Patagonia Explorer: The Best of Chile

Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas , Puerto Varas / Days 2-4 / Superior First Class

Completed in 2009, the 98-room Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas is close to the center of Puerto Varas, with panoramic views of Lake Llanique and the Andes Mountains. This modern hotel showcases the mixed cultural heritage of the region, blending native and German elements. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and fitness center with gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna, and spa with massage treatments. Each air-conditioned guest room has private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-fridge, TV, and phone.

Hotel Cabo de Hornos , Punta Arenas / Days 5-6 / First Class

The stylish Hotel Cabo de Hornos is located in the center of Punta Arenas, only a few blocks from the Strait of Magellan.  The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, bar, and lounge; library; fitness center; laundry service; and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each of the hotel’s 110 guest rooms are decorated with local woods and plush carpets, and feature private bath with separate tub, writing desk, TV, and phone.

Costaustralis Hotel , Puerto Natales / Days 7-8 / Not rated

The chateau-style Hotel Costaustralis enjoys an ideal location along Última Esperanza Sound, with views of the sea and the Andes Mountains.  Amenities of the 110-room hotel include a restaurant, bar, and wine cellar; laundry service; and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each guest room has private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hotel Rio Serrano , Torres del Paine / Days 9-11 / First Class

Located at the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park with panoramic views of the Paine mountain range, this wood-and-stone lodging offers such amenities as restaurant and bar, gift shop, library, internet access, three golf greens, free golf clubs and fishing gear rentals, and laundry and dry cleaning services. The 95 rustic-style guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, fan, mini-bar, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and phone.

Hotel Atton Vitacura   , Santiago / Days 12-13 / Superior First Class

Opened in 2012, this bright, modern 295-room hotel is located in one of Santiago’s most stylish neighborhoods. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, gym facilities, and Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned guest room offers private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, phone, and mini-bar.

Hotel Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa , Easter Island / Extension / Superior First Class