Self-drive through Chile and Argentina
12 days from CAD5,675pp
Tour highlights
Admire the views of snow-capped Villarrica Volcano from the lakeside town of Pucon.
Stop off at viewpoints on Argentina's scenic Seven Lakes route to Villa la Angostura.
Explore the pretty town of Puerto Varas and local Mapuche Indian culture.
See the icy peaks and jade lakes of Chile's southern lake district.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
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Morning arrival in Santiago where you will be met and taken to your hotel.
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Today you will fly south to Puerto Montt where you will pick your car up and drive to your hotel on the shores of Lake Llanquihue.
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Have the day to explore. You could visit Villarica national park or if you are feeling adventurous - climb the volcano!
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Pucon , San Martin de los Andes
This morning you will begin your journey to Argentina. Once border formalities are complete then you will have a drive of around one hour to San Martin de los Andes.
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Enjoy a day exploring San Martin de los Andes. Today can be spent leisurely spending time on the shores of Lago Lácar or an intrepid hike in Parque Nacional Lanín can be undertaken.
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San Martin de los Andes , Villa La Angostura
Travel south today along the famous route of the seven lakes to Villa La Angostura.
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Villa La Angostura
Explore the area, you could drive around Nahuel Huapi Lake to Bariloche for lunch.
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Bariloche , Villa La Angostura
Explore the area around Bariloche. If you haven't already you can complete the 'small circuit' drive which takes in many of the area's highlights.
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Villa La Angostura , Puerto Varas
Drive back over the border today to Puerto Varas via the Puyuhue National Park.
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Visit Frutillar, drive down to Chiloe or head to Petrohue Falls.
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Puerto Varas , Puerto Montt , Santiago
Make your way to the airport and drop off your hire car before flying to Santiago for the final night of your trip.
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Drive to Puerto Montt airport in time for your flight to Santiago. Connect with your onward flight home.
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- Santiago
- Temuco
- Pucon
- San Martin de los Andes
- Villa La Angostura
- Bariloche
- Villa La Angostura
- Puerto Varas
- Puerto Montt
- Santiago
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Chile will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature | Monthly rainfall | ||
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