Farellones Park: Mountain Adventure Day Trip from Santiago

Summary

Mountain play in Farellones Park with tubing canopy rides and sleds

You’ll feel mountain air on your face as you race down tubing tracks or glide above Farellones Park on Chile’s longest canopy line. With round-trip transfer from Santiago and a bilingual local guide handling all logistics, there’s time to try sledding or just watch families laugh together under Andean sun. It’s an easy day trip that leaves you with more than just photos.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re going to scream,” our guide joked as we pulled into Farellones Park, and honestly, he wasn’t wrong. The drive up from Santiago was all switchbacks and that thin, bright morning light you only get in the Andes — I kept rolling down the window just to feel the cold air. We started at the Base Sector, where kids were already shrieking down the tubing tracks (250 meters, which looked way longer when you’re standing at the top). I hesitated for a second — then someone’s abuela zipped past me on a tray sled, laughing so hard she almost lost her hat. That kind of set the mood.

The park’s split into three zones — base, intermediate, summit — but it’s not really about ticking off activities. Our guide, Carla, pointed out the canopy line (“largest in the area!” she said, sounding proud) and convinced us to try it after lunch. The harness felt awkward at first but once you’re gliding over all that snowy blue and pine green… well, you forget about everything else for a minute. My hands were freezing but I didn’t care. There was this faint smell of woodsmoke somewhere — maybe one of those little cafés near the chairlift?

I liked how everyone seemed to be doing their own thing: families picnicking by the Intermediate Zone, teenagers daring each other onto steeper tracks, a couple just sitting quietly on the panoramic chair ride taking photos of nothing in particular. The staff switched easily between Spanish and English (and some Portuguese for a Brazilian family nearby), so nobody felt left out. On the way back down toward Santiago we stopped again at Parque Arauco for snacks — I bought something sweet I still can’t pronounce. Not every day feels this full and strange and good; maybe that’s why I keep thinking about it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Farellones Park adventure and views

• Meet at Turistik Parking, Parque Arauco
• Travel to Farellones Park
• Enjoy tubing on 250 meter tracks
• Experience the largest canopy ride
• Ride the panoramic chairlift
• Try the Tray Sled attraction
• Explore Base, Intermediate, and Summit zones
• Return to Parque Arauco

Top questions

Where does the Farellones Park tour start?

The tour starts at Turistik Parking by Parque Arauco mall in Las Condes, Santiago.

Is round-trip transfer included in this Farellones Park day trip?

Yes, round-trip transfer from Santiago is included exclusively for your group.

Are there activities suitable for young children at Farellones Park?

Yes, activities like tubing and tray sledding are suitable for children; infants can ride in prams or sit on an adult's lap.

Do guides speak English during this Farellones Park tour?

Yes, a bilingual guide (Spanish/English) accompanies your group throughout the day.

How long is the tubing track at Farellones Park?

The tubing track is 250 meters long.

What are some main attractions included in this tour?

Main attractions include canopy rides, tubing, tray sledding, panoramic chairlift rides, and access to three park zones.

Is lunch included in this Farellones Park tour?

No specific lunch is included; however there are cafés and snack options available inside or near Farellones Park.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer from Santiago with pickup at Parque Arauco mall, an air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group, entry to Farellones Park with access to all activity zones (Base Sector, Intermediate Zone and Summit), plus a bilingual local guide making sure everyone feels welcome—so you can just focus on playing in the mountains before heading back relaxed.