9 days in Chile Itinerary

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Concha y Toro, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, Central Market (Mercado Central), and other attractions you added.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Santiago tour itinerary maker website.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Santiago is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago due to the time zone difference. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Mon) before leaving for Vina del Mar.

A more organized counterpart to its chaotic neighbor Valparaiso, Vina del Mar lives up to its reputation as the "Garden City." Brimming with public parks and flower displays, Chile's fourth-largest city embraces nature, with palm-lined avenues enhancing the "green" ambience.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Vina del Mar journey builder.

You can drive from Santiago to Vina del Mar in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in February, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Valparaiso.

Navigating through a maze of colorful streets winding up and down steep hills remains an integral part of any Valparaiso tour.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Valparaiso attractions planner.

Valparaiso is very close to Vina del Mar. February in Valparaiso sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Santiago.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Santiago trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Valparaiso to Santiago in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for Santa Cruz.

The Chilean city of Santa Cruz offers a view into the country's agricultural and pastoral heritage, with well-preserved colonial-era traditions and architecture.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Santa Cruz trip planner.

You can drive from Santiago to Santa Cruz in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Santiago.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Santiago journey app.

Drive from Santa Cruz to Santiago in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.