Tours in Chile

Guided Half Day Kayak Tour with Picnic in Villa la Angostura

When Priya from the crew paddled out on Nahuel Huapi Lake, she found herself gliding across glacier-fed turquoise water in one of Patagonia's most stunning corners. This 4-hour guided kayak tour in Villa la Angostura cuts through moist forest and past rocky outcrops carved by ancient glaciers, with a naturalist guide who unpicks the geology, wildlife, and history as you go. You'll spot waterfowl, clock volcanic ash deposits underwater, and stop for a proper picnic on a secluded spot. It's accessible to beginners and families, and the outfit's clearly serious — your guide is ACA-certified with expeditionary chops.

Villarrica Volcano Ascent

When Saskia from the crew tackled the Villarrica Volcano ascent near Pucón, she found herself on a serious 8-hour slog up one of Chile's most active volcanoes. The landscape in southern Chile is genuinely striking—dense forest gives way to volcanic rock and snow as you climb, and from the summit you're rewarded with views across Villarrica Lake, Pucón town, and the surrounding peaks of Caburgua and Calafquén. It's a proper alpine push, not a gentle stroll, and the vibe is serious mountaineers mixed with determined adventure seekers.

Gong Bath in the Magic Forest in San Pedro de Atacama

When Priya from the Global Hobo crew tried this gong bath in San Pedro de Atacama's forest, she found herself lying on a mat surrounded by actual trees, listening to a therapist play vibrational instruments for two hours straight. It's sound therapy in a proper oasis — the kind of place where you can actually hear birds and wind between gong strikes, not just pretend there's nature happening outside a city spa. The vibe is legitimately quiet and stripped back; you're there to zone out, not swap stories with other travellers.

Guided Kayak Trip on Liucura River

When Tomás from the crew paddled the Liucura River in Chile, we found ourselves in a tight-knit group with genuinely capable local guides who knew the water inside out. This three-hour guided kayak trip takes you through a pristine stretch of Patagonian river — the kind of landscape that feels properly remote without being inaccessible. Small group size means you're not fighting for elbow room, and the guides actually clock your skill level rather than herding you through. Equipment is solid (neoprene suits, helmets, the lot), and they throw in transport from town, so you don't need to figure out logistics yourself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $110

Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

★ 5.0 (91)

Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport

When Finn from our Global Hobo crew tried this semi-private walking tour of Valparaíso, they got the real deal: a day rattling through the city like a local on creaky funiculars, electric trolleybuses, and old trains. You're paired with a native guide who actually lives here, not someone rattling off a script. Seven hours means proper time to wander into neighbourhood cafés, grab empanadas, poke around markets, and watch how the city ticks. It's scruffy, real Valpo — colourful chaos, steep hills, salt air — without the tourist bubble.

7 hoursfrom AUD $117

Private Full Day Tour on Easter island "The Highlights"

★ 5.0 (70)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $59

Private Full Day Tour on Easter island "The Highlights"

When Delphine from the crew did this private Easter Island tour, she got the kind of access that makes you actually absorb what you're seeing rather than rushing between selfie spots. Six and a half hours covering the big-hitter archaeological sites — Rano Raraku's moai factory, Ahu Akivi's perfectly aligned platforms, Rano Kau's crater and coastal views — with a knowledgeable guide narrating from a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. It's Easter Island's heavy-hitting geology and history served without the coach-tour crowds, though you'll need to buy your own National Park ticket to get through the gate.

Tour Guiado en Kayak por Rio Maullin / Medío dia en Pto. Varas

When Priya from the Global Hobo crew paddled the Maullín River near Puerto Varas, she found herself gliding through one of Chile's wildest stretches—a swampy forest thick with native vegetation that locals reckon rivals the Amazon. The river winds through an extraordinary wetland ecosystem where forest and aquatic life blur together. This half-day kayak tour runs for four hours and pulls you straight into that tangle of trees and water, away from the typical lake-and-volcano circuit most tourists stick to.

Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes

When Tomás from the Global Hobo crew swung by Butón Budinich in Chile's Cachapoal Valley, he walked straight into the winery's living archive—greda vats, centuries-old fudres, French oak barrels, concrete tanks, and sleek stainless steel all telling the story of how they make wine here. The tour threads through the vat room and barrel room, then out to the vines to talk terroir and harvest methods, before landing at a four-course lunch paired with reserve and premium wines. It's a 2–3 hour deep dive for wine buffs and food lovers who want to understand what's actually in their glass.

