The 5 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile

1.Base of the Towers Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 15 hours · from $90Our pick

Take a guided 22 km trek from Puerto Natales to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You will walk through lenga forest, cross glacier-fed streams, pass Lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mountain, then tackle a rocky final climb. English and Spanish guides, poles, transport, and first aid are included.

“This is not for everyone. You really need to be in good shape. It's 5 hours out and 5 hours back....it was a real challenge for us but we made it. The 4 guides were all very good, but I have to call out Camilo who really motivated us to keep on going and took care of us. Gracias Camilo. The views you get to see during this hike is breath taking and reaching the base of Torres del Paine is indescribable, what a beauty. Wecare happy we did it.”

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2.Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150Top rated

Leave Santiago early for an 8 km guided hike in Cajón del Maipo, climbing from 2,300 to about 2,600 meters. Guides such as Laura, Elias, Andrés, and Rai explain the Andes, pace the walk carefully, and serve lunch, snacks, water, wine, and cheese. Expect big volcano views and a long day outdoors.

“Really enjoyed my day, it’s not a difficult walk at all and the views are stunning. Elias was a great guide and explained lots about the area and Chile in general. Very friendly and nice to chat with.”

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3.Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Leave Puerto Natales before sunrise for a guided trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. Guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, and Ramiro lead you through the Asencio Valley, forest, and steep moraine trail to the viewpoint at 890 meters. Expect roughly 20 to 23 kilometers of hard walking, changing weather, and a very late return.

“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!”

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4.Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88Best value

Leave Puerto Natales early for a guided 20 km hike to Mirador Base Torres. You’ll climb nearly 900 meters, cross forest and rocky moraine, and spend about an hour at the viewpoint. Groups reach 12 people, with bilingual guides such as Ceci, Margo, Alan, or Caro, plus shared transport and hotel pickup.

“Cami, Alan and Alejandro are amazing! They always make sure that their guests are safe, comfortable and happy. They deserve 10000/10! Definitely recommend this tour, small group and more intimate.”

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5.Trekking Base Torres – Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Trek from Puerto Natales to the famous Base Torres viewpoint in Torres del Paine National Park. Expect a 20-kilometer hike, steep moraine, changing Patagonian weather, and a long day from about 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Guides such as Pablo, Sebastián, Alex, Leo, and Claudia help manage mixed paces, while poles and crampons are provided when needed.

“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!!”

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