PACHAMAMA BUS

I'll be in Santiago Chile 10/27 and 10/28 - I could have taken a direct flight to Balmaceda - Region XI of Patagonia Chile - but decided it would be best to at least see Santiago. I hear it's very European and there are some must-check-out restaurants, museums and wineries which will surely occupy me for a couple days.

On Thursday 10/29 I hop on the Pachamama bus, which will take me through the lake district of Chile over the span of 5 days. I'll exit at Puerto Montt on Monday 11/02where I've booked two nights at a hostel.

Here's how the Pachamama works:
The only hop-on, hop-off transportation pass available that takes you to see the best of Chile’s natural attractions. Pachamama by Bus Lake district Route is designed for independent travelers who want to spend more time at destinations along the way. This route offers you the opportunity to go swimming, skiing, rafting, fishing or to just relax.
http://www.pachamamabybus.com/rutasur.php
10/29: Santiago - Pomaire - Rapel Dam - Punta Lobos - Pichilemu
10/30: Pichilemu - Santa Cruz & Museum - Villarrrica Lake - Pucón
10/31: Pucón - Ojos del Caburgua waterfalls & Lake - Pozones Hot Springs - Pucón
11/01: Pucón - Villarrica - 7 lakes Route - Valdivia
11/02: Valdivia - Llanquihue Lake - Frutillar - Puerto Montt