Self-drive through Chile and Argentina

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The Atacama — the highest, driest desert on Earth. The uninhabitable icefields of Tierra del Fuego. The inscrutable moai of Easter Island. On a tailor-made holiday to Chile with Audley, you’ll see the scenic highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    The Atacama — the highest, driest desert on Earth. The uninhabitable icefields of Tierra del Fuego. The inscrutable moai of Easter Island. On a tailor-made holiday to Chile with Audley, you’ll see the scenic highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Chile specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Debate the merits of local cabernet sauvignons over carmeneres, Chile’s foremost red wines, at a chic vineyard retreat in Chile’s central winelands. Lose yourself in the higgledy-piggledy streets of Valparaíso and admire their artistic murals. Explore the island community of Chiloé with its troll-infused mythology. Strap on your spikes to hike a Patagonian glacier, or nose your kayak into vaulting caves of marble. Stargazing in Elqui Valley. Horseback riding with gauchos on pampas trails. The granite spires of Torres del Paine, and the toothy peaks of the Argentine Lake District. What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySantiago
End CitySantiago

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Santiago.

Day 2 : Santiago

Morning arrival in Santiago where you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Day 3 : Pucon

Today you will fly south to Temuco where you will collect your vehicle and drive to your hotel in Pucon.

Day 4 : Pucon

Explore the natural surroundings of Pucon.

Day 5 : Huilo Huilo

Drive across the northern part of the Lake District, venturing into the Villarica National Park. Afternoon arrival in the Huilo Huilo Reserve.

Day 6 : Huilo Huilo

Enjoy the Huilo Huilo Reserve where you can walk, visit waterfalls or enjoy a canopy excursion.

Day 7 : San Martin de los Andes

This morning you will take a ferry across Lake Pirihuieco, a beautiful journey of one hour. On disembarking it is a short drive to the Argentine border. Once border formalities are complete then you will have a drive of around one hour to San Martin de los Andes.

Day 8 : San Martin de los Andes

Explore the San Martin de los Andes region with your car.

Day 9 : Villa La Angostura

Travel south today along the famous route of the seven lakes to Villa La Angostura.

Day 10 : Villa La Angostura

Explore the beautiful region around Villa La Angostura today.

Day 11 : Puerto Varas

Drive back over the border today to Puerto Varas via the Puyuhue National Park.

Day 12 : Puerto Varas

Explore the southern Chile Lake District with your car.

Day 13 : International return flight

Drive to Puerto Montt airport in time for your flight to Santiago. Connect with your onward flight home.

Day 14 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,128
Price per day$366
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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