The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Chile

1.Base of the Towers Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 15 hours · from $90Our pick

Join a bilingual guide such as Camilo, Hugo, Carolina, or Joaquín for a demanding 22 km day hike from Puerto Natales to the Base of the Towers. Expect an early pickup, lenga forest, glacier streams, steep boulders, Lake Nordenskjöld views, and a late return. Poles are provided, but food, park entry, and warm waterproof clothing are your responsibility.

“Although we did not get the best weather for a view of the towers, we had a great time hiking, accompanied by Hugo and Ricardo. They were excellent guides that kept us motivated throughout the day, took care of our wellbeing and were a joy to chat with throughout. We ended the hike completely wet so I would highly recommend bringing a change of clothes, rain-proof jacket and backpack protector just in case! I would gladly repeat this experience on a sunnier day.”

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2.Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Leave Santiago early for an 8 km guided hike through Cajón del Maipo, rising from about 2,300 to 2,600 meters. You will see glaciers, rivers, high valleys, and active San José Volcano. Guides such as Laura, Elias, Andrés, and Rai are known for clear explanations and patient pacing. Lunch, water, wine, and snacks are included.

“Everything went smoothly from the pickup to the hiking. Great experience, and I highly recommend (bring lots of sunscreen though!)”

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3.Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Leave Puerto Natales before sunrise for a demanding full-day trek to the Base of the Towers. You’ll hike through the Asencio Valley, forest, and rocky moraine with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, then return by van. Guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, and Ramiro have earned praise for encouragement and care, but you need strong fitness, proper boots, food, and rain gear.

“Pablo and Claudia were amazing guides, super helpful and very knowledgeable, always were attentive to everyone in the group being well”

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4.Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88

Spend 14 hours hiking from Puerto Natales to Mirador Base Las Torres with a group of up to 12. A bilingual WFR-certified guide sets the pace, while a second guide joins larger groups. Expect a demanding 20 km trail, 900 meters of climbing, a rocky moraine finish, shared transport, and about an hour at the viewpoint.

“You guys have really good guides Ceci and Alan guided us safely, were really attentive towards our personal wellbeing and accommodating to the pace which different people are walking at and pretty knowledgeable about what we saw on the hike. Loved it. Was a pleasure hiking with you! The pickup and drive ther was smooth (thanks Ale)!”

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5.Trekking Base Torres – Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave Puerto Natales early for Torres del Paine National Park and hike 20 km through Ascensio Valley and lenga forest to the famous Base Torres viewpoint. Expect 10 to 12 hours, a steep final moraine, changing weather, and strong guide support from names such as Pablo, Sebastián, Leo, and Ramiro.

“Tough trek but well worth it for the view. Phillipe and Emilia were great. They kept the group moving although we were of various abilities.”

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6.Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Start early in Santiago for a full-day hike through El Morado Natural Monument toward the San Francisco Hanging Glacier. The 16km route begins at about 1,850 meters and climbs 400 to 600 meters over loose rock, gravel, and possible snow. Small groups, bilingual guides such as Laura and Gonzalo, lunch, water, and hotel transport are included.

“We had a great winter hike and would recommend this tour to anyone! We went on a snowshoe hike in the Lagunillas ski area of the Andes. Our guide Rai was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the area, at all times concerned with our safety and comfort, and made us a wonderful picturesque picnic after our hike (wine included!). We hiked with a small group and enjoyed meeting other travelers.”

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7.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Join Loreto of Collasuyo Astronómico for a private 4.5-hour evening in Chile’s Elqui Valley. After safety advice and a sunset hike, you’ll take part in meditation, sound therapy, and an introduction to Indigenous astronomy. Use Celestron 20x80 binoculars, enjoy tea and snacks, and receive astronomical photographs.

“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”

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8.Purilibre Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · 4h 30m · from $49

From San Pedro de Atacama, you drive 40 minutes north to Puritama Canyon for a gentle high-altitude walk through green pampas grass beside the river. After about 40 minutes, you reach natural pools for an hour of soaking, then walk back. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and a snack are included.

