Vik Chile
Art, Architecture, and Andes Majesty in the Heart of Wine Country
A Sculptural Retreat in the Colchagua Valley
Two hours south of Santiago, Vik Chile rises from a hilltop like a shimmering piece of land art—its bronzed titanium roof echoing the undulating lines of the Andes that frame the 13,000-acre estate. Architect Marcelo Daglio designed the building as an avant-garde gesture of glass, metal and light, its wavy canopy seemingly floating above the landscape. Approached via a Japanese-inflected walkway suspended over a reflecting pool, the hotel makes its first impression not with grandeur but with poetry: water, geometry, and a horizon that unfurls in every direction. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the structure, ensuring guests are never more than one glance away from vineyards, valley, sky or the distant crag of the mountains.
Suites as Living Artworks
Inside, the hotel’s twenty-plus suites feel less like rooms and more like curated installations. Each is individually designed by Chilean and international artists, turning personal expression into place-specific immersion. The Norge Suite honours Alex Vik’s Scandinavian roots with contemporary Norwegian art and rare folk textiles; the Chile Suite embraces local craftsmanship with sisal-covered walls and cork-carved doors; others experiment with colour, material and mood—some meditative, some exuberantly wild. The four Master Suites, perched at each corner, offer the most cinematic sweep of valley and Andes, where even the freestanding bathtubs are positioned for uninterrupted eye-wandering. Every suite is a world unto itself, and sleeping here feels like inhabiting a private gallery.
Art, Architecture, and the Vineyard as Muse
The entire property feels like a conversation between design, landscape and imagination. Sculptural furniture, stone baths, ethereal murals, curated collections and site-specific artworks appear at every turn. Roberto Matta, James Turrell and Anselm Kiefer all quietly populate the visual vocabulary. Even the communal spaces—Zen courtyards, glass-lined corridors, a games room overlooking the lake—feel like curated experiences. The hotel becomes a museum without walls, where the vineyard estate doubles as both backdrop and inspiration.
Wine-Woven Wellness
Wellness at Vik Chile is steeped in the terroir itself. The holistic Wine Spa draws on grapes, vines and seeds to create treatments that renew with both science and symbolism. Caudalie and Casmara products complement oils made from the estate’s own grapes, resulting in facials, scrubs and massages that feel rooted in the land. Guests can sink into the sauna, unwind in the Zen garden, or indulge in a couples massage—an aromatic ritual that unfolds with panoramic views. Treatments are sensorial celebrations, as restorative as a glass of Vik’s own vintages.
Nature as Playground
Adventure radiates in all directions. Guests can saddle up for horseback rides led by Chilean huasos, following ancient trails into the foothills of the Andes. Others set out on mountain bikes, hike the surrounding ridges, or meander through neat rows of vines. The infinity pool extends out over the valley in a cantilevered sweep, suspending swimmers above lake and land. Whether active or contemplative, the landscape provides the rhythm, the air scented with sun-warmed earth and crushed leaves.
The Art of Wine
Before the first grape was ever pressed, owner Alexander Vik assembled a dream-team of climatologists, geologists, oenologists, agronomists and viticulturalists to locate the perfect terroir for producing world-class wine. They found it here, among the idyllic valleys of Millahue. Wine tastings take place in the oak-panelled library, where en primeur vintages invite conversation and discovery. Private tours of the vineyard reveal the science, intuition and artistry behind each bottle. Every sip is a reflection of the land—and of the monumental effort required to coax out its potential.
Dining: South America on a Plate, Artfully Served
Meals at Vik Chile are events in themselves. The Pavilion Restaurant offers sweeping outdoor terraces, cosy indoor dining rooms and even secluded groves for private meals. The menu draws inspiration from South American tradition—barbecues, fresh fish, seafood, seasonal produce—elevated with contemporary finesse. Paired with Vik’s wines, each dish feels deeply connected to this particular valley. Evenings often end with stargazing under exceptionally clear skies, the Milky Way arcing overhead as the vines settle into silence.
Unforgettable Moments for Two
Couples find Vik Chile especially intoxicating. Whether renewing spirit in a grape-infused spa ritual, riding horseback together along ancient Andean trails, or sharing a traditional barbecue beneath a cathedral of stars, the hotel cultivates romance not as performance but as atmosphere. Everything—architecture, landscape, wine, design—conspires to turn simple moments into lasting memories. Here, the art of togetherness feels amplified by the vastness of nature.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Vik Chile is a triumphant convergence of design, terroir and artistic imagination. Equal parts vineyard estate, architectural marvel, open-air museum and wellness sanctuary, it is a retreat that transforms every sense. For travellers seeking a destination where nature, creativity and luxury intertwine into a singular experience, this hilltop haven is nothing short of a living masterpiece.
