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The 15 Best Tours in Chile, Desert to Ice

147 tours  ·  from $11

Chile is 4,300 kilometres long and almost nothing is near anything else. These 15 cover the Atacama, the Santiago wine valleys, the coast at Valparaíso and Torres del Paine, with prices, drive times and when the passes are open.

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic - The Tinoco Tunnel and the road uphill
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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

Leave Santiago Centro in an air-conditioned van for Cajón del Maipo, passing Andean towns, rivers, the Tinoco Tunnel, and Embalse del Yeso. Your guide explains local folklore and leads a scenic reservoir stop, followed by cheese, salami, olives, juice, wine, and more. Guides may include Francisco, Diego, Edison, or Gonzalo.

“There was a fair bit of driving on this tour, but the views along the way to El Yeso were worth it! The little stop at the goat farm was nice, I got some cheese at a great price. Definitely a great value for the price.”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Curacavi Valley
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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 the Pacific coast on a 10-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup. Taste wine and olive oil in Casablanca, see Valparaiso’s painted hills, stroll Vina del Mar, and reach Reñaca beach. Guides such as Alexis, Diego, Edison, and Jhodad are praised for clear commentary and good local advice. Lunch and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Your was awesome. Guide, Edison, was awesome and full of history.”

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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - The drive through Cajón del Maipo
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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 the high-altitude El Yeso Reservoir. This small-group trip combines mountain scenery, rural villages, optional food stops, a cheese visit, chocolate shop, picnic, wine, and folk dancing. Guides such as Francisco and Edison have earned praise, but pickup times and the day’s exact stops can change.

“Enjoyed seeing the mountains and lake. El Yeso tkts were NOT included as stated. Also we did not go to the Tunel Ferraviorio del Tinoco as listed. We stopped for lunch and you had no choice but to purchase something as there was no place to sit unless you were at one of their tables. Driver got a kickback from the restaurant i'm sure. Same with the Chocolate factory. They picked up over an hour before the tickets stated at 555am. Too early.”

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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic - The early pickup and two-hour ride
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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

Ride from Santiago into the Andes with a multilingual guide such as Pablo, Lola, or Ernesto. See El Yeso Reservoir, the Tinoco Tunnel, and Cajón del Maipo, then enjoy a light picnic with wine and juice. Pickup is included from central Santiago, Providencia, and Las Condes.

“Amazing day trip to Cajon del Maipo. The guide and driver were both very skilled at what they do. We got to know a lot about the surroundings and even enjoyed a nice brunch. The nature around is drop dead beautiful. Would definitely recommend.”

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Tourist bus around Santiago for a day - San Cristóbal Hill: the most worthwhile hop-off
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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

Ride Santiago’s red double-decker Turistik bus from 9:30am to 6pm with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The two-hour loop links Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, San Cristóbal Hill, Santa Lucía, Providencia, Parque Arauco, and Costanera Center. Audio commentary, air-conditioning, and helpful staff make it a useful city introduction, but stop signs and bus timing can be inconsistent.

“I purchased these tickets for December 23rd. I arrived at stop #6 and waited. After about 20 minutes a bus finally approached, however, it abandoned the route and turned off at Compañía de Jesús. I could see it do this from where i waited. It was 17:40. Ten minutes later a second bus approach stop #6 where I stood waiting. I watched as it also abandoned the route and drove off down Compañía de Jesús. Another ten minutes passed and 18:00 arrived. All of this activity could be observed in the app in real time. I took screen shots. The service I paid 45USD for is supposed to run to…”

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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon - Casablanca: tasting stop, not a full vineyard day
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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

6.Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

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

Spend 9 to 12 hours touring Chile’s Pacific coast from Santiago. You’ll see Valparaíso’s street art, hills, funiculars, plazas, and Neruda connections, then visit Viña del Mar, Reñaca, Casablanca, and Concón. Hotel pickup, a guide, air-conditioned transport, and wine and olive tastings are included, though stops and guide language can vary.

“Tour was great. Good amount of time spent at each stop with a great tour guide Jhoded. I do have to criticize that the place they drove us to for lunch was not fancy or even adequate & the food was less than fair & very overpriced in comparison with all the restaurants we visited on our vacation. The tour company is definitely getting a kickback from this restaurant.”

