Things to do in Chile
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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.
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.
4-Day Atacama Tour from Calama: Moon Valley, Geysers & LagoonsA 4-day guided tour of the Atacama Desert based in San Pedro de Atacama, with airport pickup from Calama and three nights of accommodation included. The itinerary covers the Tatio Geysers geothermal field at dawn, the Altiplanic Lagoons ringed by volcanoes, and Moon Valley's salt formations and dunes. A bilingual driver-guide leads the excursions; you choose between shared or private service, and between three accommodation levels. Breakfast is included; lunches and dinners are on your own, though your guide will recommend local restaurants.Is it for me?Book shared service to travel with other guests and split costs, or choose private to set your own pace and adjust the schedule to your interests.
Puerto Natales Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & DropoffYou get hotel or airport pickup with a named driver, a modern vehicle sized to your group, and fixed pricing with all taxes included. The driver meets you at arrivals on arrival day or collects you from your hotel lobby on departure day. No negotiation, no surprises — just transport that arrives when promised.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Puerto Natales without a rental car and want to skip the taxi queue, or if you're leaving and need reliable pickup from your hotel — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you can focus on your trip instead of transport logistics.
Wine Tasting Tour at Undurraga Vineyard from SantiagoA half-day wine tasting tour from Santiago to Undurraga vineyard includes hotel pickup, a local guide in Spanish or Portuguese, a vineyard tour through 19th-century cellars, and a tasting of three wines. Choose the morning or afternoon departure to fit your schedule. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure to tour the vineyard earlier in the day, or the afternoon slot if you'd rather explore Santiago first and join later.
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.
Private Pintor Hill Andes Hike from Santiago – Full Day TourYou’ll hike high into Chile’s Andes with a local guide, reaching Cerro Pintor’s summit at 4,180 meters. Expect wild views, condors overhead, glacier panoramas—and real mountain adventure just outside Santiago.
Temuco Airport to Pucon: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at Temuco Airport arrivals with your name on a sign, driven directly to your Pucon accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and charged a fixed price that includes all taxes and fees. The driver tracks your flight, so delays don't create extra costs. No shared stops, no negotiation, no uncertainty about how you're getting to the Lake District.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Temuco Airport and want to reach Pucon without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed price and direct route remove the uncertainty that usually comes with ground transport in an unfamiliar place.
2-Day San Pedro de Atacama Tour: Tatio Geysers & Moon ValleyThis 2-day tour from Calama covers the Atacama Desert's two signature sites: El Tatio Geysers on the morning of day two, and Moon Valley on the afternoon of day one. The itinerary includes round-trip airport transfers from Calama, one night's accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, both guided tours, breakfast, and a bilingual driver-guide. Shared or private transport is available depending on your option. Arrival flights must land by 11:20 AM and departures must leave at 5 PM or later (6 PM for international) to fit the schedule.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you're traveling with family or a small group and want the schedule to stay on your pace; the shared option works well if you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet other travelers. Either way, the fixed timing is what makes both desert sites fit into two days without cutting the experience short—the early morning start at the geysers and the afternoon light at Moon Valley are built into the schedule, not left to chance.
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.
Santiago: Pablo Neruda's 3 Houses & Museums Full DayYou visit all three of Neruda's homes in a single day: the coastal Casa Museo at Isla Negra, La Sebastiana overlooking Valparaíso's harbor, and La Chascona in Santiago's Bellavista. Hotel pickup and transport by car or minibus are included, along with entry to each museum and photo stops. The route covers about 113 kilometers and takes roughly eight hours total.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see all three of Neruda's homes without arranging your own transport between towns 113 kilometers apart—the fixed itinerary and included pickups mean you spend the day in the houses instead of figuring out logistics.
Santiago: Manquehue Hill Private Hike & Andes ViewsYou get picked up at your hotel, driven to Manquehue's trailhead, and guided up a low-difficulty ninety-minute hike to a summit with unobstructed Andes views and the city spread below. Lunch and poles are included, and the private transfer means you don't navigate or time anything yourself — you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Andes and Santiago's full view in a single morning without arranging transport, timing yourself, or carrying your own poles — the private pickup and included lunch are what make a summit stop feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Torres del Paine Self-Drive: 6 Days Punta Arenas & PatagoniaYou drive yourself from Punta Arenas through Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park over six days, staying in 4-star hotels and choosing your own rhythm through Patagonia. The itinerary includes the Milodon Cave, optional horseback riding and kayaking in the park, and a rental car with unlimited kilometers. You handle the steering and the decisions; the booking handles the hotels, insurance, and route planning.Is it for me?Right for drivers aged 25+ who want to explore Patagonia without following a guide's schedule or group pace — the self-drive format means you stop when you want, linger at viewpoints, and choose which activities to do, while the pre-booked hotels and itinerary handle the logistics so you're not scrambling for accommodation in a remote region.
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.
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.
Santiago: Museum of Memory & Human Rights with Political AnalystYou walk through the Museum of Memory and Human Rights with Héctor, a political analyst who explains the 1973–1990 dictatorship using declassified files and historical context the museum itself doesn't provide. The tour includes street art, a café stop, and post-tour materials—documentaries and links—so you can deepen your understanding after you leave. Coffee is included, and the whole route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Chile's dictatorship and its ongoing impact through someone who knows the history deeply—Héctor's analysis fills in what the museum walls alone can't explain, and the post-tour materials let you keep learning after you leave.
Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou land at Puerto Montt airport and walk straight to a waiting driver holding your name. The private transfer takes you door-to-door to your Puerto Varas hotel in a clean, air-conditioned car with flight tracking, luggage help, and a fixed price — no taxi queues, no hidden charges, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Puerto Montt airport and want to skip the taxi queue and fixed-price certainty instead of negotiating at the curb — the flight tracking is what makes a seamless handoff possible the moment you clear baggage.
Torres del Paine: Grey Lake & Milodón Cave Full DayYou visit Milodón Cave 24 km from town, then enter Torres del Paine through the southern sector, stopping at Grey Lake to see the glacier and walk the beach if weather permits, then Pehoé Viewpoint for the turquoise water and Paine reflection, and two final viewpoints before returning to Puerto Natales. Shared transport, bilingual guide, and snacks are included; lunch is on your own. The full day runs from mid-morning until evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Torres del Paine's main attractions in one day without renting a car or navigating the park yourself — the fixed route and shared transport mean you focus on the landscape instead of the logistics.
