared with other guests.

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Engineered, not improvised

[YOUR SAFETY AND LOGISTICS STANDARD — vehicles, guides, support crew, insurance]

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One point of contact

A single concierge from first message to the flight home. [LANGUAGES SPOKEN]

56°S Travel & Adventure

Two meanings, one country.

Dial +56 and you reach Chile. Follow the 56th parallel south and you pass just below Cape Horn — the first line on Earth that touches only ocean.

Everything we do happens between those two numbers.

Tell us which latitude.

Write to the concierge with your dates and the size of your party. We reply personally.

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