{"id":15331,"date":"2024-02-05T12:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/?p=15331"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T15:22:50","slug":"luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Chile &#038; Buenos Aires in style, a non-rushed 20-day itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#A_luxury_trip_to_Patagonia_Atacama_Desert_Santiago_Valparaiso_Argentinas_capital\" title=\"A luxury trip to Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Valparaiso &amp; Argentina&#8217;s capital:\">A luxury trip to Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Valparaiso &amp; Argentina&#8217;s capital:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#Traveling_Chile_in_style\" title=\"Traveling Chile in style\">Traveling Chile in style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#Patagonia_south_Chile_from_Puerto_Montt_to_Cape_Horn_luxury_trip\" title=\"Patagonia (south Chile, from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn) luxury trip\">Patagonia (south Chile, from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn) luxury trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#A_second_Chile_destination_Atacama_Desert_north_Chile_from_Copiapo_to_Peruvian_border\" title=\"A second Chile destination: Atacama Desert (north Chile, from Copiap\u00f3 to Peruvian border)\">A second Chile destination: Atacama Desert (north Chile, from Copiap\u00f3 to Peruvian border)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#Santiago_Valparaiso_as_urban_complements_to_Patagonia_Atacama_Desert\" title=\"Santiago &amp; Valparaiso as urban complements to Patagonia &amp; Atacama Desert\">Santiago &amp; Valparaiso as urban complements to Patagonia &amp; Atacama Desert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#My_Google_Map_of_Chile_Buenos_Aires_in_style_a_non-rushed_20-day_itinerary\" title=\"My Google Map of Chile &amp; Buenos Aires in style, a non-rushed 20-day itinerary\u00a0\">My Google Map of Chile &amp; Buenos Aires in style, a non-rushed 20-day itinerary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#What_is_next_about_Chile_Buenos_Aires\" title=\"What is next about Chile &amp; Buenos Aires\">What is next about Chile &amp; Buenos Aires<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/#Pin_it_for_later\" title=\"Pin it for later\">Pin it for later<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_luxury_trip_to_Patagonia_Atacama_Desert_Santiago_Valparaiso_Argentinas_capital\"><\/span><strong>A luxury trip to Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Valparaiso &amp; Argentina&#8217;s capital:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a significant stage in the life of my husband and mine is about to come to an end &#8211; more info to follow later this year &#8211; , we \u00a0treated us to a special journey. It is about a once in a lifetime trip to Chile. We had thought hard about where to go in South America. After visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/category\/ecuador\/\">Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands<\/a> a few years ago, we had been a bit unsure where to head next. Brazil seemed too dangerous for us, Peru rather over-run by tourists. So, we opted for Chile. And this mainly because of its many natural wonders. As always when traveling we were looking for a luxury trip to Chile. While we usually try to avoid overspending when vacationing, we miserably failed here &#8211; so much I can tell you already. But first things first.<\/p>\n<p>I start with some thoughts about where to go in Chile for luxury-minded globetrotters and then come to the actual itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15424 size-large\" title=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/04155E00-8AE6-4378-8431-CD7F1B3925C5_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traveling_Chile_in_style\"><\/span><strong>Traveling Chile in style<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While we first thought we had had plenty of time (20 days) to explore Chile, we soon found out that this was not necessarily the case. Out of four highlights &#8211; Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Easter Island and Lake District &#8211; , we had to leave away the latter two. First of all, we &#8220;lost&#8221; three days because we had a stopover in Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15437 size-large\" title=\"Buenos Aires Argentina\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Buenos Aires Argentina\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3D99A9D2-BBEF-47BB-A4CD-2CDFE54A5A13_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We opted for this not only because of this city&#8217;s beauty but also due to less flight costs when doing so (minus a bit more than 2,000 US$ for two). And second, we longed for a non-rushed itinerary. Having said that we wanted to see different parts of Chile, not only one. Yet Patagonia is usually a must for every Chile traveler boasting varied landscapes with impressive glaciers, bizarre rock formations, blue lakes and extensive steppes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15427 size-large\" title=\"Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/87509807-0280-4568-9B11-E453920154E4_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patagonia_south_Chile_from_Puerto_Montt_to_Cape_Horn_luxury_trip\"><\/span><strong>Patagonia (south Chile, from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn) luxury trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You have to know that you can easily spend four weeks in Patagonia without seeing it all. It is said that you need about two weeks to do the mayor things here, and this in a quick way. As you might know, Patagonia has a harsh climate. As my husband and I are not too much into spending lots of time at such latitudes, we limited our time here to five days. This is about the minimum time you should come and only allows you to explore one place. My husband and I chose Patagonia&#8217;s crown jewel. This is about the Torres del Paine National Park in Southern Patagonia (see post about luxury hotels <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-patagonia-the-singuluar-patagonia-tierra-patagonia\/\">here<\/a>). You can reach it by flying into Puerto Natales from Santiago in just over three hours. Then you have to drive another one and half hours to get to the national park&#8217;s entrance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15423 size-large\" title=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/25CED69B-CB1B-4205-92A1-3289B1C5A81E_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_second_Chile_destination_Atacama_Desert_north_Chile_from_Copiapo_to_Peruvian_border\"><\/span><strong>A second Chile destination: Atacama Desert (north Chile, from Copiap\u00f3 to Peruvian border)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to combine Patagonia with a second destination in Chile &#8211; and if you like nature &#8211; , then the Atacama Desert is your best option (see post about luxury hotels <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-atacama-desert-wilderness-lodge-awasi-atacama\/\">here<\/a>). While the Lake District also seems to be worthwhile traveling, Atacama is something special. It is not only the driest nonpolar desert in the world but also features diverse landscapes including geysers, lagoons, volcanoes and crusty hills. As to Easter Island, you have to take into account a flight of five and a half hours in order to get there. To enjoy the island&#8217;s cultural heritage and natural beauty to the full, I suppose you should plan at least a four-day stay. So, you need almost one week for this undertaking.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, we went for Patagonia and the Atacama Desert. And to be honest, both of them are not exactly off the beaten path. They suffer from overtourism, especially the place we chose in Patagonia (Torres del Paine National Park). I fully realized this only after our journey. Yet, also in the hindsight, we would make the same choices. The Lake District, the most viable alternative to South Patagonia, is considered as &#8220;Chilean Switzerland&#8221;. And we as Swiss not necessarily need more Switzerland when traveling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15431 size-large\" title=\"Atacama Desert Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Atacama Desert - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A47D31B-27EE-4B55-8419-CD6831A21C28_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santiago_Valparaiso_as_urban_complements_to_Patagonia_Atacama_Desert\"><\/span><strong>Santiago &amp; Valparaiso as urban complements to Patagonia &amp; Atacama Desert<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Around the two nature highlights of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert we built in a number of urban stays. On the one hand, we were three times in Santiago (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/\">post<\/a> about staying &amp; dining in style)\u00a0&#8211; once at an airport hotel as you cannot fly directly from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15433 size-large\" title=\"Santiago de Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Santiago de Chile - luxury trip to Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1A762598-78C4-4D01-9CB0-B1B679FC2E2D_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, we made a three-day visit to Valparaiso (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-valparaiso-chile-casa-higueras-more\/\">post<\/a> about staying &amp; dining in style) &#8211; a one and a half hour drive away from Santiago.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15435 size-large\" title=\"Valparaiso Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Valparaiso Chile - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CD3103C5-26ED-45A4-B585-97A4BD6933B7_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This beautiful port city is Chile&#8217;s second largest and known for its colorful houses built on the many hills that surround it &#8211; and Valparaiso is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>In total, we had five days in Santiago and three days in Valparaiso. That is a lot of time, but as mentioned, we were looking for a non-rushed itinerary. You can easily reduce the Santiago stay to three days &#8211; you probably need one of them for a stopover between the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. As to Valparaiso, two days might be enough to see the mayor sights. We had thought about exploring the wine regions near Santiago. Yet we did not come across a suitable hotel, and so we let it be.