Chile in One Week: 3 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Chile

Exploring Chile in 7 days? Hike Atacama desert, sightsee in Santiago and explore nature at Torres Del Paine National Park with our Chile 7-day itinerary suggestions.

As part of your Chile 1-week itinerary plan, explore the awe-inspiring glassy lakes, shining glaciers, and the granite peaks of the Torres del Paine in Patagonia. After checking in at your hotel in Puerto Natales, take the 112-kilometer bus ride to the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park. The first of your many hikes in these seven days is to the base of the Torres del Paine. The scenery along the way includes superb views of Nordenskjöld Lake and Almirante Nieto. Next, see remarkable hanging glaciers and local flora while trekking towards the spiky peaks of Los Cuernos. On the fifth day, the hike will take you to the Mirador Británico, one of the best viewpoints of the iconic French Valley Trek. Look out for views of Paine Grande, Cerro Hoja, and Cerro Máscara. The final exhilarating trek during a week in Chile is to the Grey Glacier, one of the most spectacular glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. See all tours to Chile.

A fabulous mix of culture and nature awaits on this 7-day tour that'll take you from the pulsating center of Santiago to the coastal cities of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Sample local cuisine and learn about history and culture before hitting the road to your next destination. This leg of the journey reveals spectacular natural wonders, including volcanoes, waterfalls, and lakes. Hop on a catamaran and sail to Peulla, where you'll visit the stunning Bride Veil Waterfall before heading to the enchanting island of Chiloe to hear about ancient lore and accounts of witches who are said to patrol the coastline. It is bound to be an amazing 7 days in Chile. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Chile.

With its swirling orange dust clouds, striking craters, extreme dryness and magical night sky, Atacama Desert seems like another planet. Peering into the unfathomably distant universe at night is one of the first things you’ll do after arriving in San Pedro de Atacama. Your next destinations during this unforgettable one week in Chile are the Cejar and Piedra lagoons, set amid an astonishing landscape of turquoise waters and volcanoes. At the Tebinquinche Lagoon, see how the sky becomes one with the white salt of the desert. Also, admire the gigantic figures of salt and clay created by the passage of time in the seemingly lifeless Moon Valley. Long ago, indigenous caravans crossed these inhospitable lands and left behind some of their carvings of birds and animals in Yerbas Buenas, a historically significant site that is part of this 7 days Chile itinerary. Before the trip ends, you’ll get to bathe in the soothing mineral waters of the Puritama Hot Springs and see two salt lagoons.

One week in Chile doesn’t get more exciting than this. You’ll visit deserts with mesmerizing landscapes, trek amid towering granite peaks, and explore big cities and serene coastal towns, depending on which of these three amazing tours you choose. Fancy crafting your own tour? We got you covered. Our travel experts will personalize your Chile trip according to your interests and budget. For more ideas and information, check out our guide on how many days to spend in Chile.

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