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Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso Reservoir★ 4.74 (554) · 10h
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Wine Tasting Tour at Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago★ 4.00 (5) · 4h
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Tour Embalse El Yeso: private Andes day trip from Santiago★ 4.81 (109) · 7h–8h
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Private Andes Day Trip: Maipo Valley & Concha y Toro Wine TourA 10-hour private tour from Santiago combines a scenic drive through Cajón del Maipo valley, a walk along Embalse El Yeso lagoon at 2,500 meters, a tour of Concha y Toro Winery's vineyards and mansion with three wine tastings, and a picnic breakfast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a bilingual guide, and digital photos are included. Minimum age is 18; a minimum of two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining mountain scenery and winery in one trip—the private format lets you start from your hotel and move at your own pace, while the 10-hour window fits a single day in Santiago.
Valparaiso & Casablanca Wine Tour: Private Day Trip from SantiagoA private day trip from Santiago that combines a wine tasting in Casablanca Valley with a guided walk through Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its colorful hillside neighborhoods and street art. Your private guide adjusts the route and timing to match your interests, so you spend more time at the stops that matter to you. The day includes private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, coffee or tea, and rides on two historic funiculars—El Peral and Concepción—that climb Valparaiso's steep terrain. Minimum age is 16; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want to move at your own pace rather than keep time with a larger group. The private guide means you can linger on a particular hill or street, ask questions as you go, and skip what doesn't interest you—the day holds together around your interests, not a fixed schedule.
Colchagua Valley Wine Tour: Private Winery Day TripA private wine tour of Colchagua Valley takes you through two of Chile's most distinctive wineries in a single afternoon. You walk the vineyards, taste Premium and Ultra-Premium wines at Montes, descend into Clos Apalta's seven-story underground complex, and return with pickup included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the full day—transport, tastings and winery access—runs 4 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private experience where a guide handles the route and timing—the two wineries, the tastings and the vineyard walks all fit into one afternoon without you planning the stops or the drive. It suits wine lovers who want depth at each location rather than a rushed run through multiple estates, and travelers who prefer not to navigate or drive in an unfamiliar region.
Private Valparaiso and Viña del Mar day trip from SantiagoThis private day trip from Santiago covers Viña del Mar and Valparaiso in eight hours with a professional guide and dedicated driver. You visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's restored house on Cerro Bellavista; walk Paseo Atkinson, a 19th-century hillside promenade with views across the port; and see the Flower Clock, a garden landmark at Caleta Abarca. Private transportation means the itinerary stays flexible and pickup happens from your Santiago hotel.Is it for me?The eight-hour window means a full day on the coast without an overnight stay—you leave Santiago in the morning and return by evening. Choose this if you want a guide who knows both cities and can adjust the stops to your pace, rather than following a fixed group schedule.
Zapallar Private Beach Day Trip: Turquoise Waters & Hidden CovesA private beach day trip to Zapallar on Chile's central coast, where you spend seven hours exploring turquoise waters, hidden coves and the river path that winds through the hillside architecture. Private transportation and a guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese are included; bottled water comes with you. Children from age one are welcome, and the travel time is already built into the seven hours.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're traveling solo, with a partner, or with children and want a full day at an actual beach without renting a car or joining a large group—the private transport and guide handle the logistics, so you just show up and spend the day at your own pace.
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Concha y Toro vineyard tour: 4 wines & CasilleroThis 4-hour vineyard tour of Concha y Toro includes hotel pickup, a local guide, visits to the Casillero del Diablo winery and the Variety Garden with 24 wine grape varieties, and a tasting of 4 premium wines. The tour operates in the morning or afternoon, with guides speaking Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the vineyard before the afternoon crowds; book the afternoon slot if you prefer a later start and don't mind a fuller estate. Either way, the guide and the fixed route mean you see the whole property and taste the wines without building the itinerary yourself.
Cousiño Macul Vineyard wine tasting tour from SantiagoA half-day wine tasting tour from Santiago takes you to Cousiño Macul Vineyard in the Maipo Valley with hotel pickup, a local guide, and tastings of wines aged in the estate's historic cellar. The winery, founded in the 19th century and still operated by the Cousiño family after six generations, sits on the property where French architects built a limestone and brick cellar seven meters deep with a passive ventilation system that maintains 14°C and 75% humidity year-round. Morning and afternoon departures are available; the tour runs about five hours.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want the vineyard before the afternoon heat, or the afternoon service if your morning is already booked. Either way, the five-hour window means you see the cellar, taste the wine and return to Santiago in one half-day without splitting your itinerary.
Half-day wine tasting tour: Casas del Bosque from SantiagoA half-day wine tour from Santiago to Casas del Bosque vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, 70 kilometers away, includes hotel pickup, a local guide, and tastings of white and red wines grown in the vineyard's unique cold climate. The Cuneo family founded the estate in 1993 on land named for its ancient forests and adobe houses. You walk the vineyard grounds, learn how the wines are made, and taste the varieties the region is known for—Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah—plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere sourced from other valleys. Morning and afternoon departures are available.Is it for me?The afternoon departure works well if you want to start your day in Santiago and still have the morning free; the morning slot suits an earlier schedule or if you prefer to taste wines before lunch. Either way, the fixed pickup time and return to your hotel means you're not managing the logistics yourself—just showing up and tasting.
Concha y Toro wine tasting tour: Marqués de Casa Concha winesThis is a 4-hour guided tour of the Concha y Toro vineyard in Chile with premium wine tastings, cheese pairings and access to the historic Casillero del Diablo cellars. You walk the Variety Garden with 26 grape varieties, tour the family summer residence grounds, and taste 10 wines total—three during the tour and four exclusive Marqués de Casa Concha varieties at the end, paired with fine cheeses. A local guide leads the group and hotel pickup is included. Choose the morning or afternoon departure at checkout.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the vineyard before the afternoon crowds; book the afternoon if you prefer a later start. Either way, the guide and the fixed itinerary mean you spend your time tasting and learning instead of figuring out where to go next.
