It is only a two-hour drive to your next lodge, but it feels very different as you are up close to the Andes and the Alto Huemul Reserve.

You are also moving up through the wine-producing valleys of Chile, from Maule to the Curicó Valley - names that might be familiar from wine labels.

As the valley floor rises up to meet the snow-capped Andes, the Rio Cipreses flows into the Rio Cachapoal in the midst of peaceful forests. Here you’ll find various trails taking you through the fragrant trees and past waterfalls, with glorious views of the surrounding mountains.

End your day at your charming, small gastronomic lodge, surrounded by vineyards. Settle in before sitting down to what will be a wonderful dinner - your host is a former executive chef for the Concha y Toro winery.

Drive 160km, 2hrs.