★ 5.0 (46)

Geysers del Tatio

When Delphine from the crew headed out to Geysers del Tatio, she caught the geothermal show at dawn — the best time to see hot water and steam thundering out of the earth against the Andes backdrop. This 8-hour morning tour takes you into a high-altitude geothermal field where you'll spot fumaroles and active geysers, wander through the native scrubland watching for local wildlife, and meet communities living in one of the world's highest geyser fields. It's raw geology and genuine mountain culture, with breakfast thrown in.

Kayak through the Sunken Forest of the Maullín River

When Delphine from the crew paddled the Maullín River, she found herself gliding through a genuinely odd landscape — trees submerged in dark water, roots splayed like skeletal fingers, birds nesting in the canopy above. This four-hour kayak cuts through a working forest ecosystem in southern Chile where water levels fluctuate seasonally, leaving behind this eerie, beautiful mess. You're in a proper nature reserve, not a tourist theme park, paddling with a local guide who knows the waterways. The vibe is quiet and contemplative — perfect for groups wanting to actually switch off, though fitness matters here.

Rafting Futaleufu River Bridge to Bridge Section

When Maz from the crew tackled the Futaleufu's Bridge to Bridge section, they found themselves in one of Chile's most thrilling stretches of whitewater. This 4.5-hour blast down the Fu hits world-class rapids, towering cliff jumps, and genuinely stunning Patagonian scenery — condors wheeling overhead, mountains pressing in close. The crew launches from a proper base camp, gets kitted out in full neoprene kit, and finishes with a proper gourmet snack back at the lodge. It's the popular choice for a reason: technical enough to feel like you've earned it, but professional guides keep things safe and fun.

Rafting Azul a Macal - Futaleufu River

When Saskia from the Global Hobo crew tackled the Futaleufu's Azul a Macal section, she found exactly what she came for: seven hours of proper whitewater without the tourist-farm vibe. You start on calmer water building confidence, paddle past Cerro Tres Monjas, then hit The Terminator—a full kilometre of Class V rapids that demands focus and teamwork. The Futaleufu valley is raw and dramatic, the kind of place where the river feels genuinely wild. You'll eat lunch on a beach with tired legs and a grin.

7 hoursfrom AUD $257

Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture

★ 5.0 (39)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $573

Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture

When Saskia from the crew tried this 8–9 hour jaunt, she got a proper taste of Chile's coast and vines without the tourist-trap feel. You start inland in Casablanca Valley — one of Chile's top wine regions — for a tasting matched to what you actually like drinking. Then it's down to Valparaíso, the UNESCO-listed port city where colourful hillside neighbourhoods stack up like a chaotic, salty-aired postcard. You'll hunt through markets for fresh Pacific catch, ride the old cable cars (the elevators are a proper charmer), and wander the Concepción and Alegre hills on foot. It's wine, food, history and genuine local flavour crammed into one day.

★ 5.0 (38)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $161

Ascent of Toco Volcano

When Saskia from the crew tackled Toco Volcano, she found herself on one of the Atacama region's most rewarding high-altitude hikes. Perched just an hour from San Pedro de Atacama, this 7–8 hour ascent takes you through lunar-looking terrain and past dormant volcanic peaks before the final push to the summit. It's a proper workout—altitude and loose volcanic sand mean you'll feel it—but the payoff is sweeping views across the Andean plateau. Most hikers come here to test themselves; the vibe is serious but achievable if you've got decent fitness.

Crossing the Salt Route on a Rowing Surfboard

★ 5.0 (38)

🐠 Water Activities

Crossing the Salt Route on a Rowing Surfboard

When Roo from the crew paddled the Salt Route near Pichilemu, we found ourselves gliding across shallow lagoons on rowable surfboards — a genuinely different way to clock a landscape. This 3.5-hour stint traces old salt-trading routes through wetlands where herons and cormorants work the water alongside you. The vibe is low-key and eco-conscious: no roaring engines, just paddle strokes and bird calls. It's the kind of tour that feels more like exploring mates' territory than ticking boxes, and works for families, solo wanderers, and anyone who can hold a paddle.

Aire Libre - Astro Tour with big telescopes

When Maz from the crew headed out to Aire Libre's astro tour near San Pedro de Atacama, we found ourselves in one of Earth's clearest skies with serious kit. The Atacama Desert is properly dark—no light pollution for hundreds of kilometres—and this outfit knows how to make the most of it. You get picked up from town, driven to their outdoor site shaped like a Chakana (Andean Cross), handed a telescope, and pointed at objects most people never see without professional gear. A guide walks you through both Andean and Western star lore whilst you sip hot chocolate or Chilean wine, and they snap photos of you against the night sky. Two hours, then back to your hotel.

