Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and head to Casa Bellavista with your included hotel transfer. Spend the afternoon walking through the city's main attractions, including the iconic Mercado Central where you can see local vendors and fresh produce from all over Chile.
Included Activities
- Explore sights of Santiago
- Visit Mercado Central
Landmarks Mercado Central - Day 2
Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
Head to the airport for your flight north to Calama. From there, take a shuttle bus to San Pedro de Atacama, a peaceful desert town that sits as your base for exploring the region's otherworldly landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
San Pedro de Atacama
This morning you'll do a tour through Cordillera de la Sal with a stop at Valle de la Luna. After lunch, you can either visit the local village museum or spend time relaxing in the nearby hot springs, depending on what sounds better.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour through Cordillera de la Sal
- Visit Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
Optional Activities
- Visit local village museum
- Relax in nearby hot springs
Landmarks Cordillera de la Sal Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) - Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
Start in the artisan village of Toconao, then drive through the desert to Salar de Atacama salt flat. You'll see flamingos at Laguna Chaxa before heading to the high-altitude lakes Miscanti and Meñique at 4,150m. Stop in the mountain village of Socaire at 3,200m for acclimatization, then return to San Pedro by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit artisan village of Toconao
- Drive through Salar de Atacama salt flat
- Observe flamingos at Laguna Chaxa
- Visit lakes Miscanti and Meñique
- Stop in mountain village of Socaire for acclimatization
Landmarks Toconao Salar de Atacama Laguna Chaxa Laguna Miscanti Laguna Meñique Socaire - Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama
Depart before sunrise to reach El Tatio Geysers at 4,230 meters. Watch the steaming fountains shoot up to 10 meters as the sun rises, take a dip in a natural thermal pool, then continue to the village of Machuca for the drive back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit El Tatio Geysers
- Swim in natural thermal pool
- Visit village of Machuca
Landmarks El Tatio Geysers Machuca - Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama to Puerto Varas
Fly from Calama to Santiago, then onward to Puerto Montt in the Lake District. Pick up your rental car and drive to Puerto Varas on Lake Llanquihue's shore. Stroll along the lake promenade with views of the snow-capped Osorno Volcano in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll along lake promenade
- View Osorno Volcano
Landmarks Lake Llanquihue Osorno Volcano - Day 7
Puerto Varas
You'll base yourself in cozy traditional cabins on Lake Llanquihue with Osorno Volcano views. Explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park nearby, known for its waterfalls and landscapes. Hike to scenic spots, check out Todos Los Santos Lake, or walk along the Petruhué River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Optional Activities
- Hike scenic trails
- Visit Todos Los Santos Lake
- Explore Petrohué River and waterfalls
- Hike up Osorno Volcano (accessible by car to 1,250 meters)
- Use chairlift
- Go rafting
- Horseback riding
Landmarks Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Todos Los Santos Lake Petrohué River - Day 8
Puerto Varas
Circle Lake Llanquihue by car, covering about 130 km. Stop in Puerto Octay to experience the traditional charm, then head to Frutillar to see the Colonos Museum, which tells the story of German settlement beginning in 1852 and how the area transformed from forest to pastureland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circle Lake Llanquihue by car
- Visit Puerto Octay
- Visit Frutillar
- Explore Colonos Museum
Landmarks Puerto Octay Frutillar Colonos Museum - Day 9
Puerto Varas to Chiloé
Start your two-day trip to Chiloé Island. Drive from Puerto Varas with an optional scenic detour through Reloncaví Fjord via Ralún, passing villages like Cochamó and Puelo. Take ferries across the water to reach Chiloé, then drive to Cucao on the island's remote west coast near Chiloé National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Chiloé Island
- Travel via ferry to Chiloé
Optional Activities
- Detour via Ralún to Reloncaví Fjord
- Visit villages of Cochamó and Puelo
Landmarks Reloncaví Fjord Cochamó Puelo Puerto Montt Chiloé Island Lake Huillinco Chiloé National Park - Day 10
Chiloé
Explore Chiloé Island with your rental car. Visit Chiloé National Park by car or boat, then discover the UNESCO-listed wooden churches scattered throughout the island. Stop in Castro, the island's capital, to see the vibrant fish market and traditional stilt houses. Optionally explore the southern villages of Queilén and Quellón if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chiloé National Park
