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THE 5 BEST Santiago Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in santiago.

  • Scuba & Snorkeling
  • River Rafting & Tubing
  • Parasailing & Paragliding
  • Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
  • Speed Boats Tours
  • Dolphin & Whale Watching
  • Kayaking & Canoeing
  • Fishing Charters & Tours
  • Water Sports
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding
  • Submarine Tours
  • Gondola Cruises
  • Waterskiing & Jetskiing
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)
  • Cerro Santa Lucia
  • Tangol Tours Santiago
  • Plaza de Armas
  • Likely to Sell Out
  • Special Offers
  • The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

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1. Private Pacific Coast Day: City Tours, Boat Ride & Sparkling Wine

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2. Kayaking Day Trip in the Andes from Santiago

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3. 13-Day Tour Chile from North to South

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The 2 Best Boat Tours in Santiago

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Santiago is one of the most charming cities in Chile, surrounded by natural landscapes and scenic views. One of the best ways to explore this enchanting place is through boat tours and cruises. This post covers some of the best boat tours and cruises available in Santiago, allowing you to explore the city and its surroundings from a unique perspective. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family adventure, Santiago’s boat tours and cruises have something to offer for everyone. So sit back, relax, and let’s discover the best boat tours and cruises in Santiago together.

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1. Private Tour Pre or Post Cruise Santiago City Tour and Undurraga Winery

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Explore Chile’s capital and indulge in some of the country’s finest wines on this small-group tour that takes you to Santiago’s most iconic landmarks and the renowned Undurraga Winery. Marvel at the grandeur of La Moneda, the official presidential palace, and the exquisite architecture of the Cathedral. Absorb the breathtaking views of Bellavista and Santa Lucía Hill. Then, head to the picturesque coast for an enriching experience at the century-old winery specialized in crafting some of Chile’s finest wines. Delight in an informative tour of the vineyard, while learning about the winemaking process, followed by the highlight of the tour – a tasting of three reserve wines. The tour includes round-trip transport, a professional guide, and pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or port. Don’t miss out on this exceptional experience to discover the best of Santiago’s landmarks and wines.

2. Pre or Post Valparaiso Cruise With Santiago City Tour and Optional Vineyard

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Whether arriving in Chile via cruise or another means of transportation, this full-day tour offers a chance to explore Santiago, Valparaiso, and a local winery. With the guidance of a professional tour guide, participants will have the opportunity to experience Chile’s vibrant and diverse culture firsthand. The tour includes a stop at a local winery for exclusive wine tastings, as well as visits to the cosmopolitan capital of Santiago and the colorful port city of Valparaiso. The package includes local taxes, but food, drinks, and gratuities are not included unless specified. Pick-up and drop-off locations include various hotel accommodations and ports, starting at 08:00 AM.

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  • Parque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park)
  • La Moneda Palace
  • Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos (Museum of Memory and Human Rights)
  • Plaza de Armas
  • Santa Lucia Hill
  • Sky Costanera
  • Cerro San Cristobal

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  • National Museum of Fine Arts: Housing over 3,000 works of art, including Chilean art from the colonial period to contemporary times, and celebrated international artists.
  • Museum of Memory and Human Rights: A tribute to the victims of Chile’s dictatorship, with exhibitions on human rights, justice, and democracy.
  • Museo Nacional de Historia Natural: A museum featuring natural history exhibits and a collection of over 12 million specimens from across Chile.

3. Discover Chilean Wine Country

4. explore the outdoors.

  • El Morado Glacier Trek: A hiking trail in Cajon del Maipo that rewards you with breathtaking views of the El Morado Glacier and the Andes Mountains.
  • La Parva Ski Resort: Santiago’s most popular ski resort, located 50km northeast of the city center. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports from June to October.
  • San Cristobal Hill: An urban park with forests, walking trails, and an observation deck that offers panoramic views of the city.

5. Experience Santiago’s Nightlife

  • Bar Ciudadano: A bar that serves up creative cocktails, craft beers, and live music.
  • Club Subterraneo: A live music venue that plays everything from rock and indie to salsa and hip hop.
  • Galpon Victor Jara: A multi-purpose cultural center that hosts concerts, theater performances, art exhibitions, and other events.

