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The 15 Best Santiago Tours & Day Trips

197 tours  ·  from $11

Santiago is a base as much as a city: the Andes, the vineyards and the Pacific are all inside two hours of it. These 15 cover the old centre and the four directions out of it, with prices and pickup times.

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic - The mountain towns and the Maipo River valley
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

1.Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,789 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day leaving Santiago for Cajón del Maipo and Embalse del Yeso. Ride in an air-conditioned van through mountain towns, hear local folklore, walk beside the reservoir, and finish with a picnic of cheese, salami, olives, juice, and Chilean wine. Guides such as Edison, Francisco, Diego, and Gonzalo are praised for clear explanations and careful driving.

“The day trip was great. Our guide and driver, Diego, was very friendly and informative. We enjoyed the amazing scenery of the Andes. The wine & cheese picnic was an added bonus and the show was entertaining. The only thing I would have appreciated is a pick-up not earlier than the published start time.”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Casablanca wine stop
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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

2.Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,838 reviews · from $39

Travel from Santiago to Chile’s Pacific coast on a 10-hour small-group tour with English, Spanish, or Portuguese commentary. Visit Casablanca for wine and olive oil, see Valparaíso’s painted hills and La Sebastiana, stop in Viña del Mar, relax at Reñaca beach, and return via Las Palmas. Guides such as Alexis, Diego, and Edison are known for lively local insight.

“Excellent tour. I liked the itinerary. 1. transportation: comfortable seats. Clean. Air conditioning is good. 2. driver: our driver was David. he is a great driver. highly skilled and safe driver. 3. tour guide: Alexis Soto was my tour guide. He is phenomenal. Very organized, informative, friendly, has great sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Big thanks to Alexis for making it so great and thanks to David for keeping us safe on the road.”

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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - The Towns Along Route G-25
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

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

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

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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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic - Breakfast and the first look at Cajón del Maipo
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

4.Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,859 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Travel from Santiago into the Andes with a multilingual guide such as Pablo, Lola, or Ernesto. See the Maipo Canyon, Tinoco Tunnel, and El Yeso reservoir, then enjoy a simple picnic with snacks, juice, and wine. The day runs about 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, and stops for photos, walking, and local sights.

“The day was amazing! It was the perfect way to escape the heat of the city and enjoy cooler temperatures and the pristine nature of Maipo. Pablo was a fabulous guide and host. Every aspect of the trip was executed to perfection! I highly recommend this trip!”

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Tourist bus around Santiago for a day - Stops 3 and 4: Cable car, funicular, and San Cristóbal Hill
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Tourist bus around Santiago for a day

5.Tourist bus around Santiago for a day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,857 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Explore Santiago from a red double-decker bus with an all-day hop-on hop-off ticket. The two-hour loop links Plaza de Armas, San Cristóbal Hill, Bellavista, Cerro Santa Lucía, Providencia, and Costanera Center. Audio commentary, air-conditioning, and helpful staff make it easy to get oriented, though stop signs and bus timing can be inconsistent.

“Great Tour, well explained locations and very enjoyable. Loved everything about it. Well recommended.”

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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon - Valparaíso begins at the port
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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

6.Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,564 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $40

Start with hotel pickup in Santiago and travel through Casablanca Valley to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca, and Concón. Expect street art, hilltop viewpoints, funiculars, beaches, a Moai statue, and live commentary from a multilingual guide. The day runs 9 to 12 hours, with a large-group format and some stops subject to change.

“Trip to seaside was great. I personally think the itinerary is too jam packed. There was a lot missed from the itinerary on the day. Was looking forward to the olive tasting but this was not within the tour. Restaurant we were taken to for lunch was overpriced and 90 mins was wasted there. The first spot for breakfast, coffees were £5 for machine coffee.”

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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour - The drive to Viña del Mar and the Flower Clock
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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

7.Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,491 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Travel from Santiago in a small group of up to 15 people with hotel or Airbnb pickup, bilingual guiding, and a modern air-conditioned van. See Viña del Mar, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso’s murals and hilltop viewpoints, then finish with wine tasting in Casablanca Valley. Guides such as Esme, Alexis, Pablo, and Fran are known for lively history and local insight.

