Chile · EVENING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 evening experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride from Santiago into the Andes, stop at a viewpoint and Valle Nevado, pause in Farellones, then watch sunset at El Colorado with wine, juice, and snacks. Portuguese and Spanish guides lead the day, with Diego and Marcus praised by name in recent feedback.
“super excursion dans la montagne. Beau coucher de soleil.”
Ride from Santiago to Alyan Family Wines for a slow guided visit through the vineyard, varietal garden, cellar, tanks, and barrel room. Taste three or four Family Ambassador wines in different settings, watch the sunset, share cheeses and hams, and finish with an informal dinner. Spanish and Portuguese guiding is available.
“O tour é muito completo, e o guia se adapta às necessidades do cliente.”
Spend an afternoon and evening at family-run Alyan Vineyard, tasting six Maipo Valley wines with cheeses, olives, salami, and a rustic Chilean dinner. Owners and guides, including Rosie and Don Andrés, help create a friendly setting, but English tours are offered only on selected dates.
“A very intimate and friendly experience. Meeting and chatting with the owners was a pure joy. We had a conducted tour in English with our guide from Brazil our eclectic group bonded quickly and shared laughs together. All in all a wonderful day out.”
Join Huaso Tours for a private evening ride from Providencia through Santiago’s parks, historic center, La Moneda, Lastarria, Bellavista, and Neruda’s La Chascona. Guides such as Tomás, Balthazar, Jenni, and Andrés add history, local advice, and a personal touch.
“It was a great way to get your bearings in the city, explore different neighborhoods, and get up close and personal with artwork, parks, and buildings of significance. We got the opportunity to learn more about Chile and Santiago from our guide, Andres. He was a fantastic guide. He was friendly, easy-going and charming. And he answered my many questions and seemed to enjoy our company, and we certainly enjoyed his.”
Leave from Fundo Vaitea at 6 pm for a guided ride up Maunga Terevaka, Easter Island’s highest point. Alice, Tonchi, and their team match you with calm horses, cross eucalyptus forest and open meadows, then return as stars appear. The route suits beginners, but weather and sunset timing can change.
“Excellent experience. The owner Tonchi spoke English and was an excellent guide as I haven’t ridden a horse in a LONG time. The ride was beautiful. Riding through the eucalyptus forest was so cool. You had to take a moment and breathe the smell of the air. Getting to the peak was such a treat! This is a truly unique experience on the island as the only other known horse riding farm closed several year ago. I catch wait to see how this young entrepreneur’s ranch evolves over the years. Looking forward to riding the next time I’m in Easter Island. Such a special experience.”
Travel from Santiago into the Andes on a 6 to 7 hour afternoon outing. Stop in Lo Barnechea, visit the base of Valle Nevado, then watch sunset from Farellones. The air-conditioned vehicle holds up to 15 people. Bring food if you want a substantial picnic.
“Guia muito educado e animado. Paisagem magnífica. Ótimo piquenique, com frutas maravilhosas, torrada e vinhos.”
Spend 4 to 6 hours above Santiago on an afternoon trip to Valle Nevado and Farellones. You’ll see high Andes peaks, enjoy a picnic with snacks, and reach a fine sunset viewpoint. The small group is limited to 15 people, though ski-station activities and lunch cost extra.
“Great tour of the Andes. Beautiful sunset spot. Not a whole lot to do at the ski resort once we reached the top but the option to hike was greatly appreciated.”
Spend an evening at Alyan Family Wines near Santa Rita with a Spanish-speaking guide, a winery tour, seasonal grape tasting, sunset wine on the deck, charcuterie, dried fruit, dinner, and time to shop. Hotel pickup is available along Santiago’s tourist route.
“La experiencia del vino muy buena, la comida tenía buen sabor, bonita experiencia!”
Travel from Santiago into the Andes with a guide in Portuguese or Spanish. Stop at Curve 33 and Valle Nevado, then spend two hours in Farellones with a short walk, picnic, toast, and sunset views. Cristian may lead your outing, and hotel pickup is available.
“O visual das montanhas foi lindo. Os alimentos e bebidas servidos no piquenique poderia ser melhor. Poderia ter outra opção de bebida sem álcool. O local onde foi montado o piquenique para assistir ao por do sol havia muitas construções. O anúncio do passeio me passou a ideia de que seria um local mais remoto, nas montanhas, longe de casas e hotéis.”
Ride 15 minutes from Pisco Elqui to a mountaintop clay auditorium for Spanish-led stargazing under unusually dark skies. An astronomical guide explains southern constellations, then a 20-inch telescope reveals celestial objects. Etienne and Gabriel are named guides on some departures. A pisco sour and digital portrait are included.
“Super Tour mit tollen Sternbildern. Super Guide, sehr freundlich, nahm sich viel Zeit. Empfehlung!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ripley Store in Viña del Mar for a two-hour outing to the Concon Dunes. Walk up the sand, try a proper sandboard, and watch the Pacific sunset. Alex may lead the visit, with photo and video help included.
“Alex was great - really friendly and knowledgeable. The location was stunning and I caught a beautiful sunset over the Pacific ocean.”
Spend 4.5 hours touring Santiago by air-conditioned minivan, stopping at San Cristobal Hill and the Civic Center before dinner and a folklore performance at El Apero. Pickup is available in central districts, with Spanish, English, or Portuguese guides.
“Operator cancelled tour and HAS NOT REFUNDED our payment. This is close to being theft.”
Travel from Santiago into the Andes on a six-hour bilingual tour reaching nearly 3,000 meters. Stop for mountain photos, visit Valle Nevado and Farellones, then toast sunset at La Cornisa Lodge with wine and a snack. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“Excepcional. Hermosa experiencia. Subir la montaña es muy bello, llegar a valle nevado es hermoso y ese atardecer es impagable”
You’ll explore Moon Valley and the Valley of Death from San Pedro with a bilingual guide, hiking the Gran Duna, visiting Tres Marías and Mina Victoria, then enjoying snacks and a cocktail before sunset at Piedra del Coyote.
Travel 13 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama to Moon Valley with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Las Tres Marías, the Great Dunes, Salt Cave, Amphitheater, and Piedra del Coyote before watching the desert turn gold at sunset. Groups are limited to 15.
“Provider never showed up and never contacted me. I’ll try again with someone else.”
Pick a desert, a canyon, a cellar or a glacier.
