Chile Tourism getting back to normal

Santiago Airport national and international flights operating:

The airport has started national and international flights again already last Wednesday and is gradually increasing its operations. Special procedures are in place at the moment and travelers are asked to report to the airport 3 hours ahead of their departure flights.

Our transfer services are working as usual with assistance of our guides provided to all clients.

The Airport highway to Santiago as well as the roads of Santiago and surroundings are in good condition.

The country:

Chile is a Country which stretches over 4300 km. It has been divided into 15 regions and only 2 of those (region XII and region XIII) have suffered damages.

These areas happen not to be any tourist destinations.

Tourist areas operating as usual:

The popular Atacama Desert in the North of Chile had not been affected by the earthquake at all and all programs are being offered as usual.

Same counts for the pristine Easter Island, which lies 2,300 miles from the coast as well as for the exciting area of the Lake region, North and South Patagonia with the famous “Torres del Paine National Park”.

Santiago back to normal:

Throughout last week we have been in contact with our main partners (Hotels and Restaurants) and we are happy to share with you that they have not suffered any major damage.

At times small paint jobs and repair works were needed which have either been completed already or in some cases are still underway. Hence we can absolutely continue to offer our services and realize bookings.

City tours of Santiago and to Valparaiso are being offered as usual.

Again we would like to mention that Santiago itself has hardly been affected as the capital is located 330km (205miles) SW of the epicenter.

Please beware that some charming vineyards had to be closed for renovation in the areas of the “Colchagua” and “Maipo Valley”. However, please rest assured that we have alternatives on offer.

Thank you very much for all your kind words and thinking of us in this difficult moment. One week on and we are positively looking into the future again!