4-Week Chile Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week Chile tour itineraries

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• 27 Days in Chile, incl. Patagonia and Atacama Desert

  The 27-day Chilean odyssey winds through key destinations with strategic overnight stays: 3 days in Punta Arenas, 4 days in Puerto Natales, 6 days in Coyhaique, 6 days in Puerto Varas, 5 days in San Pedro de Atacama, and 3 days in Santiago. Rest days and optional activities enrich the itinerary.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Punta Arenas

    Start your journey in this Patagonian gateway city. The King Penguin Nature Reserve in Useless Bay lets you watch these incredible birds from viewing areas about 50 meters away. Bring plenty of warm clothing. The Patagonian winds can get pretty intense, even during summer months.

    
  • Days 3-6

    Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine

    Take a 3-hour bus to Puerto Natales to explore Torres del Paine National Park. You'll find hiking options for every skill level, from simple day walks to longer circuits. Summer gives you 17 hours of daylight for exploring. The Grey Glacier boat trip is a must - you'll spend 3 hours sailing past beautiful icebergs.

    
  • Days 7-11

    Coyhaique Region

    Fly to Coyhaique for northern Patagonia. Visit the stunning marble caves at General Carrera Lake early in the morning for the best photos. The hanging glacier at Queulat National Park is another highlight. Good hiking boots are essential since the trails can get slippery.

    
  • Days 12-17

    Puerto Varas & Lake District

    Puerto Varas is perfect for exploring the Lake District. Take time to visit Frutillar, a lovely town with strong German influences on Lake Llanquihue. The Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls tour shows off classic Andean scenery. One visitor shared: "The German Colonial Museum in Frutillar offered fascinating insights into the region's heritage - but note it's closed Mondays."

    
  • Days 18-22

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Head north to the Atacama Desert. The Moon Valley tour shows off some incredible landscapes. The Tatio Geysers tour starts very early at 4 AM but offers amazing sunrise views. Pack for all weather. Temperatures can range from -2°C to 24.5°C in one day.

    
  • Days 23-27

    Santiago & Surrounds

    End your trip in Santiago. The hop-on-hop-off bus is good for seeing main attractions like Plaza de Armas and the Bellavista area. Consider visiting the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Stay in Providencia for easy access to good restaurants and shops.

    

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• 24 Day Patagonia Itinerary, incl. Torres del Paine and El Calafate

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Puerto Varas & Lake District

    Puerto Varas serves as your entry point to Chilean Patagonia. Visit Vicente Perez Rosales National Park to see Lake Todos Los Santos and Petrohue Falls. Take a drive up Osorno Volcano to 1,250m for great views. Plan your hikes for early morning since afternoon winds can pick up quickly.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Carretera Austral North

    Head south through Hornopirén and Chaiten. You'll need to take a ferry crossing so arrive an hour before departure. Pumalin National Park offers ancient rainforest walks and views of the active Chaiten volcano crater. Take it slow on the gravel roads.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Queulat National Park

    Stay in Puyuhuapi to visit the park's "Hanging Glacier." The viewpoint hike is tough but worth it. Good hiking boots are essential since the trails get slick. After your hike the thermal springs are perfect for tired muscles.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Marble Caves & Exploradores Valley

    The road to Puerto Tranquilo has lots of turns so watch for fast drivers coming the other way. See the Marble Caves in the morning light by boat. The San Rafael Glacier trip takes most of your day with 2.5 hours driving and 1.5 hours by boat each way.

    
  • Days 11-14

    El Chaltén & Fitz Roy

    Cross into Argentina for some serious hiking. Remember El Chaltén has no cell service or ATMs so bring enough cash. The Laguna Capri trail takes about 5 hours and gives you great Fitz Roy views. A recent visitor shared: "Start the Fitz Roy hikes early - afternoon winds can make the final ascent challenging, and clouds often roll in by midday."

    
  • Days 15-16

    El Calafate & Perito Moreno

    Perito Moreno Glacier sits 80km from El Calafate. Visit in the afternoon for the best photos and more active ice calving. Book your glacier hike well ahead since spots fill up fast in peak season.

    
  • Days 17-20

    Torres del Paine National Park

    This Chilean national park deserves plenty of time. Plan an early start for the Las Torres hike since it's quite challenging. Book the Grey Glacier boat tour ahead of time. Pack rain gear no matter what since the weather changes quickly.

    
  • Days 21-24

    Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas

    Drive south with a stop at Milodon Cave. Take the boat trip through Last Hope Sound to see glaciers up close. Finish in Punta Arenas where the maritime museum tells the story of Magellan's historic journey.

    

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• Chile round trip - experience Chile intensively for 23 days

  

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  • Santiago Chile

    745 mi

  • San Pedro De Atacama Chile

    55 mi

  • Calama Chile

    768 mi

  • Santiago Chile

    63 mi

  • Valparaiso Chile

    431 mi

  • Pucon Chile

    150 mi

  • Puerto Varas Chile

    111 mi
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  • Chaiten Chile

    97 mi

  • Puyuhuapi Chile

    89 mi

  • Coyhaique Chile

    286 mi

  • Puerto Montt Chile

    812 mi

  • Punta Arenas Chile

    118 mi

  • Puerto Natales Chile

    67 mi

  • Torres del Paine National Park Chile

    67 mi

  • Puerto Natales Chile

    1,265 mi

  • Santiago Chile

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