Top Santiago Day Trips

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.

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.

Visit the bucolic town of Isla de Maipo for a day of exploring Chilean wine country. Though not truly an island, the area takes its name because it is surround by tributaries of the Maipo River, which make for perfect grape-growing conditions. Visit three family-owned wineries—each with their own specialities—and enjoy several tastings and a delicious lunch along the way.

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.

Combine stunning scenery with relaxation on a day trip to the Cajon del Maipo hot springs from Santiago de Chile. Enjoy gorgeous views of volcanoes and snacks along the way, and relish soaking up the scenery while someone else takes the wheel. This tour is ideal if you want to take a load off after adventure and sightseeing.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the mountainous splendor of the Andes on an exhilarating full-day excursion to In Situ Vineyard from Santiago. With a professional guide, travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes Mountains; capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort; and absorb the verdant beauty of the vineyard before pleasuring your palate with wine samples.

Visit the wineries and vineyards of the Casablanca Valley on a full-day, small-group wine tour from Santiago that includes tastings at a few destinations. Explore the terroir of this certified ‘Denomination of Origin’ region, whose ocean-cooled climate produces fine white wines and Pinot Noir. Depending on the option you've selected, enjoy included tastings at one or three venues.

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.

Get acquainted with the treasured landmarks of the Chilean capital on a 4-hour tour of Santiago by luxury coach. From your guide, you’ll receive an interesting introduction to Santiago as you visit landmarks such as Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Cerro Santa Lucia and La Moneda palace. Absorb the bohemian charm of Bellavista neighborhood and opt to explore the city’s financial district, nicknamed ‘Sanhattan’, due to its plethora of skyscrapers. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

Discover the incredible flora and fauna with this comprehensive full day outdoor tour. Led by an experienced guide driving a comfortable air conditioned vehicle, get out of Santiago and experience all that Chile has to offer. Admire seal lions and Humboldt Penguins in their natural habitat, hike alongside the Pacific Ocean, and sand-board down the incredible Concon Dunes. A traditional Chilean picnic lunch is provided.

Explore Santiago on a private vehicle tour that introduces you to some of the city's main sights. Pass by a variety of landmarks, see colonial architecture, and visit Mercado Central. When booking, you have the option to select a morning or afternoon departure time, plus choose to visit either Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucia), San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal), or both.

Add some extra fun to your tasting experience at the famous Concha y Toro Winery thanks to this 4-hour premium offering with higher-end wines and snacks. Tour the winery’s beautifully-manicured grounds, including its ‘Garden of Varieties’ and ‘Old Pirque’ Vineyard. Then enjoy a tasting of three vintages followed by four additional premium samples accompanied with cheese.

Gain a sense of all Santiago has to offer on this 5-hour guided tour. Learn about the military coup at la Moneda, see the catch of the day at the central fish market, tour the Fine Arts Museum, and ride a cable car to San Cristobal Hill. Further highlights include the colorful Bellavista neighborhood, colonial buildings in the historic center, and Bicentennial Park to see flamingos.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Andes Mountains at Cajón del Maipo on this guided tour from Santiago. Get incredible views of the El Yeso Reservoir and a hidden waterfall and explore the little town of San José de Maipo. At the end of your walk, you can refuel with a delicious picnic lunch. Includes round-trip hotel transfers.

Discover Santiago stands out for the quality of its service, punctuality, kindness and good disposition of the guides, generating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere with all those who accompany us. In this tour you will be able to enjoy an incomparable view, beautiful landscapes, Chilean fauna and also a small class of History and Geography of Chile. Our guides are flexible, empathetic, proactive and speak several languages, so we can easily communicate to deliver information and cover the needs and concerns of our travelers.

Discover Cajón del Maipo on an afternoon trip from Santiago. Enjoy the views of the Waterfall and the Andes Mountains, Relax in the medicinal hot springs and enjoy a traditional Chilean barbecue in the middle of the longest mountain range in the world, by a Campfire under the stars! Relax on the return journey to Santiago with drop-off at your hotel INSTAGRAM @jeep_ontour

Marvel at the grandeur of the Andes Mountains on a private tour from Santiago. Perfect for travelers who are running short on time, this half-day tour includes pickup from your accommodation so you won’t have to worry about a thing. You’ll then visit several ski resorts around Santiago to admire the magnificent mountains from different angles, before finishing up with a wine and cheese tasting with a view.

The main attractions of the central area in a single day! Visit two of the most important cities of the national central coast, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, and travel to a world full of poetry, art, culture, gastronomy and Chilean traditions. The experience begins in the Casablanca Valley, famous for its wines, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a classic tasting in one of its main vineyards. We will continue to Valparaíso, one of the main ports of the country, where the House Museum of the great poet, Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda, is located. The "La Sebastiana" museum, the tour is done with an audio guide so you can get to know the collections of maps, curious pieces and relics. Following, you will take a guided walking tour, you will be able to walk through the most emblematic sectors of the Buenos Aires hills. We will end with a panoramic visit to Viña del Mar, where you will see the "Flower Clock", ending with a visit to one of the city's beaches.

During this tour you will be able to enjoy nature and the wines of the Concha y Toro vineyard, with a tasting of 7 glasses of wine, four of them are from the Premium Marqués Casa Concha line, accompanied by a variety of cheeses and guided by an expert sommelier. You will also be able to discover its gardens, mansion and the famous legend of Casillero del Diablo. You can choose AM or PM hours to enjoy this panorama. Everyone gets a souvenir glass!

Skip the lines for taxis and save time with this private transfer from Santiago International Airport to your hotel in the district of Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, or Santiago Centro. Accompanied by only your own party and a driver, travel quickly in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Don't worry if you are arriving on a late flight, as the service is available 24 hours a day.