The best self-drives in the country


View of lake in front of Torres del Paine

Self-drive itineraries are a great way for adventurous and independent travelers to discover Chile and neighbouring Argentina on your own. Both countries are very safe for driving, and both have excellent road networks.

Each self-drive offers a carefully planned route with overnight stays in pre-booked accommodation. These itineraries have been carefully designed to show the best of each area, to avoid excessive driving, and to take advantage of attractive hand-picked places to stay - typically smaller charming hotels and lodges.

At the start you receive a map and a day-by-day itinerary. These act as detailed guide both to route and to the attractions and sights you see as you go along. You select the vehicle type, bearing in mind our recommendations according to the particular route you are selecting. Bon voyage!

Vehicle options for self-drives
click for PDF version Norte Chico Selfdrive   4 nights from $560 pp
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Explore this beautiful fertile region with stunning Andean views, fertile valleys, historical villages and incredibly clear night skies. Starting at La Serena, the circuit covers the Hurtado and Elqui valleys, and includes a hacienda stay. more details
click for PDF version Northern Chile Highlights   7 nights from $1093 pp
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A self-drive around the marvels of northern Chile: the northern altiplano, Lauca National Park and down to the Atacama desert more details
click for PDF version Wine Valleys, Andes & the Pacific   5 nights from $840 pp
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A short and exciting self-drive from Santiago around Colchagua valley wineries, Vina del Mar and Valparaiso on the Pacific Coast. more details
click for PDF version Chile - Argentina Lakes   6 nights from $1060 pp
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A stunning self-drive exploring the lake region of Chile and Argentina, one of the most picturesque such regions worldwide. more details
click for PDF version Chile and Argentina Patagonia Wonders   6 nights from $1327 pp
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A self-drive circuit through Chile and Argentina to Patagonia's two most spectacular places: Torres del Paine National Park and Perito Moreno glacier. more details
click for PDF version Grand Patagonia Drive   19 nights from $5660 pp
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Dream Patagonia self-drive, combining the best of Chilean and Argentina Patagonia. This awesome itinerary covers the Lake District, Bariloche, Futaleufu, Queulat, Lake General Carrera, El Chalten and Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno, and Torres del Paine. more details
click for PDF version Northern Carretera Austral   6 nights from $1163 pp
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A stunning self-drive circuit north from Balmaceda towards the beautiful and remote areas of Queulat National Park, emerald Lake Yelcho, and Futaleufu. This still unspoilt region is only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details
click for PDF version Patagonia Highlights Drive   4 nights from $931 pp
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The perfect circuit from Punta Arenas: a visit to the surroundings and Puerto Natales, and several days in the awesome Torres del Paine National Park. more details
click for PDF version Southern Carretera Austral   6 nights from $1040 pp
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A circuit heading southwards from Balmaceda towards Lake General Carrera and Cochrane, exploring this still unspoiled and authentic region that was only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details
click for PDF version Chilean Lake District   6 nights from $960 pp
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An in-depth tour around the Lake District, famous for bright emerald and turquoise lakes whose surfaces mirror snow-capped volcanoes and sprawling forests. Starts at Temuco and ends at Puerto Montt. more details
click for PDF version Atacama Desert & Northern Argentina   8 nights from $1104 pp
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A self-drive around northern Chile and Argentina: Atacama, Moon Valley, Salta, Cafayate, Cachi and Purmamarca more details