<\/p>\n<p>After setting the scene as to this luxury Chile trip, I jump into the details of our Buenos Aires and Chile itinerary.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Google_Map_of_Chile_Buenos_Aires_in_style_a_non-rushed_20-day_itinerary\"><\/span><strong>My Google Map of Chile &amp; Buenos Aires in style, a non-rushed 20-day itinerary\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My Google Map illustrates the 20-day journey to Chile and Buenos Aires my husband and I undertook in the first half of November 2023.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1C9UgZ837zfRsQUczkmFgefE9Sv8808I&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You find here all the luxury hotels (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-patagonia-the-singuluar-patagonia-tierra-patagonia\/\">Patagonia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-atacama-desert-wilderness-lodge-awasi-atacama\/\">Atacama Desert<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/#Where_to_stay_in_style_in_Santiago_de_Chile\">Santiago de Chile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-valparaiso-chile-casa-higueras-more\/#Staying_in_style_at_Hotel_Casa_Higueras\">Valparaiso<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-buenos-aires-the-palacio-duhau-more\/#Staying_in_style_at_The_Palacio_Duhau_-_Park_Hyatt_Buenos_Aires\">Buenos Aires<\/a>) we stayed<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15443 size-large\" title=\"Hotel Tierra Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Hotel Tierra Patagonia Chile - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B0D80EFE-A556-46CD-9533-114E90677329_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and the foodie restaurants (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/#Dining_in_style_in_Santiago_de_Chile\">Santiago de Chile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-valparaiso-chile-casa-higueras-more\/#Dining_in_style_in_Valparaiso\">Valparaiso<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-buenos-aires-the-palacio-duhau-more\/#Dining_in_style_in_Buenos_Aires\">Buenos Aires<\/a>) we dined,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15469 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Don Julio Buenos Aires Argentina\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Don Julio Buenos Aires Argentina\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/630B3DC5-4D99-4849-A173-FD33EF005889_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>complete with pictures. In addition, I included all the activities we did,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15466 size-large\" title=\"horse riding by Awasi Atacama Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"horse riding by Awasi Atacama - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E5FC4A1B-C466-4CBC-B1C0-BD592B839369_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>again with photos.<\/p>\n<p>As far as our stays in Patagonia around Puerto Natales and in the Atacama Desert in the San Pedro area are concerned, I listed all the half and full days trip guided by the hotels we stayed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15464 size-large\" title=\"excursion to Tatio Geysers &amp; picnic lunch by Awasi Atacama Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"excursion to Tatio Geysers &amp; picnic lunch by Awasi Atacama - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ACC1E4FF-3D91-422E-B238-D484D512D7CD_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With regard to the cities we visited (Buenos Aires, Santiago and Valparaiso), I indicated the routes we took to explore them (self-guided).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15422 size-large\" title=\"Valparaiso Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Valparaiso - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16A2AB58-06B3-45D6-B837-F60E2E4AC872_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the following, there is also a travel plan of this luxury Chile trip with the number of nights we spent at the respective location (plus hotel).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 nights in Buenos Aires (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-buenos-aires-the-palacio-duhau-more\/#Staying_in_style_at_The_Palacio_Duhau_-_Park_Hyatt_Buenos_Aires\">Park Hyatt Buenos Aires<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Santiago (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/#Where_to_stay_in_style_in_Santiago_de_Chile\">The Singular Santiago<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>4 nights in San Pedro de Atacama (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-atacama-desert-wilderness-lodge-awasi-atacama\/\">Awasi Atacama<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>1 night in Santiago (airport, Holiday Inn Santiago)<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Puerto Natales (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-patagonia-the-singuluar-patagonia-tierra-patagonia\/#Staying_in_style_at_Hotel_The_Singular_Patagonia\">The Singular Patagonia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>3 