The 4 Best Two-Day Trips in Chile

1.Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $170Our pick

See Rapa Nui’s major archaeological sites over two days with pickup, a small group of up to 14, and English or Spanish guidance. Local guides such as Jeremías, Javier’s Hucke, Enerike, Zoe, and Roberto explain moai traditions, island life, and local stories. Bring sun protection, snacks, and money for entrance fees and lunch.

“Wonderful overview of all the main sites on the island. Would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who's visiting for the first time, a great use of time. The guides on both days were fantastic, super knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the history of the island, as well as modern day life in Rapa Nui (thanks Simon and Franko!). Simon even went out of his way to drop us at Ahu Tahai so we could catch the incredible sunset at the end of the tour. Definitely bring snacks though! On the full day tour, the restaurant at the quarry was busy, so instead of wasting time waiting, we carried…”

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2.2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 162 reviews · 2 days · from $69Best value

Explore Santiago aboard Turistik’s hop-on hop-off bus for two days, with stops at Parque Arauco, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Santa Lucía, Bellavista, and Costanera Center. Your pass includes the cable car, historic funicular, and Panoramic Buses at Cerro San Cristóbal. Audio commentary is available in six languages.

“The tour is an excellent option to see the city. One complete circuit takes about two hours, and another one hour if you take the cable car and funicular which offers very. The frequency of the buses is around 25-30 mins. The operators are well organised and the commentary was apt and understandable. Get Your Guide instructions are outdated as there is no need to exchange the voucher for a physical ticket at the only one pickup point listed. In my case, the operator sent an eticket by email and whatsapp, and the bus staff scanned the barcode anywhere I started. You can even buy the ticket on the bus…”

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3.Two days of Full Day Tour of Rapa Nui + Sunrise in Tongariki

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 3 days · from $250Top rated

Spend two full days exploring Rapa Nui’s Moai sites, volcanic terrain, legends, and local culture with English, Spanish, or French-speaking guides. A third morning brings a sunrise at Ahu Tongariki. Guides may include Alex, Alejandro, David, or Ariki. Pickup, drop-off, and rain ponchos are included, but food and the National Park ticket are extra.

“The tour is very well organized. Our tour guide is very experienced and he loves his job! We had a wonderful time! The sunrise was beautiful! Thank you very very much for such a wonderful experience.”

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4.2 Days in Patagonia. Torres del Paine and Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier.

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $360

Spend two full days seeing Puerto Natales highlights. Day one covers Milodón Cave, Laguna Amarga, Salto Grande, Cuernos, Grey Lake, and Torres del Paine. Day two cruises Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, with a forest walk, estancia lunch, and whisky served over ancient ice. English and Spanish service is available.

“Il faut dissocier les deux activités. Autant la journée Balmaceda et Serrano mérite cinq étoiles et a été formidable. Autant la journée Torres del Paine a été désagréable. Malgré la gentillesse de la conductrice et de l’accompagnateur les conditions étaient compliquées. Le minibus était vieux et fatigué, sur des pistes défoncées. La climatisation ne fonctionnait pas. Je pense que le concept de cette activité est à revoir, beaucoup trop de kilomètres sur des pistes.”

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