2 hoursfrom AUD $88

Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón

★ 5.0 (38)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $264

Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón

When Priya from the crew tackled this 7–8 hour coastal run, she found a solid stitching-together of Chile's Pacific highlights without feeling rushed. You'll snake through Valparaíso's steep, mural-splattered lanes, cruise Viña del Mar's tree-lined promenades and tidy Flower Clock, catch sea lions flopped on Reñaca rocks, then finish at Concón's otherworldly sand dunes tumbling toward the water. It's a proper sampler platter of the coastline north of Santiago—the kind of day that works if you want the scenic overview rather than deep dives.

Rafting Puente a Macal - Futaleufu River

★ 5.0 (36)

Rafting Puente a Macal - Futaleufu River

When Tomás from the crew hit the Futaleufu River, he found himself in one of South America's most muscular stretches of whitewater. This six-hour rafting run in southern Chile starts with a half-hour drive from the office to the put-in, where the guides kit you out with all the kit and run through the safety spiel. The river itself is stunning — turquoise water, Patagonian peaks framing steep canyon walls — and the rapids come proper. You're paddling with a small crew under certified guides who know every eddy and hole in this stretch.

6 hoursfrom AUD $176

Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls

★ 5.0 (36)

1 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $59

Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew did this shore excursion, we got a taste of Chile's lake district without the usual cruise-ship chaos. You're picked up straight from the dock and driven out to Osorno Volcano—a near-perfect cone that dominates the landscape—then down to Petrohué Falls, where the Petrohué River thunders through basalt canyons. It's a 6-hour private tour, so you move at your own pace with a local guide who actually knows the region. The scenery is properly dramatic: emerald lakes, forest backdrops, and that volcano watching over everything. Suits cruise passengers after a few hours ashore without the exhaustion of a full day.

Moment Tour Tasting Icon

When Roo from the crew rocked up to this boutique vineyard in Chile, it was a proper hands-on gig — not the polished tasting-room job you'd expect. The owners themselves walk you through their vines, letting you taste grapes straight off the branches to clock the differences in sweetness and acidity. Then you tour the winery floor, seeing how they crush, ferment, filter and bottle their own stuff before settling in for three wines: a Reserve, a Carmenere, and a Rosé. It's intimate, small-scale, and you're getting the full story from people who actually made it. Expect about an hour start to finish.

From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue

★ 5.0 (35)

From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue

When Maz from the Global Hobo crew booked this 10-hour run from Santiago into Chile's VI Region, we weren't expecting much beyond a standard Andes day trip—but it turned into something properly memorable. You're driven roughly 3 hours south into genuinely under-visited Cordillera territory, then saddled up for a 2-hour horseback trek through a glacial valley with local guides who know every stone. There's a waterfall fed by meltwater, ancient petroglyphs, and a century-old wooden pipeline still doing its job. The day wraps with a barbecue cooked on-site, eaten in the middle of nowhere. It's the kind of tour that feels less polished and more real.

10 hoursfrom AUD $440

★ 5.0 (34)

Full Atacama - SORBAC (group tours)

When Finn from the crew signed up for the Full Atacama tour, we knew we were in for a proper marathon through Chile's driest desert. Six full days of group touring based out of San Pedro de Atacama, hitting a different landscape each morning — from salt flats and flamingo lakes to dunes and volcanic vistas. This is the deep-dive option for crews who want to exhaust every corner of the region, not the quick hit. Expect late starts, solid group vibes, and a serious workout on your legs and lungs.

6 daysfrom AUD $1600

City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city

★ 5.0 (33)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $147

City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city

When Maz from the crew tried this Santiago scooter tour, we rolled through Cerro San Cristóbal and the eastern parks on electric wheels—a 4.5-hour spin that mixes urban streets with green spaces and actual altitude gain via cable car. The route feels less touristy than the standard city loop; you're zipping through neighbourhoods where locals actually live, stopping for traditional Chilean snacks and getting a real sense of how the city sprawls from the Andes foothills. It's a quirky middle ground between a lazy bus tour and a sweaty hike, and it works if you're comfortable on two wheels.

