Hiking Tours in Chile: 7 Picked and Priced

1.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

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

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

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

Leave Santiago around 6:00 AM for an 8 km guided hike in Cajón del Maipo. You’ll climb from about 2,300 to 2,600 meters, with Andes, glacier, river, and Volcán San José views. Guides such as Laura, Elias, Andres, and Rai are praised for patient pacing and clear explanations. Lunch, water, wine, and snacks are included.

“This was an awesome trip. Laura is beyond excellent as a guide. She was polite and she communicated facts on almost everything. Though the day was a long one and we had to adjust some aspects of the plan due to circumstances beyond control, it was throughly enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour ! And commendations to Laura, one of the best guides I have met in a while! I”

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3.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

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

Leave Puerto Natales before sunrise for a guided trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You’ll climb through the Asencio Valley, pass El Chileno, cross dense forest and rocky moraine, then rest beneath the three towers. Guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, and Ramiro are praised for patient pacing and encouragement. Expect a hard hike, changing weather, and a late return.

“Ricardo and Pablo were great. Wish we had less breaks but it was understandable since everyone has a different pace. The guides were great always aware of everyone’s needs”

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4.Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

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

Set out from Puerto Natales in a shared van for a demanding 20-kilometre hike to Mirador Base Torres. A bilingual guide such as Ceci, Alan, Margo, or Caro sets the pace, watches the back of the group, and shares details about Patagonia’s plants, animals, and weather. Bring lunch, water, warm layers, and sturdy hiking shoes.

“Margo our guide was fantastic, she was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and we had a wonderful day. Highly recommend”

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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 a full-day trek to Mirador Las Torres Base in Torres del Paine. You’ll hike 20 km through the Ascensio Valley and lenga forest, then tackle a steep rocky moraine to the viewpoint. Guides such as Pablo, Sebastián, Leo, and Ramiro are praised for steady pacing and support. Trekking poles and crampons are supplied when needed.

“Great experience; the hike was definitely challenging, but our guides (Sebastian, Felipe and Leo) did a great job of managing the mixed pace. Definitely worth it, and I would highly recommend this.”

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6.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

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

Join Loreto for a private 4.5-hour evening hike from Vicuña toward Villaseca. Watch the sunset, try meditation and sound therapy with bowls, learn about Indigenous skies, and view Andean constellations through Celestron 20x80 binoculars. Hiking shoes and moderate fitness are required.

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

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7.Purilibre Trekking

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

From San Pedro de Atacama, drive 40 minutes into the Andes for a gentle walk through Puritama Canyon at 3,500 meters. Follow the river through desert grasses, soak for about an hour in natural pools, enjoy a small snack, and return by van. English and Spanish guides lead the outing.

“Enjoyed the tour and our guide Patricio was great. Note the area you go to is different to the other hotter thermal pools elsewhere in San Pedro but was fun nonetheless. Although I'd recommend, I do think the cost of the tour needs to reduce to be better value for money for what it is.”

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