Luxury Chile Vacation Review: Santiago, Futangue Park, Kayaking, Hiking, Bike Tour, Winery, Local Cuisine, 10-Day Trip

We had an absolutely wonderful trip. Everything ran like clockwork. We were greeted by our driver in Orlando at the Santiago airport right on time. He was welcoming, warm, and friendly. When we returned at the end of the trip, we were delighted when he surprised us at the airport. It was like seeing an old friend.

The hotel in Santiago was a lovely place to start and our bike tour of the city was also excellent. Though the bikes were a bit old, our guide was very knowledgeable. We had lunch on the hotel's rooftop and left the next morning for Futangue Park. 

The hotel there was rustic and charming, and the staff were very friendly. The bartender was adorable and made some amazing drinks for us. Our guide was delightful. We did a bike ride with him, a beautiful hike, and a kayak trip on a lovely lake. He took us up to the top of the mountain and supplied us with delicious snacks. The food at this hotel was delicious. 

We left and went to the hotel in Puerto Varas. We just loved this hotel, with its beautiful views of the lake from our room, gourmet meals, and the spa. The highlight was our guide, who made the trip extra special with his wit, knowledge, and sense of humor. We learned so much and felt safe as we hiked, biked, and kayaked across the beautiful landscape. We loved it when we stopped and he spread out the wine and delicious coffee and snacks. He even made us a cheese board when we left. 

The winery was a great place to end the vacation. It was also beautiful and we had an excellent tour of the vineyards on foot and by bike. We concluded with the five-course wine-pairing lunch. The food everywhere was some of the best we have ever had on our travels.