If variety is what you are looking for then look no further than Chile, Land of Fire and Ice. Stretching along 4000km of the Pacific coast of South America , this country has a range of climates and landscapes that will take that will leave you breathless. Few countries can match the astounding contrasts of scenery, ranging from the driest desert in the world to the immense ice fields and glaciers of the south.

One of the most extraordinary looking countries in the world, Chile is a geographical oddity offering a huge range of amazing landscapes, climates and peoples. Spread between these extremes is a kaleidoscope of panoramas, taking in sun-baked scrubland, lush vineyards and orchards, virgin temperate rainforest, dramatic fjords and wild Patagonian steppes.

One of the most affluent countries in South America Chile has a seemingly endless number of outdoor activities on offer, whether it is skiing, horse trekking, wine tours, hiking, volcano climbing, white-water rafting or fly-fishing to name but a few. From its capital Santiago at the foot of the Andes you can ski some of the best slopes on the continent or explore Chile’s world famous vineyards.

To the north lies the strikingly beautiful Atacama Desert, the driest place on the planet with an astounding variety of moonscapes to be enjoyed. To the south is the Lake District where you can explore the forests, lakes, fjords and spectacular volcanoes in the area before visiting Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. This land of immense natural beauty is perfect if you are looking for adventure and the great outdoors.