Vik Chile
SANTA CRUZ, CHILE
Vik Chile reigns over the Millahue Valley, part of the famous Santa Cruz Wine Region. Designed to resemble a gold ring – Millahue translates as “place of gold” in the native Mapuche language – the hotel’s titanium roof glows forth from its privileged position above vine-lined hills and a large lagoon. In 2014, the hotel began life with 22-rooms and early 2019 saw the addition of 7 “Puro Vik” glass suites built into the surrounding hillside. More akin to modern art gallery than a classic hotel: no two pieces of furniture are the same, and the bedroom themes range from Hermes to hessian walls and hyperrealism. Days are spent wine tasting and exploring the vineyard on foot, bicycle or horseback. One thousand of the 11,000 acres are sewn with vines – demanding a workforce of 400 people since almost everything is done by hand – and the grapes take the form of five varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.
Quick Facts
Number of Rooms: 29. 22 suites in the main hotel, and 7 “Puro Vik” glass pods built into the surrounding hillside (a total of 19 glass pods are due to be completed in time)
Room Categories: Suites & Master Suites (all details in Room Menu). Bedrooms are split across two floors -18 upstairs and 4 downstairs.
Booking Options: Rates include buffet breakfast, lunch with soft drinks and a glass of La Piú Belle wine per person, afternoon tea, dinner with soft drinks and a glass of Milla Cala wine plus two glasses of VIK wine per person and all non alcoholic beverages.
Rates: From $485 USD per person per night (based on double occupancy), including all meal
Minimum Stay: No minimum stay
Dates of Operation: Open year round.
Membership: Virtuoso
Spa Services: See Spa Menu
Amenities: Swimming pool and spa
VIK Group experiences: 8 pax for horseback riding and biking, 12 pax for trekking, max 20 for winery tour
Internet: Complimentary wifi throughout the property
Reservations: +56 9 5 668 48 53
Rates & Key Info
Experiences
“No one can pretend the hotel blends into the landscape; this is a commanding, non-conformist construction that demands attention. But the vineyard does not exist in some sort of grand isolation. It is the largest employer in the area and its kitchens are stocked with the freshest ingredients grown on its doorstep by small-scale farmers.”
Puro Vik, a new retreat set in the hills at Vik in Chile
Working in tandem with Vik Chile, a remarkable collection of glass houses offers a new way to experience Chile’s breathtaking cultural landscape. Nineteen new glass houses (bringing the total capacity of Vik Chile and Puro Vik to 40 rooms) form the highest category of accommodation on site. They hang from the steep hills just below Vik Chile, in the stunning nature and vineyard of Chile’s Millahue Valley. Carefully positioned to offer the best vantage points for living in exquisite, cool and romantic luxury while capturing the magnificent dramatic natural surroundings.
See full details in the – Puro VIK Press Release
See full room menu here – Puro Vik Room Menu
See image gallery here – Puro VIK Gallery
Additional Information
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There’s a vineyard wedding and then there’s a vineyard wedding in Chile. Vik Chile offers a stunning location for destination weddings with a range of options for the ceremony and celebration – from a grand picnic in the vines to a party by the infinity pool at the hotel. Arrangements are customised – for more details see here. For high res wedding photos at Vik Chile please see here.
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There’s no minimum age at Vik Chile. For younger guests, there are “smell don’t taste” wine classes, as well as tastings of yogurts created with VIK’s grape varietals, allowing children to dip their toes into oenology and enjoy an experience along with their family.
Property Location
Getting There: VIK Chile is accessible via Santiago Airport (SCL), which is serviced daily from international airports around the world. The property is a two-hour drive from the airport (40 mins by helicopter).
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