How many days do you need in Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales & Puerto Varas?
- Most travelers spend 10 days in Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, and Puerto Varas combined
- Visiting Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, and Puerto Varas in 7-9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Punta Arenas
How Many Days to Spend in Chile
Recommended Itineraries for Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales & Puerto Varas
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Fly to Puerto Montt, Transfer to Puerto Varas | Puerto Varas |
| Day 3 | Explore Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls | Puerto Varas |
| Day 4 | Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales, Explore | Puerto Natales |
| Day 5 | Puerto Natales to Torres Del Paine & W Trek (Day 1) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | W Trek (Day 2) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 7 | W Trek (Day 3) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 8 | W Trek (Day 4) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 9 | W Trek (Day 5) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Santiago, Depart |
This 10-day tour combines Chile's most picturesque attractions with a nice mix of relaxation and physical exertion. After starting in the cosmopolitan capital, Santiago, you'll head to a lakeside village (adorned with a snowcapped volcano) before continuing south to Patagonia. Then it's time for the "W Trek" in Torres del Paine, one of the most scenic national parks in the world. Here you'll hike past turquoise lakes, emerald forests, roaring rivers, and a massive glacier to get to the best view in the house: Paine Massif. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Punta Arenas
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago, Fly to Punta Arenas | Punta Arenas |
| Day 2 | Visit the Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony | Punta Arenas |
| Day 3 | Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 4 | Torres del Paine Full-Day Private Tour | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Hike to the Base of the Towers, Return to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Fly from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt, Transfer to Puerto Varas | Puerto Varas |
| Day 8 | Explore Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Falls, Todos los Santos Lake | Puerto Varas |
| Day 9 | Kayaking on the Reloncaví Fjord | Puerto Varas |
| Day 10 | Free Day in Puerto Varas | Puerto Varas |
| Day 11 | Puerto Varas to Santiago | Santiago |
| Day 12 | Day Trip to Viña del Mar & Valparaiso | Santiago |
| Day 13 | Casablanca Valley Wine Tour | Santiago |
| Day 14 | Depart Santiago |
Take in rugged mountains, pristine fjords, and lush wine country on this diverse 14-day journey through Chile's greatest highlights. Start in the country's far south, where you'll hike through the wilds of Torres del Paine, visit penguins on the Strait of Magellan, and horseback ride across a traditional Patagonian estancia. Next, head north to kayak and climb through the spectacular scenery of the Lake District, then wind down with a final three days in Santiago with relaxing day trips to the nearby wine country and colorful villages of the Pacific coast. Read more
How to travel between Santiago, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales & Puerto Varas
How to get from Santiago to Puerto Varas
Flying is the most convenient way to travel the 630 miles (1,016 km) between Santiago and Puerto Varas. Expect a 1.5-hour plane ride and a 30-minute drive from the Puerto Montt airport. Shuttle buses are also available at the airport and take approximately the same amount of time as driving. Read more
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 from Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales
The distance between Puerto Varas in Chile's Lake District and Puerto Natales in Magallanes is about 1,200 miles (1,941 km). The fastest way to travel between them is to take a relatively short flight. There are two different options for booking your flight, but you'll have to get to the nearby town of Puerto Montt first, and either option will take about six hours. 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
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