Santiago

The journey begins

Private jet to Santiago

Santiago offers a city base for museums, food and wine-country excursions. Mountain trips and vineyards work best as separate days, with travel time allowed beyond the capital.

Where to land for Santiago

Arturo Merino Benítez International is the principal air gateway to Santiago. Confirm whether the stay is in the city, the Maipo Valley or an Andean resort, since the onward journeys have different requirements.

The operating carrier should confirm aircraft suitability, handling, permissions and the onward transfer for your itinerary.

What to do in Santiago

Lastarria and the city's museums suit an urban day, with Cerro San Cristóbal offering a wider perspective on the valley. Wine-country trips are a natural addition but deserve their own time. A mountain programme should remain flexible around the season and local conditions.

• Cerro San Cristóbal

• Lastarria

• The Maipo Valley

Best time to visit Santiago

March–May and September–November suit city visits and nearby wine country. June–August is the ski season in the Andes, subject to snow conditions; summer is generally dry and hot.