9 days in Chile Itinerary

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Reserva Nacional de Flamencos and Tebinquinche Lake. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Valle De La Luna will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: witness a stunning natural landmark at Termas Banos de Puritama, make a trip to Mirador de Kari, Piedra del Coyote, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our San Pedro de Atacama trip itinerary planning site.

Porto Alegre, Brazil to San Pedro de Atacama is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Porto Alegre to San Pedro de Atacama, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Porto Alegre in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in San Pedro de Atacama, with lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vina Santa Carolina and Comunidad Ecologica de Penalolen. Visiting San Cristóbal Hill and Valle Nevado - Ski Resort Chile will get you outdoors. Step out of Santiago with an excursion to Concha y Toro in Pirque--about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia, look for gifts at Patio Bellavista, wander the streets of Barrio Bellavista, and examine the collection at La Chascona.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Santiago tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.