15 Well-Spent Full-Day Tours in Chile

Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - Small towns along the G-25 road

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

Review of the Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago, with Andes views, El Yeso Reservoir, picnic, wine, mountain roads, and practical tips.

“Had an excellent time on this tour! Embalse el yeso is just so beautiful. We didn't mind all the other stops. (The coffee stop charges 5k per coffee cup, so we didn't buy.) The Choco House had amazing ice cream flavours. Our tour guide/driver was Francisco and he was a funny bloke who got us to our destinations safely. I like the fact that he didn't even ask for tips in the end. (He had to deal with a difficult passenger with a lot of attitude.) We enjoyed the added folkloric dancing in the end. Great value. 🌟👍 Get this tour and don't listen to the haters.”

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Altiplano Lagoon Trips, Full-Day, Lagoon Trips in San Pedro de Atacama, Salt Flat & Lagoon Swims, San Pedro de Atacama Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

2.Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 592 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Explore Piedras Rojas, high-altitude lagoons, flamingos, Socaire, and Atacama salt flats on a well-paced $85 day tour from San Pedro.

“Denny and Oscar were the best guide and driver team ever. Very relaxed, informative and enthusiastic. Wonderful trip!”

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Full-Day, Torres del Paine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

3.From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 434 reviews · 16 hours · from $229

Review of the 16-hour Torres del Paine day tour from El Calafate, with border tips, short hikes, costs, transport, views, and honest drawbacks.

“A long day but filled with beautiful views of Torres del Paine so it was worth it. Nice polite guides, too!”

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Full-Day, Penguin Colony Tours, Punta Arenas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

4.Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 14 hours · from $365

Sail from Punta Arenas to Cape Froward for humpback whales, Magellanic penguins, glaciers, dolphins, and remote Strait of Magellan scenery.

“This was one of the most memorable excursion of our lives. We had a very good trip we managed to see very close the wildlife including humpback whales, sea lions, penguins and dolphins. we also passed by a number of glaciers where we had stops to take pictures. we were offered bfast and lunch aa well as tea and coffee throughout the day. this excursion is highly recommended we could almost touch the whales!! an incredilble experience.”

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Full-Day, Santiago Tours, Tour Reviews, Vina del Mar Trips

Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

5.Full day Vina del Mar and Valparaiso experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Explore Valparaiso’s street art, Neruda’s home, Viña del Mar beaches, viewpoints, and Chilean coast highlights on an affordable day trip from Santiago.

“The tour guide made a pro trip to me. I will definitely introuduce to my friend when they visit santiago next time.”

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Full-Day, Puerto Natales Tours, Torres del Paine Tours, Tour Reviews

Puerto Natales: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

6.Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 11 hours · from $83

Explore Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave from Puerto Natales, with lake viewpoints, short walks, wildlife, bilingual guides, and hotel pickup.

“the Milodon cave was in impressive, and our guide Camila very knowledgeable. we drove around the park to different view spots and the guide always explaining the geology and environment of the park and much more. it was a great day thanks Cami.❤️”

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Full-Day, Puerto Natales Tours, Torres del Paine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

7.Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

See Torres del Paine’s lakes, waterfalls, wildlife, Gray Lake, and Milodon Cave on a full-day tour from Puerto Natales.

“Loved the amount of ground we covered and the sights were amazing. Very informative and we even saw a Puma. Definitely recommend if you want to cover a lot of ground in a day.”

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Easter Island Tours, Full-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour

8.Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Explore Easter Island’s moai sites on an 8-hour small-group tour with English or Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and drop-off.

“Very well organised, our guide Angel was so informative and knowledgeable, answered all the questions. Pick up was on time, one of the best tours with GYG we ever had.”

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City Tours, City Tours in Santiago, Full-Day, Santiago Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vina del Mar Trips

Santiago: Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

9.Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $44

Review of Ruta Chile’s Santiago to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar day tour, with coastal views, street art, Moai, beach time, and practical tips.

“It felt like a rushed tour where we saw little. I’m not sure why the pick up was quite so early. Would have been nice to actually walk around Viña Del Mar.”

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Full-Day, Penguin Colony Tours, Punta Arenas Tours, Tour Reviews

Punta Arenas: Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins

10.Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 179 reviews · 15 hours · from $110

Review of Punta Arenas’ 15-hour Tierra del Fuego tour, with King Penguins, ferry crossings, Porvenir, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.

“Had a great time with Christian on the whole tour!”

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El Tatio Geyser Tours, Full-Day, San Pedro de Atacama Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca

11.Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

See El Tatio’s steaming geysers at dawn, then visit Putana Ford and Machuca on a small-group tour from San Pedro.

“The early start was well worth it to see the geysers. Our guide Alex was great. He was very knowledgeable and answered every question. He was patient and let us take plenty of photos”

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Full-Day, Punta Arenas Tours, Torres del Paine Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Punta Arenas: Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour

12.Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 16 hours · from $106

Review of the 16-hour Torres del Paine tour from Punta Arenas, with Milodon Cave, Grey Beach, Salto Grande, mountain views, and practical tips.

“Beautiful scenery, wonderful guide (Pablo) and driver was amazing.”

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Full-Day, Guided, Private, Santiago Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vina del Mar Trips

Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Guided Tour

13.Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Full-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $259

Review of a private Santiago day trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, with coastal views, street art, funiculars, Moai, and local lunch options.

“Loved it a lot! Carol, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and absolutely knew everything we asked her about. The tour itself left me with 250 photos and 2 hours of sorting them - such a joy!”

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Full-Day, San Pedro de Atacama Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Tour to Ruta de los Salares

14.Full Day Tour to Ruta de los Salares

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Explore Atacama’s salt flats, volcanoes, flamingos, and volcanic rock formations on a small-group Ruta de los Salares tour from San Pedro.

“This tour brings you in de Andes volcano belt and we Foundation this very impressive. Our guide Franco and the driver Jordan did a fine job. Thanks also for sharing the playlist with the fine music we heard during the way back. The breakfast and lunch in open air were very good!”

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