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The 15 Best Santiago Tours & Day Trips

76 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Santiago is worth two days and an excellent basecamp for a week. Build it out of these 15: the canyon and the reservoir above it, the Casablanca and Maipo cellars, the coast run to Valparaíso, and the snow ninety minutes up the cordillera.

Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic - The Tinoco Tunnel and the rough road upward
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

1.Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,789 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Our pick

Spend about eight hours leaving Santiago for Cajón del Maipo and Embalse del Yeso in an air-conditioned van. Expect mountain roads, small Andean towns, the Tinoco Tunnel, a reservoir walk, and a picnic with cheese, salami, olives, juice, and wine. Guides may include Francisco, Diego, Edison, or Gonzalo, with commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“You see a lot for the price you pay which is quite surprising when comparing to the rest of the prices in the city. The tour is very beautiful and the place where they took us for lunch had very good food. They should just balance better the stops so some are not too long and others too short.”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Curacavi Valley
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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

2.Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,838 reviews · from $39

From Santiago, you’ll visit Casablanca for wine and olive oil, explore colorful Valparaiso, see Vina del Mar’s gardens, and reach Reñaca beach. Guides such as Alexis, Diego, Edison, and Jhodad are praised for lively history and local advice. Hotel pickup, transport, tastings, and commentary are included, but lunch, funicular rides, and La Sebastiana cost extra.

“Your was awesome. Guide, Edison, was awesome and full of history.”

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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - Embalse El Yeso: the reason to take the trip
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

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

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

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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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic - El Yeso Dam and the high Andes views
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

4.Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,859 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Leave Santiago early in an air-conditioned van for Cajón del Maipo, the Tinoco Tunnel, and El Yeso Dam. You’ll have time for mountain views and a short walk, then enjoy a light picnic with wine and juice in a private area. Guides such as Pablo, Lola, and Ernesto lead tours in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Amazing day trip to Cajon del Maipo. The guide and driver were both very skilled at what they do. We got to know a lot about the surroundings and even enjoyed a nice brunch. The nature around is drop dead beautiful. Would definitely recommend.”

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Tourist bus around Santiago for a day - The eastern end: Parque Arauco and Bicentennial Park
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Tourist bus around Santiago for a day

5.Tourist bus around Santiago for a day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,857 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Ride Turistik’s red double-decker bus around Santiago from 9:30am to 6pm. Hop off at Plaza de Armas, San Cristóbal Hill, Cerro Santa Lucía, Bellavista, Providencia, or Costanera Center. The loop takes about two hours, with audio commentary, air conditioning downstairs, and buses planned every 30 minutes.

“The bus covered the major touristic attractions in Santiago at a speed that afforded easy sightseeing without getting off the bus. The commentary was clear and good. The ticket conductor was helpful. My favorite stop where I got down was the San Cristobal Hill from where you get a 360 degree views of the city and the Andes range. It was simply wonderful. The bus tour is a good way to see the city in a leisurely way.”

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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon - Casablanca: a useful first stop, but set your expectations
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Viña Del Mar-Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

6.Valparaiso -Casablanca -Reñaca-Oceanic Rock-Concon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,564 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $40

Travel from Santiago to Casablanca, colorful Valparaiso, seaside Viña del Mar, Reñaca, and Concón with hotel pickup, live commentary, and a professional guide. Expect a long day, a Valparaiso walking tour, coastal viewpoints, street art, and photo stops. The route and language balance can vary by day.

“Tour started on time. Bus was very comfortable and guide was very knowledgeable. It was worth it. A well spent day.”

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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar begins with polished coastal Chile
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Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

7.Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,491 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Spend 10 hours exploring Viña del Mar and Valparaiso with a bilingual guide such as Esme, Alexis, Pablo, or Fran, then taste Chilean wine in Casablanca Valley. A small group of up to 15 travels by air-conditioned van, with hotel or Airbnb pickup, a cable-car ride, free time for lunch, and return to your accommodation.

