2-Week Chile Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Chile tour itineraries

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• 14 Days in Chile, incl. Santiago and Atacama Desert

  A grand 14-day Chilean tour takes you through 7 cities. Marvel at UNESCO sites in Valparaiso, float above Atacama Desert by hot air balloon, and unwind in Puritama Hot Springs. Premium hotels complement visits from Santiago's Plaza de Armas to Puerto Varas's Llanquihue Lake.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Santiago & Maipo Valley

    Begin your journey in Santiago with a city tour of La Moneda presidential palace and Plaza de Armas. Visit Concha y Toro vineyard to sample wines at Latin America's largest wine exporter. The following day goes to Maipo Valley where you can pick from horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls or rafting on the Maipo River. You'll spend the night at a mountain lodge with amazing views of the Andes.

    
  • Days 3-7

    San Pedro de Atacama Desert Experience

    Fly to Calama in the morning and head to San Pedro de Atacama. Your five days here include: - A night trek through Salt Mountain Range under starlit skies - Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the desert (bring warm layers for chilly desert mornings) - An evening tour of Valle de la Luna's unique rock formations - A relaxing visit to Puritama Hot Springs (28-31°C) - Sandboarding on massive 200m dunes - Buggy rides through Salt Mountain Range - Swimming in Baltinache salt lagoons where high minerals make floating easy

    
  • Days 8-9

    Valparaiso & Wine Country

    Return to Santiago then travel to Casablanca Valley for wine tasting and traditional Chilean lunch. Next stop is Valparaiso where you'll learn to make Chilean dishes like empanadas, ceviche and pisco sour at Mercado Cardonal. Spend the next day viewing the city's street art and visiting Pablo Neruda's La Sebastiana house.

    
  • Days 10-14

    Lakes District - Puerto Varas

    Head south to Puerto Varas to explore Chile's Lakes District. See the Petrohué Waterfalls in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park with Osorno Volcano as your backdrop. Take trips to nearby towns like Frutillar and Puerto Octay along Lake Llanquihue. These spots blend German and Chilean influences which you'll notice in the local food. Spend your final days enjoying the peaceful lakeside setting.

    

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• 14 Days in Chile, incl. Santiago and Patagonia

  A 14-day Chilean tour through 5 cities features 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Your route leads from Santiago's Plaza de Armas to Atacama's Valle de la Luna, with luxurious stays at Hotel Cumbres Vitacura and Adventure Domes Ecocamp in Torres del Paine.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Santiago & Wine Country

    Arrive in Santiago in the afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic. Visit Cerro San Cristóbal for city views and explore Plaza de Armas. On Day 2, take a 1.5-hour trip to Maipo Valley and visit Cousiño Macul in the morning when it's cooler. Day 3, drive the coastal route to Valparaiso (90 minutes). Get there early to see the street art before the crowds arrive.

    
  • Days 4-6

    Atacama Desert

    Take a 2.5-hour flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Visit Valle de la Luna at sunset to see the best colors. For the Tatio Geysers, pack layers. Temperatures start near freezing at dawn but get hot by mid-morning. Visit Laguna Chaxa for flamingo watching. A telephoto lens will help you get great shots.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Lake District

    Fly from Calama to Puerto Montt via Santiago. Use Puerto Montt as your base to explore Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. If you go rafting on the Petrohué River, wear quick-dry clothes and good shoes. The volcanic rocks get slippery.

    
  • Days 9-12

    Patagonia

    Take a 2-hour 10-minute flight to Punta Arenas to visit the Magdalena Island penguin colony. Check the weather before booking boat tours. The drive to Torres del Paine takes 5 hours. Take your time and stop for photos along the way. Stay at the Ecocamp for convenient hiking access. Bring good rain gear no matter when you visit. The weather in Patagonia changes quickly.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Santiago

    End your trip back in Santiago. The Providencia neighborhood offers a quiet, central location to stay. Leave extra time to get to the airport on your last day because traffic can be unpredictable.

    

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• 13 Days in Chile, incl. Santiago and Torres del Paine

  The 13-day Chilean expedition connects 12 cities across 2,670 miles. From Santiago's San Cristobal Hill to Torres del Paine's Grey Glacier, take in Atacama Desert, Lake District, and Patagonia. Four internal flights and stays at hotels like Hotel del Paine included.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Santiago & Valparaíso

    Begin in Santiago with an afternoon city tour through the colonial center and up to San Cristobal Hill for sweeping city views. Take a 90-minute drive to Valparaíso the next day. This UNESCO port city is known for its historic funicular lifts that help you navigate the steep hills. The lifts can be unreliable but give you unique perspectives of the city.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Atacama Desert

    Take a flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Watch the sun set over Valle de la Luna's unique landscapes. Visit the Salar de Atacama salt flats and explore the high-altitude lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques at over 14,000 feet. Get up before dawn for El Tatio geysers. Pack plenty of layers - temperatures start at -6°C but climb to 30°C by afternoon. Important: San Pedro has just one ATM that often runs out of cash, so bring enough with you.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Lake District

    Fly to Puerto Montt and head to Puerto Varas on Lake Llanquihue. Take a boat trip on Lago Todos los Santos to see snow-capped Osorno Volcano. You can hike the volcano's lower lava fields and stop at Petrohué Falls. Pack waterproof gear since the Lake District gets plenty of rain.

    
  • Days 8-11

    Patagonia

    Take a flight to Punta Arenas followed by a 3-hour drive to Puerto Natales, your starting point for Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days seeing the park's main attractions including Lake Grey. You can take a boat trip to Grey Glacier and see massive icebergs up close. The Patagonian winds are strong all year, so bring warm clothing.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Santiago

    Return to Santiago for your final evening. A previous visitor noted: "Chile is more expensive than I had believed it to be. Almost everywhere would take US dollars and in exchange bureaux I rarely saw rates for sterling. "One traveler shared about Torres del Paine: "Having fantastic weather at Torres del Pain and seeing the mountains in all their glory. The view from our hotel was fantastic and we managed to see a magnificent sunrise of the mountains too."

    

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