Chile · HALF-DAY
The good half-day tours go weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 10 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Santiago’s key sights in five hours with hotel pickup, local snacks, a multilingual guide, central landmarks, Santa Lucia Hill, and flexible drop-off.
“It was really interesting to See important places and buildings and get in touch with the spirit of Santiago.”
See Santiago’s key sights in four hours, from La Moneda and Central Market to hilltop views, Bellavista, and Chilean history.
“What a wonderful surprise to find out my friend and I had our own private tour with Giovanni! Exploring this beautiful city in a private vehicle was the perfect way to take in all the must-see sights and learn so much more than just the basics. Giovanni’s knowledge of the history, culture, and geopolitical background of this vibrant place really made the experience worthwhile. His English was great—and I even got to dust off my college Spanish. I highly recommend him and this tour company.”
Float in a salt lagoon near San Pedro de Atacama, visit desert pools and salt flats, then enjoy snacks and a pisco sour with Andes views.
“We really enjoyed our experience of floating without any effort in a lagoon in the Atacama desert: it was very unique! The park had installations to take a shower to rince ourselves afterwards, restrooms and changing rooms, which was very convenient. With the exception of the lagoon we were floating in, we could not really go near the other lagoons; they were a bit far and we could barely see them in the photos we have taken. Our guide Rafael was great: he was really kind with us, ensured we were drinking water and putting on sunscreen and told us relevant information about the lagoons and the desert.”
Explore Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kau crater, and Orongo on a small-group Rapa Nui tour with hotel pickup and an English or Spanish guide.
“Uka was a great guide, very nice and interesting to listen to.”
Explore Easter Island’s moai on a three-hour small-group tour to Ahu Akivi, Tahai, Puna Pau, and Huri a Urenga.
“We received a nice pleasant easy going tour that allowed us to enjoy much better the island`s treasures”
See Chile’s Geysers del Tatio at dawn, hike among steaming pools, enjoy breakfast, and visit traditional Machuca on a six-hour tour.
“Great experience. Everyone was helpful .fantastic landscape . The only thing was the stress about buying the entrance tickets.it was not so well explained how to pay and obtain them! N”
Hike Cerro Benitez from Puerto Natales for Lake Sofia views, condor sightings, flexible pacing, and a private guide in just 4.5 hours.
“Bernardo was a great host and guide! He knew a lot about the region and helped me spot many Condors (exciting)! He also helped me walk at my pace and appreciate the natural beauty of Patagonia. Would recommend!”
Compare four famous Chilean wineries on a private Santiago tour with tastings, local lunch, hotel transfers, and a guide-led look at Maipo Valley.
“Su amabilidad y explicación perfecta de lo que íbamos a recorrer en el Tour”
Explore Santiago in five hours, from La Moneda and Santa Lucia Hill to Bellavista, Sanhattan, and Chilean food.
See Santiago by private car, taste Chilean food, visit parks and museums, and learn about indigenous history and Spanish colonization.
“The tour was OK and I realized later it could not have been much better because it’s a big city and there aren’t that many significant historical things to see. Our tour guide was very good and I am glad we did the tour. The transportation was private with a driver and a tour guide.”
Pick a desert, a vineyard or a glacier.
