15 Full-Day Tours in Chile to Build a Day Around

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

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

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and the high-altitude Embalse El Yeso. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned minivan, stop in mountain towns, enjoy a picnic with cheese, olives, salami, juice, and wine, and return in the afternoon. Guides such as Francisco, Edison, and Gonzalo have led recent departures, though the route and pickup time can vary.

“What an impressive tour, with lots of added bonuses. We even saw circling condors which the tour bus stopped so we could look and take photos. Francisco was our tour guide who was totally awesome. Full ok knowledge and a great sense of humour. He made our tour absolutely brilliant.!!!!!”

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

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

Start early from San Pedro de Atacama for breakfast beside the Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, then visit purple Piedras Rojas, Socaire, Chaxa Lagoon, the flamingo reserve, and Toconao. A small group, bilingual guide, driver, breakfast, and lunch make this a practical way to see the highlands in one long day.

“What an awesome day!!!! Our guide Andrea was fantastic and we had a wonderful group of fun women! Cesar was our driver and he was great too - the breakfast and lunch were both amazing. Highly recommend this tour”

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3.Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 434 reviews · 16 hours · from $229

Travel from El Calafate into Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park with bilingual guides such as Carla, Silvestre, Matías, or Natalia. Expect a very long coach day, border checks, a boxed lunch, short easy walks, and major views of Lake Pehoé, Lake Nordenskjöld, Saltos del Río Paine, and the Cuernos peaks.

“The activity, the guides and the location were excellent!”

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4.Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 14 hours · from $365

Leave Punta Arenas before dawn, ride south to the pier, then spend about 12 hours aboard a comfortable vessel in Francisco Coloane Marine Park. You will search for humpback whales, Magellanic penguins, dolphins, sea lions, seabirds, waterfalls, and glaciers, with bilingual guides, meals, and hot drinks included.

“no complaints whatsoever. was very organized and fun. worth every cent.”

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5.Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Leave Santiago at 6:30 am for a full day on Chile’s coast. You’ll visit Valparaíso’s port, Cerro Alegre, Paseo 21 de Mayo, Pablo Neruda’s home, and Viña del Mar landmarks, with guides such as Nana and Alejandro leading small shared groups of up to 18 people. Expect long driving, short sightseeing stops, and free time at Reñaca Beach.

“The tour operator did not communicate or show up. We tried reaching them and viator but finally gave up after 1.5 hours of the pick up time. Disappointing as family wanted to take the tour and viator is now looking to see if the trip can be cancelled.”

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6.Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 11 hours · from $83

Spend 11 hours touring Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales with a bilingual guide such as Cami, Margo, or Ignacio. Stop at Lago Sarmiento, Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoe Lake, Grey Lake, Salto Grande, and the Cuernos viewpoint, then visit Milodon Cave. Hotel pickup, shared transport, short walks, and park commentary are included, but entrance tickets and food are extra.

“the Milodon cave was in impressive, and our guide Camila very knowledgeable. we drove around the park to different view spots and the guide always explaining the geology and environment of the park and much more. it was a great day thanks Cami.❤️”

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7.Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring Torres del Paine by minivan and on foot with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Visit Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoe Lake, Salto Grande, Gray Lake, and Milodon Cave. Guides such as Guillermo, Daniel, and Jonathan have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service. Park and cave entrance fees, lunch, and long walks are extra.

“Guillermo was awesome. The route was awesome. People were awesome. It’s an awesome trip all in all.”

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8.Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours visiting Vaihu, Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, and Te Pito Kura with a bilingual local guide. Small groups of up to 14 make the day easier to manage, while hotel pickup and drop-off remove much of the island’s transport hassle. Bring your park ticket, passport or ID, water, snacks, and sun protection.

“It was a perfect trip with the right itinerary which was neither tiring nor undervalued. The guide Kainoa was a gem and made the whole experience a fantastic one. I cannot think of anything to make it better”

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9.Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with a driver-guide. You’ll see colorful hillside districts, Sotomayor Square, the 21 de Mayo lookout, an optional funicular, Viña’s Flower Clock, an authentic Easter Island Moai, Reñaca Beach, and Quinta Vergara. Guides such as Rafael, Romy, Carol, and Christopher may lead the day.