“This was an excellent trip and overview of the area. The weather was perfect. The sights selected to be seen were great along with the lunch reservation. Our guide Pauli was excellent. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Farellones Park Tour - Seven hours to choose your snow activities
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Farellones Park Tour

8.Farellones Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Start early at Parque Arauco and ride into the Andes for about seven hours at Farellones Park. Your bilingual guide, such as Martin, Sebastian, Alexis, or Erwin, handles the day while you choose tubing, sledding, canopy rides, or ski lessons. Park tickets, snow gear, lunch, and insurance cost extra.

“Let me start by saying that our tour guide Sebastian and our driver were really good. Nonetheless, the process of getting the snow gear could be significantly improved. It felt like we were cattle rushing to get outfits in min time record. Terrible!”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar: a quick look at the Garden City
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

9.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 764 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

Travel from Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley with a bilingual guide such as Oskar, Tiare, Christian, or Ignacio. See the Flower Clock, Moai statue, murals, funiculars, artist hills, and coastal views, then taste Chilean wine at a Casablanca vineyard. Lunch is independent in Valparaíso.

“Our tour guide (Francisca) was amazing. She made the tour fun and I learned a lot. We had lots of great stops and all in all it was a great day.”

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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour - Farellones, Chile’s first ski center
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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

10.Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 724 reviews · from $35

Ride from Santiago into the Andes with a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide, stopping at Farellones and El Colorado before free time at Valle Nevado. You can rent snow gear, ride the gondola, eat at the resort, or simply enjoy the views. Hotel pickup is offered in four Santiago districts, with groups limited to 14 or 15 people.

“Pablo was an exceptional guide. After booking, they contact you via WhatsApp to arrange the time to pick you up at your hotel. So don't worry about the "meeting point" suggested by Get Your Guide. They will contact you. We had enough time to use the Nevado Valley gondola and take lots of pictures! Farellones was also great. Time is not enough to enter the park and enjoy its activities. But the village of Farellones is beautiful and provides lots of fun in the snow!”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar: a quick look at the Garden City
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

11.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

This 10-hour small-group tour links Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley with central Santiago pickup, a guided Valparaíso walk, one funicular ride, and wine tasting. Guides such as Oskar, Tiare, Ignacio, and Fernando are noted for clear history and careful timekeeping. Expect steep hills, stairs, a flexible lunch stop, and a busy but rewarding day.

“Amazing your!!! Great guide, saw so much, good fun. I’ve done dozens of these. Well done. Thanks for a wonderful experience”

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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic - Salto del Soldado and a useful local legend
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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

12.Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 572 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Leave Santiago by air-conditioned minivan for Salto del Soldado, the hairpin turns of Cuesta Caracoles, Portillo Ski Center, and Laguna del Inca. Guides such as Sol, Carlos, Dina, and Sebastian are known for warm, helpful service. The day includes a mountain picnic, though it takes place near Los Andes, not beside the lagoon.

“Edison the guide was great. He is very passionate.”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Casablanca wine stop
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Santiago: Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

13.Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 471 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Spend 10 hours visiting Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca, and Casablanca from Santiago. You’ll taste wine and olive oil, see Valparaíso’s colorful hills, stop at Viña’s Flower Clock and Fonck Museum Moai, and have free time by the Pacific. Guides such as Alex, Marco, and Neil are known for lively explanations.

“The trip was great! Valparaiso was the highlight for sure I would say. The guide was very helpful and informative as well. I think maybe the first stop isn’t the most necessary, I would def advise you wait to get souvenirs until the cities. Still was nice though, would definitely recommend!”

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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town - Starting at Palacio de la Moneda
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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

14.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Spend three hours walking Santiago with Eugenio, also called Eugene, or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the 1748 cathedral, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, Forest Park, and Bellavista. The small group ends at Patio Bellavista, a handy spot for lunch or dinner.

“Eugenio was a brilliant guide. Very friendly in the start gathering us all together. His historical knowledge of Chlie together with his commercial knowledge made the tour really interesting and special. The pace was perfect we saw so much of the city and Eugenio kept it really interesting. He also made suggestions of other places we could visit in addition and recommended museums and restaurants. A fantastic day. What a great guide!”

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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting - Don Melchor Square and the first glass of wine
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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

15.Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 455 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $82

Travel from Santiago to Concha y Toro in Pirque, where a vineyard guide leads you through the old park, family residence, vines, and historic wine facilities. You will taste three wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon. Choose the premium option for four Marques de Casa Concha wines, a sommelier, and cheese.

“Our guide was very kind and knowledgable. We had a great day visiting the vineyard and tasting different wines, and received a nice glass to take home.”

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