A long country that lies between the Pacific Ocean and Andes, Chile offers a magnificent mosaic of landscapes and experiences. Discover this captivating country at your own pace with a self-drive trip. Chile road trips treat visitors to a wonderfully eclectic variety of scenery and culture. From the bustling port of Valparaiso - with its elegant restaurants and mouthwatering seafood - to the vast desert of the Atacama, the active volcanoes in Vallarica and the misty town of Puerto Montt (the gateway to Chilean Patagonia), there is so much to explore.

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"We appreciated Original Travel's in-country experts to plan our personalized itinerary. Guides and drivers always early, helpful, friendly and flexible. We like boutique hotels with personality and character of the city/country we are visiting. We got just that. Love the app, and I kept referring to it during the trip. Dossiers also super helpful. It was so easy communicating with the concierge on WhatsApp. Escorting us through the airport, and meeting us in-country was also always appreciated. We recommend Original Travel to EVERYONE. We are hooked with the personalised itineraries and perfectly planned trips. Thank you!"
Therese - London
Published on 13th December 2023
"They did wonderfully in putting together a new side trip in Chile in a matter of hours and, in particular, finding us a sublime hotel when our original one melted away in an Atacama "rain event"."
Harper - Bournemouth
Published on 30th May 2019
"All has gone great so far. The flight over the Andes was amazing and Atacama is stunning, too. The place where we are staying could not be bettered. It is simply brilliant."
Harry - London
Published on 22nd June 2019

A road trip offers you control of your own journey and our travel experts are on hand to help steer your holiday in whichever direction you desire – to stop and marvel at snow-dusted Andean peaks or get lost along the picturesque pathways of Chilean Patagonia. The anthesis of Chile’s landscapes is what makes a road-trip here so spectacular. First, tackle the Torres del Paine National Park and traverse the pathways through soaring mountains and shimmering glaciers. Stop to marvel at Andean condors coasting overhead and watch graceful guanacos clambering along the cliffsides.

Chile road trips are as much about appreciating the beauty of your surroundings as they are about reaching a destination, however the Chilean cities are certainly worthy stops along the way. Take a break from being behind the wheel and explore Santiago on foot alongside an expert guide. The spirited city plays host to a number of world-class restaurants and bars, ideal for refuelling before heading back out on the road. Equally intriguing is the north of the country, where you’ll find the Atacama Desert, with its startingly clear skies and flamingo-filled salt flat lagoons.

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