Land at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Airport and take a pre-booked private transfer or official airport taxi to your hotel in Providencia or Lastarria for central access; allow 1–1.5 hours including immigration. Airport services typically operate 24/7 but expect lines on arrival.
Take the funicular up Cerro San Cristóbal for panoramic views (funicular ~10:00–20:00) or head to Sky Costanera observation deck (open 10:00–20:00) for a city skyline view.
Wander the UNESCO-listed hills with their murals, ascensores (funiculars), and viewpoints — most streets and galleries are open daytime (~10:00–18:00).
Take an early domestic flight (LATAM/Aerolineas/JetSMART) to Calama; typical flight time ~2h10m. Book in advance and arrive at SCL 1–2 hours pre-departure.
Half-day guided tour to Valle de la Luna for dramatic salt-and-rock formations and sunset (park best visited afternoon; tours typically run 16:00–20:00).
Depart very early for El Tatio to see geysers at sunrise—tours start around 4:00–5:00 and return late morning; bundled breakfast is usually provided. Dress very warm.
Full-morning tour to high-altitude lagoons and Andean landscapes; tours depart early (around 6:30–7:30) and return mid-afternoon — bring altitude precaution items.
Scenic road transfer south; many travelers base in Puerto Natales for Torres del Paine access. Buses depart mid-afternoon; check schedules for exact times.
Early transfer into the park to hike to Mirador Base Torres — full-day strenuous trek (8–10 hours roundtrip) with stunning granite towers; dress for variable weather.
Choose a boat trip to Glacier Grey (seasonal, departures ~9:00–15:00) to see icebergs up close, or take a guided shorter hike to French Valley viewpoints; tours vary by provider and season.
Have a farewell dinner in Santiago; try a higher-end restaurant like Boragó (reserve well in advance) or a classic Chilean place for one last tasting menu.
Enjoy hotel breakfast before a day trip to nearby wine country; vineyards generally welcome guests from ~9:00–17:00 and require reservations for tastings.
Take a guided vineyard tour to two or three wineries for cellar visits and tastings; Casablanca is excellent for whites and cool-climate varieties while Maipo is classic for reds.
Back in the city for last-minute shopping (handicrafts, wine) or an easy evening walk in Lastarria neighborhood (shops and cafes usually open until early evening).
Board your long-haul flight back to Doha; depending on carrier and route you'll likely connect (e.g., via São Paulo, Madrid or European hub) — total travel time ~20–30 hours including layovers.