- Explore wooden churches
- Visit Castro fish market
- View traditional stilt houses
Optional Activities
- Reach small islands by car or boat
- Explore southern villages of Queilén and Quellón
Landmarks Chiloé National Park Castro Queilén Quellón - Day 11
Chiloé to Ancud
Drive north across Chiloé Island, fitting in any activities you missed earlier. Visit the penguin colony near Puñihuil in northern Chiloé. Pass through Ancud where the central museum of wooden church architecture gives insight into the island's unique religious heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive north across Chiloé Island
Optional Activities
- Visit penguin colony near Puñihuil
- Visit Ancud's wooden church architecture museum
Landmarks Puñihuil Ancud - Day 12
Ancud to Puerto Natales
Take the ferry back to the mainland and continue north to Puerto Montt. Return your rental car at the airport, then fly to Punta Arenas. Pick up a new rental car and drive to Puerto Natales, your gateway to Torres del Paine. Spend the evening exploring this charming town on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Puerto Natales on foot
Landmarks Puerto Natales Torres del Paine National Park - Day 13
Puerto Natales
Head out on a spectral excursion through Última Esperanza Fjord to Serrano Glacier. The journey combines catamaran and speedboat travel showing regional highlights. You'll have lunch with glacier views, then return to Puerto Natales in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a view of Serrano Glacier)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion through Última Esperanza Fjord
- Visit Serrano Glacier
- Catamaran and speedboat travel
Landmarks Última Esperanza Fjord Serrano Glacier - Day 14
Torres del Paine National Park
Drive to Torres del Paine National Park and settle into your accommodation for three nights. In the afternoon, do an easy hike to Salto Grande waterfall. The park is one of South America's most beautiful regions with diverse flora and fauna for hikers to discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Salto Grande waterfall
Optional Activities
- Explore hiking trails
- Scenic exploration of the park
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Salto Grande - Day 15
Torres del Paine National Park
Visit the park's lagoons including Laguna Amarga with its high salt content and the deep-blue Laguna Azul. You might spot flamingos if you're lucky. Hike along the lagoons for the scenery, or take a boat tour across Grey Lake to see Grey Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Laguna Amarga
- Visit Laguna Azul
- Hike along the lagoons
Optional Activities
- Boat tour across Grey Lake to Grey Glacier
- Spot flamingos
Landmarks Laguna Amarga Laguna Azul Grey Lake Grey Glacier - Day 16
Torres del Paine National Park
If you're an experienced hiker, tackle the trek to Las Torres, the park's famous granite towers. Otherwise, shorten the hike and go only as far as Refugio Chileno. Tonight you'll stay in a cozy Patagonian estancia on the eastern side of the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Las Torres or Refugio Chileno
Optional Activities
- Full trek to Las Torres (for experienced hikers)
- Shortened hike to Refugio Chileno
Landmarks Las Torres Refugio Chileno - Day 17
Torres del Paine to El Calafate
Cross the Chilean-Argentinian border and continue to El Calafate. The route takes you through typical Patagonian steppe where you might drive many kilometers without seeing another person. The drive is about 305 km, roughly 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Patagonian steppe
- Cross Chilean-Argentinian border
- Day 18
El Calafate
Visit Los Glaciares National Park to see Perito Moreno Glacier, one of southern Patagonia's greatest natural wonders. This is the only glacier in the world that continues to grow. Watch massive ice calving from wooden walkways on the Magellan Peninsula or take a boat tour. The drive is about 150 km, roughly 2.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
- Observe ice calving events from walkways
Optional Activities
- Take boat tour to Perito Moreno Glacier
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier Magellan Peninsula - Day 19
El Calafate to Punta Arenas
Drive back across the Chilean border to Punta Arenas for your final night of the journey. You'll spend the evening in this southernmost city before your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive across Chilean border to Punta Arenas
Landmarks Punta Arenas - Day 20
Punta Arenas to Europe
Return your rental car at Punta Arenas Airport and fly back to Europe via Santiago. If the connection feels rushed, consider an extra overnight stay near Santiago Airport for a full free day to decompress.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra overnight stay near Santiago Airport
