Chile

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

14-Day Chile Itinerary

14 days
6 cities — Santiago → Valparaiso → Vina del Mar → Pucon → San Pedro de Atacama → Puerto Natales
Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

The ultimate two-week journey through Chile. Chile is one of the most geographically extreme countries on Earth — a narrow ribbon of land stretching over 4,300 km along South America's Pacific edge, from the driest desert on the planet to the glaciers and granite spires of Patagonia. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Santiago

Santiago

  • ▸ Cerro San Cristobal
  • ▸ Plaza de Armas

Santiago — Chile’s vibrant capital, nestled between the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range, known for its museums, historic neighborhoods, and lively culture

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Day 2 — Explore Santiago

Santiago

  • ▸ La Moneda Palace
  • ▸ Barrio Bellavista
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Day 3 — Explore Santiago

Santiago

  • ▸ La Moneda Palace
  • ▸ Barrio Bellavista
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Day 4 — Arrive in Valparaiso

Valparaiso

  • ▸ Cerro Alegre
  • ▸ La Sebastiana

Valparaíso — Chile’s major port city, famous for its colorful houses, hillside streets, and vibrant art scene

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Day 5 — Explore Valparaiso

Valparaiso

  • ▸ Ascensores de Valparaíso
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Day 6 — Explore Valparaiso

Valparaiso

  • ▸ Ascensores de Valparaíso
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Day 7 — Arrive in Vina del Mar

Vina del Mar

  • ▸ Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)
  • ▸ Quinta Vergara

Viña del Mar — Chile’s beach city, known for sandy shores, gardens, and annual music festivals

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Day 8 — Explore Vina del Mar

Vina del Mar

  • ▸ Vina del Mar Beach
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Day 9 — Arrive in Pucon

Pucon

  • ▸ Villarrica Volcano
  • ▸ Lake Villarrica

Pucón — adventure tourism hub in southern Chile, surrounded by lakes, volcanoes, and forests

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Day 10 — Explore Pucon

Pucon

  • ▸ Hot Springs
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Day 11 — Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

  • ▸ Valle de la Luna
  • ▸ El Tatio Geysers

San Pedro de Atacama — desert town famous for otherworldly landscapes, salt flats, and stargazing

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Day 12 — Explore San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

  • ▸ Laguna Cejar
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Day 13 — Arrive in Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales

  • ▸ Torres del Paine National Park
  • ▸ Puerto Natales Waterfront

Puerto Natales — the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, a windswept Patagonian town on the Última Esperanza fjord where trekkers gear up before heading into the wilderness

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Day 14 — Explore Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales

  • ▸ Milodón Cave Natural Monument
  • ▸ Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour