Day 1-3 
Daily overnight flight to Santiago de Chile. On arrival transfer to your hotel with afternoon  tour of the city with its grand central squares and the Cerro San Cristóbal, reached by funicular railway for superb panoramic views . (B)

Day 4-5
Transfer to collect your self drive vehicle and briefing, map, itinerary description and  directions. You have contact details for all hotels booked along your route. Drive to Valparaiso, a UNESCO world heritage site in a picturesque setting, enhanced by the surrounding hills and the Pacific ocean. Explore the Pacific coast line north to Viña del Mar and Reñaca, both famous seaside resorts. (B)

Day 6-7
Drive up to the picturesque mountain town of Santa Cruz famous for it's vineyards. Overnight at Santa Cruz Hotel. Explore the surrounding countryside and vineyards of "la ruta del vino"(the wine route). (B)

Days 8
Continue south along the Andes to Chillan. Overnight. (B)

Days 9-11
Drive to the beautiful Chilean Lake District and Pucón, staying for 3 nights with spectacular views of Lake Villarica, surrounded by mountains, trees and waterfalls. Pucón is famous for its scenery with snow-capped volcanoes, crystal clear lakes and rivers, thermal baths and national  parks. You can arrange locally numerous activities such as treking the Villarica Volcano, rafting, horseriding and guided walks. (B)

Days 12-13
Drive further south to Puerto Varas located on Lake Llanquihue, near Petrohué Falls and Lago Todos Los Santos, whose deep, clear, emerald green waters are framed by the snow- capped Osorno volcano. Two days to explore at leisure including visiting Chiloe. Chilotan architecture is unique with influenses from the Spanish and Jesuit missionaries that arrived in 16th century resulting in the construction of small wooden churches. These unique buildings have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

Day 14
Continue to Puerto Montt airport, where you will return the car and take your departure flight to Santiago connecting with the overnight flight home, arriving on Day 16 . (B)

Optional Extension to ARGENTINA (please contact us for a price):

Days 12-15
Drive from Pucón across the Argentinean border to San Martin de Los Andes for 1 night and on to Bariloche for 3 nights.

Day 16 - 17
Cross the Lake District from Bariloche to Osorno and continue to Puerto Varas.

Day 18
Return overnight flight home, arriving day 19.

Please take note that the above itinerary is a suggestion that can be extended or reduced according to your wishes.