Welcome to Andes Journeys

Andes Journeys offers a careful selection of some of Latin America's unique natural and cultural treasures for the active traveler. Walking, horse-back riding, wine tours, birdwatching & local culture traveling off the beaten path. Staying in select nature and fly fishing lodges in Chile, visiting the  Atacama Desert, Santiago de Chile, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Chile's wine country... The list is endless; here is a brief description of some of our favorite trips:

Perched high in the Andes, above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built as a “Royal Estate” for the Inca emperor by master builders from Cusco. The aesthetic genius of its architecture, layout and its dramatic natural beauty makes it one of the finest of jewels among the UNESCO world heritage sites.

The Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, is a vast expanse of salt flats, gravel plains, eroded valleys, turquoise lakes, powerful geysers and thermal springs. Combining the adventure of outdoor life with the comfort of a refined hotel, Explora en Atacama serves as the base for a complete exploration program in this area, allowing a relaxed and harmonious penetration into remote areas.

The Spanish settled Chile’s Central Valley more than 400 years ago, bringing with them a rich tradition of culture, agronomy and the arts. Blessed with incredibly fertile land and a warm Mediterranean climate, the area became home to Chile’s most prominent families and skilled artisans. Irrigated by hundreds of rivers born high in the Andes, the valley flourishes with quality Chilean wines and a wide variety of cultivated flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Today the central valley of Chile is home to the best vineyards of this beautiful country where you can enjoy guided wine tours and tasting along with the best food and traditional hospitality of Chile.

Valparaiso is a city declared a cultural monument of humanity by UNESCO and is also the main commercial port of Chile. The city is a vital cultural center, boasting a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways, embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. Some of the many points of interest of Valparaiso are; the historic monument to the heroes of Iquique, Prat Quay, the historic and unique funicular railways, (more than 15, the oldest dating from 1883) and several buildings which are national monuments, among them, “ La Sebastiana” home of Nobel prize laureate, poet Pablo Neruda.

Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is the farthest island from any populated land on the planet. It has been a place full of attraction and mystery ever since its discovery. Rapa Nui is a great volcanic cone that was pushed up from the ocean floor to 500 meters above sea level. This tiny triangle of land was the birthplace of a fascinating civilization, of which the moai – giant statues sculpted from rock – play silent witness to this history. Easter Island is located at 3,700 km from the central coast of Chile.

The Southern fjords of Chile are the last frontier, a vast area of coastal land with hardly any human habitation and not accessible by roads, that has remained unexplored until now. Aboard a Luxurious, comfortable, safe and fully equipped Hatteras Motor Yacht, you can navigate where the Andes Mountains meet with the South Pacific Ocean, a place with outstanding beauty, “gin” clear waters, virgin temperate rain forests, waterfalls and wildlife that have rarely seen any humans like; penguins, sea lions, Magellanic woodpecker and one of the world's rarest sea mammals, the five-foot black dolphin of Chile. Here you can relax or participate is activities such as; Rainforest exploration, nature and marine photography, Fly fishing, bird watching and wildlife observation truly off the beaten path.

The stunning Lakes District of Chile, a land of lush temperate rainforests and snow capped volcanoes reflected in deep blue waters of rivers and lakes. Home to an interesting culture, great cuisine and traditional arts. Explore the rain forest escorted by expert guides. Sample the culture, foods and traditional arts of native Chileans while traveling through Chile's beautiful Lake District, stopping at the most colorful cities and villages, visiting museums, settlers' homes, open air markets and archeological sites.

Fundo El Salto Lodge is conveniently located on the Lake Crossing route between Chile and Argentina. Located on 85 acres of native rainforest inside of a spectacular national park, the lodge sits at the base of the Osorno Volcano; it is undeniably one of Chile’s most beautiful spots. Fundo El Salto offers, walking and trekking along off the beaten path trails, fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, photographic safaris, bird watching, white water rafting, cultural tours to local villages and open air markets.

Explora Patagonia is a 50 room hotel and more! Located on the shores of Lake Pehoe in the 600,000 – acre Torres del Paine National Park in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia region. The park possesses an inspiring combination of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and flora and fauna; the impressive landscape of the region is considered among the most beautiful in the world. The hotel serves as the base for a complete exploration program; hiking, trekking, Horseback riding, and vehicle excursions to reknown areas of the park as well as off the beaten path.

Estancia de Los Rios lodge is located on a 360,000-acre private ranch in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, with vast uninhabited valleys surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains. It is a place of spectacular beauty that offers a wide variety of outdoor activities with unparalleled seclusion and privacy like no other place in Latin America. This lodge is ideal for families or small groups. With many miles of off the beaten path trails, several rivers, lakes and mountain valleys on the ranch, this lodge provides the rare opportunity for diverse outdoor activities in one gorgeous private location; world-class dry fly fishing, horse back riding, hiking and trekking, mountain biking, bird watching, wild life observation, nature photography and much more.

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