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Chile & Easter Island

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This classic 8-day Chile and Easter Island itinerary takes you from Santiago de Chile to the enigmatic Easter Island. Enjoy the modern and historical highlights of Chile’s sophisticated and eclectic capital city, then head to Easter Island, aka Rapa Nui, in the Pacific Ocean for a chance to marvel at the moai, the giant human forms carved from stone. Learn about the heritage of the Rapa Nui people, the island’s native Polynesians.

Santiago de Chile

Chile’s exciting capital city is characterized by skyscrapers against a stunning snow-capped mountain backdrop. There’s lots to see and do here, and the best way to take it all in is on a downtown walking tour through the historic district. Start at the main avenue, the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, and head to La Moneda, the Government Palace.

Walk through the pedestrian streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada, and visit the famous main square of the city, the Plaza de Armas, where you’ll see the beautiful Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago. Continue to Santa Lucia hill, which is a great vantage point for viewing the city. Stroll around Providencia with its top restaurants, elegant shops, and modern high-rise buildings. Finally, a highlight of any visit to Santiago is taking the funicular up to Cerro San Cristobal, the city’s highest hill, for stunning panoramic views.

Easter Island

This unforgettable Easter Island Chile tour allows plenty of time to stand in awe and admire the many giant stone moai statues, which were built during the 13th – 16th centuries by the island’s inhabitants, the Rapa Nui people, in honor of their ancestors. View the moai at various different locations on the island. Head to Rano Raraku volcano − which is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world − and view the quarry where moai were cut from volcanic tuff.

The quarry contains 397 moai statues which are all at various stages of carving. Walk along the path that leads to the ancient crater; it is like being in an open-air museum. Marvel at the most famous and best preserved moai platform of Ahu Tongariki, where 15 complete statues stand in an impressive line on their ahu plinth in front of the ocean and cliffs. This is the picture that you will see on nearly every postcard rack on Easter Island. Wander Anakena Beach, the legendary landing place of Hota Matua and take a dip in the cold Pacific. See Ahu Nau Nau, which is the best-preserved platform on the island because the toppled statues were buried under sand for many years, protecting them from damage.

Take a drive up to Rano Kau, the largest volcano on Easter Island and the location of the historic Orongo village. See the stone dwellings looking out over the sea towards a couple of rocky islands. This ceremonial village is where the ancient ‘Birdman’ competition was held, pitting representatives from each village on the island against each other in a dangerous climbing and swimming match to one of the offshore islands.

Peer inside the Puna Pau volcanic crater where there is a quarry of red scoria that was once an important source of raw material for the islanders. Visit Ahu Akivi for unparalleled ocean views.

Rich in legends, extraordinary landscapes and gorgeous sunsets, this is an unforgettable trip of a lifetime, perfect for couples and families with kids. The featured activities and accommodations can be tailored to suit your personal wishes. The tours are conducted on a private basis (private transport with a private guide).

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Welcome to Chile!

Welcome to Santiago, the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the biggest cities in the Americas. It is situated smack bang in the center of Santiago Metropolitan Region, which is Chile most densely populated region, with a population of 7 million. Filling the country’s central valley, was founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago is rare among South American capital cities in that it has served as the capital city since the colonial occupation.

Downtown and central Santiago is largely made-up of 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, but has smatterings of art-deco and neo-gothic architecture, amongst others. Like many cities in along the Western confines of the continent, Santiago is surrounded by hills as the Andes begin to rise behind it. The main river in the city is the fast-flowing Mapocho River, and Santiago is known in South America for being modern, organized, and very safe, as well as a clean, prosperous city with important financial and industrial clout in South America.

Upon arrival in Chile, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel.

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City Tour Santiago San Cristobal

On today’s excursion, we explore the historical and modern sights of Santiago de Chile. We start our trip at the main avenue, the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, and head to La Moneda, the Government Palace, where we will learn about the historical and contemporary role it plays in Chilean life.

From there we take a walk through the pedestrian streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada, where the main commercial activity of the city is concentrated. Afterward, we visit the famous main square of the city, the Plaza de Armas, around which are several important historical buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral. From there we continue our trip on to Santa Lucia hill, the mount upon which the Spanish founded Santiago in 1541. It is a lone steep rock, covered in vegetation and a great vantage point for viewing the city.

