Hotel · 01
Magnolia
Chile & Argentina, Chile
South America / Chile
Chile & Argentina
A 9-day curated journey through Chile & Argentina, Chile — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 9 days
- Best season
- October
- From
- $3,915–$11,304 pp
The place
About this destination
A 9-day curated journey through Chile & Argentina, Chile — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 9-day itinerary for Chile & Argentina, Chile — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like Magnolia, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
Luxury
Through the lens · 6 frames
Photo journal
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Santiago, Chile
- 01The Singular Santiago
- 02Ritz-Carlton Santiago (luxury pick)
Day 02
Torres del Paine National Park
- 01Travel: Fly Santiago → Punta Arenas (approx. 3.5 hrs)
- 02Drive 3.5 hrs to Torres del Paine
- 03Explora en Torres del Paine (ultra-luxury, all-inclusive adventures)
- 04Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
- 05Río Serrano Hotel & Spa
- 06Hike to the Base of the Towers
- 07Lago Grey + boat to Grey Glacier
- 08Wildlife spotting & scenic drives
Day 03
El Calafate (Argentina)
- 01Drive: 2 hrs 40 min from Torres del Paine
- 02Los Ponchos Hotel
- 03Esplendor by Wyndham
- 04Day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier
- 05Explore Laguna Nimez Reserve
- 06Visit the Glaciarium Museum
- 07Optional: Milodón Cave (if skipped earlier)
Day 04
El Chaltén & Mount Fitz Roy
- 01Drive: 3 hrs from El Calafate
- 02Destino Sur Hotel & Spa
- 03Hostería Senderos
- 04Full-day trek to Laguna de los Tres
- 05Explore Laguna Capri, Mirador de los Cóndores
Day 05
Ushuaia & Beagle Channel
- 01Fly: El Calafate → Ushuaia (1 hr 20 mins)
- 02Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
- 03Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa
- 04Beagle Channel boat cruise
- 05Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park
- 06End of the World Train & Museum
Day 06
San Carlos de Bariloche
- 01Fly: Ushuaia → Bariloche (via Buenos Aires, approx. 4 hrs total)
- 02Llao Llao Resort & Spa
- 03Circuito Chico drive + Cerro Campanario view
- 04Boat to Victoria Island & Arrayanes Forest
- 05Chocolate tasting in town
Day 07
San Martín de los Andes (Via 7 Lakes Route)
- 01Drive: ~3 hours via the picturesque Ruta de los Siete Lagos
- 02Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel
- 03Río Hermoso Hotel
- 04Relax by Lake Lácar
- 05Explore Lanin National Park
Day 08
Mendoza Wine Region
- 01Fly: San Martín → Mendoza (connect via Neuquén or Buenos Aires)
- 02Cavas Wine Lodge
- 03The Vines Resort & Spa
- 04Private vineyard tastings in Maipú & Luján de Cuyo
- 05Enjoy local farm-to-table vegetarian menus
- 06Optional horseback riding or spa afternoon
Day 09
Buenos Aires
- 01Fly: Mendoza → Buenos Aires (1 hr 45 min)
- 02Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
- 03Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
- 04Explore La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta Cemetery
- 05Attend a Tango Show with dinner
- 06Visit Café Tortoni & La Biela
- 07Stroll through Palermo & Puerto Madero
- 08List of Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants by Location
- 09Santiago
- 10Boragó (high-end tasting menu with veg options)
- 11Quinoa Restaurant – upscale vegan/vegetarian dishes
- 12El Huerto – long-time veg spot with global influences
- 13El Calafate
- 14Pura Vida Resto Bar
02
Where to sleep
Hotels worth booking
What to order
Local cuisine
Must try
Local speciality
Vegetable empanadas
Must try
Local speciality
Pastel de choclo (vegetarian)
Must try
Local speciality
Humitas
Must try
Local speciality
Chilean wine
Must try
Local speciality
Mote con huesillo
04
Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Private transfers
Pre-arranged private cars with English-speaking drivers for a seamless trip.
02 · Domestic connections
Short internal flights or transfers link the highlights.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$3,915–$11,304 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $300–$800 / night
- Food & dining
- $54–$176 / day
- Transportation
- $36–$120 / day
- Activities
- $45–$160 / day
