How many days do you need in Santiago, Torres del Paine & Puerto Natales?
- Most travelers spend 7-10 days in Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales combined
- Visiting Santiago, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales in 4 to 6 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Punta Arenas, Puerto Varas, and San Pedro de Atacama
How Many Days to Spend in Chile
Recommended Itineraries for Santiago, Torres del Paine & Puerto Natales
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Bus to Puerto Natales, Explore | Puerto Natales |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Torres del Paine, Lago Grey Cruise | Torres del Paine |
| Day 4 | Hike to Lake Pehoe | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Catamaran Ride, Driving Tour of Torres del Paine | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | Hike Almirante Nieto, Return to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Return to Santiago, Depart |
This weeklong itinerary highlights Torres del Paine National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking trip in Patagonia. After a day to explore Chile's capital, fly south to experience the park's nearly 450,000 acres of glaciers, ice fields, forests, lakes, and rugged mountains that will get your heart racing. Your jumping on/off point will be Puerto Natales—a port city attracting trekkers from all over the world. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Puerto Natales via Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales |
| Day 3 | Enter Torres del Paine & Begin W Trek | Torres del Paine |
| Day 4 | Hike Along Lago Nordenskjöld to Refugio Cuernos | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Visit the French Valley & Continue to Refugio Paine Grande | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | Admire Grey Glacier, Return to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Explore Estancia La Peninsula | Puerto Natales |
| Day 8 | Depart Puerto Natales |
Experience the splendor of Torres del Paine National Park—plus the colorful capital city of Santiago and a working Patagonian ranch—on this outdoorsy eight-day itinerary. Start with a day of sightseeing in Santiago, then travel to the quaint port town of Puerto Natales. Get an early start to enter the national park and spend four days hiking the famed "W" Trek. Then wrap up the adventure with a day trip to a traditional sheep ranch on the remote Antonio Veras Peninsula, only accessible by boat. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1-Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Bus to Puerto Natales, Free Afternoon | Puerto Natales |
| Day 3 | Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine - W Trek Day 1/4: Mirador Base Torres | Torres del Paine |
| Day 4 | W Trek Day 2/4: Refugio el Chileno to Refugio Los Cuernos | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | W Trek Day 3/4: The French Valley to Refugio Paine Grande | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | W Trek Day 4/4: Glacier Grey to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Return to Punta Arenas, Depart |
Have you ever dreamed of trekking through one of the most famous and beautiful protected areas in the world? If so, then this quick seven-day itinerary is for you. In just a week, you can jet off to Chilean Patagonia and partake in the famed "W" circuit trek—a multi-day hike that covers the furthest reaches of the awe-inspiring Torres del Paine National Park. Be sure to get in shape beforehand because this is the very definition of an active adventure. Read more
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including Punta Arenas
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Santiago City Tour | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Valparaíso, Wine & City Tour | Santiago |
| Day 4 | Fly to Punta Arenas, Explore | Punta Arenas |
| Day 5 | Isla Magdalena & Penguin Colony | Punta Arenas |
| Day 6 | Torres del Paine: Trekking to the Base of the Towers | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Lake Pehoé & Lake Grey | Torres del Paine |
| Day 8 | Return to Santiago, Depart |
Immerse yourself in the unique landscapes and culture of Chile. Start your journey in Santiago and head to the Casablanca Valley to indulge in Chilean wine before traveling to the coastal city of Valparaíso to discover its beautiful murals and artsy vibe. Then, get an up-close look at a 150,000-strong penguin colony before heading to the famed Torres del Paine National Park to experience some of the best hiking trails and landscapes the region has to offer. Read more
How to travel between Santiago, Torres del Paine & Puerto Natales
How to get to Santiago de Chile
Santiago is one of the most visited cities in Chile and in South America. Depending on where you're coming from, the city may be best reached by car, plane, and sometimes by bus. Read more
How to get to Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most visited places in Chile—and South America. It's close to both Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, and you'll often travel via one or both of these cities. This five-day trip will bring you face-to-face with all the best places and is especially great to consider if you're traveling from Santiago. Read more
How to get from Santiago to Puerto Natales
Go 1,745 miles (2,800 km) south of lively Santiago de Chile, and you’ll arrive in Puerto Natales—the gateway to Torres del Paine. The best way to make the trip is by plane, which is not only the fastest but often also the cheapest way to travel. Read more
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