Most people visiting both Santiago and Mendoza spend about nine to 10 days in Chile, which usually includes some time in Buenos Aires as well. For travelers wanting to visit Santiago and Mendoza exclusively, plan eight to 10 days for a well-paced trip. Even travelers with limited time can see the highlights in as few as five to seven days. For the best itineraries, including Santiago and Mendoza, keep reading below.
Chile's autumn is in full swing in April with cooling temperatures and bright colors. Crowds thin out in Patagonia making this a great time to visit, while Santiago, the central wine valley, and Atacama Desert offer plenty of scenic road trips and Easter celebrations. Let this monthly guide help you find the best places to visit and things to do.
Six days to a week is a great length for a Chile trip with stops in both Torres del Paine and Puerto Natales. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in four or five days, which makes for a fast-paced journey. With more time, you can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region like Santiago or Punta Arenas. Get inspired with the below Torres del Paine and Puerto Natales trip ideas.
Most travelers will find that 12 to 15 days is perfect for a well-paced Chile trip with stops in Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, and Torres del Paine. 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 or Valparaíso. Get inspired with the below Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, and Torres del Paine trip ideas.
Nine to 11 days is the most popular trip length for Chile travelers interested in visiting both Santiago and the Atacama Desert, especially when also including Torres del Paine. If you're not interested in Torres del Paine, seven to eight days is enough for your Santiago and Atacama Desert trip. A fast-paced highlights trip is possible in four to six days for travelers with limited time. Check out the below favorite Santiago and the Atacama Desert trips.
For most travelers, 10 to 14 days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip with stops in Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Varas, and Punta Arenas. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as seven to nine days. Or, extend your trip and explore more of the country—some of the best-loved trip extensions include the Atacama Desert. Keep reading for more inspiring Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Varas, and Punta Arenas itineraries.
For most travelers, nine to 11 days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip with stops in Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, and Punta Arenas. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as a week or eight days. Or, extend your trip and explore more of the country. Get inspired with the below Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, and Punta Arenas trip ideas.
Twelve days to two weeks is the most popular trip length for Chile travelers interested in visiting Santiago, the Atacama Desert, and Puerto Varas, especially when also including Torres del Paine. If you're only headed to Santiago, the Atacama Desert, and Puerto Varas, you can enjoy a comfortably-paced trip in nine to 10 days. With less time, it's still possible to see the highlights in as few as seven to eight days. Read on for the best itineraries, including Santiago, the Atacama Desert, and Puerto Varas, and beyond.
Ten to 13 days is the most popular trip length for Chile travelers interested in visiting both Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas, especially when also including Santiago and the Atacama Desert. If you're not interested in Santiago and the Atacama Desert, five to eight days is enough for your Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas trip. A fast-paced highlights trip is possible in four days for travelers with limited time. Read on for the best itineraries, including Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas and beyond.
Twelve to 15 days is the most popular trip length for Chile travelers interested in visiting Santiago, Easter Island, and Torres del Paine, especially when also including the Atacama Desert. For travelers wanting to visit Santiago, Easter Island, and Torres del Paine exclusively, plan 10 to 11 days for a well-paced trip. Even travelers with limited time can see the highlights in as few as eight or nine days. Check out kimkim's favorite Santiago, Easter Island, and Torres del Paine trips below.