Book your customers to Chile with Qantas

Flight information

Aircraft: Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner

This state-of-the-art technology ensures a smoother flight for your customers by reducing turbulence and aircraft vibrations, and improving noise quality, every seat has been designed to offer the ultimate comfort.

The windows in our Dreamliner are some of the largest in the sky, providing an increased sense of space. Electronic controls make it easy to regulate the amount of light that comes through.

The aircraft has 236 seats - 42 Business, 28 Premium Economy and 166 Economy seats.

Destination information

For your customers looking for thrills, Chile is the home of adventure. All year-round they can choose from outdoor activities whether it’s hiking through Northern Patagonia, surfing the North Coast, an island hop over to Easter Island, boating on Parque Nacional Tores del Pain or chasing big city culture in Santiago. It’s an exciting holiday destination for travellers to discover the wilderness and beauty of the region.

Things to do, a day in the life

When thinking of Santiago, Pablo Neruda and pisco sours may be first to come to mind, but dive a little deeper and you’ll find a city with a lot more to offer your customers.

Your customers can scale Cerro San Cristóbal first thing in the morning for a photo-op of the entire city. On the way down, they can stop at Colmado Cafe for a coffee and some baked goods, and spend the rest of their morning exploring the sprawling labyrinth of food carts and fruit stands at La Vega Central, Santiago’s main wholesale market.

Once they’ve loaded up on snacks, they can find their way to the city’s cultural hub. In Lastarria, the Museo de Artes Visuales hosts modern exhibitions while Centro Gabriela Mistral regularly puts on musical and theatrical performances. In between museum outings, they can grab lunch on the go from Fuente Alemana. The lomito, (a huge pork sandwich), is a local favourite. For a peek into the life of the legendary literary figure, Pablo Neruda, they can visit his former house, La Chascona.

Late dinners and long nights are compulsory in Chile, so your customers can spend their early evenings chilling out or power napping in Parque Metropolitano. They can venture out to La Vinocracia to find a relaxed, residential wine bar that boasts an impressive list crafted by South America’s first Master Sommelier. The tasting menu at Restaurante 040 showcases local ingredients in a fine dining environment. For the foodie version of a history lesson, Peumayén Ancestral Food serves up the ancestral food of the Mapuche and Aymara indigenous peoples of Chile. Whether it’s all those pisco sours or the energy of the city, Santiago is sure to leave your customers buzzing.

Accommodation

A city of bustling barrios, scenic vistas, modern architecture and colonial relics, Santiago is an eclectic blend of new and old-world design.

In the artsy district of Lastarria, music halls, eateries and art museums neighbour stylish hotels like The Singular. The central El Centro district is home to Hotel Magnolia, a beautifully restored art deco mansion. Check your customers in to one of Tinto Boutique Hotel's unique rooms and soak in the views from its rooftop bar. For luxury travellers, The Ritz-Carlton in the wealthy El Golf district, is all plush beds and stellar service.

Have a customer on a budget? Book them a bed in one of the many hostels in Barrio Brasil district. They can stay in the leafy neighbourhood of Providencia for city parks perfect for a morning run or afternoon stroll. Or book your wine loving customers an escape to the vineyards of Viña Santa Rita, where the former summerhouse of the winery's founder, Hotel Casa Real, is open to guests.

Inspire your customers

Where to go

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Valparaíso

Just 90 minutes northwest of Santiago, is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaíso. This charmingly-bohemian seaside town has fostered many talented local and international artists. Lined with colourful murals, beautiful boutiques and hole-in-the-wall cafes, the hours fly by while wandering the city's colourful streets. Don't forget to tell your customers about the local seafood either. It's best enjoyed overlooking the city at La Caperucita y el Lobo.

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Festival: Ñam

As Chile's foodie paradise, it's no surprise that Santiago hosts a week-long culinary festival called Ñam. The event, held during March or April, is a sumptuous ode to the special role food plays in the lives of Chileans. Celebrating all aspects of Latin American cuisine, your customers can find everything from cooking classes hosted by famous chefs, to one-off dinners and artisan markets.

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Getting around

From the airport: Book your customers a private transfer to the city, or they can book an official taxi. Buses are not an easy option. Santiago has abundant metered taxis, all black with yellow roofs.

In and around the city: If your customers want to travel by bus or metro, they can look for Transantiago, a quick, cheap and efficient way to get around central Santiago. They'll need a tarjeta Bip travel card. Or help them book a car for their trip - driving in Santiago and beyond is a great way to get around and will help your plan their bespoke itinerary.