“Javier made this tour really comfortable for every age. I was there with my mom, she’s not used to trekking tours so Javier helped here navigating save by taking her at his side. There were also other older people and it was pretty sweet and a kind of familiar feeling that everybody was looking after each other. So, it is a pretty nice walk! You will have to go trough Pampas Gras to get to the hot springs - there are more like swimming pools than a bubble bath in winter times. Perfect refreshing after Atacama Days. If you want to get close to the nature in this oasis, you…”

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9.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Leave Pucón with guide Blas for a private trek on Villarrica Volcano’s southern side. Walk about three hours through native forest and araucarias to open volcanic slopes, then relax in Geometric Baths, where 20 thermal pools sit along 450 meters of red walkways. Transport, park entry, equipment, insurance, and a certified guide are included.

“The site on a private land is very beautiful. The hike can be a bit sporty with thick snow and an ascending grade from the beginning, but is very worthwhile. Due to the weather the view of the volcanos from the top was obstructed. But the forest with the snow and nature sound was so beautiful that it didn’t matter. On a clearer day with the view the hike must be even more fantastic for sure. Blas, the guide and owner of the agency, is very professional and highly experienced in mountain hiking and trekking. He provided good technical advices and made the hike very pleasant and fun. The geométrical…”

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10.Full-Day Trekking Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

You’ll spend about 12 hours traveling from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine and hiking to the Las Torres lookout. A certified English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 15, with pickup, transport, trail guidance, and hotel drop-off included. Expect a demanding climb, a packed lunch you provide, and unforgettable views of the three granite towers.

“We had the BEST day with the most wonderful guides. Both Nicks and Havier were amazing. We all bonded and saw the most gorgeous scenery! Memories of a lifetime!”

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11.Private Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas: 4 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend four to five hours exploring Reserva Nacional Magallanes with guides such as Jamie or Manuel. The private outing includes a 6.7-kilometer forest hike, binoculars, trekking poles, snacks, lunch, transport, and a stop at Mirador Cerro de la Cruz. Expect personal guidance, nature interpretation, and a moderate workout.

“Well organized tour with Jamie. Originally from Canada English of course was great.She was very knowledgeable about flora and area and history. I had a bad knee and was able to keep up with use of trekking pole. Lovely sandwich, drink and treat when we finished. One other couple with us and was taken by van to gangplank.”

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12.The Beer Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet your local beer-loving guide in downtown Quilpué for a gentle three-hour walk through city landmarks and Fundo el Carmen’s woods. You’ll taste three local beers with snacks, visit unusual sights, pass near the zoo, and finish on a hill above the city. The group is limited to six, with water, sunscreen, hats, and transport fees included.

“There were no positive memories from this trip, it was a total waste of money and time we could spent doing something worthwhile. Basically we were met by a guide and then wondered around some scrubland visiting three bizarre spots and Read more”

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13.Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews

Join Bernardo or Maria for a private 4.5-hour outing from Puerto Natales to Cerro Benitez. After a 4x4 ride, hike for about 3.5 hours through Patagonian terrain, looking for condors and other birds before reaching views over Lake Sofia. Your guide sets the pace and speaks English or Spanish.

“It was really nice. Bernardo took the time to explain about the plants and the animals. On the top we were lucky to spot condors.”

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14.Desert Tour with Canyoning & Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

Ride from San Pedro with guides Gary and Sebastian, hike an archaeological trail, then learn canyoning and complete four rappels through waterfalls and rock walls. You’ll trek through remote Atacama scenery, hear about Indigenous culture and local plants, and finish with a swim in a canyon pool. Small groups, gear, snack, and hotel transfers are included.

“Such a fun, adventurous way to spend a day in Atacama! It was our first time doing something like this and we really enjoyed it. Great guides!”

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15.Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $280

Travel from La Serena through fishing villages and desert country to Punta de Choros. With a bilingual guide such as Christopher or Martin, you’ll cruise around Choros Island, look for whales, dolphins, penguins, sea lions, otters, and seabirds, then hike on Damas Island before lunch.

“Helt fantastisk dagstur! Vi fik en masse information på turen hen til havnen og spændene stop hvor vi bl.a. så lamaer. Bådturen var magisk, med både søløver, pingviner, oddere, rovfugle og ikke mindst hvaler! Bagefter fik vi lækker frokost og fik besvaret alle vores spørgsmål. Guiden var virkelig dygtig og meget engageret i at vi fik en god tur. Kan varmt anbefales.”

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