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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour - A smooth start in a comfortable van
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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

This small-group day trip links Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley in one well-run outing. Expect hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned van, bilingual guiding, Valparaíso street art and cable-car rides, free time for lunch, and a winery visit. Guides such as Esme, Alexis, Pablo, and Fran are known for lively Chilean history.

“Chris and Juanito were a great pair. They moved us around safely and entertained us while doing so. I really enjoyed this tour. We did a wine tasting in the morning and another one in the afternoon, which already made for a great day. The fresh and affordable ceviche at the fish market in Vina Del Mar was delicious, and I'd go back again just for that. Walking around Valparaiso and seeing all the colorful buildings and street art was also enjoyable. I'm glad I got to visit Valpo even if it was just for a day trip. And our group was great too. That can really make or break…”

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San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Tour - Seeing El Tatio at 4,200 meters
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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 before dawn with an English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Francisco, Brandon, or Malú. Watch steam glow in the sunrise at El Tatio, eat a hot breakfast beside the geysers, then look for flamingos and vicuña in the Putana Valley. Hotel pickup is included, but the 15,000 CLP entrance fee must be paid in cash at the agency.

“Organized and professional! The tour guide Francisco was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I will recommend this exact tour to anyone that come to San Pedro De Atacama!”

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Farellones Park Tour - Seven hours of snow activities at Farellones Park
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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, helps with the day while you choose tubing, sledding, canopy activities, or skiing. Bring warm clothing, allow extra money for tickets and food, and check snow conditions before booking.

“The park it is nice and super fun, and it is worth visiting.”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar: attractive, polished, and short
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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 with a bilingual guide such as Oskar, Tiare, Christian, or Ignacio to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley. Expect coastal viewpoints, murals, funiculars, a choose-your-own lunch, and a vineyard tasting, with hotel pickup in central Santiago.

“We enjoyed the day trip a lot! Jose was a knowledgeable and engaging guide, and we especially enjoyed the tour of Valparaiso.”

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Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike - The early pickup and two-hour ride
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Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

11.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

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

This 15-hour guided trek covers about 22 km from Puerto Natales to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You will walk through lenga forest, past glacier-fed streams, and up a rocky final kilometre with bilingual guides such as Camilo, Hugo, Carolina, or Joaquín. Pickup, poles, safety support, and transport are included, but food and park entry are extra.

“This is not for everyone. You really need to be in good shape. It's 5 hours out and 5 hours back....it was a real challenge for us but we made it. The 4 guides were all very good, but I have to call out Camilo who really motivated us to keep on going and took care of us. Gracias Camilo. The views you get to see during this hike is breath taking and reaching the base of Torres del Paine is indescribable, what a beauty. Wecare happy we did it.”

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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour - The two-hour mountain road to Farellones
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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 $35Best value

Travel from Santiago with a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Pablo, stopping at Farellones and El Colorado before reaching Valle Nevado. You get mountain views, free time, optional gondola rides and snow activities, plus hotel pickup in four central districts. Costs for clothing, food, and resort activities are extra.

“Great trip, great guide, it was an amazing experience!”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar: attractive, polished, and short
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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

Trade Santiago’s city streets for Viña del Mar’s coast, Valparaíso’s steep art-filled hills, and Casablanca Valley vineyards. This 10-hour small-group tour includes central hotel pickup, a guided Valparaíso walk, one funicular ride, and wine tasting. Guides such as Oscar, Tiare, Ignacio, and Cristian are praised for clear history and careful time management.

“Great tour well balanced. Oskar is very professional yet friendly. If you are in Santiago highly recommended day trip.”

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From Santiago: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour - Walking through Valparaiso’s hills and harbor center
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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 the Pacific coast in a small group of up to 12, with guided walks through Valparaiso, stops in Viña del Mar, time at Reñaca Beach, and a chicha tasting at Millahue. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides lead the day, with hotel pickup included.

“Great trip! It was really useful that we had chance to buy some warmer clothes in the morning because weather was a bit cold.”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer - The 15-minute ride into darker desert
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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

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama to a dark desert site for a 150-minute astronomy evening led by guides such as Felipe, Claudio, or Salvador. Learn Western and Andean views of the sky, use large telescopes to see planets and star clusters, and receive a photo beneath the stars. English and Spanish tours are available.

“The tour was fantastic, and Felipe proved to be incredibly knowledgeable! It far exceeded our expectations, offering breathtaking views of the southern hemisphere's stars sights we don’t get to see in our own country. I highly recommend this tour!”

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