12 days in Chile Itinerary

Long an oasis for residents of Santiago in need of some fresh air, San Jose de Maipo draws visitors from all four corners of the world.

On the 13th (Wed), make a trip to Plaza de Armas in San José de Maipo, then contemplate the long history of Ex-Tren Militar del Cajon de Maipo, then see human ingenuity at work at El Yeso Dam, and finally look for gifts at Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the San Jose de Maipo online visit planner.

Karachi, Pakistan to San Jose de Maipo is an approximately 33-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) to Chile Standard Time (CLT) is minus 9 hours. May in San Jose de Maipo sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santiago.

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

On the 14th (Thu), examine the collection at Museo de Bomberos de Santiago, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Cristóbal Hill, then take in the exciting artwork at E.N.D. Espacio Nacional de Diseno, and finally stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Patio Bellavista, then examine the collection at La Chascona, then admire the landmark architecture of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and finally steep yourself in history at Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania.

For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Santiago journey planner.

Drive from San Jose de Maipo to Santiago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Pucon.

Nestled in the shadow of the snow-capped Villarrica volcano, Pucon ranks among the world's premier destinations for adventure sports and high-thrills activities.

Go for a jaunt from Pucon to Conaripe to see Fortin Mapuche about 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the natural beauty of Termas Geometricas, explore the activities along Laguna Quillelhue, admire the sheer force of Ojos del Caburga, and head outdoors with Canyoning Pucon.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Pucon trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Santiago to Pucon in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Puerto Varas.

Overlooking a lake, with a conical volcano looming in the background, Puerto Varas enjoys memorable scenery but retains its authentic atmosphere.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): wander the wide-open spaces of Fundo Playa Venado and then explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Lago Todos Los Santos, contemplate the long history of Casa Yunge, and then admire the sheer force of Petrohué Waterfalls.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Puerto Varas online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Pucon to Puerto Varas in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in May, and nighttime lows around 6°C. On the 21st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.