Travelers to Chile typically plan a trip for 10 to 13 days when combining Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas with the Atacama Desert. If you're only headed to Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas, you can enjoy a comfortably-paced trip in eight to 10 days. Even travelers with limited time can see the highlights in as few as five to seven days. For the best itineraries, including Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas, keep reading below.
For most travelers, 10 to 15 days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip, with stops in Santiago and Patagonia's Torres del Paine, El Calafate, and El Chaltén. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can hit the highlights in a week to nine 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 and Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
Ten to 13 days is the most popular trip length for Chile travelers interested in visiting Santiago, Puerto Natales, and Punta Arenas, especially when also including San Pedro de Atacama. If you're not interested in San Pedro de Atacama, a week to 10 days is enough for your Santiago, Puerto Natales, and Punta Arenas trip. With less time, it's still possible to see the highlights in as few as five or six days. For the best itineraries, including Santiago, Puerto Natales, and Punta Arenas, keep reading below.
For most travelers, six to eight days is the perfect amount of time for a Chile trip with stops in both Santiago and Pucón. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in as little as 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 Puerto Varas, Casablanca Valley, or Valparaíso. Keep reading for more inspiring Santiago and Pucón itineraries.
September brings early spring weather to central Chile, with warm, sunny days in Santiago, as well as great surfing waves in the north. Though it's just the start of shoulder season, the country is full of life during this month for locals. Case in point: loads of festivities for Chile's Independence Day.
Spend 10 days in Chile, and you'll be glad you did: it's enough to experience some of the famously long coastlines, go wine tasting, and even venture down to the wilds of Patagonia. Or, choose to dive deep into a region—spend your entire trip in the Atacama Desert or tackle a multi-day trek in Torres del Paine. Add a week to do it all, but if you're short on time, don't worry—a few days is all you need to check out the colorful capital city and its surrounds.
Most people visiting both Santiago and Easter Island spend about 12 to 15 days in Chile, which usually includes some time in the Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine as well. For travelers wanting to visit Santiago and Easter Island exclusively, plan six to nine days for a well-paced trip. Even travelers with limited time can see the highlights in as few as five days. Read on for the best itineraries, including Santiago and Easter Island and beyond.
Spread across a multitude of hills carpeted with colorful homes and overlooking a wide, arcing bay, Valparaíso is Chile’s most engaging city. Commonly known as Valpo, it boasts eye-catching architecture, a flourishing creative scene, and a distinct bohemian vibe. This guide will help you plan your trip and find the best that the city has to offer.
This is the magical month in Chile when spring transitions to the summer season making for some stunning weather all the way from north to south. The first half of the month is still quiet—ideal for outdoor activities in the Lake District and Patagonia—and then things start bustling around the holidays, especially Valparaiso, which puts on a big New Years Bash. Find out what to do and where to go with this December guide.
August signifies the last month of Chile's ski season with lower prices than July. In the south, winter rains begin to taper off making this a good time to head to Patagonia with days starting to get longer for more outdoor adventures. Read this monthly guide to learn more.