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The 15 Best Tours in Chile

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Chile is four thousand kilometres long and the good things are at opposite ends of it. The 15 below are the days worth building an itinerary around, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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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San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Tour - The pre-dawn pickup from San Pedro
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San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Tour

8.El Tatio Geysers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 943 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio, where sunrise lights up more than 80 steaming geysers at 4,200 meters. Your bilingual guide, possibly Francisco, Brandon, or Malú, explains the volcanic setting before breakfast with mountain views. The return crosses Putana Valley and stops at a flamingo lagoon.

“Great morning, despite the early start. Guide was knowledgeable and interesting, scenery was amazing and breakfast was tasty.”

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

9.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

10.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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Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike - The early ride from Puerto Natales
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Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

11.Base of the Towers Day Hike

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

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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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

12.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

13.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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From Santiago: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour - The Curacavi Valley and the Millahue stop
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From Santiago: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

14.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 643 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Travel from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar in a small group of up to 12. Expect a chicha tasting stop, guided walks, hilltop views, a funicular option, Quinta Vergara, and free time at Reñaca Beach. Guides such as Rafael, Gabriel, and Marco Antonio have been praised for clear multilingual explanations and lively storytelling.

“Rodrigo was an exceptional guide! His local knowledge was detailed snd made for a very informative visit. Rodrigo took care to ensure I was safe at all times. Rodrigo went out of his way to make the day one that was fun and memorable. I would recommend this tour with Rodrigo. Antonio was a wonderful driver and also made sure the day was one to remember. They are a fantastic team!”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer - First view: planets, constellations, and deep space
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

15.Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Leave San Pedro de Atacama for a dark desert site and spend 150 minutes learning Western astronomy and Andean sky traditions. Guides such as Felipe, Claudio, and Salvador explain the Southern Cross, planets, galaxies, and indigenous constellations. You will use large telescopes, enjoy coffee, tea, or red wine, and receive a sky photo by email.

“It was great, Margarete is very knowledgeable and she explained everything perfectly.”

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