Santiago: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Cerro San Cristóbal 2 Days

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Two Days, Ten Stops, One Bus Pass That Actually Pays for Itself

You get two days of unlimited bus access across Santiago's 10 main stops, plus entry to Cerro San Cristóbal's cable car and funicular, and your choice of either the outdoor adventure park or kids' activities. The free map app keeps you oriented, and you can hop on and off as many times as you want — no guide, no fixed schedule, no rush. Board before 16:00 each day to maximize daylight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Santiago by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Board Hop-On Hop-Off Bus by 4 PM
Visit Mall Parque Arauco for shopping
Walk in Bicentennial Park
Take Santiago Cable Car to San Cristobal Hill
Ride Funicular Santiago to hilltop
Explore Plaza de Armas historic center
See Palacio de la Moneda government building
Visit Cerro Santa Lucia urban park
Stroll Plaza la Aviación and nearby cafes
Shop and view city from Mall Costanera Center
Discover Las Condes Interactive Museum

Day 2 — Enjoy Cerro San Cristobal and Adventure Park

Use Live the Park pass for Cable Car and Funicular
Access Parque Aventura Outdoor activities
Try canopy, climbing, suspension bridge, and empty jump
Visit Parque Aventura Kids area
Play Mini Golf and EJump
Use Hop-On Hop-Off Bus for city stops as desired

The Experience

You're standing at a bus stop in Santiago wondering if you should just grab a taxi, and then you realize the hop-on hop-off pass covers two full consecutive days across the city's main attractions. The bus runs from 9:30 to 18:00, and you can board as many times as you want — which means you're not locked into a route or a pace. You get off at Parque Arauco to browse, jump back on when you're ready, and the next stop is either the Bicentennial Park's 27 hectares of lagoons and birds, or straight to the cable car that climbs Cerro San Cristóbal for a 360-degree view of the city. That's the thing about unlimited access: you're not following a tour group's schedule.

The pass splits into two experiences, and you can use them on different days if you want. The Live the Park ticket gets you the cable car, the funicular (a historic monument itself, with a Gothic entrance that's been part of Santiago since the city was founded), and panoramic buses that loop through the park. The Aventura Pass opens up Parque Aventura Outdoor — canopy lines, climbing walls, a suspension bridge, and an empty jump — plus the kids' park, mini golf, and EJump. The outdoor adventure park runs Saturdays and Sundays only, with a minimum height of 1.45 meters, so if you're traveling with younger kids, the mini golf and kids' park are available Tuesday through Sunday. You also get a free map app for iOS and Android, which saves you from asking for directions every five minutes.

The ten stops hit the landmarks most people come to see: Plaza de Armas with its colonial cathedral and historic mail building, Palacio de la Moneda (the government headquarters), Cerro Santa Lucía with its terraces and fountains, and the newer side of the city at Mall Costanera Center — the largest mall in South America, sitting next to Sky Costanera tower with its own 360-degree views. There's also Plaza la Aviación by the Mapocho River if you want cafés and a quieter walk, and the Las Condes Interactive Museum in the El Golf neighborhood for something hands-on. The bus doesn't run on Mondays, and you need to board before 16:00 to make the most of the day, but two consecutive days gives you enough flexibility to skip a neighborhood one day and come back to it the next.

Infants can ride in a stroller, and small children sit on an adult's lap. The whole thing is designed so you're not locked into a guided group or a rigid itinerary — you move at your own pace, and the city's public transport is nearby if you want to fill in gaps. Just book the dates that work for your schedule, and remember the adventure park only operates on weekends.

What’s included

Your pass includes unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for two consecutive days across 10 stops, a Live the Park ticket covering the cable car, funicular, and panoramic buses through Cerro San Cristóbal, an Aventura Pass for either the outdoor adventure park or kids' activities (mini golf, EJump, and Parque Aventura Kids), and a free map app for iOS and Android. Strollers are welcome, and public transport options are available nearby if you need them.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?This works well if you're traveling with family and want to see Santiago's main attractions without booking separate tours or figuring out the bus system — the two-day pass and included activities mean less planning and more time actually exploring the city at your own pace.