Sea Kayaking the first fjord of Patagonia

When Delphine from the crew paddled out on Chile's first Patagonian fjord, she found herself in proper wilderness—turquoise water, granite cliffs, and almost nobody else around. This is a full-day kayak that works for first-timers curious about the sport and seasoned paddlers after a solid day on the water. You launch from a working farm tucked into the fjord, eat lunch there (farm-fresh, not fancy), and spend the bulk of the day exploring remote inlets and coves. The vibe is quiet and outdoorsy; you're likely to bump into locals at the farm rather than tour groups.

The Great Awakening of the 15 Dawn in Ahu Tongariki

When Delphine from the crew caught sunrise at Ahu Tongariki, she watched fifteen moai statues gradually light up against the Pacific as dawn broke over Easter Island. It's the kind of moment that justifies the pre-dawn alarm — the rock formations catch the first rays, the ocean shifts from dark to gold, and the whole site shifts from eerie to genuinely atmospheric. The tour runs 2–3 hours, gets you out early with a small group and a local guide who actually knows the place, and includes transport from your hotel. You'll need your National Park ticket sorted beforehand, but everything else (poles, rain gear, transport) is handled.

More wine in Valle Casablanca from Santiago

★ 5.0 (31)

More wine in Valle Casablanca from Santiago

When Tomás from the Global Hobo crew did this Santiago day trip, he got a proper taste of Chile's wine country without leaving the region. You're picked up from your hotel and driven to Valparaiso — a chaotic, colourful port city that's been UNESCO-listed for its bohemian vibe and street art — then head to Valle Casablanca's vineyards for tastings before wandering back through the coastal town. It's a solid 10-hour loop that bundles together Chile's coastal character, wine culture, and a bit of actual exercise. Mix of tourist infrastructure and gritty local flavour.

10 hoursfrom AUD $131

Best private day experience in Torres del Paine !!!

★ 5.0 (31)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1145

Best private day experience in Torres del Paine !!!

When Saskia from the Global Hobo crew did this Torres del Paine private tour, she got the full mountain theatre without the tourist gridlock. You're driven around the Paine massif's best viewpoints over 10–12 hours in a small group (often just a handful of people), hitting iconic spots at quieter times of day. Your driver and accredited guide know the rhythms of the park — where light hits best, where crowds thin out — and you're moving at a pace that lets you actually breathe in the landscape. It's Patagonia's most famous peaks stripped of the megaphone treatment.

★ 5.0 (29)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $73

Rafting Adventure in the Maipo Cajon

When Delphine from the Global Hobo crew tackled the Maipo River in Chile's Cajon del Maipo, she found herself paddling through genuine whitewater with the Andes as backdrop. This is proper rafting — Class III rapids that keep you honest without being suicidal — set in a narrow canyon about an hour southeast of Santiago. The half-hour descent itself moves quick, the water's cold and you'll get soaked, and the whole outing takes two and a half hours door-to-door. It's the kind of thing that clears your head and makes you laugh at how out of breath you are.

Private San Cristobal Hill Mountain Bike Tour

When Ngaio from the crew took this private mountain bike tour around San Cristobal Hill in Santiago, she was in for a proper workout on the Metropolitan Park's dirt and gravel trails. This isn't a gentle spin — it's pitched at riders with genuine experience who don't mind steep climbs and technical sections. Three hours of pedalling through narrow tracks and the occasional asphalt road rewards you with sweeping views across Santiago's sprawl from one of Chile's most visited landmarks. The gear's sorted (Trek or Mongoose bikes, helmet, gloves, water bottle), and your guide speaks English or Spanish depending on what you book.

Arica-Lake Chungara-Salar de Surire (3diasy2nights)

When Tomás from the crew tackled this 3-day northern Chile push, he found himself bouncing between archaeological sites and otherworldly high-altitude landscapes. You'll move through the Arica and Parinacota region — a sparse, dramatic part of the Andes where pre-Columbian ruins sit alongside salt flats and alpine lakes. It's equal parts culture and raw geography, with your crew staying overnight in mountain communities and eating proper meals rather than energy-bar nonsense. Expect altitude, distance, and a genuine sense of remoteness.

Santiago Barrio Yungay Street Art Walking Tour Experience

When Priya from the crew did this Santiago street art walk through Yungay, she found herself in the thick of Chile's most politically charged and visually arresting neighbourhood. Starting at Quinta Normal Park and the Museum of Memory and Human Rights — essential context for understanding why these walls speak so loudly — the route dives into Yungay's transformed streets where murals function as public testimony. You'll clock the Adriana Cousiño and Lucrecia Valdés passages, meet working artists in their gallery space, and stumble onto oddities like the French Hair Salon (second oldest in the world). The crew reckons it's a solid 2–3 hours on foot with real insight into Santiago's creative resistance and neighbourhood identity.