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Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Trip: Wine Tasting & Neruda's HomeThis private day trip from Santiago combines the Casablanca Valley wine region, the UNESCO World Heritage port city of Valparaíso, and the coastal resort of Viña del Mar in a single guided journey. You'll taste wines at a boutique winery, tour Pablo Neruda's colorful home at La Sebastiana, ride the historic El Peral funicular, and walk through Valparaíso's muraled hills and Plaza Sotomayor before ending at Viña del Mar's Quinta Vergara park and Flower Clock. A professional bilingual guide and private vehicle handle all transport and timing; hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago are included, as are museum tickets and the funicular ride.Is it for me?The day involves steady walking through Valparaíso's hilly neighborhoods and around Viña del Mar's parks, with several stops to explore on foot—if you prefer minimal walking or need to move at a slower pace, this itinerary will feel rushed. The private vehicle and guide handle all logistics and timing, so once you're picked up, the route and pacing are set; this works best for travelers who want a structured day rather than the freedom to linger at any single stop.
Cajon del Maipo Day Trip: Flexible Mountain RoutesA private full-day mountain adventure in Cajon del Maipo, southeast of Santiago, where you choose the route—panoramic drive, moderate alpine hike, or demanding glacier trek—based on your fitness and the day's conditions. Your bilingual guide adapts the pace and stops to your interests, and the day includes box lunch, hiking poles, and accident insurance.Is it for me?Choose this trip if you want to shape the day around your fitness and interests rather than follow a fixed itinerary—the guide adapts the route, pace, and stops to the conditions and what appeals to you, so a casual scenic day and a serious glacier hike are equally possible on the same tour.
Half-Day Andes Hiking Tour from Santiago with PicnicA half-day guided hike in the Andes Mountains near Santiago that adjusts to your fitness level, lasting up to three hours on trails through native flora and fauna, followed by a picnic lunch at a mountain viewpoint. Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide are included; the hike crosses or passes through a body of water depending on which park you visit.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a hike that matches your own pace rather than a fixed group speed—the guide adjusts the route and difficulty as you walk, so it works for anyone from a casual walker to someone seeking more challenge. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Full-day Santiago tour: Neruda's house, pottery & wine tastingA 10-hour guided tour from Santiago visits Isla Negra (Pablo Neruda's house museum, optional entry), the pottery workshops and empanada stalls of Pomaire, and Viña Undurraga for a tour and three wine tastings. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned minivan transport, and a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese are included; the group stays small. Entrance to the Neruda museum costs extra and is optional.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided route combining the coast, a pottery town, and wine tasting in one day—the minivan keeps the group small enough for a guide to linger at each stop.
Valle Colina Hot Springs: natural thermal pools in the Andean mountain rangeValle Colina Hot Springs is a full-day activity in the Andes where you soak in natural thermal pools heated to around 50–55°C, formed by calcareous deposits and filled with mineral water and therapeutic mud. Hotel pickup and a local guide are included; entry tickets are part of the price. The pools sit like open-air terraces next to a river, and the landscape shifts with the season—fresh drizzle in summer, snow in winter.Is it for me?The nine-hour commitment leaves room for a full day in the mountains but not much else—plan this as your main activity and arrange the rest of your day around the pickup time. If you want to combine thermal bathing with a remote Andean landscape and don't need amenities or a structured itinerary of multiple stops, this works; if you need facilities, food service, or a shorter outing, look elsewhere.
Kayaking Laguna Del Inca from Santiago: Paddle the AndesKayak Laguna Del Inca, a turquoise lagoon nestled at nearly 3,000 meters in the Andes, on a full day trip from Santiago that includes all gear, a guide and lunch. You paddle between steep snowcapped peaks with views of Aconcagua Mount—the highest mountain in the Americas at 21,000 feet—and return to your hotel by evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; airport pickup is available for an extra charge.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to paddle at altitude with all the logistics arranged—the guide, the gear, the lunch and the drive from Santiago are included, so you show up and kayak. The two-option checkout lets you add a vineyard visit if you want to see more than the mountains in a single day.
Andes Day Trip from Santiago: Valle Nevado & FarellonesThis 11-hour guided tour from Santiago climbs into the Andes to Valle Nevado, South America's most famous ski resort, and the mountain village of Farellones, with air-conditioned transport, a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and hotel pickup included. The route follows winding roads through the high peaks, with free time at each stop to photograph the landscape and explore at your own pace. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided drive through high-altitude scenery with planned photo stops—you'll see Valle Nevado and Farellones from the vehicle rather than hiking to them.
Isla Negra House Museum & Chilean Coast: 8-Hour TourAn 8-hour tour along Chile's central coast that starts at Pablo Neruda's House Museum in Isla Negra, moves through Algarrobo's beaches, and ends at San Alfonso del Mar. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, the museum entrance fee is covered, and a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide leads the group through the day. The itinerary is flexible to your preferences.Is it for me?Eight hours is enough to see the museum, walk the beaches, and explore San Alfonso del Mar without rushing, but it leaves your morning free if you're arriving early or your evening open if you want dinner elsewhere. The flexible itinerary means you can linger at whichever stop matters most to you.
Day Trips from Santiago — what to know before booking
This guide compares 20 bookable options for Day Trips from Santiago, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 41. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 821 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 17 of the 20 options offer free cancellation. 5 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Day Trips from Santiago cost?
Prices start at US$ 41. There are 20 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 17 of the 20 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso Reservoir is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 554 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
