The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Santiago

1.Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,277 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso, traveling in a small air-conditioned minivan with up to 13 or 15 people. You’ll see Andean scenery, pass rural towns, stop for photos, and share a picnic of cheese, olives, salami, snacks, juice, and wine. Guides such as Francisco, Edison, and Gonzalo have received especially warm praise.

“Was not able to go on tour as the tour van was completely FULL and seats were not adequate nor safe. I was crammed in back corner, knees in chin, sitting at an angle with 2 people blocking my ability to exit. Had to get off with my son and cancel trip. No response from tour operator, no assistance. Will have to file a dispute with credit card company. DO NOT USE VIATOR!!!”

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2.Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Leave Santiago at 6:30 am for a full-day shared trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. You’ll see Pablo Neruda’s coastal home area, port monuments, colorful Cerro Alegre, Pacific views, the Flower Clock, Fonck Museum’s Moai, and Reñaca Beach. Guides such as Alejandro and Nana have earned praise for lively explanations and helpful service.

“Well worth the money, with a great guide and driver. Wonderful place to see and you get a true taste of Chilean culture,!!!! Highly recommended.”

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3.Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with round-trip transport and a guide. See Valparaiso’s colorful hills, Sotomayor Square, lookout points, and optional funicular rides, then visit Viña’s Flower Clock, authentic Easter Island Moai, Reñaca Beach, and Quinta Vergara. Guides such as Rafael, Romy, Carol, and Christopher have led especially strong departures.

“Excellent tour of Valparaiso especially due to our wonderful and knowledgeable guide Romy . The walking tour was exceptional and lunch lovely too”

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4.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $259Top rated

Travel from Santiago to Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, and Valparaiso in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Expect coastal viewpoints, the Flower Clock, an Easter Island moai, hilltop streets, funiculars, murals, and local food advice. Guides such as Hector, Carol, and Francesca are known for flexible, personal tours.

“Valparaiso is a unique, very interesting city. Vina del Mar was beautiful with a pretty beach are. Francisca was a fabulous tour guide and made sure we saw the best sights. Our driver, Daniel saw us safely back to our hotel. HecTours was great to work with.”

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5.Full Day Tour in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Leave Santiago at 6:00 am for a 10-hour day along Chile’s coast. Visit colorful Valparaiso, Cerro Alegre, Plaza Sotomayor, Viña del Mar, Reñaca Beach, the Flower Clock, and a Moai display. Guide Rafael has led this route, which runs in an air-conditioned vehicle for groups of up to 30.

“Otro tour de los tantos existentes !!!, los más experimentados sabran entender !!!, a los más nuevos...busquen otra cosa !!!”

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6.Full day tour in Portillo and Laguna del Inca

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Santiago to Portillo and Laguna del Inca in an air-conditioned van with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. The 10-hour route includes Chacabuco, Salto del Soldado, Cuesta Caracoles, Portillo Ski Center, and the legendary Andean lagoon. Pickup is offered in Santiago, Providencia, and Las Condes, with small groups of up to 20 people.

“Výlet byl naprosto příšerný, za ty peníze to opravdu nestálo. Vyzvednutí bylo okolo 5:30 a v popisu aktivity bylo napsáno, že doba trvání je deset hodin. Jak je tedy možné, že zpátky jsme byli už cca v 14:15? Navíc jsme neviděli ani všechny slibované body (např. vodopád Salto del Soldado). Průvodce byl asi jen na ozdobu, protože nám za celý výlet nic moc neřekl. Jen to, co se týkalo organizace, typu "Toto je hotel Portillo, Laguna del Inca je za ním. Běžte se tam sami podívat. Máte na to hodinu a půl." Samotná laguna byla taky celkem zklamání, protože k ní nebylo možné jít, byla za lyžařským areálem. Ale co…”

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7.Private Full-Day Bike Tour of Santiago Cultural 5-6 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cycle Santiago with a private guide from Huaso Tours, using a Trek 3900 or Mongoose mountain bike. Over about six hours, visit Bellavista, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, markets, museums, Providencia, Vitacura, San Cristóbal Hill, and the Sculpture Park. A local juice is included. Guides such as Tomas, Jenni, Balthazar, and Jaime have led this route.

“The only way to see Santiago! We got good exercise (not overly difficult) and saw a lot of things we would not have seen otherwise. Loved our guide!”

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8.Full day Embalse del Yeso, Casa de Chocolate, picnic & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · from $90

Spend 10 hours in Cajón del Maipo with a group of up to 19 people, visiting Embalse del Yeso, Termas de Colina, Casa de Chocolate, and a riverside-style picnic stop. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available. Guides named for this outing include Francisca and JJ, with Andres listed as a driver on one departure. Breakfast and lunch cost extra.

“Francisca was an excellent guide and entertainer, and Andres a great driver. Our only concern was not being told well in advance what we may need to bring, or that the schedule could be disrupted, like they’re being no time for lunch. Bring extra warm clothing, extra food, extra water, and a towel.”

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9.Full day excursion in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Travel from Santiago by air-conditioned van to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. See Congress, Cerro Alegre, Cerro Concepción, Neruda’s home, the Flower Clock, Fonck Museum, and Reñaca Beach. Guides such as Gonza and driver Jonathan add personal care to a full, busy day.

