Chile · HIKING & TREKKING
Chilean walking runs from an hour on a boardwalk to eight hours of ascent in Patagonia. These 15 are sorted by how hard they actually are, with the distance, the climb and the price, so nobody books the towers by accident.
Review of the Base of the Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with route details, difficulty, guide quality, costs, weather tips, and booking advice.
“Our guides, Cristobal and Camilo were excellent. The sight of the towers takes your breath away. Stunning. A hard hike but well worth it.”
Review of the Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José hike from Santiago, with route details, altitude tips, food, guides, value, and booking advice.
“It was a great walk with stunning views. the guides were very professional. we really enjoyed that day!”
Review the Base of the Towers trek from Puerto Natales, with route details, fitness advice, costs, weather tips, and honest value guidance.
“Really enjoyed this hike - we were lucky and had great conditions, and also our guide Sebastian was very nice and cheerful! The other guide stayed behind with a couple of people that didn't complete the main hike. We had to wait for them to finish before heading back (quite late as they were quite slower than the rest of the group), so I wouldn't recommend to do a group hike if you are on a tight schedule for the evening - but otherwise it was a great experience!”
Review of the 14-hour Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, with guide support, shared transport, route details, costs, and practical hiking advice.
“You guys have really good guides Ceci and Alan guided us safely, were really attentive towards our personal wellbeing and accommodating to the pace which different people are walking at and pretty knowledgeable about what we saw on the hike. Loved it. Was a pleasure hiking with you! The pickup and drive ther was smooth (thanks Ale)!”
Trek to Base Torres from Puerto Natales with guides, poles, transport, and dramatic Patagonia views, but prepare for a demanding 20 km day.
“Amazing experience. Pablo and Poncho were the best guides ever!! They were super informative, cheering us on and making sure we all made it to the base safely. They made all the difference. Well organized tour, prompt pick up from the hotel, and they had everything ready for us on time along the way. Loved the complementary coffee along the way. Highly recommend it!!”
Review of the El Morado Glacier hike from Santiago, with Andean scenery, trail difficulty, glacier access, transport, meals, price, and practical tips.
“We had a great winter hike and would recommend this tour to anyone! We went on a snowshoe hike in the Lagunillas ski area of the Andes. Our guide Rai was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the area, at all times concerned with our safety and comfort, and made us a wonderful picturesque picnic after our hike (wine included!). We hiked with a small group and enjoyed meeting other travelers.”
Hike into Chile’s Elqui Valley for sunset, Andean constellations, sound therapy, local culture, and telescope-free stargazing.
“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”
Review of Purilibre Trekking near San Pedro de Atacama, with canyon hiking, Puritama hot springs, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Javier made this tour really comfortable for every age. I was there with my mom, she’s not used to trekking tours so Javier helped here navigating save by taking her at his side. There were also other older people and it was pretty sweet and a kind of familiar feeling that everybody was looking after each other. So, it is a pretty nice walk! You will have to go trough Pampas Gras to get to the hot springs - there are more like swimming pools than a bubble bath in winter times. Perfect refreshing after Atacama Days. If you want to get close to the nature in this oasis, you…”
Hike through araucaria forest to Villarrica Volcano views, then soak in 20 hot pools at Geometric Baths near Pucón.
“The site on a private land is very beautiful. The hike can be a bit sporty with thick snow and an ascending grade from the beginning, but is very worthwhile. Due to the weather the view of the volcanos from the top was obstructed. But the forest with the snow and nature sound was so beautiful that it didn’t matter. On a clearer day with the view the hike must be even more fantastic for sure. Blas, the guide and owner of the agency, is very professional and highly experienced in mountain hiking and trekking. He provided good technical advices and made the hike very pleasant and fun. The geométrical…”
Review of the Torres del Paine full-day trek from Puerto Natales, covering the trail, guides, cost, difficulty, timing, and practical tips.
“Beautiful day trekking Torres de Payne. Natalie was fantastic. Van was prompt. We have wonderful memories of this day.”
Hike Reserva Nacional Magallanes with a private guide, boxed lunch, wildlife binoculars, and a scenic Punta Arenas overlook.
“Tried to cancel due to illness. Was in quarantine on ship medical Bay. Tried texting, replying to your email etc. Had no luck. Still have not heard back”
Review of The Beer Trekking in Quilpué: a small-group hike, three local beers, city views, snacks, and practical tips.
“This is one of the most unique tours I have been on. The tour takes you out of the hustle and bustle of Valpariaso to a quaint city, 40 minutes by train. The guides were young and energetic and took us hiking on a loop around the surroundinRead more”
Review the private Cerro Benitez half-day hike from Puerto Natales, with Lake Sofia views, condor sightings, flexible pacing, and practical tips.
“It was really nice. Bernardo took the time to explain about the plants and the animals. On the top we were lucky to spot condors.”
Rappel through Atacama waterfalls, trek ancient trails, and swim in canyon pools on this six-hour small-group adventure from San Pedro.
“Such a fun, adventurous way to spend a day in Atacama! It was our first time doing something like this and we really enjoyed it. Great guides!”
Review of a La Serena tour to Chañaral and Damas islands, with penguins, whales, sea lions, coastal villages, lunch, and practical tips.
“Martin nagyon kedves és segítőkész volt. Rengeteg információt elmondott nekünk. Ha valahol látott az úton valami érdekeset rögtön megállt és megosztotta velünk is az élményt.”
Pick a desert, a vineyard or a glacier.
