Introduction: 3 Weeks Itinerary Chile
Chile is the longest country on earth. If you desire to only visit Chile, it will mean travelling by plane as the interesting spots are far from one to another. In a way, it would be better to visit South of Chile with South of Argentina (See our Patagonia Itinerary for that) and the same goes for the North.
But we got you cover, if you want to stay only in Chile 😊
We will start in the desert of the north. Where one the biggest Salt flat on earth is located in San Pedro de Atacama. From there we will head back to the Capital and then visit the mysterious Easter Island. We will end in Chilean Patagonia and hike one of the most famous national park in the world.
Let’s discover what you will be doing in this 3 Weeks Itinerary Chile.
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Mapping the 3 Weeks Itinerary Chile
3 Weeks Itinerary Chile Overview
Chile as the longest country in not easy to travel. Everything is far and flying will be necessary all the time. Here is our 3 weeks itinerary Chile:
- Day 1: Arrive in Santiago and Transfer to SPDA
- Day 2: Biking Tour or Tour to the Moon Valley
- Day 3: Biking Around Town
- Day 4: Visit of the Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miniques
- Day 5: Fly to Santiago
- Day 6: Visit Santiago
- Day 7: Fly to the Easter Island
- Day 8: Easter Island National Park
- Day 9: Road Trip
- Day 10: Hike to Orongo
- Day 11: Chill on the Easter Island
- Day 12: Fly to Santiago and Bus to Valparaiso
- Day 13: Explore Valpo
- Day 14: Return to Santiago and fly to Puerto Natales
- Day 15: W-Trek Day 1
- Day 16: W-Trek Day 2
- Day 17: W-Trek Day 3
- Day 18: W-Trek Day 4
- Day 19: W-Trek Day 5
- Day 20: Relax in Puerto Natales
- Day 21: Return Home
3 Weeks Itinerary Chile Day by day
Day 1: Arrive in Santiago and Transfer to SPDA
Fly to Santiago international Airport and Transfer for a national flight to San Pedro de Atacama in the north of the Country. Once arrived transfer to your hotel and rest up.
Where to stay: (€):La Tribu del Indio, (€€):Hostal Montepardo, (€€€): Lodge Quelana
Day 2: Biking Tour or Tour to the Moon Valley
Rent a bike or organise a tour and go explore the Moon Valley located 13km West of the city center. The salt flats of Atacama are the 3rd biggest on earth after Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia) and Salinas Grande (Argentina). Stay there for the sunset, it’s beautiful.
Where to stay: (€):La Tribu del Indio, (€€):Hostal Montepardo, (€€€): Lodge Quelana
Read More: The Ultimate 1/2 day Moon valley Travel guide & The Ultimate 1-day+ San Pedro de Atacama Biking Guide
Day 3: Biking Around Town
Hop on your bike and start riding north to reach Pukará de Quitor, a pre-Colombian stone fortress with a gorgeous view of the area. If you feel like it, keep heading north to the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) which is 4km further.
Where to stay: (€):La Tribu del Indio, (€€):Hostal Montepardo, (€€€): Lodge Quelana
Read More: The Ultimate 1/2 day Moon valley Travel guide & The Ultimate 1-day+ San Pedro de Atacama Biking Guide
Day 4: Visit of the Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miniques
This is a recommendation as we didn’t do it but would have loved to. On this 4th day, go on a tour or rent a car and head toward the beautiful Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miniques
Where to stay: (€):La Tribu del Indio, (€€):Hostal Montepardo, (€€€): Lodge Quelana
Day 5: Fly to Santiago
Time to transfer back to Santiago. Once your luggage dropped at your hotel, head to the park nearby and end the day in the Bohemian district.
Where to stay: (€):Apartamento Living Mac Iver, (€€): Hostal Boutique Casa La Barca, (€€€): The Singular Santiago
Read more: The Ultimate 1-day Santiago de Chile Travel Guide
Day 6: Visit Santiago
Hike to the San Cristobal statue and then stroll around the beautiful park of Santiago. From there walk or take a taxi to the plaza de Armas. Visit the Cathedral and stroll around the main street in town.
Where to stay: (€):Apartamento Living Mac Iver, (€€): Hostal Boutique Casa La Barca, (€€€): The Singular Santiago
Read more: The Ultimate 1-day Santiago de Chile Travel Guide
Day 7: Fly to the Easter Island
Last day of the 1st week of this 3 weeks itinerary Chile. Let’s fly from Santiago to the Easter Island. From there, transfer to your accommodation and start exploring the city and the surrounding. In town, visit the turtle in the port, the cemetery and Ahu Tahai.
Where to stay: (€): Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana, (€€): Hotel Tekarera – Kainga Nui , (€€€): Lemu Lodge Vaihu
Our unique stay was at: Hiku o Te Ika Home & Car
Read more: Unbelievable Easter island Accommodation & The Ultimate Hanga Roa Travel Guide &
Day 8: Easter Island National Park
Time to explore the Easter Island national park. Start hiking in it and visit the following spot: Ana Kakenga (the two windows cave), Ana te Pora (the cave of the reed canoe), Ana te pahu (the banana cave). From there head out and onto the next landmarks, Ahu Akivi, the 7 Moai. Right behind this, is the trail to the Terevaka volcano, the highest point of the island. It’s a bit of an intense day but totally worth it.
