Chile north to south main highlights in three weeks
Chile itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 14, 2020
21 days
5894 km
9 steps
This itinerary will pass through all of Chile going from north to south starting in the city of Iquique and finishing in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
Step 1: Iquique
2 days recommended
Iquique
Iquique is a city located on the pacific coast of northern Chile, to the west of the Atacama Desert. The city is known for its historic district and its beaches. It is also possible to do sandboarding on the dunes near the city.
step 1: Iquique
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
509 km / 316 miles
step 2: El Tatio
Step 2: El Tatio
1 days recommended
El Tatio
El Tatio is a geyser field located at 4,320 metres altitude in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile. The geysers are a beautiful sight especially at sunrise and there are also hot springs that you can swim in.
step 2: El Tatio
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
78 km / 48 miles
step 3: San Pedro de Atacama
Step 3: San Pedro de Atacama
3 days recommended
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a town located in the Atacama desert of northern Chile. The town is known for its amazing nearby landscapes including desert, salt flats, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. It's also known as the best place in the world to see the stars and there is the possibility to do sandboarding.
step 3: San Pedro de Atacama
Transportation type:
airplane
1661 km / 1032 miles
step 4: Santiago
Step 4: Santiago
3 days recommended
Santiago
Santiago, located in central Chile, is the capital and political, cultural and economical centre of Chile. The city is known for its colonial centre, museums, metropolitan cathedral events, restaurants and lively nightlife.
step 4: Santiago
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
119 km / 73 miles
step 5: Valparaiso
Step 5: Valparaiso
2 days recommended
Valparaiso
Valparaíso is a city located on the west of Santiago on the Pacific coast of Central Chile.The city is known for its bohemian culture, coloured houses and amazing seaside views.
step 5: Valparaiso
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
892 km / 554 miles
step 6: Pucón
Step 6: Pucón
3 days recommended
Pucón
Pucón is a town located in central Chile on the shore of Lake Villarrica. The town has a great view of the snow-capped Villarrica volcano. The town is a hub for adventure tourism, activities include hiking, water sports, kayaking, white-water rafting and skiing and snowboarding.
step 6: Pucón
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
339 km / 210 miles
step 7: Puerto Montt
Step 7: Puerto Montt
3 days recommended
Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is a city located in southern Chile’s lake district. The city is known as a gateway to nearby mountains, fjords and national parks, like Alerce Andino National Park and Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument.
step 7: Puerto Montt
Transportation type:
airplane
2188 km / 1359 miles
step 8: Puerto Natales
Step 8: Puerto Natales
1 days recommended
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is a town located on the Señoret Channel in Patagonia. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest and further to the north Bernardo O’Higgins National Park.
step 8: Puerto Natales
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
104 km / 64 miles
step 9: Torres del Paine National Park
Step 9: Torres del Paine National Park
3 days recommended
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park is located in southern Chile’s Patagonia region. The park is known for its soaring mountains, glaciers and golden pampas.