Tours and Trips in Chile

Enjoy a private tour of Chile's vibrant capital city with a wine tasting included. Beginning in downtown Santiago see such landmark sights as the 19th-century Cousiño Palace, Santa Lucia Hill - where the city was first founded - and the bustling Central Market, known for its fresh seafood selection. Explore the bohemian Bellavista district and drive to the top of San Cristobal Hill for superb views overlooking the city. Afterward continue onto the Maipo Valley wine region for vino samplings at a local vineyard.

Take your Santiago visit to new heights during this 8-hour private visit to Chile's Valle Nevado and Farellones. Travel amidst the alpine scenery of the Andes Mountains as you check out the mountain town of Farrellones, visit the Colorado Ski Resort, and enjoy winter-themed activities at Valle Nevado.

Experience Santiago after dark during this 4-hour private excursion combining nighttime sightseeing, dinner, and 'Cueca' dance performance. See the illuminated Chilean capital from the top of San Cristobal Hill, explore the city center after dark, and then dig into a tasty meal at accompanied by a performance of Chilean-style 'La Cueca.'

Indulge your love of wine on a full-day private tour of the Maipo Valley's prestigious wineries from Santiago. Alongside a wine expert guide, you'll educate your palate to recognize different wine varietals during tasting sessions at three Maipo Valley wineries, including Concha y Toro, Santa Rita and Tarapaca. Receive an interesting overview of Chilean wines, visit a charming colonial house to explore its gardens and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local winery. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this private tour.

Be seduced by the city of Santiago on a half-day bike tour including a visit to Sky Costanera, South America's tallest building. With your guide, you'll explore Santiago's principle parks and landmarks by bike and gain a holistic picture of the Chilean capital. Ride through the bohemian Bellavista district, Providencia and Vitacura neighborhoods. Then, conclude your tour by ascending to the summit of the colossal Sky Costanera Center to absorb panoramic city vistas.

Enjoy a relaxing experience at Puritama Termas and leave all of the logistics to your guide on this private tour from San Pedro de Atacama. In the company of just your party and a guide, enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport to the thermal baths 18 miles (30km) away. Then, simply relax in the healing waters of eight baths, which are picturesquely situated in a canyon and have temperatures of between 86F (30C) to 93F (34C).

Enjoy panoramic views over Santiago on this 3-hour private bike tour to San Cristobel Hill. Hop on a mountain bike and challenge yourself to reach the 860-meter summit, then enjoy a thrilling descent as you whizz back down to the bottom. Don't forget to take in the views when you're at the top - you can see the entire city from the Mirador Terraza Bellavista viewpoint.

Gain a sense of all Santiago has to offer on this 5-hour guided tour. Learn about the military coup at la Moneda, see the catch of the day at the central fish market, tour the Fine Arts Museum, and ride a cable car to San Cristobal Hill. Further highlights include the colorful Bellavista neighborhood, colonial buildings in the historic center, and legendary bar La Piojera.

Go wine tasting at the Undurraga Vineyard on a private 4-hour tour from Santiago. Includes a guided walk around the winery grounds, and an introduction to the Mapuche indigenous heritage of the region. Top off the tour with a tasting of four wines, along with cheese, and dried fruit. Includes private transportation, souvenir glass, and pickup and drop-off from hotels in Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, or Santiago Centro.

If your plane is passing through Santiago on the way to other destinations, don't spend the day inside the airport. Instead, take a private 8-hour layover tour that includes round-trip airport transfers and covers the highlights of Chile's vibrant capital. With a private guide, you'll tick off Mercado Central (Central Market), the Central Post Office, and the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista. Plus, take a tour of a local winery, eat a traditional Chilean lunch, and absorb panoramic city views from the highest building in South America.

Mountain biking to San Cristobal Hill gets you on back roads and narrow tracks with amazing views across Santiago. You'll ride from a central location in Santiago with an expert biking guide, hop a cable car to a series of mountain bike trails that border San Cristobal Hill, then make an exciting 6-mile (10-km.) descent to Bicentennial Park and the Mapocho River. This private tour is Ideal for people who are comfortable on a mountain bike.

Discover the dramatic landscape and wildlife of Cajón del Maipo on a private, 8-hour trip from Santiago that includes a barbecue lunch and wine. Watch for the endangered Andean condor as you explore the rugged mountain scenery, passing through remote villages on your way to El Yeso dam and reservoir. This private tour includes a picnic lunch, bottle of wine, and round-trip transport from your Santiago hotel. If you so choose, there's also an option that include entrance to the Baños Colina Hotsprings, a natural thermal spring with waters as hot as 70º C.

Set out from Puerto Montt to explore nearby Puerto Varas and Chile's oldest national park, Vicente P erez Rosales. Enjoy a private tour, beginning with an overview of the industrial port city. Discover Puerto Montt's Plaza de Armas and visit its bustling fish market, then continue onto charming Puerto Varas - 'the City of Roses' - on the banks of Lake Llanquihue. From here, admire stunning natural scenery as you head toward Osorno volcano. Embark on an uphill drive for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape below before returning lakeside for lunch (not included).

See historic and modern sides of Santiago on this comprehensive 3-hour walking tour. Visit impressive monuments and colonial buildings like the Plaza de Armas, the Mapuche Monument, Post Office, City Hall, and Cathedral. Learn about Chile's military coup as you visit La Moneda, the government palace. Further highlights include the commercial city center, the fish market, and the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood.

Experience Santiago like a local on this private 7-hour tour, including hotel pick-up, and enjoy the flexibility of a fully customisable itinerary. Follow your guide on a walking tour of downtown Santiago; ride the funicular to the top of Cerro San Cristobal; and tuck into a typical Chilean lunch (included) at the Central Market. Get the inside scoop on Santiago's best shops, museums and street foods as you explore the city's colorful neighborhoods, and stop by local haunts like Cafe con Piernas and La Piojera.

Make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the iconic archaeological sites at Easter Island on this private tour. Learn about the history of the monolithic carvings from your guide before stopping to visit less-frequented natural attractions, including the Rano Kau crater and Anakena beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient experience.

If you have a long layover at the Santiago airport, book this 9-hour private sightseeing tour for a convenient way to kill time and explore the city. You'll visit the financial district, check out the city's two major hills - Santa Lucia and San Cristobol - and visit a local winery for wine tastings. A 3-course lunch is also included.

Explore Santiago on a 4-hour private vehicle tour that introduces you to some of the city's main sights. Pass by a variety of landmarks, see colonial architecture, and visit Mercado Central. When booking, you have the option to select a morning or afternoon departure time, plus choose to visit either Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucia), San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal), or both.

The Torres del Paine National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to some of Patagonia's most spectacular landscapes. Admire the snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, and cascading waterfalls on this private full-day tour from Puerto Natales, including a visit to the Milodon Cave. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and round-trip transport.

Set out from your port of call to explore a trio of Chilean cities. Discover Puerto Montt's main square and historical cathedral before continuing on to lakeside Puerto Varas, a stunning city perched in the shadow of two snow-capped volcanoes. Tour its picturesque streets lined with exquisite German-inspired architecture, then depart for Frutillar - another charming city on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Sample some local pastry (own expense), wander a black sand beach and learn the history of this 'southern jewel of the Republic.' This private shore excursion includes round-trip transport.