5 Morning Tours in Chile Worth the Day

1.Atacama: San Pedro de Atacama Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 3h 30m · from $350Our pick

You’ll leave San Pedro before dawn in a 4WD jeep, watch the balloon inflate, and fly for about an hour over the Atacama Desert. With up to six people, guides such as pilot Jowi and driver Jose can keep the morning personal. After landing, you’ll share a local breakfast, hear Atacama stories, and may toast the flight with champagne and cheese.

“One of the best experience ever. From the morning breakfast to getting into the history of the air balloon. The actual experience up in the area was over 1 hour and travelled 15km… was breathtaking to see the sunrise over the desert. The post landing champagne and cheese was perfect ending.”

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2.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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3.Sunrise Tongariki: Sunrise at Tongariki Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Leave Hanga Roa before dawn for Ahu Tongariki, where the sun rises behind 15 moai. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Melly, handles transport, timing, park entry, and photo advice. Bring your Rapa Nui National Park ticket. Breakfast is not included.

“La actividad ha ido muy bien. El confuctor/guia muy bien y atento. Un gran conductor muy educado. Excursion muy recom3ndable. Te vienen a buscar y te treen al hotel. Te aconseja donde ponerte y te hace todas las fotos que pides. Muy aconsejable. Aunwue ys hayas visitado Tongariki de día vale la pena verla de nuevo con el sol salienfo”

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4.Tongariki Sunrise: Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $128

Leave Hanga Roa before dawn for Ahu Tongariki, where ten moai face the rising light. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide provides transport, water, coffee, and cultural context during this two-hour visit. Sunrise shifts with the season, and the $80 National Park ticket is extra. Miguel is one guide named in guest feedback, though assignments may vary.

“This tour was exceptional. I enjoyed sitting under the stars in the complete blackness for about 30 minutes prior to sunrise. Watching the Moai appear with the light was magical. I enjoyed the return ride and scenery. The guide was very knowledgeable and made this one of my best ever travel experiences.”

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5.Geysers del Tatio: Sunrise and breakfast in Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Best value

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio, where more than 80 geysers erupt in the cold morning air. A bilingual guide explains the geology, wildlife, plants, and local culture during a 1.5-hour walk. The tour includes breakfast, a coffee stop, Putana River scenery, Machuca views, and a small group of up to 15 people.

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