- Barbara
- From USA
- Barbara
- From USA
- Monica Shao
- From Australia
- Aideen Imerson
- From Australia
1. Self- Drive Through Chile: 10 days in Chile
Day 1 | Begin your trip in Santiago, drive to Puerto Varas by Lake Llanquihue |
Day 2 | Explore Petrohue Falls in the morning, optional nearby excursions in the afternoon day |
Day 3 | Drive to Puerto Montt, take the ferry to Chiloe Island |
Day 4 | Explore Castro on Chiloe Island, visit UNESCO churches, drive to Puerto Varas |
Day 5 | Fly to Santiago, drive to Santa Cruz Valley, visit a museum or vineyard |
Day 6 | Free day in Santa Cruz, recommended to visit vineyards and explore the area |
Day 7 | Drive to Isla Negra and then Casa Marin Winery in the afternoon |
Day 8 | Drive to Valparaíso, free afternoon for optional activities |
Day 9 | Drive to Casablanca Valley, continue on to Santiago |
Day 10 | Head to the airport and on to your next destination |
With ten days and a thirst for adventure, this self-drive tour will give you the chance to experience a wide range of Chile’s myriad attractions. Highlights include the capital Santiago where you will check out the city's art and architecture. Then the natural wonders of Petrohue Falls, such as Lake Llanquihue, await you. Make your way to see the unique sights like the UNESCO-listed churches in Castro on Chiloe Island. Now, head to Santa Cruz to sip some amazing wine at the many vineyards. Check out the bohemian town of Valparaíso. However, perhaps the best part of this 10-day Chile itinerary is the freedom you will have to explore as much or as little as you choose, all at your own pace.
2. Santiago, Atacama Desert, Lake District: Chile in 10 days
Day 1 | Half-day city tour of Santiago |
Day 2 | Day trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, return to Santiago |
Day 3 | Fly to Calama, and tour the Atacama Desert |
Day 4 | Half-day tour of Tatio Geysers, Machuca, the Valley of the Moon and more |
Day 5 | Half-day tour of Cejar Lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flats |
Day 6 | Fly to Puerto Montt, transfer to Puerto Varas |
Day 7 | Half-day tour to Osorno Volcano, Lake Llanquihue and Petrohue Falls |
Day 8 | Free day in Puerto Varas with optional activities available |
Day 9 | Fly to Santiago |
Day 10 | Head to your next destination |
For those who love the great outdoors and the wonders of nature, this 10-day in Chile itinerary, which takes in the desolate Atacama along with Chile’s sublime Lake District, could be the ideal option. After spending time in the compelling capital of Santiago as well as UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, make your way north to witness the hostile and alien landscapes of the world’s driest desert. Next, head to Puerto Varas for a couple of days, exploring a lush region that could hardly be more different. Here, you can see Petrohué Waterfalls and go hiking at Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. This itinerary is the perfect option for anyone wanting to sample two of Chile’s most enticing destinations in one trip. Describe your ideal 10-day holiday for a customized trip to Chile.
3. Trekking the O Circuit: 10 days in Chile
Day 1 | Arrive in Puerto Natales |
Day 2 | Trek from Torres del Paine to Camp Seron |
Day 3 | Hike to Camp Dickson |
Day 4 | Trek to Camp Perros |
Day 5 | Rest day at Camp Perros |
Day 6 | Hike down along the impressive Grey Glacier |
Day 7 | Opt for a kayak tour and trek to Camp Paine Grande |
Day 8 | Continue to Cuernos and Camp Central |
Day 9 | Hike to Torres Towers and drive to Puerto Natales |
Day 10 | Transfer to Puerto Natales bus station |
For those seeking a thrilling, off-the-beaten-track adventure, this 10-day tour takes you to some of the most stunning landscapes in Chile. Start your adventure in Torres del Paine National Park with a hike to Campamento Seron. Sleep in a tent under a starry sky and spend the next week trekking through the pristine Lago Paine and Paso John Gardner before reaching the spectacular Torres Towers. Along the way, see stunning views of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field and the Dickson Glacier. You will also have the opportunity to kayak at the lake at Grey Glacier and discover its capes and coves. See all 10-day tours to Chile.