Chile’s spindly and elongated shape is truly unique, which is befitting as within its borders are a far reaching and diverse geographical layout, such as the driest desert in the world all the way through to enormous glacial fields.  With such dense natural surroundings, there is a wealth of things to absorb and admire no matter what your tastes.
 
Atacama Desert
 
Stepping foot in the Atacama Desert is more akin to visiting another planet – the utter silence that dominates this vast expanse is surely one of the most intriguing and bewitching sites that any traveller could ever witness.  The area itself spans for 1,255km and is the driest in the world, but it is soaked in history – take its western edge which is bordered with the 22 million-year-old Salt Mountain range, it sits as a visually stunning piece of nature which has been shaped into wondrous rugged terrain by wind and deposits of volcanic ash.
 
Amity Tours have developed a new type of hiking tour in the Atacama Desert for people that love walking on the day and rest comfortably at nights in an hotel or hostel in San Pedro de Atacama.  The desert is home to one clearest and purest night skies that there is.  You’ll hike among astonishing landscapes surrounded by volcanoes and secret paths in valleys, salt flats, gorges and learning about Atacama history, culture, archaeology, flora and fauna.  Nothing comes close to the sun setting on the Atacama Desert, tingeing the sky orange creating an almost sepia landscape which will forever stay imprinted on your mind.
 
Chile Wine
 
Chile’s unique combination of diverse geographical areas and Mediterranean climate make it ideal for eco-friendly winegrowing and producing a wide variety of wine styles.  Whether it’s coastal cool, altitude with attitude, or just cruising down the centre - Chile’s wine regions have it all.  Chilean wine-making can be traced back to the middle of the 16^th century when the Spanish first established vineyards in the South American nation.  The favourable conditions have seen, particularly since 1980’s the wine making industry flourish after Miguel Torres first introduced state of the art technologies such as stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, to the nation which transformed the vinification processes. 
 
The fantastic wine making conditions are down to the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Andes Mountains to the east making the country a veritable agricultural island, which help protect vineyards - while also allowing them to prosper.  For a week, you can visit diverse wineries and learn about some of Chile’s best red and white wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenére, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Merlot.  Why not even sample selected classic, organic, biodynamic, new and old school wineries, where you’ll tour and enjoy wine tastings with detailed information on the area and wine making.
 
Hiking Easter Island
 
Chile is a land of remote wonders and Easter Island is yet another string to its reputable bow, it is one of the most isolated places on the planet, it is home to only 5000 people – over half of those are believed to be indigenous with the rest being Chilean immigrants.  The area is shrouded in mystery and it is alleged that it was uninhabited until around 1500 years ago, when King Hotu Matu’a landed on its shores.  Today many visitors fly to the island to awe over the captivating Moai – the carved stone heads, which survey the coastline.
 
Easter Island evokes many things but never indifference.  Exciting, it symbolises its people’s mystery and its past which is known by only a few.  This volcanic land, lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, hides the most amazing treasures.  Its Moai’s, caves, craters and beaches gives this place a unique atmosphere.  Easter Island is one of the masterpieces of this planet, a magical meeting with the past. 
 
Cycling Lake & Volcano District Chile
 
October and the sun is shining, flowers blossoming - spring is well and truly in bloom in Chile.  If you are after a healthier way to explore this gorgeous nation than why not cycle, the countries southern landscape is full of beautiful cycling destinations.  With Amity Tours you can enjoy a different kind of tour where you can experience the hot springs of Pucon and see some of the most tranquil lakes in the land, also explore the southerly regions in Torres del Paine.  There is an unmissable opportunity to take part in a Road Cycling Tour around the Lake and Volcano District that are sure to be unforgettable.
 
One of the most beautiful excursions you can take in Chile is cycling tour around the 7-lake route, here cherished scenery await.  Pedal alongside the shores of two beautiful lakes, Calafquén and Panguipulli, and cover three-quarters of the way around Villarrica, a majestic, snow-capped active volcano.  This road is smooth and quiet as almost no vehicles drive here.  All the image of five volcanoes to stay imprinted on your mind and enjoy a picnic lunch by the beach of Lake Panguipulli – which translates as land of lions – while enjoying the views of Chile’s southern volcanoes. 
 
Ski 7 Volcanoes
 
Chile is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to skiing, with many slopes that are envied round the world.  The many volcanoes which make up the long and skinny country of Chile actually offer some top of the range skiing locations, whether it’s Lonquimay, Llaima or Casablanca volcanoes there are many summits to conquer and even more snow to spray. 
 
Amidst the hillsides of the Villarrica Volcano, the Ski Pucon ski centre sits and it is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque places to enjoy a spot of skiing while embracing the fact you are skiing on one of the most captivating volcanoes in the Araucania region – the resort is suitable for all levels of skier and snowboarder.  Chile is the place to go when it comes to excellent Summer Skiing. The powdery snow, vintage slopes, natural hot springs and incredible settings with lakes and volcanoes make this an excellent country for skiing.
 
Patagonia
 
Patagonia is one of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the whole of South America, a land which thrives on offering adventure after adventure; it is also entwined with myth and intrigue. Shrouded in one of a kindness, the sheer diversity of the region is quite frankly astounding, and the Patagonia region of Chile takes up a third of lower Chile.  Whether it’s the awesome rocky spires of Torres del Paine to the beautiful city of Puerto Natales, there is much to see and even more to do in the final frontier of the New World.
 
Torres del Paine is easily the areas shining beacon, and enjoying a scenic bike ride along a scarcely visited road towards Las Chinas where you will be able to enjoy a unique view of Torres del Paine.  A bike ride here will also see you pass in front of Laguna Vergel, inhabited by flamingos and black-necked swans, presided over by the mysterious Cerro Guido.  The astonishing view of Torres del Paine from Las Chinas dwarfs all the synonyms of “beauty”, this is one of the places where Patagonia will bewitch you forever. 

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