Chile · FULL-DAY
The good full-day tours fill up long before the season does. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the title.
Small-group Andes day trip from Santiago to Cajón del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso, with a guided ride, picnic, and wine included.
“Be aware of Viator's list of pick up options. They will change them on you at the last minute. You will have to risk meeting at a sketchy location and incurring additional cost to chase them down.”
One full day from San Pedro de Atacama to Miñique, Miscanti, Piedras Rojas, Socaire, and Salar de Atacama flamingos with breakfast and lunch.
“our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and adapted the itinerary to give the group the most unique experience, also felt very safe with the driver”
Full-day Torres del Paine highlights from Puerto Natales with bilingual guide and photo stops. Park entry and lunch extra.
“Really great tour except for the fact that the weather didn’t cooperate with us. Apparently, spring is not the best time to come to Patagonia per the guide. it’s even better to come in winter over spring because less clouds and better visibility despite the cold. The driver was able to make changes to our route based on the weather for which we were extremely grateful.”
Full-day Atacama loop from San Pedro to Piedras Rojas, Chaxa Lagoon, and Altiplanic Lagoons. Flamingos, vicuñas, red rocks, and salt flats.
“This is a fantastic tour. You should be aware of the high elevation: 4,200 meters or 13,800 feet. I had a bit of difficulty hiking at the elevation. But the scenery was amazing and Francisca was a great guide.”
Full-day Torres del Paine from El Calafate: guided viewpoints, a short Cuernos hike, Río Paine Falls, lunch, and coach comfort.
“The park really deserves to be visited... those landscapes are something that you do not see eveyday”
Whales, Magellanic penguins, and glaciers in one 14-hour day from Punta Arenas. Long boat ride, warm drinks, close-up ice.
“The ship was comfortable, and during the trip we observed humpback whales, seals, and Magellanic penguins. Glaciar Sarmiento de Gamboa made a great impression. Overall it was an amazing experience.”
Full day Valparaíso and Viña del Mar from Santiago, with Neruda, colorful hills, views, port, moai, casino and Renaca.
“Well worth the money, with a great guide and driver. Wonderful place to see and you get a true taste of Chilean culture,!!!! Highly recommended.”
A full-day Torres del Paine highlight circuit from Puerto Natales with major viewpoints, Lago Sarmiento to Mirador Grey, plus Milodón Cave.
“Great day fabulous guides and driver super packed lunch of smoked salmon and lettuce unfortunately at the lunch stop the mini bus broke down we had to wait for replacements”
Full-day Torres del Paine and Milodón Cave from Puerto Natales with bilingual guide, short walks, big viewpoints, and prehistoric finds
“There were lots of good photo opportunities for the wonderful views and our guide spoke good English and was very knowledgeable and helpful. The minibus was comfortable enough, if a little cramped. We had a good driver. The lunch stop at 3pm, right at the end of the sightseeing, seemed a little silly, rather than say around 1pm, especially as we had been told to bring a packed lunch, which most of us did. All in all reasonable value for money and fascinating sights.”
Full-day van tour from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine highlights, Gray Glacier beach, and Milodon Cave, with bilingual guide.
“end of the world?.... au contraire. grandiose mighty mountains....”
Full-day Easter Island tour from Hanga Roa to moai sites like Rano Raraku and Tongariki, plus Te Pito Kura, small bilingual group.
“Picked up by the friendliest guide David “Pocho “. He doesn’t only know a lot but shares it in a very interesting way. He’s very kind and attentive to everyone’s needs . The best guided tour I have had in years . Thanks ! Highly recommendable ! I also loved the driver , he’s a star .”
Full-day Santiago tour to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with street art, lookout points, a Moai statue stop, and Reñaca beach time.
“We had a good time on the tour seeing unique places. Our guide Bastian was very knowledgeable and friendly. He had to speak three languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese) and did it great. Also, he had a surprise stop at the end of the tour which was cool!”
Full-day tour from Punta Arenas to Tierra del Fuego for South America’s only king penguin colony, plus Porvenir and ferry views.
“The trip was fantastic! We saw so much wildlife in addition to the penguins, and our guide was very knowledgeable about the indigenous culture and history of Tierra del Fuego.”
Small-group day trip from Puerto Varas to Osorno Volcano, Petrohue Falls, Lago Todos Santos, and Laguna Verde with optional chairlift.
“At every turn a new and different experience. Walking on the volcanoe the tranquility of a lagoon the excitement of water falls and a boat exploration. A day with Riccardo I will never forget.”
4:30 am El Tatio geysers, Machuca and Putana. Breakfast, small group, and a sunrise viewpoint in San Pedro de Atacama.
“Overall very good, interesting, great guide Alex. Would definitely recommend to others, early start but 👍”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
