Chile · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with what it costs, what travellers said and the one thing to know before committing.
Review of Santiago’s Portillo and Laguna del Inca day trip, with mountain views, historic stops, a picnic, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“As described and expected. The picnic is not much but fair for the price.”
See Santiago’s key sights by hop-on hop-off bus, cable car, and funicular, with practical tips on stops, timing, value, and Monday closures.
“A great way to get around the city and see all the best sites. The bus comes every 30 minutes and very easy to get around.”
Review of Santiago’s Valle Nevado and Farellones day trip, with mountain views, ski stops, costs, timing, seasonal tips, and honest drawbacks.
“mesmo sendo no verão o passeio é super bacana. conhecemos as pistas, principais estações e a vista é de tirar o fôlego. Paisagem magnífica. vale super a pena. nota 10 para o Christian”
Review of San Pedro de Atacama’s Red Rocks and Altiplano Lagoons day trip, with flamingos, high-altitude views, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“Lolo was an outstanding guide 5 stars for all aspects of the trip. Will book another with excursion with this group. She made it fun and informative. And what a great smile. You can tell she loves what she does!!! Bravo”
Review of a private Cajón del Maipo and El Yeso Dam day trip from Santiago, with mountain views, practical tips, costs, stops, and guide advice.
“If I could have given this a 10 star ⭐️ review, I would!! Pablo was amazing with his knowledge and the sights. Luis the driver, did an awesome job driving. Loved the whole experience. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour.”
Review of the 16-hour Perito Moreno Glacier day trip from Puerto Natales, with border tips, costs, transport advice, and honest value guidance.
“Very long day. I did it after a long hike day and it was nice to do something that didn’t require a lot. Crossing the boarder was clear. We didn’t pick up our guide until we got into El Calafate.”
Review of a Santiago day trip to Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca Valley, and La Sebastiana, with practical value and itinerary advice.
“Great tour - spend more time in Valparaiso then in Vina del Mar as it's far more interesting.”
Explore Valparaíso by fish market, funicular, local bus, street art, and hillside neighborhoods on a personal seven-hour walking tour.
“This is one of the best tours I've ever been on. Paula is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and personable. It was a more culturally authentic tour than most I've been on which I loved”
Review of the Puerto Varas to Peulla day trip, with Petrohué Falls, a Todos los Santos Lake catamaran ride, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“Peaceful village . Good time in the bus / boat / walk”
Review of the Caracoles Red Stones and Chaxa day trip, with flamingos, volcanoes, altiplanic lagoons, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“Brandon was super knowledgable about the area and the tour was extremely informative.”
Review of the Valle Nevado ski day trip from Santiago, with hotel transfers, mountain views, practical tips, costs, timing, and guide details.
“Ítalo como guía es un seco 🙌 nos ayudó muchísimo en todo momento! Muchas gracias por todo”
Review of a private Santiago day trip to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Bodega RE, La Sebastiana, and Chile’s coastal highlights.
“We enjoyed this long day visiting a lovely winery, Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar from Santiago. Our guide was so friendly and informative. Be aware that on Mondays museums are closed so we did not get to enter the Pablo Neruda house/museum. Just a drive by. The lunch stop at a seaside restaurant in Vina Del Mar was excellent-a reserved table with views of the sea, but not included in the price of the tour.”
Review of Puerto Varas' Osorno Volcano day trip, with van transport, glacier views, chairlift options, guide details, costs, and practical tips.
“Este tur es de suerte segun como amanesca el día, si puedes subir o no a la segunda estacion o si tienes posibilidad o no de visibilidad hacia el lago. El servicio de transporte no tiene nada que ver con ello. Nuestro guia muy amable y nos fue explicando todo al paso que ibamos llegando al volcan.”
Review of a San Pedro de Atacama day trip to salt flats, lagoons, volcanic formations, and desert viewpoints at 4,800 meters.
“La excursión fue increíble de principio a fin. Los guías daban mucha información de manera entretenida. Todos los tiempos fueron disfrutables y acorde a las actividades. El almuerzo y desayuno estuvieron estupendos. Recomiendo 100%.”
Review of the 14-hour Torres del Paine day trip from El Calafate, with border tips, hiking details, costs, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Ônibus não funcionava o ar condicionado . Ficamos mais de 60% do passeio dentro de um ônibus . Paradas para almoço muito rápidas e sem muita opção”
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