60 days in Chile Itinerary

Valdivia, southern Chile's main university town, possesses a youthful and independent spirit.

Go for a jaunt from Valdivia to Villarrica to see Mercado Fritz about 1h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Mercado Fluvial de Valdivia, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanico de la Universidad Austral de Chile, trek along Parque Urbano El Bosque, and get outside with Parque Saval.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Valdivia attractions planning tool.

Sydney, Australia to Valdivia is an approximately 21-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Valdivia, you'll gain 14 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in June; daily highs in Valdivia reach 12°C and lows reach 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Puerto Varas.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Puerto Varas side-trips: Osorno (Feria libre de Rahue, Parque Cuarto Centenario de Osorno, &more). Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Petrohué Waterfalls, enjoy some diversion at In Puerto Varas, contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Todos Los Santos, and get engrossed in the history at Puerto Montt Historical Museum Juan Pablo II.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Puerto Varas day trip planner.

Getting from Valdivia to Puerto Varas by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to travel to Castro.

Main city on Chile's Chiloe Island, Castro represents one of the country's oldest inhabited settlements, making its fortune as both a tourist center and transportation hub.

Change things up with these side-trips from Castro: Cucao (Muelle de las Almas & Punta Pirulil). Spend the 4th (Sat) exploring nature at Chiloe National Park. Next up on the itinerary: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, examine the collection at Museo Historico Etnografico, delve into the lush surroundings at Bosquepiedra, and play a few rounds at Quilquico Golf.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Castro online vacation planner.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Puerto Varas to Castro in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Castro, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ancud.

A city of 40,000 people, Ancud was the capital of Chiloe Archipelago until it was superseded by the city of Castro in 1982.

Ancud is known for outdoors, museums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Museo Regional de Ancud, make a trip to Parque Ecologico y Mitologico de Chiloe, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Lechagua, and get outside with Pinguineras.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ancud trip planner.

You can drive from Castro to Ancud in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in July, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel to Valparaiso.

Navigating through a maze of colorful streets winding up and down steep hills remains an integral part of any Valparaiso tour.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Valparaiso: Casablanca (Bodegas RE, Kingston Family Vineyards, &more), Costanera (in Vina del Mar) and Casa de Isla Negra (in Isla Negra). There's lots more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores), examine the collection at La Sebastiana, and take some stellar pictures from La Piedra Feliz.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Valparaiso trip itinerary builder tool.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Ancud to Valparaiso in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ancud in July: high temperatures in Valparaiso hover around 17°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel to Portillo.

Powder-white peaks frame a sapphire lake at picture-perfect Portillo.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ski Portillo Just For The Day.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Portillo online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Valparaiso to Portillo takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Santa Cruz.

The Chilean city of Santa Cruz offers a view into the country's agricultural and pastoral heritage, with well-preserved colonial-era traditions and architecture.

Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Cruz: Lolol (Hacienda Araucano, Vina Santa Cruz, &more), Vina Casa Silva (in San Fernando) and San Vicente de Tagua Tagua (Centro Astronomico Tagua Tagua & Museo Escolar Laguna Taguatagua). There's much more to do: do a tasting at MontGras, stop by Vinonauta, see the interesting displays at Colchagua Museum, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Santa Cruz road trip tool.

You can drive from Portillo to Santa Cruz in 4.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Valle Nevado.

The largest ski zone in South America, Valle Nevado offers 2,800 hectares (7,000 acres) of skiable area in the El Plomo foothills near Santiago.

On the 26th (Sun), fly down the slopes at Valle Nevado - Ski Resort Chile.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Valle Nevado itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Santa Cruz to Valle Nevado takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 26th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a shuttle 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santiago: Pirque (Vina El Principal, Concha y Toro, &more). There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Cristóbal Hill, see Off-Road Tours, explore the world behind art at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, and take an in-depth tour of Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Santiago road trip tool.

Take a shuttle from Valle Nevado to Santiago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to San Pedro de Atacama.

Major archeological sites and a renowned museum remain the big draws in San Pedro de Atacama tourism, appealing to visitors interested in learning more about South America's pre-Columbian cultures.

San Pedro de Atacama is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Valle De La Luna, contemplate the waterfront views at Lagunas Altiplanicas, delve into the distant past at Pukara de Quitor, and take in the natural beauty of Termas Banos de Puritama.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the San Pedro de Atacama road trip planner.

Fly from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Hanga Roa.

The main town and capital of Chile's Easter Island, Hanga Roa serves as a base for most visitors to the island, with all explorations of Easter Island and its famous moai monoliths beginning here.

Spend the 19th (Wed) exploring nature at Rapa Nui Parque Nacional. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Ahu Tongariki, appreciate the history behind Hanga Kioe, admire the natural beauty at Jardin Tau Kiani Rapa Nui, and contemplate the geological forces at Rano Raraku.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Hanga Roa trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Pedro de Atacama to Hanga Roa takes 12.5 hours. The time zone changes from Chile Standard Time to Easter Island Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from San Pedro de Atacama in August, Hanga Roa is much warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel back home.