Things to do in Chile
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Pisco Elqui: Night Sky Stargazing & Telescope Tour with Pisco SourYou’ll sit by a log fire in an open-air amphitheater near Pisco Elqui, sipping homemade pisco sour as your guide shares stories about southern constellations. Gaze at planets and galaxies through a professional 20-inch telescope before ending with a group night photo under the Milky Way. The feeling of quiet awe stays with you long after.
Santiago: Half-Day City Tour with Cable Car & Local GuideYou ride the San Cristóbal cable car for Andes views, walk through bohemian neighborhoods full of street art, and see La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas—all with hotel pickup, a guide who speaks your language, and entry tickets included. The whole thing takes about four hours, leaving your afternoon free.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a few hours in Santiago who want to see the main neighborhoods and hilltop views without arranging transport or figuring out which cable car to take. The fixed schedule and included tickets mean you're moving through the city with someone who knows it, not spending time on logistics.
Ahu Tongariki sunrise: 15 moai at dawnYou’ll feel time slow down as you watch sunrise at Ahu Tongariki with a small group, wander among unfinished moai at Rano Raraku, swim or snack at Anakena Beach, and climb windswept cliffs to Orongo Ceremonial Village—all with a local guide who shares stories along the way.
Punta Arenas Shore Excursion: Fort Bulnes & Strait of MagellanYou’ll feel Patagonia’s raw spirit on this day trip from Punta Arenas—wander historic Muñoz Gamero Square, walk among legends at the city cemetery, then stand above the wild Strait of Magellan at Fort Bulnes with your local guide. Expect salty air, quiet moments between old stones, maybe even dolphins if luck is on your side—and memories that linger long after you return.
Elqui Valley: Pisco & Organic Wine Day Trip with LunchYou’ll wander from La Serena into the heart of Elqui Valley on this day trip: taste pisco at Chile’s oldest distillery, sip organic wine among vineyards, enjoy home-style lunch in Pisco Elqui, and trace Gabriela Mistral’s poetic legacy through mountain towns. Expect laughter with your guide, unexpected flavors, and moments of quiet beauty between each stop.
Petrohué River rafting: Small-group descent with volcano viewsRaft the Petrohué River, a Class III descent through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in Chile, with a professional guide, helmet, wetsuit and all safety gear included. The route runs for an hour and a half past Calbuco, Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes, with hotel pickup and drop-off arranged. Children from age 12 are welcome when accompanied by an adult; guides speak English, Spanish and Italian.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or directions to the river—the guide collects you and handles the logistics, so the morning stays simple whether you are staying in town or elsewhere in the area.
Santiago: Valle Nevado & Farellones Full Day with Local GuideYou're picked up from your hotel and driven into the Andes to two ski centers in one day. At Farellones, you stop at a high viewpoint, explore the village, and choose from ziplines, cable cars, and other activities. At Valle Nevado, you either ski and snowboard or ride the cable car and walk the grounds. A local guide travels with you the whole way, and you return to Santiago by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Chile's main ski centers without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the route and knows both parks, so you spend the day doing what interests you instead of figuring out logistics.
Valparaiso Street Art & Casablanca Wine Day Trip from SantiagoYou’ll walk downhill through Valparaiso’s wild street art hills with a small group, ride an antique funicular, feel the sea breeze by the fish market, and end your day sipping wine among Casablanca Valley vineyards. Expect real local flavors, unhurried wandering, and moments that linger longer than you’d expect.
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Waterfalls tour from Puerto VarasA 10-hour tour from Puerto Varas visits Osorno Volcano, a stratovolcano on the edge of Lake Llanquihue, and Petrohué Waterfalls inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, with a professional guide in English or Spanish and round-trip shared transfer from selected hotels. Food, park entrance fees and the optional boat ride on Todos los Santos Lake are separate costs.Is it for me?Choose the Puerto Varas option if you're based there and want the shortest pickup window; choose the Puerto Montt option if that's where you're staying and prefer not to drive between cities. The ski-lift up Osorno Volcano is optional, so skip it if you want to keep costs down or if you're short on time at that stop.
Casablanca Valley: 4 Vineyard Wine Tour & Tanino LunchYou’ll wander through Casablanca Valley’s best vineyards with local guides who actually care about their craft (and have stories to match). Taste organic blends at Emiliana, try sparkling wines at Viñamar, sample unique pours at Bodegas RE, then relax over lunch at Tanino surrounded by vines. Expect good company and a few surprises along the way.
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar: Private Day Tour from SantiagoYou’ll wander Valparaiso’s painted streets with your own guide—no crowds or set schedule—and ride historic funiculars above the bay. Watch sea lions at Reñaca Beach, taste fresh empanadas near Caleta Portales, and touch murals that spill across every surface. This private day trip from Santiago lets you slow down and actually feel each place before moving on.
