Comprehensive 10-Day Chile Travel Itinerary: Santiago, Atacama, Valdivia, Patagonia, and Easter Island – June 15 to 24, 2025

Day 1: Travel to Santiago

Nashville, USA to Santiago, Chile on June 15, 2025

7:00am

Flight from Nashville to Santiago

Depart Nashville International Airport (BNA) early morning with connections in U.S. and Panama City. Total trip duration around 15-20 hours.
USD 800, 15h0m

10:00pm

Arrival and Hotel check-in

Arrive at Santiago airport and check-in at Hotel Plaza San Francisco for overnight rest.
CLP 50,000, Overnight
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Day 2: Santiago city tour

Santiago, Chile on June 16, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Haiti

Enjoy traditional ‘Marraqueta’ bread with avocado and coffee. Opens at 7:30am.
CLP 5,000, 1h0m

9:30am

Cerro San Cristobal

Ride the funicular up for city and Andes views. Open 10:00am-7:00pm.
CLP 3,000, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Mercado Central

Taste fresh seafood like Congrio Frito in this lively marketplace. Open 10:00am-7:00pm.
CLP 8,000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos

Explore the history of human rights in Chile. Open 10:00am-6:00pm.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at Liguria

Savor Pastel de Choclo, a traditional Chilean dish. Open until 11:00pm.
CLP 12,000, 1.5h
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Day 3: Flight to Atacama Desert

Atacama Desert, Chile on June 17, 2025

8:00am

Flight Santiago to Calama

Fly LATAM Airlines, approx 2h flight.
CLP 45,000, 2h0m

10:30am

Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama

Bus or transfer, 1.5-hour drive to San Pedro.
CLP 7,000, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Adobe

Local specialties such as Llama stew; open 12pm-10pm.
CLP 10,000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Valle de la Luna Guided Tour

Experience lunar landscapes on this 3-hour afternoon tour starting around 3pm.
CLP 15,000, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at La Estaka

Charming restaurant with local dishes, open until 10 PM.
CLP 12,000, 1.5h
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Day 4: Atacama Desert excursion

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on June 18, 2025

6:30am

El Tatio Geysers Tour

Early morning tour to see geysers erupt at sunrise; lasts about 6 hours including travel time.
CLP 20,000, 6h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Adobe

Light lunch with local ingredients; open 12pm-4pm.
CLP 8,000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Laguna Cejar & Ojos del Salar Tour

Enjoy natural saltwater lagoons and floating experiences, approximately 4 hours.
CLP 18,000, 4h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Kimal

Offers a fusion of Chilean and international tastes; open till 10pm.
CLP 13,000, 1.5h
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Day 5: Travel to Valdivia

Valdivia, Chile on June 19, 2025

6:00am

Transfer San Pedro to Calama

Drive back from San Pedro to Calama airport, 1.5 hours.
CLP 7,000, 1h30m

9:00am

Flight Calama to Santiago

Approximate 2-hour flight.
CLP 45,000, 2h0m

12:00pm

Flight Santiago to Valdivia

Via LATAM Airlines or Sky Airline, flight time approx 1.5 hours (check possible stopover in Temuco).
CLP 60,000, 2h30m

3:30pm

Hotel check-in and city walk

Check into Hotel Marina del Rey and explore the riverfront and artisan markets.
CLP 55,000, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at La Última Frontera

Try specialty dishes like Curanto made with shellfish and meat. Open until 9pm.
CLP 14,000, 1.5h
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Day 6: Explore Valdivia

Valdivia, Chile on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café de la Plaza

Cozy spot with great coffee and pastries.
CLP 6,000, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Museo Historico y Antropologico Maurice van de Maele

Discover the cultural history of the Valdivia area. Open 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays.
CLP 3,000, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Isla Teja

Try trout from local rivers; restaurants open 12:00pm-3:00pm.
CLP 10,000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Boat tour of Valdivia Rivers

Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip featuring panoramic town views and wildlife sightings.
CLP 12,000, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Cervecería Kunstmann

Enjoy craft beer and traditional German-influenced Chilean fare. Open until 10pm.
CLP 15,000, 1.5h
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Day 7: Travel to Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales, Chile on June 21, 2025

6:00am

Flight Valdivia to Santiago

Depart early morning, approx 2h flight.
CLP 60,000, 2h0m

10:00am

Flight Santiago to Punta Arenas

Approx 3h flight.
CLP 70,000, 3h0m

2:00pm

Bus Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales

A relaxed 3-hour scenic journey to Puerto Natales.
CLP 12,000, 3h0m

5:30pm

Check-in and walk

Settle into your hotel and take a stroll along the waterfront.
CLP 55,000, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at Mesita Grande

Try traditional Patagonian lamb stew, open 12pm-3pm, reopen 7pm-10pm.
CLP 14,000, 1.5h
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Day 8: Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas, Chile on June 22, 2025

8:00am

Bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas

Morning bus ride, about 3 hours.
CLP 12,000, 3h0m

12:00pm

Lunch in Punta Arenas at Café Español

Known for Patagonian pastries and empanadas. Open 9am-5pm.
CLP 8,000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Punta Arenas City

Visit Museo Nao Victoria and Plaza de Armas; open 10am-6pm.
CLP 5,000, 3h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at La Luna

Seaside dining with fresh seafood and Patagonian flavors.
CLP 16,000, 1.5h
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Day 9: Flight to Easter Island

Easter Island, Chile on June 23, 2025

8:00am

Flight Punta Arenas to Easter Island

LATAM Airlines flight, approx 5h30m duration; confirm weekly schedules.
CLP 350,000, 5h30m

2:00pm

Check-in at Hotel Taha Tai

Hotel located close to Hanga Roa village and beaches.
CLP 140,000, Rest of day

6:30pm

Dinner at Te Moana

Fresh seafood with Polynesian influence; open until 10pm.
CLP 20,000, 1.5h
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Day 10: Easter Island tour & Return

Easter Island and return to Santiago on June 24, 2025

8:00am

Tour of Moai Statues and Rano Raraku

Full day tour (6-7h) seeing the famous Moai statues and quarry. Tour includes transport and guide.
CLP 30,000, 7h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at Haka Honu

Dine on local Rapa Nui dishes with ocean views.
CLP 22,000, 1.5h

8:30pm

Flight Easter Island to Santiago

Red-eye flight back to Santiago, approx 6h duration.
CLP 350,000, 6h0m
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