Backpacking in Chile: Travel Guide & Trekking Guide for Independent Travelers

The ebook "Backpacking in Chile" helps you to plan your trip to Chile and explore the most incredible places this country has to offer.

Based on his experience of traveling the country multiple times the author Steve Hänisch wrote this clear and concise 100 page eBook. Beside useful information on how to prepare he sums up practical tips on things to do, accommodations and outdoor activities you shouldn’t miss.
The book includes travel guides for each region of Chile as well as a complete trekking guide for Torres del Paine, plus route itineraries. Checklists are included to help make sure you don’t forget anything.

This eBook is designed to save you a lot of time & make your trip much easier.

What to expect

• Travel Guide featuring 15 Spots: Things to do, Tours, Restaurants etc. from the Atacama dessert down to the Land of Fire – practical tips, short and sweet


• Compact information: Everything you need to know in matters of safety, best time to travel, budget, entry requirements and much more


• Packing Lists: Complete South America & Patagonia Packing List


• Route Planner: Map with all featured spots and travel times from point to point


• Hostel Recommendations: The best Hostels incl. personal reviews and links


• Trekking Guide: Detailed trekking guide for Torres del Paine incl. preparation, itineraries for ‘W’ and Circuit trek


• Insider Tips: My personal tips for you, off the tourist paths


• Chile Resources: Helpful websites, blogs, recommended travel guides, maps and trekking guides to ensure best preparation possible!


• Offline & for all devices You don’t need to buy an eReader. With the free Kindle App you can read this Chile guide on all devices your Smartphone, Kindle, PC/Mac or Tablet

What’s inside?

1) Preparation

• What to expect in Chile


• The Weather in Chile


• Top 5 in Chile


• Language & Communication


• Safety


• Chilean cuisine


• Budget & Prices


• Health & Insurance


• Entry Requirements & Custom Regulations


• Transportation


• Accommodation


• My South America Packing List

2) Travel Guides

• Route planner


• San Pedro de Atacama


• Santiago


• Valparaiso & Vina del Mar


• Pucón


• Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt


• The Carretera Austral


• Puerto Natales


• Punta Arenas


• My personal Chile Insider Tips

3) Trekking Guide Torres del Paine

• Preparation


• Patagonia Packing List for Trekking & Camping


• Trekking Guide “W” Route


• Trekking Guide „O“ / Circuit Route

4) Maps & Guidebooks

• Recommended Guidebooks


• Recommended Maps


• Websites & Blogs

About the author

Steve is an avid traveler and outdoor adventurer who turned his passion into his job. As a travel videographer and writer he is traveling the world since 2012 with a strong focus on South America.


In 2010, 2012 and 2013 Steve traveled 13 out of 15 regions in Chile - via hitchhiking, buses and on boats. Moreover he went for numerous outdoor adventures and got to know many friendly locals who told him their best tips.


Chile is one of his favorite countries in the world and the perfect starting point for travelers who have never been to South America before!


Within "Backpacking in Chile: Travel Guide & Trekking Guide for Independent Travelers" he shares his personal tips and experiences from traveler to traveler.