Things to do in Chile
Best Museum Santiago12 optionsTorres del Paine National Park Tours8 optionsDay Trips from Santiago20 optionsSantiago Chile City Tour6 optionsSantiago Wine Tour42 optionsWalking Tour Santiago Chile30 optionsCity Tour Viña del Mar19 optionsHiking in Santiago Chile10 optionsBoat Tour San Antonio5 optionsSanta Rita Winery Tours7 optionsBike Tour Santiago5 optionsPunta Arenas Airport Taxi7 options
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Ski lessons Valle Nevado from Santiago: All-inclusive dayA full-day ski experience at Valle Nevado, Chile's most modern ski center in the Andes, includes shared ski instruction, slope access and round-trip transport from Santiago. The bilingual guide leads the group, and you choose your skill level—beginner or intermediate—before the day starts. Minimum age is 13; suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for pregnant travelers.Is it for me?Arrive in Santiago with a free day and ski Valle Nevado the same day—transport, lessons, and lift tickets all handled so you just show up and enjoy the slopes.
Santiago: Cousiño Macul Wine Tour & Cellar Tasting ExperienceYou’ll step out of busy Santiago straight into Cousiño Macul’s peaceful vineyards, explore historic cellars with stories from local guides, taste three premium Chilean wines (and keep your glass), and share laughs with fellow travelers. It’s more than a tasting — you’ll feel part of something lasting.
Cajón del Maipo: Andes Volcano Hike & Wine Day TripYou’ll hike deep into Cajón del Maipo with a local guide, pausing for mountain views and stories about San Jose volcano’s wild history. Taste fresh air (and Chilean wine) over lunch in Valle de la Engorda before heading back to Santiago with tired legs and new memories.
Santiago: Metropolitan Cathedral Bell Tower Tour & City ViewsYou’ll step into Santiago’s Metropolitan Cathedral with a local guide, climb winding stairs past orange trees and centuries-old bells, then take in panoramic city views from a hidden lookout above Plaza de Armas. Feel history under your hands and catch small moments — like sunlight on rooftops or laughter echoing off stone — that stay with you long after.
Casablanca Valley: 4 Wineries & Tanino Restaurant LunchYou visit four distinct Casablanca Valley wineries—Emiliana (organic and biodynamic), Casa del Molle (family-owned boutique), Bodegas RE (innovative blends), and Casas del Bosque—with tastings and guided tours at each. Lunch at Tanino Restaurant, a renowned vineyard restaurant, is included in the itinerary (your own cost for food and wine). Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago, air-conditioned transport, and a multilingual guide take care of logistics so you focus on the wine and the valley.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers based in Santiago who want to taste wine across four different winemaking philosophies in one day without arranging transport, winery reservations, or timing themselves—the fixed schedule and included pickups handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the wine and the valley.
Cajón del Maipo: Andes Day Trip with Wine, Picnic & EmpanadaYou’ll ride deep into Cajón del Maipo from Santiago with a local guide, feel mountain air by Embalse El Yeso’s blue water, share Chilean wine at a picnic spot few tourists find, and taste fresh empanadas in San José de Maipo. It’s not just scenery — it’s laughter over lunch and quiet moments you’ll remember long after you’re back in the city.
Santiago walking tour: Old city, Plaza de Armas, BellavistaA walking tour of Santiago's historic center, departing daily at 9:00 AM and running three hours, takes you from Palacio de la Moneda through Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and into the Lastarria and Bellavista neighborhoods. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and points out the Stock Exchange Building (1893), the Court of Justice, the former Congress, and Santa Lucia Hills along the way. Bottled water is included; the tour ends at the gastronomic center in Bellavista.Is it for me?Book the 9:00 AM departure to cover Santiago's colonial landmarks—Palacio de la Moneda, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral—in one morning while your guide navigates the route and pacing.
Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Sunrise Tour & Flamingos with BreakfastYou’ll ride out before dawn from San Pedro de Atacama to feel sunrise steam at El Tatio Geysers, share breakfast right by bubbling pools, spot wild flamingos in Putana Valley, and wander through Machuca village for llama skewers (if it’s open). The cold bites but the views stick with you long after you’re back.
Piedras Rojas & Altiplanic Lagoons tour from San Pedro de AtacamaThis full-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama covers the region's signature desert landscapes: the Tropic of Capricorn, Chaxa Lagoon (where flamingos gather), the red stone formations of Piedras Rojas, and the Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons. The guide provides information about local flora and fauna, and the tour includes breakfast, lunch, all entry tickets and transport. You'll walk for about an hour and fifteen minutes at high altitude to reach the red rocks and surrounding salt flats.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable hiking at 3,800 meters; the walk at Piedras Rojas is moderate but the altitude is the real demand, and everything—transport, meals, and entry to Laguna Chaxa and the Tropic of Capricorn—comes as one package.
San Pedro de Atacama: Stargazing Tour & Wine with TransfersYou’ll bundle up for a night outside San Pedro de Atacama with hotel pickup included, sipping red wine or hot chocolate while your guide shares stories beneath some of Earth’s clearest skies. Look through powerful telescopes at planets and nebulae, enjoy snacks, and take home a professional photo under the stars—plus maybe a new way of seeing things.
Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso ReservoirA full-day guided tour of Cajón del Maipo from Santiago takes you into the Andes by minivan with a small group, a professional guide and hotel pickup included. The route visits El Yeso Reservoir, the historic Tinoco tunnel carved through rock, and the Chocolate House — a landmark café set in a small forest. Winter closures may redirect the tour to other areas of Cajón del Maipo with comparable mountain scenery. The day ends with a group toast before the drive back to the city.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first or middle day in Santiago when you want to see the Andes without arranging a car or a guide yourself — the minivan, the guide and the fixed stops mean the day holds together, and the small group keeps the pace unhurried.
Torres del Paine tour: Gray Lake & Towers hike from Puerto NatalesA full-day guided tour from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park includes park entry, shared transportation, a bilingual Spanish/English guide, and stops at Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint, Nordenskjöld Lake, Salto Grande Viewpoint, Pehoé Viewpoint, Weber Bridge, Paine River and Gray Lake. The tour departs from your accommodation and covers roughly 59 kilometers north to Villa Cerro Castillo before entering the park. Snacks and water are provided on board; lunch is not included.Is it for me?You'll hit all the major viewpoints—Sarmiento Lake, Nordenskjöld Lake, Salto Grande, Pehoé, Gray Lake and more—in one day from Puerto Natales, with shared transport handling the route and timing so you focus on the scenery.
Santiago City Tour: Half-Day Landmarks & Local Snack with PickupYou’ll dive into Santiago’s daily rhythm — from tasting fresh empanadas at Mercado Central to standing above the city on Santa Lucia Hill. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll see both grand landmarks and quiet corners before ending in lively Bellavista. It’s less like ticking off sights and more like meeting Santiago itself.
Villarrica Volcano Climb Pucón: Active Summit & Glacier TrekYou climb to the summit of Villarrica volcano or trek through glacier caves depending on volcanic conditions, with all technical gear provided and a certified guide leading a small group. Transport from Pucón, park entry, and insurance are included. The full experience takes most of the day and requires moderate fitness; you'll need to check volcanic activity status before booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to climb an active volcano without arranging your own permits, gear, or transport, and you're fit enough for sustained uphill terrain. The small group size and experienced guide are what make it safe, not casual.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Trip from SantiagoYou're picked up in Santiago and driven ninety minutes to the coast, where you spend the day walking through Valparaíso's colorful hillside neighborhoods and historic plazas, then heading to Viña del Mar to see the Flower Clock and beaches. Your guide handles the route, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and you return to Santiago by evening—no logistics to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Santiago and want to see both Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make two coastal cities fit into a single afternoon.
Santiago: Santa Rita Vineyard Tour & Wine TastingYou arrive at Santa Rita Vineyard, walk through the winery with a bilingual guide, taste three wines, eat a three-course lunch overlooking the Maipo Valley, and tour an on-site museum of pre-Columbian artifacts — all without arranging transport or managing timing yourself. The fixed itinerary and included transfer mean you show up and the day unfolds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste wine and eat well without arranging your own transport or timing — the included pickup and fixed itinerary mean you arrive and the day is already structured around the vineyard's rhythm and the museum's hours.
Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso & Casablanca wine tourA full-day guided tour from Santiago travels west to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso on Chile's Pacific coast, then returns through Casablanca Valley for a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with one funicular ride through Valparaíso's historic hills. The tour runs about 10 hours and operates in English, Spanish, or Portuguese with a live guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both the coast and wine country in one day without driving yourself—the fixed route and included transport mean the day stays on schedule and you skip the navigation.
Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs, Waterfall & BBQYou’ll leave Santiago behind for an afternoon drive through Cajón del Maipo valley, pausing at a quirky chocolate house before feeling the spray of Veil of the Bride waterfall. Sink into volcanic hot springs as dusk falls over snowy peaks, then gather for a slow Chilean barbecue dinner with local wine under an Andes sky full of stars—you might find yourself thinking about it long after.
Santiago: Bike Tour Bellavista Markets & Pablo Neruda HouseYou’ll pedal through Santiago’s wildest colors in Bellavista, try fresh market snacks at La Vega Central with your local guide explaining every odd fruit, stand at Neruda’s quirky house-boat-home, and cruise riverside parks back toward city life. Expect laughter, new flavors on your tongue, maybe even some Spanish practice — plus plenty of time to just watch Santiago go by.
Valley of the Moon sunset tour in San Pedro de AtacamaA sunset tour of Valley of the Moon near San Pedro de Atacama takes you 3 km into the Atacama Desert to explore lunar-like rock formations, including the wind-carved Las Tres Marías, and ends at a viewpoint overlooking the valley as the sun sets. The tour runs 4.5 hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup included, and snacks and drinks served at the viewpoint. Children from age 5 are welcome; the terrain and vehicle ride suit travelers with moderate fitness.Is it for me?Watch the sunset paint the valley's rock formations in gold and crimson from a vantage point you can't reach on foot from San Pedro de Atacama.