Guided ascent to the Quetrupillán volcano from Pucón

★ 5.0 (26)

10 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $57

Guided ascent to the Quetrupillán volcano from Pucón

When Roo from the crew signed up for the Quetrupillán volcano ascent, we knew we were in for something properly wild. This is a 9-hour guided slog up a 2,370-metre dormant volcano in southern Chile's Lake District, where you're roped with certified guides through crater rims and across glacier fields. The payoff is a full-circle summit view that stretches across turquoise lakes, neighbouring volcanic peaks, and the Argentine Andes beyond. When snow blankets the slopes—which it regularly does—you literally sledge back down the whole thing. It's the kind of tour that rewards fitness and grit with genuine mountain magic, not some sanitised activity-park version.

Moment Premium Tasting Tour

When Delphine from the crew rolled up to Encierra Vineyard in Chile, she got the sort of access most wine tours keep locked behind velvet ropes. This is a proper boutique operation — you're tasting straight from the vines with the owners themselves, then following grapes through the entire production cycle before settling down to taste their Reserve, Carmenere, Rosé and Icono Porel. It's a quick hit (about an hour), but the hands-on grape analysis and owner-led tour makes it feel less like a conveyor-belt wine experience and more like someone actually cares about what you're learning. Chile's wine country attracts everyone from serious oenophiles to curious drinkers, and this spot welcomes all fitness levels.

★ 5.0 (25)

Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour

When Priya from the crew tackled this 12-hour private tour, she hit an 8-kilometre hike up to a volcano that sits nearly 5,800 metres above sea level—proper high-altitude terrain just outside Santiago. The Andes here are dramatic: glaciers, mountain rivers, and ridges that stretch across the horizon. You're essentially rewinding geology, watching the spine of South America unfold underfoot. It's a full day of graft, but the views are the kind that justify the huffing and puffing.

12 hoursfrom AUD $396

Sandboard activity in Iquique with transfer

★ 5.0 (25)

Sandboard activity in Iquique with transfer

When Tomás from the crew hit Cerro Dragón, Iquique's massive urban sand dune, he found himself sandboarding with the Pacific stretching out behind him and sunset turning the sky amber. The dune dominates the city skyline — it's genuinely massive, and the ride down is genuinely fun. You get picked up, geared up with board and helmet, and a guide takes you through it. Two hours total, though most of that is the actual sliding. The place fills with tourists and locals alike, especially in late afternoon, but there's enough dune for everyone to find their own line.

Santiago sunset adventure on an electric scooter tour

When Finn from the crew tried Santiago's Urban Island scooter route, we cruised through Cerro San Cristóbal and the leafy Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighbourhood as the sun dropped over the Andes. Three hours zipping past colonial villas, street art, and proper city views on electric scooters that actually handle bumps — a rare tour that treats Santiago like a real place rather than a postcard. You'll clock the guts of the city's urban layout, hear some solid local history, and finish with mote con huesillo (a traditional wheat and peach drink that hits different at dusk). The cable car ride up tops it off nicely.

3h 10mfrom AUD $116

Santiago Half Day City Tour Private with Vehicle

★ 5.0 (23)

3h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $220

Santiago Half Day City Tour Private with Vehicle

When Roo from the crew booked this Santiago half-day private tour, we got a guide and driver who actually listened instead of just rattling off a script. You're cruising around Chile's capital in your own vehicle for 3.5–4 hours, hitting the spots that matter to you — and the crew can pivot mid-tour if you spot something more interesting or want to linger somewhere. It's not a cattle-herd operation; they're genuinely keen to shape the experience to what you want to see, with honest advice on what works best. The vibe is relaxed but safety-conscious, and you're moving at your pace, not the group's.

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

1 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $32

Moment Tour Tasting

When Ngaio from the crew rolled through this Chilean winery, we got the full family story — from the vineyard's roots to the founder's chapel tucked downstairs. You'll wander the vines themselves, learn to spot the differences between grape varieties by their leaves, then settle in for a proper tasting of three standout bottles. It's a compact but genuine glimpse into a family operation that takes its history seriously, all wrapped up in under an hour. The whole site is wheelchair accessible, which beats most wine tours.

★ 5.0 (22)