Top Santiago Day Trips

Revel in the vibrant color and culture of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar on a full-day tour of the coastal cities from Santiago. Travel through Chile’s spectacular countryside, stopping in the picturesque Casablanca Valley to taste Chilean wine, and then arrive in the verdant city of Viña del Mar. Admire the gorgeous beach and revitalize with a delicious seaside lunch (at your own expense), and then take a tour of Valparaiso’s kaleidoscopic sprawl of houses and hills. Capture photographs of street art and hear of the city’s interesting history before returning to Santiago by luxury coach.

Escape Santiago to enjoy the natural grandeur of the Andes during this day-long excursion to Cajón del Maipo with a small group. Enjoy views of gushing waterfalls, icy glaciers, and towering cliffs as you visit this scenic outdoor area. Cap it all off by savoring an included picnic featuring red wine and a snack made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Visit the Cajón del Maipo area on this full-day tour from Santiago. Located southeast of the city, Cajón del Maipo is known for its massifs, hills, and rivers and is a great spot for nature lovers looking to explore some of Chile's great outdoors not too far from Santiago. You'll visit San Jose de Maipo to learn about the area's history, and then travel into the mountains and to a lake. A wine and picnic are provided.

Discover the colourful port city of Valparaiso and the garden city of Viña del Mar on this full-day tour of Chile’s Pacific Coast gems, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Santiago. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic quarter of Valparaiso, admire the views from the hilltop elevator (your expense) and opt to visit the house museum of Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda. Then, marvel over the landmark flower clock and cool off at the beaches of Viña del Mar.

Visit the Maipo Valley Wine Region with a certified sommelier on a full-day wine tasting tour from Santiago. You’ll stop at three or four wineries for tastings, sampling locally-produced bottles as you learn about Chile’s wine making heritage. Stroll through the vineyards and get a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile’s most important wine regions. Group size is limited to seven people for personal service from the sommelier guide.

Visit the wineries and vineyards of the Casablanca Valley on a full-day, small-group wine tour from Santiago that includes tastings at two destinations. Explore the terroir of this certified ‘Denomination of Origin’ region, whose ocean-cooled climate produces fine white wines and pinot noir. This small-group tour is limited to 7 participants for a personalized experience, with pickup and drop-off at Santiago hotels.

Explore Santiago’s most significant sights on a comprehensive private guided tour of the city. Visit legendary landmarks and impressive monuments in stylish transportation with a knowledgeable guide, discovering the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista and the neoclassical splendor of Moneda Palace. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour and continue to explore the sparkling city independently after your tour concludes.

With so many worthy day trip destinations outside Santiago, it can be daunting to pick just one. With this full-day tour you don’t have to. Visit two coastal cities, UNESCO-listed Valparaiso and Viña del Mar with plenty of time for wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and sea lion spotting along Reñaca Beach.

Escape the city for scenic sojourn in the Andes on this full-day tour from Santiago. Journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Cajon del Maipo canyon; stop in the Andean town of San Jose de Maipo; then hike along the Maipo River to the beautiful Embalse el Yeso lagoon. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious picnic before heading back to the city.

Be seduced by the bohemian spirit of Santiago on a full-day tour of the Chilean capital including a winery visit. Alongside your guide, you’ll gain fascinating insight into the history of the city as you visit prominent landmarks like Santiago Cathedral, La Moneda Palace and Central Market. Absorb the charm of colorful neighborhood, Bellavista; admire the metropolitan grandeur of the financial district, ‘Sanhattan’, and visit a winery of your choice for a vineyard tour and tasting session. Winery choices include Undurruga, Concha y Toro or Santa Rita.  

Experience Santiago with this small-group, guided, multi-stop, full-day tour that includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops. Learn about the city’s origin story, the military coup of 1973, and modern-day life. Visit places like the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, La Moneda, and Plaza de Armas. Wander in modern and bohemian neighbourhoods and stop at an equestrian club.

Visit the Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Dam, and mountain hot springs on a full-day tour from Santiago into a dramatic gorge flanked by high peaks. With a picnic lunch and wine served by a gorgeous alpine lake, this tour is a relaxing alternative to more strenuous mountain tours, and all transport is in the comfort of a climate controlled minivan.