Where to stay: (€): Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana, (€€): Hotel Tekarera – Kainga Nui , (€€€): Lemu Lodge Vaihu
Read More: The Ultimate 1-Day Easter Island National Park Guide
Day 9: Road Trip
Time to rent a scooter and go all around the island. Your first stop will be Ahu Huri a Urenga (a single Moai), from there head out to the following points: Vaihu (a fallen Moai), Akagenga (old village and cave). From there keep on to one of the highlights on the Easter island: Rano Raraku, the Moai production site and then Ahu Tongariki, the 15 Moais. This spot is the where the most Moai are. On your way back stop by Ovahe (the wild beach), Anakena (the white sand beach) and Puna Pau, the Moai’s hat production site
Where to stay: (€): Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana, (€€): Hotel Tekarera – Kainga Nui , (€€€): Lemu Lodge Vaihu
Read more: The Ultimate 1-day Easter island Road Trip
Day 10: Hike to Orongo
If you are lucky, you will have the chance to see a local music band playing in town on your way to the Te Ara o Te Ao Trail. The trail that goes to the Rano kau volcano, an amazing volcano crater where a lake appeared. Right behind is Orongo, the sacred village.
Where to stay: (€): Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana, (€€): Hotel Tekarera – Kainga Nui , (€€€): Lemu Lodge Vaihu
Read more: The Ultimate 1-day Rano Kau/Orongo Travel Guide + Live Music
Day 11: Chill on the Easter Island
We never had enough of the Easter Island. And if we could, we would have stayed one more day. So, take this day to enjoy one last time the beauty of this island. Go for one more small hike, check out the small town and see some more Moais.
Where to stay: (€): Camping y Hostal Tipanie Moana, (€€): Hotel Tekarera – Kainga Nui , (€€€): Lemu Lodge Vaihu
Read More: The Genuine 5 days Easter Island itinerary
Day 12: Fly to Santiago and Bus to Valparaiso
Fly back to Santiago and then transfer to a shuttle for the Metro station. From there take a long-distance bus to Valparaiso.
Where to stay: (€): Casa Capilla, (€€): Casa Magnolia , (€€€): Hotel Boutique Acontraluz
Read More: The Ultimate Valparaiso Travel Guide
Day 13: Explore Valpo
Start with a Free Walking tour or do it by yourself. Then keep strolling around, Valparaiso is best explored if lost. In the afternoon, visit La Sebastiana, ex house of Panlo Nuruda.
Where to stay: (€): Casa Capilla, (€€): Casa Magnolia , (€€€): Hotel Boutique Acontraluz
Read More: The Ultimate Valparaiso Travel Guide
Day 14: Return to Santiago and fly to Puerto Natales
End of the 2nd second week of this 3 weeks itinerary Chile. Take the long-distance bus back and the metro back to the Airport. From there, fly to Puerto Natales and get ready for the W-Trek.
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : An Authentic 1 bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales Story & The Authentic Torres del Paine Introduction (5-11 days) & The Authentic W-Trek food guide – 5-day Torres del Paine & The Authentic Torres del Paine packing guide W-Trek (5-day) & The Authentic Torres del Paine W-Trek Organisation (5-days) Guide
Day 15: W-Trek Day 1
Get on the first bus to TDP national park. From there take the ferry to Reach Paine Grande. Hike from Paine Grande to Grey Shelter.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 1 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Grey Refuge & Camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 1
Day 16: W-Trek Day 2
Wake up early and hike toward the Grey shelter viewpoint before keeping on the O-Trek and the suspended bridges. Then go back to grey Shelter and hike to Paine Grande.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 2 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Paine Grande camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 2
Day 17: W-Trek Day 3
The second week of our 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia is ending but a lot more is coming. Hike from Paine Grande to Italiano and then Britanico. Come back to Italiano and then reach Frances Domos for the night.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 3 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Domes Frances – Torres del Paine Night 3
Day 18: W-Trek Day 4
Hike from Frances Domos to Chileno. Stop along the lake for some of the best view in Patagonia and chill dreaming by the lake.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 4 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Chileno camping & Shelter Guide – Torres del Paine Night 4
Day 19: W-Trek Day 5
Hike to Los Torres lagoon before heading all the way down to the entrance of the park. Take the bus back to Puerto Natales. Once in Puerto Natales get your bus ticket to Ushuaia if not already done.
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 5 – Torres del Paine & The Genuine Torres del Paine Cost – 5 Days W-Trek
Day 20: Relax in Puerto Natales
Time to relax and chill in Puerto Natales, to hang around this nice town. If you want to see some more landmarks, you can consider the Monumento de la Mano or the port.
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Day 21: Return Home
Time to finish this 3 weeks itinerary Chile. It was a beautiful trip, and it is time to return home.
“If we wait until we are ready, we will be waiting for the rest of our life!” – Lemony Snicket