“I selected this trip because I was traveling with family that speaks multiple languages. Rafael moved between Portuguese, Spanish, and English with ease and even took care to translate jokes so nobody was left out. His tour didn’t just include information about the places but also the people and culture. He translated a song that a man was singing at one vista and introduced us to the significance of cuecas dances and his playlist in the van was outstanding! He helped us to understand the art and music we were experiencing and provided much needed fun and relaxation. I will absolutely look for more opportunities to have Rafael as my…”

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10.Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 179 reviews · 15 hours · from $110

Spend about 15 hours crossing the Strait of Magellan, visiting Porvenir, and watching King Penguins at a protected reserve. Guides such as Christian, Alvaro, Katherine, and Irma add useful history and wildlife insight. Expect long drives, wind, basic meals, and a full day built around one rare animal encounter.

“The guide was EXCELLENT ! He gave highly professional explanation in english and spanish ! We really enjoyed ! The minivan could be better (some dust was entering the vehicle)”

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11.Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Leave San Pedro at 4:30 am for El Tatio, one of the world’s highest geyser fields, then visit Putana Ford and view Machuca and Laguna Salada. Shared transport carries up to 12 people, with breakfast, hotel pickup, and a guide in English and Spanish. Guides such as Alex are praised for clear explanations and generous photo stops.

“I do not recommend booking this tour with this company. I was transferred to another operator without explanation and was only informed late the night before the tour. I had already paid the entrance fee, but this information was not passed on, and I was initially asked to pay again. Although it was eventually resolved, the last-minute change left me no chance to choose another operator myself. This lack of transparency and communication negatively affected my experience”

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12.Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 16 hours · from $106

Travel from Punta Arenas in a group of up to 14 with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit Milodon Cave, Grey Beach, Pehoé viewpoint, Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake, and Laguna Amarga. Guides such as Pablo, Christian, Chris, Camila, Javier, and Manuel have led recent departures. Bring warm layers, food money, and park tickets bought ahead.

“The experience was outstanding, and mostly due to Camila, our guide, who was super cheerful, knowledgeable, and found the way to keep the group happy despite the unpredictable weather of the area. We had all 4 seasons within 4 hours, including light snow! Camila made sure to connect with each and everyone of us, shared stories, technical and geological facts (we had 2 geologists + 2 chemists in the group making questions). Hernando also did his part keeping us safe, and even cleaning the window in between stops so we could take clear pictures from inside the van. Incredible nature + outstanding guides = perfect day!”

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13.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Santiago to Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, and Valparaíso in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Hector, Carol, or Francesca. Expect coastal viewpoints, the Flower Clock, a Rapa Nui moai, local lunch options, funiculars, murals, steep streets, and flexible time in Valparaíso.

“Highly recommend! We had HecTour's team on a private tour to Valparaiso and area. Very professional and knowledgeable as well as flexible. My family of 5 people had a fantastic experience.”

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14.Full Day Tour to Ruta de los Salares

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama into the high Andes on a small-group route through Licancabur, Monjes de La Pacana, and three salt flats. Guides such as Nicolas, Francisco, Michelle, and Ulysses have led trips with geology, wildlife, photography, breakfast, and lunch. Expect about seven hours at high altitude.

“The actual landscape of the salt flats and the views on the journey there and back were amazing .”

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15.Full Day Tour in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Leave Santiago at 6:00 am for a 10-hour coastal excursion to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. You’ll see colorful port hills, Cerro Alegre murals, Plaza Sotomayor, Reñaca Beach, the Flower Clock, and a Moai display. Rafael may guide the day, while an air-conditioned vehicle handles the mountain route. Lunch and breakfast cost extra.

“Otro tour de los tantos existentes !!!, los más experimentados sabran entender !!!, a los más nuevos...busquen otra cosa !!!”

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