11 days in Santiago & San Carlos de Bariloche Itinerary

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Reñaca and Kingston Family Vineyards. Get out of town with these interesting Santiago side-trips: Lovely Gift (in Renaca), Valparaiso (Paseo Yugoslavo & Palacio Baburizza) and Vina Undurraga (in Talagante). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Bodegas RE, take a stroll through Vitacura, visit Barrio Italia, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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Dallas, USA to Santiago is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Dallas to Santiago due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to San Carlos de Bariloche.

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

Take a break from the city and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Circuito Grande. Explore hidden gems such as Refugio Frey and Cascada de los Duendes. There's much more to do: head outdoors with Cerro Lopez, trek along Lake Jacob, walk around Parque Municipal Llao Llao, and delve into the lush surroundings at Sendero de los Arrayanes.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the San Carlos de Bariloche online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Santiago to San Carlos de Bariloche takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Chile Standard Time (CLT) to Argentina Standard Time (ART) is 1 hour. In December, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.