Travelers to Chile typically plan a trip for nine to 12 days when combining Patagonia's Torres del Paine and El Calafate with Puerto Natales and El Chaltén. If you're not interested in Puerto Natales and El Chaltén, six to 10 days is enough for your Torres del Paine and El Calafate trip. A fast-paced highlights trip is possible in four or five days for travelers with limited time. Check out the below favorite Torres del Paine and El Calafate trips.
Chile is what travel dreams are made of. Star-gazing, road tripping, wine tasting, and wildlife: from its northern reaches to the southern tip of Patagonia, this is a destination with endless options. Kimkim can help tailor a trip that's perfectly in line with your interests—find out how we do it in this article.
The secret's almost out. Boasting some of the planet's most diverse and remote landscapes—and an up-and-coming capital—Chile is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination. We've listed the country's top highlights with alternative ideas on how to skip the still-manageable, yet swelling crowds. Read on to learn more.
October is a great time to travel in Chile, with spring wildflowers blooming in both northern and central Chile, surf waves in the north, and Patagonia starting to come out of hibernation. You can also join in the fun with Oktoberfest taking place in the Lake District. Read on to learn more.
For most travelers, a week to 10 days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip with stops in Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales. It's also possible to hit the highlights in four to six days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. With more time, you can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region, like Punta Arenas, Puerto Varas, or San Pedro de Atacama. Get inspired with kimkim's Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales trip ideas below.
Most travelers will find that 14 to 15 days is perfect for a well-paced Chile trip with stops in Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in 11 to 13 days, which makes for a fast-paced journey. Or, extend your trip and explore more of the country—some of the best-loved trip extensions include Puerto Varas or Valparaíso. See more ideas for Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas itineraries below.
May is a great month to enjoy this diverse, far-flung country. Crowds are long gone with summer, and it's still too early for skiing. Autumn, then, is the time to head to the country's great outdoors to enjoy the foliage and observe spectacular landscapes in peace. Read on to learn more.
Having 12 to 15 days is an excellent length of time for a trip to Chile, with stops in Santiago, Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén. It's also possible to hit the highlights in 11 days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities or add more stops, such as Punta Arenas. Keep reading for more inspiring Santiago, Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén itineraries.
For most travelers, nine to 11 days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip with stops in Santiago, the Atacama Desert, and Torres del Paine. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as seven or eight days. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some favorite itinerary extensions include Punta Arenas, Puerto Varas, or Easter Island. Keep reading for more inspiring Santiago, Atacama Desert, and Torres del Paine itineraries.
Santiago de Chile is nestled in a bowl-shaped valley between the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa (Chilean Coastal Range). Hidden among its office blocks and skyscrapers are some unique boutique hotels noted for their imaginative design and architectural flair. Most offer personal service that sets them apart from the business hotels that comprise many of the city's accommodations.