“our guide Ramses was very entertaining and had a vast wealth of information”

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Farellones Park Tour - The ride from Santiago into the snow
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Farellones Park Tour

8.Farellones Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Leave Santiago at 6:15 am for seven hours at Farellones Park, where you can try tubing, sledding, canopy rides, and possibly ski lessons. A bilingual guide such as Martin, Sebastian, Alexis, or Erwin helps with the mountain day, while round-trip transport handles the difficult road. Park tickets, clothing, equipment, food, and insurance cost extra.

“What a fantastic experience! Sebastian and Hernan were the perfect duo as our guides for the day. I highly recommend this tour; it's a good start if you want to learn to ski.”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar in quick, colorful doses
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

9.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 764 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

Travel from Santiago to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley with a bilingual guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Expect short photo stops, a guided walk through colorful hillside neighborhoods, free time for lunch, and a vineyard tasting. Guides such as Oskar, Tiare, Cristian, and Ignacio bring local history and humor to the day.

“Oskar was a wonderful guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and truly engaging. He made the experience memorable from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an eventful and enjoyable day trip from Santiago.”

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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour - Farellones and Chile’s first ski center
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From Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

10.Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 724 reviews · from $35

Travel from Santiago in a small group of up to 15 people to Farellones, El Colorado, and Valle Nevado. You’ll have a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide, hotel pickup in four central districts, free time for snow activities, lunch, or the gondola, and a return to Santiago around 6 PM.

“Great trip, great guide, it was an amazing experience!”

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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour - Viña del Mar in quick, colorful doses
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Santiago: Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

11.Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $61

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Santiago to Viña del Mar, hilltop Valparaíso, and Casablanca Valley. Expect central hotel pickup, a guided walk through colorful neighborhoods, one funicular ride, a winery tasting, and free time for lunch. Guides such as Oskar, Tiare, Ignacio, and Cristian are known for clear storytelling and careful group management.

“Some was brilliant very knowledgeable and funny. And well organized . Very punctual . The trip had a great mix of activities . Well worth the money and highly recommend”

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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic - Salto del Soldado and the first mountain story
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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

12.Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 572 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Santiago to Portillo and Laguna del Inca, stopping at Salto del Soldado and Ruta Los Caracoles. Guides such as Sebastian, Sol, Carlos, and Edison share local stories in Spanish or Portuguese. You get mountain views, free time, and a simple picnic with llamas when available.

“my trip was great! the guide Sol is amazing! I loved her sense of humour and always patience and lovely!. The place is beautiful 😍”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Curacavi Valley
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Santiago: Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

13.Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 471 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel by van from Santiago to Casablanca, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Reñaca. Expect a wine and olive oil tasting, Valparaíso street art, Viña’s Flower Clock, the Fonck Museum Moai, and Pacific beach time. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead the tour, with occasional English help from guides such as Alex, Marco, or Neil.

“The trip was great! Valparaiso was the highlight for sure I would say. The guide was very helpful and informative as well. I think maybe the first stop isn’t the most necessary, I would def advise you wait to get souvenirs until the cities. Still was nice though, would definitely recommend!”

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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town - Plaza de Armas and the 1748 cathedral
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Santiago: Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

14.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Spend three hours walking from Palacio de la Moneda through Santiago’s historic center, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and Bellavista. Guide Eugenio leads in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with clear history, local advice, bottled water, and a finish at Patio Bellavista.

“Eugenio was an amazing guide. I would really recommend others to book the same trip. He has some interesting facts that kept me excited the whole way through. And he was ready to answer all the little silly questions we may come up with. And he is also a good photographer;)”

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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting - The ride from Santiago to Pirque
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Santiago: Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

15.Concha y Toro Vineyard Tour w/ Transfer & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 455 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $82

Travel from Santiago to Concha y Toro in Pirque, then tour the historic grounds, vineyards, old family residence, and Casillero del Diablo facilities. A winery guide leads the visit and three tastings. The premium option adds four Marques de Casa Concha wines, a sommelier, and cheese. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“I was expecting more about the tour inside Concha y Toro regarding the vineyard itself. It was a lot of noise do to a construction. But our driver Carlos was very good. He even help us to find a place to eat. Galindo restaurant that it's recommended”

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