nights in Torres del Paine National Park (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-patagonia-the-singuluar-patagonia-tierra-patagonia\/#Staying_in_style_at_Hotel_Tierra_Patagonia\">Tierra Patagonia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>3 nights in Valparaiso (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-valparaiso-chile-casa-higueras-more\/#Staying_in_style_at_Hotel_Casa_Higueras\">Casa Higueras<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>2 nights in Santiago (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/#Where_to_stay_in_style_in_Santiago_de_Chile\">The Singular Santiago<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15462 size-large\" title=\"Puerto Natales area Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a-1030x233.jpeg\" alt=\"Puerto Natales area Patagonia Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a-1030x233.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a-300x68.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a-768x174.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a-705x160.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DA282CA0-8A63-42D2-8BEF-11326C76C0AF_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_next_about_Chile_Buenos_Aires\"><\/span><strong>What is next about Chile &amp; Buenos Aires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While I provided an overview of our Chile and Buenos 20-day luxury trip in this blogpost, my next posts will be about the details of the respective stops we did. When doing so, I will focus on the hotels and restaurants we visited. Most of them were high-end, as it was a luxury Chile trip. At one point or another, I will also cast a look at activities, yet these will no be at the center of my attention. Instead, refer to My Google Map of Chile &amp; Buenos Aires in style where I have listed all the things we did, complete with (numbered) pictures.<\/p>\n<p>My Chile short series will cover following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patagonia (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-patagonia-the-singuluar-patagonia-tierra-patagonia\/\">my post<\/a>): Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesingular.com\/patagonia\">The Singular Patagonia<\/a> (half board) and Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/tierrapatagonia.com\/\">Tierra<\/a> (all-inclusive)<\/li>\n<li>Atacama Desert (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-hotel-atacama-desert-wilderness-lodge-awasi-atacama\/\">my post<\/a>): Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/awasi.com\/lodges\/atacama\/\">Awasi Atacama<\/a> (all-inclusive)<\/li>\n<li>Santiago (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/best-hotel-restaurants-santiago-de-chile-the-singular-more\/\">my post<\/a>): Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesingular.com\/santiago\">The Singular Santiago<\/a> and three foodie restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Valparaiso (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-valparaiso-chile-casa-higueras-more\/\">my post<\/a>): Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/casahigueras.cl\/ing\/\">Casa Higueras<\/a> and three high-end dining spots<\/li>\n<li>Buenos Aires (<a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/americas\/best-hotel-restaurants-buenos-aires-the-palacio-duhau-more\/\">my post<\/a>): Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/argentina\/palacio-duhau-park-hyatt-buenos-aires\/bueph?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_bueph\">Park Hyatt Buenos Aires<\/a> and three gourmet restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15442 size-large\" title=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Grey Glacier Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia - luxury trip Chile\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A088935C-7AEC-46A2-8C15-539BF535764F_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Date of stays: November 2023<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pin_it_for_later\"><\/span><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15474 size-large\" title=\"pin it on Pinterest: luxury trip to Chile\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1-687x1030.jpeg\" alt=\"luxury trip to Chile: Grey Glacier Patagonia, Restaurant Don Julio Buenos Aires &amp; picnic lunch by Awasi Atacama\" width=\"687\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1-687x1030.jpeg 687w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1-470x705.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/75EFBD33-1F9D-4D20-BED4-E9C6690872A9-1.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/chile\/luxury-trip-chile-a-non-rushed-20-day-itinerary\/\">Chile &amp; Buenos Aires in style, a non-rushed 20-day itinerary<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/\">Swiss Traveler<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A luxury trip to Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Valparaiso &amp; Argentina&#8217;s capital: As a significant stage in the life of my husband and mine is about to come to an end &#8211; more info to follow later this year &#8211; , we \u00a0treated us to a special journey. 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