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The 15 Best Day Trips in Chile

258 tours  ·  from $11

Everything with a guide, a van or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest underneath when you want to go deeper.

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic - The Tinoco Tunnel and the rough road to the reservoir
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

1.Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,789 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Our pick

Leave Santiago Centro in an air-conditioned van for an eight-hour trip through Cajón del Maipo. Visit mountain towns, the Tinoco Tunnel, Embalse del Yeso, local food stops, and a picnic with cheese, salami, olives, juice, and wine. Guides may speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Really great day trip, you do several stops: 1. for breakfast and to rent clothes for the cold 2. at a viewpoint by the embalse 3. at the end of the embalse for a walk 4. at a super simple place for warm drinks and the loo 5. at a place to try and buy goat cheese 6. for lunch 7. casa de chocolate 8. for a nice picnic. our guide, Waldo, was really great and we had a nice time!”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Valparaiso’s hills, murals, and Neruda connection
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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

2.Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,838 reviews · from $39

Travel from Santiago to the Pacific coast with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Taste wine and olive oil in Casablanca, explore colorful Valparaiso, pause in Vina del Mar, and reach Renaca beach. Guides such as Alexis, Diego, Edison, and Jhodad are known for lively, informative tours.

“We really enjoyed this tour. The guide, Yann, was so knowledgeable! He took the time to answer all our questions and really provided a lot of information at every step. Our driver (I’m sorry, I don’t know his name) was also very helpful in making suggestions on the best places to take pictures etc. We absolutely loved Torres Del Paine and everything we saw on this tour.”

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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - The early pickup and minivan ride
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

3.Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,277 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and the emerald waters of Embalse El Yeso. Your small-group minivan includes hotel pickup, an English or multilingual guide, mountain views, a picnic with cheese, salami, olives, juices, and wine, plus several rural stops.

“The trip covers multiple stops (coffee, views, goats, lunch, chocolate, dancing etc.) but the highlights were the spectacular views of the lake (reservoir), distant glacier, and the crazy dancing game (musical bottles!) with people from many countries. Had great conversations too. Gonzalo was a great driver and got us early to places where timing mattered, like the lunch.”

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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour - Pickup in Santiago and the ride west
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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

4.Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,491 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend 10 hours with a bilingual guide such as Esme, Alexis, or Pablo, traveling from Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, and Casablanca Valley. Expect a new air-conditioned van, a fishermen’s market, colorful hillside streets, a historic cable-car ride, free time for lunch, and Chilean wine tasting.

“The trip was excellent. The guide was Joaquin and driver Waldo. Both were great guides for the day. I very much enjoyed this and would recommend. I was collected from my hotel directly so that was straight forward. On the journey to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar the guide (Joaquin) gave a super interesting insight into Chilean history which you can only hear from a local. The tour around both cities and the wine tasting tour were super interesting and eyeopening. The lunch choice had a great view and was great value. I would recommend this trip for sure.”

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San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Tour - Entering the El Tatio Geyser Field at 4,200 meters
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San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers Tour

5.El Tatio Geysers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 943 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Leave San Pedro before dawn with an English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Francisco, Brandon, or Malú. Watch sunrise color the steaming El Tatio Geysers, eat a hot breakfast with volcanic views, then visit Putana Valley wetlands and flamingos before returning to town.

“The whole trip was excellent . We started early and got the best times to watch the sunrise and the geysers without the crowd at all . Francisco explained in very clear manner the things we are seeing and visiting . Breakfast was great and healthy options are included . I like the formulation of his moccha. Felipe was a great and safe driver . Those roads are tough to drive and he managed well . I highly recommend the team”

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Farellones Park Tour - Meeting at Parque Arauco before sunrise
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Farellones Park Tour

6.Farellones Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Start early from Parque Arauco and ride into the Andes for about seven hours at Farellones Park. Your bilingual guide, such as Martin, Sebastian, or Erwin, helps with the day’s logistics, while you pay separately for park entry, snow gear, ski tickets, food, and lockers.

“What a fantastic experience! Sebastian and Hernan were the perfect duo as our guides for the day. I highly recommend this tour; it's a good start if you want to learn to ski.”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar begins with quick coastal snapshots
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

7.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 764 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

Spend a full day from Santiago exploring Viña del Mar, the murals and hills of Valparaíso, and a Casablanca Valley vineyard. English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking guides such as Oskar, Tiare, Christian, and Ignacio lead the small-group outing, with lunch chosen independently in Valparaíso.

“It was an amazing day of colour and surprises. Having a local guide made the experience more unique, we got to see the sea lions playing, learned about the history of the region and overall it was a great day. Finishing off at the vineyard with wine tasting was a bonus!”