San Pedro de Atacama: Vallecito Dunes & Magic Bus SunsetYou explore the salt dunes of Vallecito, learning how the mineral landscape created its lunar appearance, then visit the iconic Magic Bus for photos in the abandoned valley. The tour includes time to walk around the bus, snacks and drinks during sunset, and returns to town as light fades. It's a half-day trip that covers the desert's two most distinctive stops without requiring your own transport or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the two most distinctive stops in the San Pedro de Atacama desert — the lunar dunes and the iconic bus — without arranging your own transport or timing the sunset yourself. The fixed itinerary handles both logistics and the light.
Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave Day Trip from Punta ArenasYou’ll ride out from Punta Arenas into Patagonia’s wild heart: stare up at Torres del Paine’s blue peaks, cross a swinging bridge to see glacier ice at Lake Grey, then wander through Milodon Cave’s cool shadows with your local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect moments of quiet awe — and maybe a little windburn.
Rainbow Valley tour from San Pedro de Atacama: Colorful mountainsA guided tour of Rainbow Valley near San Pedro de Atacama visits colorful mountains, dry waterfalls and rock formations shaped by wind erosion, plus ancient petroglyphs left by indigenous tribes. The tour runs six hours total, including an hour's drive each way, a short walk in the valley, and breakfast with local bread, fruit, cheese and coffee. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group, and pickup from your hotel is included.Is it for me?Most Rainbow Valley tours run as shared groups on a fixed schedule; this one keeps the group small and pairs you with a guide who speaks your language, so the petroglyphs and the geology make sense as you walk instead of getting lost in translation.
Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Tour from SantiagoA private full-day guided tour from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar takes you through Casablanca Valley's vineyards, along the coast, and into the hillside neighborhoods, funiculars and street art of a UNESCO World Heritage port city. Hotel pickup in Santiago is included; you choose your guide's language at checkout. Lunch is your choice at a local restaurant along the way.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a private vehicle and guide to navigate the steep hills and winding streets yourself, allowing you to linger on street art and port views at your own pace.
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar: Street Art, Boat Ride & Beach Day TripYou’ll taste local wine near Santiago before wandering Valparaíso’s wild murals and catching sea air on a boat ride at the port. Then stroll Viña del Mar’s beach and see its famous Flower Clock with time for lunch by the waves. Expect sensory surprises and small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Valparaíso street art and funicular tour UNESCO heritageThis guided tour of Valparaíso covers the city's UNESCO heritage neighborhoods—Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre—using two historic funiculars to climb the hills where you'll see street art, colonial architecture, and viewpoints over the port. The guide explains the Spanish, English, German, French and Croatian heritage woven into the streets, and entrance fees to the lifts plus artisanal alfajores are included.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're traveling alone or want to meet other visitors exploring the city; choose the private tour if your group wants the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any stop without keeping others waiting.
Portillo and Lagoon of the Inca tour: Mountain pass and lakeThis full-day guided tour from Santiago climbs the Los Caracoles Route to Portillo ski resort and Laguna del Inca, two of the highest points in the central Andes. You ride the winding mountain pass with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, stop at Los Rosales Restaurant for breakfast, traverse one of the world's most dramatic roads, and spend time at the turquoise alpine lake 2,853 meters above sea level. Transport from your accommodation and a picnic lunch are included; the tour runs 8 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the altitude.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided drive over Los Caracoles Route to reach high-altitude Portillo—the guide navigates the winding mountain road while you take in the Andes, and transport plus picnic are arranged as part of the experience.
Valparaíso walking tour: Heritage squares, funiculars, street artThis walking tour of Valparaíso covers the heritage city's main landmarks and neighborhoods on foot with a live guide in English or Spanish. You'll move through Plaza Sotomayor, ride the Queen Victoria and El Peral funiculars, walk the promenade overlooking the bay, see the first Anglican church built in South America, visit Baburizza Palace and explore the colorful street art quarters. The tour takes roughly three hours and suits all fitness levels; it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.Is it for me?Book this for your first morning in Valparaíso if you want the city's layout and stories handed to you whole instead of pieced together from a map. The guide does the navigation and the context, so you walk and absorb instead of stopping to figure out where you are.
Villa la Angostura: Kayak Tour & Lakeside Picnic Nahuel HuapiYou’ll paddle through glacier-blue waters near Villa la Angostura with a small group led by an expert guide, spotting birds and ancient rocks before settling in for a laid-back picnic on shore. Expect laughter over local cakes and moments of real quiet as Nahuel Huapi unfolds around you.
