This itinerary covers vast distances and takes in some of the most dramatic scenery Nature has to offer. Pack your hiking boots for world-class trekking. Read my article about Chile’s most beautiful places here. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
Here’s your Southern Chile itinerary:
| Luxury |  |
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| 1 | โTo Santiago (Book >) โTo Puerto Natales (Book >) |
Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Morning | ๐จSimple Patagonia Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > | ||
| Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histรณrico Municipal. | |||||
| 3-6 | ๐Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 09:00 | ๐จRefugios (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Embark on the stupendous W trek, staying in remote refugios along the way | This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle. | ||||
| 7 | ๐Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >) | Dep: 18:30 | Arr: 21:15 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | |
| Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry. | Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure. | ||||
| 8-11 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >) | Dep: 06:00 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | ||
| Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales. | This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation! | ||||
| 12 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry ๐Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >) |
Dep: 11:30 | Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00 |
๐จRefugio Cochamรณ (Book >) | |
| Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here) | Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station | ||||
| 13 | You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut | The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger) | |||
| 14 | ๐Cochamo to Puerto Varas bus (Info >) | Dep: 15:00 | Arr: 17:00 | ๐จHotel AWA (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer. | 08:00 is the expected arrival time for your ferry, although it can be delayed by hours. | ||||
| 15 | Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Isla Loreley and Volcรกn Osorno | Extend your trip with a multi-day hike in the nearby Cochamรณ valley. | |||
| 16 | ๐Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport โPuerto Montt to Santiago (Book >) |
Dep: Morning
Dep: Morning |
Arr: Morning
Arr: Morning |
๐จThe Aubrey (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background. | Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan. | ||||
| 17 | โSantiago to home (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Morning (next day) | Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itinerary | |
| Book your transfer to the airport. | |||||
| Mid-range |  |
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| 1 | โTo Santiago (Book >) โTo Puerto Natales (Book >) |
Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Morning | ๐จWeskar Patagonian Lodge (Book >) | All hotels > | ||
| Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histรณrico Municipal. | |||||
| 3-6 | ๐Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 09:00 | ๐จRefugios (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Embark on the stupendous W trek, staying in remote refugios along the way | This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle. | ||||
| 7 | ๐Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >) | Dep: 18:30 | Arr: 21:15 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | |
| Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry. | Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure. | ||||
| 8-11 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >) | Dep: 06:00 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | ||
| Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales. | This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation! | ||||
| 12 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry ๐Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >) |
Dep: 11:30 | Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00 |
๐จRefugio Cochamรณ (Book >) | |
| Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here) | Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station | ||||
| 13 | You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut | The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger) | |||
| 14 | ๐Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas bus (Book >) | Dep: Every 10 mins | Arr: 08:00
Arr: 20 mins later |
๐จHotel Cabaรฑa del Lago (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer. | 08:00 is the expected arrival time for your ferry, although it can be delayed by hours. | ||||
| 15 | Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Isla Loreley and Volcรกn Osorno | Extend your trip with a multi-day hike in the nearby Cochamรณ valley. | |||
| 16 | ๐Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport bus โPuerto Montt to Santiago flight (Book >) |
Dep: Morning
Dep: Morning |
Arr: Morning
Arr: Morning |
๐จHotel Plaza San Francisco (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background. | Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan. | ||||
| 17 | โSantiago to home (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Morning (next day) | Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itineraryย | |
| Book your transfer to the airport. | |||||
| Budget |  |
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| 1 | โTo Santiago (Book >) โTo Puerto Natales (Book >) |
Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Morning | ๐จEl Patagonico (Book >) | All hostels > | ||
| Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histรณrico Municipal. | |||||
| 3-6 | ๐Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 09:00 | ๐จRefugios (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Embark on the stupendous W trek, camping beside remote refugios along the way | This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle. | ||||
| 7 | ๐Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >) | Dep: 18:30 | Arr: 21:15 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | |
| Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry. | Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure. | ||||
| 8-11 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >) | Dep: 06:00 | ๐จFerry (Book >) | ||
| Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales. | This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation! | ||||
| 12 | โดPuerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry ๐Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >) |
Dep: 11:30 | Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00 |
๐จRefugio Cochamรณ (Book >) | |
| Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here) | Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station | ||||
| 13 | You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut | The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger) | |||
| 14 | ๐Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas bus (Book >) | Dep: Every 10 mins | Arr: 08:00
Arr: 20 mins later |
๐จMaPatagonia Outdoor Hostel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture on a self-guided walking tour, as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer. | The Casa del Turista tourism office can help with any questions you may have | ||||
| 15 | Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Petrohue, Isla Loreley and Volcรกn Osorno | The bus to Petrohue departs from Walker Martinez and San Bernardo | |||
| 16 | ๐Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport bus โPuerto Montt to Santiago flight (Book >) |
Dep: Morning
Dep: Morning |
Arr: Morning
Arr: Morning |
๐จEco-Hostal Tambo Verde (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background. | Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan. | ||||
| 17 | โSantiago to home (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Morning (next day) | Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itineraryย | |
| Book your transfer to the airport. | |||||
A Plan To Go 