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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour - Farellones, Chile’s first ski center
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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

8.Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 724 reviews · from $35

Spend 10 hours in the Andes with a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting Farellones, El Colorado, and Valle Nevado. You can rent snow gear, ride the Valle Nevado gondola, eat at the resort, or simply enjoy the views. Pablo is one guide praised for careful planning and clear pickup arrangements.

“Great trip, great guide, it was an amazing experience!”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar begins with quick coastal snapshots
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

9.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

Spend about 10 hours visiting Viña del Mar’s Flower Clock and Moai, Valparaíso’s hilltop art districts and port, then a Casablanca vineyard. Central Santiago pickup, lunch, wine tasting, and one funicular ride are included. Guides such as Oskar, Tiare, Ignacio, and Cristian are frequently praised for clear storytelling.

“Our tour guide Oskar was great. Was knowledgeable and patient. It was a great day trip outside of Santiago”

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From Santiago: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour - First Look at Valparaiso’s Painted Hills
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From Santiago: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

10.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 643 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Travel from Santiago to Chile’s Pacific coast with a small group of up to 12. Walk Valparaiso’s painted hills, ride a funicular at your own cost, see Viña del Mar landmarks, and relax at Reñaca Beach. Guides may speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“We had a fabulous day. From pick up at the apartment to drop off. Raphael our guide and Pablo our driver were wonderful. I loved everything. The guided walk through the colourful streets, the funicular, Neruda's corner and the magnificent hillside and harbour views. English translations were very good. amazing to see sealions and black pelicans. luch on the beach was also very good. our driver Pablo has a smile that lights up the day.. thank you Pablo for a wonderful drive. the music on our journey was a great mix of Espanole and English. such a great experience. Thank you. Julie, Australia.”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer - The 15-minute transfer from San Pedro
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San Pedro de Atacama: Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

11.Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Spend 150 minutes outside San Pedro with astronomy guides such as Felipe, Claudio, and Salvador. Learn Western and Andean sky traditions, view planets and galaxies through large telescopes, take a starry portrait, and warm up with coffee, tea, or red wine.

“Claudio was passionate about astronomy and made the lecture fun and interactive. His knowledge of the various stars, galaxies, and constellations we observed was impressive. The photos on the platform were fun. Having wine, snacks, and other drinks served after the astronomy lecture and observation created the opportunity to socialize, which was an added bonus.”

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Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour - Starting cold at 4,200 meters
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Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

12.Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 592 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Spend 10 hours above and across the Atacama Desert with a small group of up to 14. Visit Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, purple Piedras Rojas, Chaxa Lagoon, Socaire, and Toconao. Breakfast, lunch, a local guide, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Cheryl, Denny, and Christian are praised for lively explanations.

“Transportation was right on time and they kept us informed via WhatsApp about pickup time for all parties. Our guide Victoria was so excited - which made me excited! - and super knowledgeable. And our driver Luis had such a good eye, he picked up on all the wildlife and stopped to us to get good views. The sights were incredible!”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Valparaiso’s hills, murals, and Neruda connection
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Santiago: Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

13.Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 471 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel by minibus from Santiago with a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Alex, Marco, or Neil. Visit Casablanca for wine and olive oil, explore Valparaíso’s art-filled center, see Viña’s Flower Clock and Fonck Museum moai, then finish at Reñaca Beach.

“Our guide Alex was very passionate and friendly and put a lot of effort into showing us around Valparaisos street art even though it was pouring down. Really worthwhile having a guide to point out the different artworks. Although the tour is advertised as Spanish/Portuguese, Alex took a lot of effort in also translating it to English for some others and me, really kind! Didn't like the halfway stop in the tourist and wine shop, it was overflowing with tourists and felt like a bit like a tourist trap. Food at lunch restaurant was good but again very touristy. Would have liked more time at Vina del Mar/Reneca if there…”

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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town - Starting at La Moneda and the civic center
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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

14.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Start at Palacio de la Moneda and walk Santiago’s historic core with Eugenio, Eugene, or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and Bellavista in a small group of up to 10 people.

“Eugene was extremely knowledgeable, and the pace was very manageable. I’d definitely recommend him and this tour.”

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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting - What you learn among the vines
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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

15.Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 455 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $82

Travel from Santiago to Pirque, tour Concha y Toro with a winery guide, walk through the old park and vineyards, hear the Casillero del Diablo legend, and taste three wines. Choose the premium option for four Marques de Casa Concha wines and cheese.

“The tour of the vineyard itself was good allowing you to taste the grapes and wines too! There were a few parts that felt a little too commercial and forced but overall it was really good!”

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