How many days do you need in Santiago & Mendoza?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Santiago and Mendoza combined
- Visiting Santiago and Mendoza in 5 to 7 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 Buenos Aires
How Many Days to Spend in Chile
Recommended Itineraries for Santiago & Mendoza
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour of Valle de Cachapoal | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour | Santiago |
| Day 4 | Valle de Maipo Wine Tour | Santiago |
| Day 5 | Fly to Mendoza, Explore | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Mendoza Wine Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Mendoza Vineyards Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 8 | High Mountain Full-Day Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 9 | Return to Santiago | Santiago |
| Day 10 | Depart Santiago |
On this epic 10-day tour, visit the best wine-producing regions of Chile and Argentina as you tour the vineyards that produce their most famous varietals. Arrive in Santiago and tour the Cachapoal Valley, then visit a wine estate near the town of Pirque. Next, head to the Maipo Valley in central Chile before moving on to Mendoza, Argentina. Explore the surrounding vineyards and mountain villages before returning to Santiago. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore the City & Tango Show with Dinner | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour & Argentine Culinary Experience | Buenos Aires |
| Day 3 | San Antonio de Areco Cowboy Town Visit | Buenos Aires |
| Day 4 | Fly to Mendoza, Explore the City | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 6 | Visit Aconcagua Provincial Park | Mendoza |
| Day 7 | Fly to Santiago, City Tour | Santiago |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Valparaíso & Viña del Mar | Santiago |
| Day 9 | Concha y Toro Winery Visit | Santiago |
| Day 10 | Depart Santiago |
Discover Chile and Argentina's rich culinary and cultural heritage on this 10-day tour. Start in Argentina, where you'll learn to make empanadas and enjoy an evening of tango, then experience gaúcho culture in San Antonio de Areco. Soak up the mountain scenery in Mendoza before flying to Chile, where city sightseeing in Santiago and UNESCO-listed Valparaíso awaits. Finish with a tour and tasting session at the renowned Concha y Toro winery. Read more
How to travel between Santiago & Mendoza
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 Mendoza
Mendoza is the capital of Argentina's wine region and is close to Argentina's border with Chile. It's the perfect jumping-off point to tour the nearby vineyards and taste the different wines produced there. You can also dive deeper and combine your trip to Mendoza with a tour of Chile's wine scene, or head north and discover the charms of Salta and Purmamarca with this 10-day itinerary. Read more
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