Chile · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend four hours touring Santiago by private vehicle with a bilingual guide. Visit Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, La Moneda, Mercado Central, and either Santa Lucia or San Cristobal Hill. Guides such as Jaime, Luis, Giovanni, and Janina have received praise for clear explanations and flexible planning.
“Jaime was very knowledgeable about the City and made sure we saw all the highlights to make sure we had a fabulous day.”
Arrive in Santiago to a private, air-conditioned minivan and a driver holding your name at the airport exit. The service runs 24 hours and covers Santiago Centro, Providencia, Las Condes, and Vitacura. Drivers such as Juan Carlos, Raul, and JC are praised for clear WhatsApp updates and useful city tips, though pickup communication needs careful checking.
“Great communication via WhatsApp and pictures On time Fluent in English Hassle free Vehicle was spotless”
Travel by private vehicle from Santiago to Casablanca Valley, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar in about eight hours. Expect coastal views, street art, Pablo Neruda connections, the Flower Clock, an Easter Island Moai, and a wine and olive tasting. Guides such as Mauricio, Patricio, Alex, Erick, and Janine have earned strong praise, but the wine stop and guide quality can vary.
“Great tour and guide. Very attentive. Very good with kids and knowledgeable with chile overall information”
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.”
Leave Santiago at 7:00 a.m. for a private drive into the Andes, stopping at Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Reservoir, Casa Chocolate, and Tinoco Tunnel. Your guide may be Juan, Ignacio, Boris, Oskar, or another member of the TAC Turismo team. Expect big views, a long mountain drive, flexible pacing, and a restaurant stop where lunch is paid separately.
“I am sure this tour experience can vary widely based on guide, but we had an extremely positive experience with Ignacio (and driver Sebastian). Ignacio obviously has a passion for the outdoors and nature while being very friendly and accommodating. It is a long drive to and from but well worth the time. In addition, the van was clean and comfortable.”
Travel privately from Santiago Airport or your Santiago hotel to San Antonio, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, or a cruise port in an air-conditioned minivan. A named representative meets you at the airport exit, and drivers such as Carlos, Raul, Alejandro, and Juan Carlos have earned praise for punctual help, luggage care, and local conversation. Allow extra time for traffic and confirm pickup details.
“I highly recommend this stress free transfer from Santiago hotel to San Antonio port. Our driver Raul was excellent. Comfortable car, great music, easy conversation and he helped with our luggage.”
Set your own pace on a private Santiago walking tour with a local guide such as David, Davide, or Martin. Choose historic squares, monuments, museums, San Cristobal Hill, lively neighborhoods, and local transport. Tours run from 2 to 8 hours, with hotel pickup in central Santiago and help arranging attraction tickets.
“It was such an immersive experience very thorough and hit all the things we wanted to see. if you are visiting Santiago this is a must!”
Book a direct transfer from a hotel or address in Santiago Centro, Providencia, Las Condes, or Vitacura to SCL Airport. Your driver arrives at the arranged time, helps with luggage, and may escort you to the airline check-in area. Drivers such as Juan Carlos and Raul are praised for punctual service and useful local information.
“Excellent experience, the driver was excellent and talkative and very kind Also punctual Good experience, chat through whatsapp is excellent”
Spend about seven hours with a local guide such as Catalina, Cristian, Paula, or Danae, moving through Valparaíso by foot, funicular, microbus, trolley, train, and taxi. You’ll visit Caleta Portales, local markets, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, and Paseo 21 de Mayo, with time for lunch and personal interests.
“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”
Spend five hours with a private guide such as Pablo, Julio, Sofia, or Eduardo, walking Santiago’s historic center and bohemian districts. You’ll use public transport like a local, visit La Moneda, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, the Central Market, Lastarria, and Bellavista, and sample a Chilean empanada. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch and transport costs are not.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable about Santiago and its history which he shared with during our walk”
Travel from Punta Arenas to Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine with a private guide and driver. Expect a long but flexible day, English guidance, lunch, photo stops, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, wildlife, and time at key viewpoints. Guides such as Gerardo, Christian, and Juan are known for adapting the pace and explaining Patagonia’s geology, nature, and culture.
“We had an amazing tour!!! Despite bad weather and harsh wind, we saw some beautiful animals and waterfalls! Gerardo knew a lot about the area, he was really able to answer all questions. He is super friendly and just ensures you have a great experience. We had so much fun!”
Sorbac’s six-day Atacama program links salt lagoons, geysers, flamingos, hot springs, petroglyphs, and high-altitude viewpoints around San Pedro. Guides such as Freddy, Titan, Checho, Carlos, and Marcos lead small groups of up to nine, with meals, desert breakfasts, and careful altitude planning built into the schedule.
“Super recommended! The team has an amazing knowledge about the area mixed with a great passion to tell the stories and is ready to answer any questions on top of providing all the information without hesitation.”
Meet your driver in Santiago airport’s arrivals lounge, then ride directly to your city hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The service runs 24 hours, accepts groups of up to eight, and may include useful local advice from guides such as Carol, Paola, or Francesca. Price is based on six adults per vehicle.
“My pick up was just great, a new country, not knowing where I had to go and to be greeted by a warm friendly local. Thank you”
Leave Santiago at 7:30 am for a private drive through Cajón del Maipo and the Maipo Valley to El Yeso Reservoir, reaching about 2,500 meters. You get hotel pickup, an English or Spanish guide, photo stops, a short walk, and an outdoor picnic. Guides have included Francisco, Christian, Mauricio, Juan, and Jose.
“Christian was informative and very generous. The experience was one we shall remember for as long as we are alive. A gorgeous piece of our planet.”
Explore Santiago with a private guide and driver from 9:30 am, moving from Cerro Santa Lucía and Plaza de Armas to La Vega Central, San Cristóbal, Providencia, Las Condes, and Vitacura. Guides such as Hector, Francisca, Juan, Alejandro, and Jaime tailor the route to your interests, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included.
“The guide was knowledgeable and knew how to make history alive. Hector Medina, the guide knew his city.”
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