How many days do you need in Santiago & Pucón?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Santiago and Pucón combined
- Visiting Santiago and Pucón in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Puerto Varas, Casablanca Valley, and Valparaiso
How Many Days to Spend in Chile
Recommended Itineraries for Santiago & Pucón
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Valley | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Fly to Temuco & Transfer to Pucón | Pucón |
| Day 4 | Full-Day El Cañi Trekking & Hot Springs | Pucón |
| Day 5 | Full-Day Pichillancahue Glacier Tour & Waterfall | Pucón |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Temuco, Depart |
Indulge in some of the best urban and natural landscapes Chile has to offer. Begin your journey in the cosmopolitan capital city of Santiago to explore its cultural and culinary delights. Next, head to the coast to experience the artsy vibe and colorful streets of Valparaíso, followed by wine tasting in the world-renowned Casablanca Valley. Then, head out to Pucón in Chile's Lake District, where central Chile meets Patagonia. Here, you'll enjoy trekking through native Alajuela forest, hiking up to glaciers, and relaxing in hot springs. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Maipo Valley Wine Tour | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Valley | Santiago |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Pucón via Temuco | Pucón |
| Day 5 | El Cañi Trekking & Hot Springs | Pucón |
| Day 6 | Pichillancahue Glacier Tour & Waterfall | Pucón |
| Day 7 | Huerquehue Hiking & Kayak | Pucón |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Temuco, Depart |
This itinerary is ideal for those travelers looking to discover Chile's natural beauty and culinary heritage. Start in Chile's wine region with excursions to both the Maipo and Casablanca Valleys. Here, you'll learn all about Chilean wine while enjoying the scenery and delicious pairings. Next, experience the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar before traveling south to the Lake District, where central Chile meets Patagonia. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2 Week Itinerary Including Puerto Varas & Castro
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Food Tour | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Valparaíso & Wine Tour | Santiago |
| Day 3 | Maipo Valley Full-Day Tour | Santiago |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Castro (Chiloé Island) | Castro |
| Day 5 | Chiloé National Park Full-Day Tour | Castro |
| Day 6 | Ancud Full-Day Tour & Transfer to Puerto Varas | Puerto Varas |
| Day 7 | Rafting on the RÍo Petrohué | Puerto Varas |
| Day 8 | Kayaking on the Reloncaví Fjord | Puerto Varas |
| Day 9 | Trekking Alerce Andino National Park | Puerto Varas |
| Day 10 | Drive to Pucón, Optional Activities | Pucón |
| Day 11 | Full-Day El Cañi Trekking & Hot Springs | Pucón |
| Day 12 | Full-Day Pichillancahue Glacier Tour & Waterfall | Pucón |
| Day 13 | Full-Day Huerquehue Trekking & Kayak | Pucón |
| Day 14 | Transfer to Temuco, Depart |
On this active and comprehensive 14-day itinerary, you will discover one of the lesser-visited gems of South America: Chile's Lake District, where central Chile meets Patagonia. First, you'll take a food tour of the capital of Santiago. Then it's wine tasting and a jaunt to the coastal seaport of Valparaíso, one of the most colorful cities in Latin America. Next, you're off to the southern city of Puerto Montt, where you'll visit the mythical island of Chiloé. The remainder of your trip has it all: penguin colonies, kayaking fjords, trekking through native Alajuela forests, hiking up to glaciers, and much, much more. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Viña del Mar & Castro
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile, Explore | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Explore Viña del Mar & Valparaiso, Overnight in Viña del Mar | Viña del Mar |
| Day 3 | Beach Time in Viña del Mar | Viña del Mar |
| Day 4 | Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama & Stargazing Tour | San Pedro de Atacama |
| Day 5 | Excursion to the Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquiche | San Pedro de Atacama |
| Day 6 | Tatio Geysers & Machuca Village | San Pedro de Atacama |
| Day 7 | Half-Day Tour of Moon Valley & Death Valley | San Pedro de Atacama |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Puerto Varas, Guided City Tour | Puerto Varas |
| Day 9 | Visit Osorno, Petrohué Falls, & Lago Todos Los Santos | Puerto Varas |
| Day 10 | Drive to Chiloé Island, Explore | Castro |
| Day 11 | Free Day in Chiloé Island | Castro |
| Day 12 | Drive to Pucón, Optional Activities | Pucón |
| Day 13 | Free Day in Pucon & Hot Springs | Pucón |
| Day 14 | Pucón Self-Drive & Villarrica Volcano | Pucón |
| Day 15 | Transfer to Temuco, Depart |
This comprehensive 15-day tour allows visitors to see the most interesting cities and regions in the whole of Chile. Moreover, some of this adventure is of the self-drive variety, meaning you'll get to hop behind the wheel and make it a road trip. It begins in the capital of Santiago with excursions to nearby Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, two of the most beautiful coastal cities in the nation. Then it's off to the high-altitude deserts of the northern Atacama and its otherworldly landscapes. The tour culminates with road trips in the Chilean ecological wonderland known as the Lake District. Read more
How to travel between Santiago & Pucón
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
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