“Fabulous day out. A not to miss experience. Excellent value for money which gave you a mix of time spent together in a group as well as some time to spend exploring on your own (more so in Vino del Mar). Our driver Jonathan was excellent, keeping us all safe and our guide, Gonza was absolutely fantastic. He managed the group whilst speaking several languages and made time for everyone. His recommendation for food was spot on if you love fish. Beautifully cook food at a very reasonable price All in all, great value for money and I would thoroughly recommend booking this trip.”

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10.Portillo – Laguna Inca full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 19 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Travel from Santiago into the Andes for a guided visit to Laguna del Inca, with breakfast, mountain photo stops, a picnic in Los Andes, and hotel pickup. Guides speak Portuguese and Spanish. The border-area stop can change, and weather may force a replacement tour, so keep your plans flexible.

“Marcan como parte del itinerario ir a la frontera de Chile y ya cuando estás en la laguna avisan que no se puede ir. No habría problema si no lo pusieran dentro de sus "atracciones " o quitaran las fotos que tienen de la excursión, porque es falso. Le di más de una estrella porque el guía fue muy amable y de regreso nos dejó en otro lugar que solicitamos y en el picnic hay llamas!! Eso si lo deben poner en las fotos e itinerario”

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11.Full day reservoir of the plaster, Cajon del Maipo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and El Yeso Reservoir. You will travel by minibus, stop in San José de Maipo, enjoy mountain views, take photos, and pause for a picnic with wine. Guides speak Spanish and Portuguese, with English also listed as available. Winter weather can change the route.

“Super recomendable el servicio, contratamos sin tener conocimiento de la aplicación pero fue super seguro, se contactaron enseguida para avisar el horario exacto de recogida. lamentablemente no pudimos ir al cajón del maipo por el clima, pero nos llevaron a otros lugares donde valió la pena . gracias por ese día!”

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12.Embalse el Yeso + Termas de Colina with picnic – Full day

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

This 11-hour mountain trip takes you from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo for a picnic, river views, waterfalls, Embalse El Yeso, and two hours at Termas de Colina. Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking guides, including Cris and Fabio, lead the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but older vans, crowded hot springs, and seasonal closures can affect the experience.

“Las termas me encantaron; el embalse estaba cerrado pero nos dejaron pasar para tomar unas fotos (cuidado porque podría ser muy peligroso!). No creo que el tour se debería ofrecer en abril cuando el embalse está cerrado! El embalse es bonito pero no tan impresionante como en invierno! El guía Fabio, muy amable y como yo era la única que hablaba español en un grupo de brasileños, habló “portuñol” todo el tiempo. Lo único que lamento es que no hicimos todas las paradas indicadas en el itinerario, lo cual nos molestó un poco…”

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13.Full-Day Embalse del Yeso & Hot Springs Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $250

Travel privately from Santiago through the Cajón del Maipo to Embalse del Yeso, where your bilingual guide shares local geology and history. Enjoy a cheese platter with Chilean wine, then spend about three hours at Termas Valle de Colina. Guides may include Maxi, Francisco, Pablo, or Ivano, depending on availability.

“Our guide Ivano was extremely helpful and made everything possible to make the tour route fit our expectations as guests, even with bad weather and blocked roads that were happening in Santiago. I visit Santiago kind of often and will surely look for them for a new tour experience. Definitely recommend to anyone!!!!”

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14.Full-Day Rock Climbing Adventure in the Andes near Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $215

Leave Santiago in the morning for a private day of guided rock climbing in the Andes. Francisco or Maxi provides bilingual instruction, safety gear, route coaching, lunch, and patient support for beginners and experienced climbers. Climb at your own pace, enjoy wide mountain views, and possibly spot condors overhead.

“Excelente tour. Nuestro guía (Francisco) todo un experto, un caballero en todo momento. Fue nuestra primera escalada y él nos tuvo toda la paciencia, así como nos orientó y enseñó tips para la escalada. 100% recomendado. Tuvimos el mejor guía. Saludos.”

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15.Undurraga + Isla Negra + San Afonso del Mar —– Full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 9 hours · from $110

Travel from Santiago to Undurraga Winery, Isla Negra, and Algarrobo’s San Alfonso del Mar. You’ll tour the vineyards, taste three wines, receive a souvenir tasting glass, visit Pablo Neruda’s house and tomb, and stop for lunch by the famous giant pool. Transport and a Portuguese or Spanish guide are included, but museum entry and lunch cost extra.

“Não tivemos guia! Com essa agência o passeio não vale a pena. Fomos primeiro na Islã Negra. Furada! Tem que pagar para entrar no museu do Pablo Neruda. Sem guia o motorista levava o grupo no lugar e nos despejava! Não tem sentido ir aos lugares sem guia, porque é o guia que explica sobre a história, a cultura, as curiosidades. De outra forma teria saído melhor alugarmos um carro. San Afonso Del Mar também não tem nada para ver nesse passeio, sugiro a agência rever isso, NUNCA prometer um guia de não vai ter! A única parte que valeu a pena foi a visita à vinícola Undurraga e o…”

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