Venture away from the busy city of Santiago and explore the wines of the Maipo Valley on a small-group tour. Traverse the valley in a small bus, with a maximum of 18 travelers, to eat and drink at a handful of wine cellars in the region. This is an ideal way to learn more about the famous Chilean wine without the hassle of navigating public transport or driving.

A bilingual guide will meet you in Santiago (airport or hotel) and take you on your excursion. This excursion visits the beautiful port city of Valparaiso, where you will get a chance to explore its colorful hills, famous street art and get a chance to ride the historic funiculars.You will also be heading to the city of Viña del Mar to go see the beautiful "Flower Clock." You will also get a chance to see a real Eastern Island Moai and take a relaxing walk on the white sanded beach before leaving to your drop-off location.

Visit two Chilean ski areas on this 8-hour tour from Santiago. With a guide, you'll be transferred from the city into the Andes Mountains, stopping at Valle Nevado, one of South America's top ski resorts, and Farrellones, a mountain village. Hotel pickup and drop-off provided from select areas of Santiago.

Plunge into steaming thermal springs and admire spectacular views of snow-capped Andean peaks on a private tour to El Cajon de Maipo from Santiago. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the breathtaking beauty of the Andes mountains on a moderate multi-hour hike; marvel at the jagged spires of a colossal glacier; and sooth aching muscles in the wonderfully warm waters of a thermal spring. Convenient round-trip transportation is included from Santiago.

Explore the Chilean coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso during this full-day bus-based sightseeing trip from Santiago. Get a look at Viña del Mar sights like flower clock and Playa de los Cañones beach, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valparaiso, including Sotomayor Square and the Cerro Alegre area.

Leave the city behind on this day trip through Chile’s Casablanca Valley wine region and onward to the coast from Santiago. Explore the towns of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in the comfort of a private vehicle, gleaning insider information from your guide along the way.

Explore the landmarks, resorts, and culture of Chile’s central coast on a full-day, small-group tour from Santiago to Isla Negra, San Alfonso del Mar, and Pomaire. Follow in the footsteps of poet Pablo Neruda, take in a glamorous seaside resort, and visit a small community that’s famed for its distinctive pottery. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Santiago hotels, and is limited to eight participants for a small-group, personalized experience.

Transfer to the center of Valparaíso passing through Curacaví and Casablanca Valley, Lo Vásquez Sanctuary and Peñuelas Forest Reserve. Walk through the financial, commercial and maritime sector towards the port. Lift in funicular to the joyful hill. Walk the Yugoslavian Promenade and its streets with colorful houses, art galleries and beautiful murals. Transfer to the house of the famous poet Pablo Neruda "La Sebastiana". Transfer to Viña del Mar through its coast and stop at Reloj de flores y Reñaca. Stroll along its wide beach. We are a company of young professionals in the field of tourism, all our guides are enthusiastic and eager to deliver their knowledge We have one of the best routes through the hills of Valparaíso, created by ourselves. Custom tours, according to the preferences of the passengers. Minimum 2 passengers

Savor some of Chile’s delicious wines and the eye-catching scenery of Valparaiso during this private combination winery and sightseeing tour with a small group. Feast your eyes on the historic buildings, steep hills, and colorful street art of Valparaiso. Then, get a taste for the organic grapes of the Emiliana Winery during a vineyard visit and included tasting.

Travel to the countryside outside of Santiago on this 9-hour tour of San Esteban Vineyard and Inca Lagoon. Gain insight into Chilean landscape and culture with the help of a guide, and travel through wine country and into the Andes in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Take in the colourful sights while in port during this full-day, guided tour that includes free time in Vina del Mar. Wander among the brightly colored houses in Valparaiso and see the murals and street art on display here. Ride by funicular to sea level to wander in Vina del Mar where sealions play on the beach before a wine tasting in the Casablanca Valley.

Depart Santiago for a day trip to Embalse El Yeso, a stunning mountain reservoir tucked within the Andes. Begin with a scenic drive and visit to the town of San Jose de Maipo. Then continue onto Embalse El Yeso, the perfect spot for savoring the beauty of Cajon de Maipo and its ample lagoons and glaciers. Have your camera at the ready as you marvel at these breathtaking sights.