The 3 Best Off-Road Safaris in Chile

1.Safari Park, a wild experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours · from $111Our pick

Spend nine hours from Santiago at Chile Safari Park, starting with a countryside breakfast and then riding three guided safaris for big cats, herbivores, and dinosaurs. Small groups of up to 10 travel with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Guides Carlos and Sebastian have earned praise for clear, friendly help, though English service can vary.

“We had a great overall experience on the safari park tour. Our guide Carlos was friendly, helpful, and very informative, which made seeing the animals up close even more exciting and enjoyable. The only downsides were the long wait at the start — we were picked up early and then had to wait almost two hours for the tour to begin — and the limited free time in the park. The 45 minutes given was just enough to eat, not really explore. The feline cage exhibit also wasn’t very exhilarating and felt a bit sad, especially watching the guide try to coax the lions to come closer. Still, the guide…”

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2.Wildlife Safari and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $145Top rated

Join Juan Pablo for a four-hour wildlife and photography trip from San Pedro de Atacama. Drive to Quirquincho Pass for guanacos and vizcachas, walk the wetlands near Machuca for flamingos and birds, then enjoy a 360-degree Putana Highland view. Binoculars, spotting scopes and phone adapters are provided.

“Lo que más me gustó, fue tener la oportunidad de fotografiar Flamencos, vizcachas, vicuñas y varias aves que no conocía, ver los paisajes con esa luz dorada del atardecer y dedicar tiempo a observar y estar en el lugar, vale la pena totalmente, ya que es muy diferente a un tour tradicional dónde no se tiene la tranquilidad de poder apreciar la fauna, los paisajes y hacer buenas fotos. JP fue muy profesional, cercano y excelente disposición para que mi experiencia fuera la mejor. Recomiendo 100%.”

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3.SAFARI PARK-TOUR RANCAGUA : CHILE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $150

You’ll ride from your accommodation to Rancagua Safari Park, then join guided visits with felines and herbivores. Feed deer, llamas, and goats, see lions and a tiger, and explore a small zoo with picnic areas. Guide Osvaldo is noted for his strong local knowledge, while English support may be available.

“Our guide Osvaldo was AWESOME. He was very knowledgeable in history of every place we drove to. The safari tour itself is a kool experience, nothing to extravagant, but for us tourists we had a good time!”

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