Discover why a tour in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile is incomplete without a stay in the charming estancias and haciendas that these countries are known for.
Best Time to Visit Chile by Season
Southern Chile receives a lot of rainfall and can be very windy all year round. The weather in Torres del Paine National Park changes constantly thanks to the unique geography of the region. The extreme climate can be particularly challenging for travelers, who often feel that they have experienced all four seasons within a single day! Central Chile on the other hand, experiences warm, Mediterranean type weather. Summers are pleasant and dry while winters are mild and slightly humid. It also rains a lot in the winter months. Northern Chile is typically very dry although differences in temperature between summer and winter are rather low.
So the best time for a Chile trip depends on the season – but largely the most popular times to visit fall between late spring and early fall (October through April).
- Summer – December to March
- Autumn – March to June
- Winter – June to September
- Spring – September to December
What to Pack
Depending on the season you go, here is a check list of items that you must ideally pack. They include lightweights during the day, a sweater for the afternoon and a very warm jacket for the night and for visiting Tatio Geysers (gloves recommended), comfortable walking boots, swimsuit for hot springs, hat and sunscreen, a rain jacket for winter, hiking shoes and a wind jacket.
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Things To Do
Deserts, fjords, glaciers – Chile holidays are a delight! Follow the link to discover our curated list of top ten things to do in Chile.
Safety
Chile is considered one of the safest tourist destinations in South America. However, to ensure that your trip is stress-free, we have made a list of some general rules to abide by while traveling in Chile.
The Enchanting Difference
What Our Guests Say
Enchanting folks were delightful to work with and very responsive to our needs and expectations, which can often be high. Their choices of tour itinerary, hotels, and meals included were in general excellent. We would certainly consider Enchanting in our future travels.
William Schiemann
USA
Enchanting Travels delivers. My husband and I booked with them for a trip to Patagonia for our honeymoon and we didn’t even have to think about anything the entire trip. The hotels, food, transportation, and day excursions were beyond amazing. We had a flight that needed to be changed coming back to the US and they also took care of this for us. There is no doubt you get what you’re paying for. Derek and Camilla were beyond amazing in making this trip happen. Thank you so much for a trip we will always remember.
Krystal Pittman
USA
Enchanting Travels organized another great trip for us. A couple years ago, they planned our Mexico/Guatemala trip, which was fantastic. Now, we just came back from 2 weeks in Chile (Santiago, Maule, Patagonia/Torres del Paine & Easter Island/Rapa Nui). It was unforgettable. My wife has all kinds of dietary restrictions and allergies and they made sure we had plenty of options. Also, my wife is into birding/wildlife and I’m into history/architecture/culture and Enchanting Travels built a trip that totally satisfied both of us. We told them what we were into and some things we wanted to see/do over a zoom call and they took it from there and proposed a couple prospective itineraries and we chose one. It was that easy. We’re thinking about going to Greece next year and will definitely work with Enchanting Travels again. Kenny and Katie did a great job for us. Many thanks, guys!
Jaime Lamb
USA
Truly an amazing trip, that I wouldn’t have been able to plan myself. The security of constant help lines was also such a nice touch for service.
Melanie Schiffer
USA
Enchanting Travels was the only agency willing to adapt to our desire to fly into and out of Santiago after traveling to Bolivia. The Bolivian guide company was as good as we could ever imagine. Our Atacoma experience was also wonderful. Animals, lakes, caldera, and salt flats were not just seen, but every location was augmented with hikes, climbs, discussions and even great outdoor lunches. This was an experience of a lifetime.
Larry Witlen
USA
Incredible agency that pulled together an incredible trip with thoughtful details. Everyone’s seamless and safe, letting me fully enjoy the adventure. The price was 100% worth it!
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