Self Drive - From the North to the South of Chile
 

Designed for those who relish the chance to explore at their own pace. Your hotels are booked and hire car, maps, suggested route and places of interest are provided, leaving you free to explore at leisure. Explore the wine region, the Lake District, Volcanos and Waterfalls and historical towns.

 
 

Day 1 Arrive in Santiago Airport and transfer to your hotel in Santiago town for 1 night

Days 2-7 The following morning you will be briefed and will receive your car. Hotels are booked along your route. Santa Cruz Hotel (1 night) is located in typical Chilean countryside and is characterized by its wine industry.

Continiue to Termas de Chillan (2 nights) surrounded by serene beauty the Gran Hotel offers a Spa, 3 hot springs pools , gym, restaurants with excellent international cuisine and Bars. A selection of outdoor activities are also available accommpanied by the Hotels English speaking guides.

Drive to the beautiful Villarrica region, Pucón Antumalal Hotel (2 nights), is world famous for its unique natural environment, full of snow-capped volcanoes, waterfalls, crystal clear lakes and rivers, thermal baths and national parks.

Pucon is ideal for watersport such as Rafting, fishing, trekking volcan Villarica, horseriding and many other activties. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on excursions in this area andrea@veloso.com

Drive further south to Puerto Varas (1 night) located near Petrohué Falls and Lago Todos Los Santos, with its deep, clear emerald green water, sheltered by the majestic, snow capped Osorno volcano.

Day 8 Continue on to Puerto Montt where you will leave the car and take your departure flight. Please take note that the itinerary above is a suggestion that can be extended allowing you more time to explore each area.

Self Drive extension options:

  • Instead of starting or ending in Santiago why not stay Vina del Mar or Valparaiso
  • Chiloe Island
  • Cross the border of Argentina via Osorno and continue to Villa Angostura,
    Bariloche and San Martin de Los Andes. Please click here for a sample Itinerary.
  • Visit Huilo Huilo National Park

Please contact Andrea our specialist in Self Drives in Chile and Argentina andrea@veloso.com for further information.