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 (Hertz) (Note: availability of categories depends on location)
CHEVROLET SPARK
CLASS A
- 4 Doors
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
4
1
PEUGEOT 206
CLASS B
- 2 Doors
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
4
1
1
PEUGEOT 307
CLASS C
- 4 Doors
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
4
1
2
TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN
CLASS D
- 4 Doors
- Power steering
- Automatic Transmission
5
1
2
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
CLASS E
- 2 Doors
- Four wheel drive
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
- Air conditioning
4
1
2
SUZUKI GRAND NOMADE
CLASS F
- 4 Doors
- Four wheel drive
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
- Air conditioning
5
2
1
NISSAN TERRANO T/S
CLASS H
- 2 Doors
- Two wheel drive
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
- Max. cargo 1000 Kg.
- No hard top available!
2
TOYOTA 4RUNNER
CLASS I
- 5 Doors
- Power steering
- ABS
- Double Airbags
- Air conditioning
5
3
2
NISSAN TERRANO 4x2
CLASS L
- 4 Doors
- Two wheel drive
- Power steering
- Manual Transmission
- Max. cargo 750 Kg.
- No hard top available!
5
TOYOTA HI-LUX 4x4
CLASS M
- 5 Doors
- Four wheel drive
- Power steering
- Max. cargo 750 Kg.
- No hard top available!
5
The best self-drives in the country
All these trips can usually be tailored as needed. Click on the title for full details of the itinerary and prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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