Santiago in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Santiago lets you add the Andes. Here is how to spend three perfect days in and around the Chilean capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: City & wine
2Day 2: Valparaíso
3Day 3: Cajón del Maipo
4City, coast & Andes

Day 1: city & wine

Tour the city and a Maipo winery.

Day 2: Valparaíso

Explore the colourful port and Viña del Mar.

Day 3: Cajón del Maipo

Head into the Andes canyon and hot springs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santiago — prices per person.

Santiago

Valparaiso y Viña del mar full day

Santiago de Chile: Cajón del Maipo, Termas, Cascada Asado Chileno

4.8(398)·10 horas

desde$210/ persona

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Santiago in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Santiago?

Three days is ideal — the city and wine on day one, Valparaíso and the coast on day two, and the Cajón del Maipo in the Andes on day three, covering the city, coast and mountains.

What is the best day trip from Santiago for 3 days?

Valparaíso is the most colourful, the wine valleys the most relaxing, and the Cajón del Maipo the most spectacular for Andean scenery; all are rewarding from Santiago.

How do I plan a 3-day Santiago itinerary?

Spend day one on the city and a winery, day two in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, and day three in the Cajón del Maipo, booking the popular tours ahead.