With Chile being a county of such great beauty and history, it is no surprise that they offer some amazing tours. Although it is always exciting to explore the country on your own, it is recommended to partake in at least a couple of tours to really see what the country has to offer, visually and culturally. Every city will offer plenty of tours to historical buildings, parks, shopping, etc but here are a few of the top picks with tourists traveling to Chile to get you started with idea.
Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar Day Trip from Santiago
This is a great day trip through the towns on the coast of central Chile. You will explore the wine country and stop in for a taste before going to the “Garden City” and then through the bohemian town and tour the Pablo Neruda Museum. After this will visit the Renaca beach, the Gaming Casino and the coastal road. In the afternoon you'll head to the port built in the 16th century on 43 hills with narrow streets and outdoor staircases. At the end of the trip you can travel back to Santiago or choose to stay in Valparaiso for the evening.
Portillo Ski Resort Trip from Santiago
On this tour you will take a trip to Portillo from Santiago, one of the most popular ski resorts in Chile. You will get to see the majestic Andes Mountains and gorgeous landscaping during this very scenic drive. You will be told history and legends while arriving at the stunning Inca Lake with the most striking blue water you have ever seen. This is the oldest ski resort in South America and holds a great amount of importance to the area.
Petrohue Waterfalls Tours
These amazing tours allow you to discover the volcanoes, lakes, rivers and waterfalls at Petrohue Falls. You will have plenty of free time to explore the town of Puerto Varas before continuing over to Villa Ensenada. The waterfalls you will see here are magical as the icy water turns to shades of green as they run over the lip of the volcano. You will cross lava flows to arrive at the breathtaking Esmerelda Lake and then enjoy a walk through an ancient tour on your way back.
Hacienda Los Lingues Horse Ranch
This is a five star rated tour that is considered a “must see” while visiting Chile. You will see horseback riding demonstrations and learn about a great deal of Chilean history. The horse breeding farm is from the 17th century and you will take a tour of the stunning old manor house full of antiques, see the chapel and stables where the horses are bred. Lunch is served on the colonial terrace usually, weather permitting and then you can ride horses, mountain bike or fish around the grounds for the rest of the day.
Milodon Cave & Torres del Paine Tour
You will travel to the National park out of Puerto Natales to view icy glaciers, lakes and waterfalls as well as fabulous plant and animal life. The central mountain range Torres del Paine is the most impressive view as they were formed by the pressure of glaciers. After the park you will tour the mysterious Milodon Cave.
Puritama Hot Springs & El Tatio Geysers Tours
On this full day tour out of San Pedro de Atacama you will have a breakfast picnic before you walk through the fascinating fumaroles that release column of steam in the morning air. You will view stunning views of volcanoes and visit the Puritama hot springs to swim in the warm, healing water.
Concha Y Toro & Cousino Macul Wineries
On these tours you will see why people around the world visit Santiago to tour the wineries. It is a leisurely tour spent around the wineries, being educated of course, tasting. Your tour ends at the landscaped gardens of the colonial house and just viewing the gorgeous vineyards “says it all”.
Easter Island Tours
Most Easter Island Tours will be approximately a four day tour to be flown to the island to explore all of the enormous “Moai” statues and view the fascinating sunsets. The tours will include guided excursions and explanation, lodging and food. They are costly but you will never experience anything else like it in the world.
Whatever city you visit in Chile, your hotel is sure to be able to recommend tours to you as well as many locals. The Chilean people are kind and love to educate tourists on their culture. The tours in Chile are designed to show you as much of an area of interest you are looking to cover in a day while allowing you ample personal time to explore.