16 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.

Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Valle De La Luna will get you outdoors. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Valle Arcoiris and Termas Banos de Puritama. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Pukara de Quitor and don't miss a visit to Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our San Pedro de Atacama tour itinerary planning website.

Toronto, Canada to San Pedro de Atacama is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Toronto to San Pedro de Atacama. Traveling from Toronto in February, things will get much hotter in San Pedro de Atacama: highs are around 28°C and lows about 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to La Serena.

Packed with old stone churches in a unique urban landscape, La Serena represents one of Chile's oldest settlements, equally popular with architecture buffs and beachgoers.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then admire the verdant scenery at Valle del Elqui.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our La Serena day trip planning website.

You can fly from San Pedro de Atacama to La Serena in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Pedro de Atacama in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in La Serena, with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): walk around Cerro Santa Lucia, then examine the collection at La Chascona, and then get engrossed in the history at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, then get great views at San Cristóbal Hill, and then admire the striking features of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Santiago day trip tool.

You can fly from La Serena to Santiago in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly to Puerto Varas.

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

On the 15th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Museo Colonial Aleman. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Puerto Varas online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Santiago to Puerto Varas in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Puerto Varas are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly to Punta Arenas.

An erstwhile hub of the sheep wool industry, Punta Arenas has evolved into a gateway of sorts for hikers, cruise ship passengers, and adventure travelers heading out on the windswept lands of Chile's extreme southern reaches.

On the 17th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Palacio Sara Braun, take in the waterfront at Costanera del Estrecho, then examine the collection at Nao Victoria Museo, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Salesiano / Magiorinno Borgatello.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Punta Arenas journey planner.

Fly from Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Puerto Varas in February, expect nights in Punta Arenas to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are little chillier, around 17°C. On the 18th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Rano Raraku and Orongo. Step out of the city life by going to Ovahe and Rano Kau. There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Ahu Tongariki, don't miss a visit to One Makihi, Head underground at Ana Te Pora, and contemplate the long history of Ahu Tahai.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Hanga Roa online attractions planner.

Getting from Punta Arenas to Hanga Roa by flight takes about 12 hours. Traveling from Punta Arenas to Hanga Roa, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Punta Arenas in February, things will get much warmer in Hanga Roa: highs are around 31°C and lows about 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.