Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine & Punta Arenas: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine & Punta Arenas?

• Most travelers spend 14-15 days in Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas combined
• Visiting Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, and Punta Arenas in 11 to 13 days is possible, but will feel rushed
• With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip

How Many Days to Spend in Chile

Recommended Itineraries for Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine & Punta Arenas

Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks

Discover the incredible diversity of Chile's landscapes on this action-packed two-week adventure. Get to know the vibrant capital of Santiago, then head into the arid and otherworldly environs of the Atacama Desert. Venture south to Patagonia to hike to the towering peaks of Torres del Paine National Park before flying across the South Pacific to explore the mysterious icons and windswept coastlines of Easter Island. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days

Outdoor adventurers rejoice—this curated 15-day itinerary immerses you in the unparalleled natural beauty of Chile. First, you'll head to the far north of the country and tour the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert. Then it's off to Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park, home to the most awe-inspiring mountains and unspoiled nature in Chile. You'll then finish the journey far west in the Pacific amid the mysterious stone idols of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Read more

How to travel between Santiago, Easter Island, Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine & Punta Arenas

How to get to Easter Island
Getting to Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean is best done by taking a flight to Mataveri International Airport (IPC), and it's fairly easily done if you're traveling from Santiago or some of Chile's surrounding countries, such as Argentina and Peru. 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 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 to Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is one of those places that isn't easily overseen and attracts many travelers. Except for being just a boat tour away from Magdalena Island (also called Penguin Island), Punta Arenas is also the main stop before heading to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine. If you're traveling through Chile, then you'll most likely want to include Punta Arenas in your travel plans. Read more

How to get to Atacama
Atacama, or San Pedro de Atacama, is known for its majestic desert located in the north of Chile, close to Antofagasta. Read more