Chile · 5-day plan

5-Day Santiago Itinerary

Andes peaks behind the skyline, vineyard day trips, coastal Valparaíso a short bus away. A 5-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Santiago, Chile

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 2

Eating your way through Santiago, Chile

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    City Tour of Santiago, Chile

    3h · 5.0★ · 208 reviews

    City Tour of Santiago, Chile

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $30 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -

    3h · 4.9★ · 575 reviews

    A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $25 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour

    10h · 4.9★ · 1k reviews

    Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $62 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample

    5h · 4.8★ · 531 reviews

    Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Food Sample

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $59 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

Santiago, Chile at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 4

One day out from Santiago, Chile

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

  1. Morning

    Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

    Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

    10h · 4.8★ · 1k reviews

    Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $92 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

    3h · 5.0★ · 731 reviews

    The best walking tour in Santiago de Chile

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Full Day Guided Trip to Valparaíso Viña del Mar & Reñaca from Santiago

    12h · 4.6★ · 328 reviews

    Full Day Guided Trip to Valparaíso Viña del Mar & Reñaca from Santiago

    • 4.6★ · 328 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $32 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago.

    7h to 8h · 4.8★ · 109 reviews

    Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago.

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $380 a personReserve on Viator

Day 5

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

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