Moving on, we cross the Mapocho River to get to Bellavista, the cultural and artistic neighborhood of Santiago and home to many artists, actors, and young bohemian people. Bellavista lies at the foot of the San Cristóbal Hill, the highest in town, and is situated in the middle of the Metropolitan Park. We venture up the hill to explore the surrounding areas all the while enjoying beautiful panoramic views of the city. Finally, we visit Providencia with its top restaurants, elegant shops, and modern high-rise buildings. After this amazing tour, we will call it a day and return to the hotel.

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Welcome to Rapa Nui!

Today we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Easter Island!

Upon our arrival at the Mataveri airport in Hanga Roa, we are received with the traditional Island welcome presentation of a traditional flower necklace. After a short transfer to the hotel, we will have the rest of the day to spend as we please. A visit to the nearby church and village is recommended, where we have the opportunity to observe both Catholic and indigenous symbols and statues (Sunday mass available if time permits).  Next to the church, there is a local market and museum rich in Rapa Nui artifacts and culture. 

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The Moai of Easter Island

Today we will learn more about the fascinating history of Rapa Nui as we head south along the coast. As we travel along the road, we have the black volcanic rock shoreline as a backdrop, and behind that, some amazing views of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Our first stop will be a place known as Hanga Te’e where we will be able to view a variety of toppled Moai (statues) of Ahu Vaihu. From there, we will continue on and arrive in Rano Raraku. This volcano is home to an ancient quarry that supplied the stone from which about 95% of the island’s sculptures were carved. Here we will enjoy a box-lunch and explore our surroundings. 

Subsequently, we make our way to the next highlight, Ahu Tongariki. This is the largest restored Ahu on Easter Island and features 15 impressive moai. Afterward, we drive towards the east coast and arrive at Te Pito o Te Henua. This location is known locally as the “bellybutton” of the world boasting the nearby Ahu Te Pito Kura. Last, but not least, we will reach the beach of Anakena known for its beautiful white sand and coconut palm trees. After some time here, and a visit to a nearby restored Ahu Nau Nau, we’ll have time for a little rest and a refreshing swim in the Pacific Ocean. 

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largest restored Ahu on Easter Island and features 15 moai

Legendary Tangata Manu Bird Cult

After breakfast in the hotel, we take a drive up the Rano Kau, an extinct volcano that offers spectacular views from the track that takes you towards the summit. Along the way we will be able to stop and appreciate beautiful panoramic views of the island from different heights and angles – these stopping points are great places to take some really impressive pictures of the dramatic scenery.  Further up, we make a brief stop at an outlook point from which we can see the beautiful lake which is nestled neatly inside the old volcanic crater. 

From there, we will head to the ceremonial village known as Orongo and learn about its fascinating past and how such traditions have been preserved to this day. Orongo is home to the birdman cult, Tangata-Manu, an epic annual race in which competitors needed to swim to a nearby island, harvest the first egg of the sooty tern, and return to Rapa Nui, climbing the cliff with the egg intact!

Here, we can also see some ancient petroglyphs and have a fantastic view of the three islets situated on the opposing coastline. Afterward, we will drive down the volcano to the Ahu Vinapu that includes an ahu – a sacred ceremonial site where several moai stand – with its intricate stonemasonry. Our last stop of the morning before heading back to the hotel will be the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, famed for the ancient cave paintings that adorn its walls

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Original Seven Explorers

After a good rest and a delicious breakfast, we set off to Ahu Akivi, a sacred place that features seven re-erected moai. This Ahu is situated inland, and as such, varies a little from other statue collections. Our guide will tell you about the story and legends around this sight and the belief that these statues represent the first seven explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the late king Hotu Matua.

From there, we continue on to Hanga Poukura, a site with a number of ahu in various states of disrepair. One of the most famous and varied statue sites on the Island, where we can see the widest variation of stones, with the famous “topknot” statues featured heavily. 

Next, we will visit the important quarry of Puna Pau that provided the sole source of the red scoria that the Rapa Nui villagers used to carve the Pukaos, with every single one traceable back to this one quarry site. We conclude our visit by heading back towards shore and a visit the ceremonial site of Tahai which boasts three completely intact ahus, some other statues that have been lovingly and carefully restored and the remains of the old boathouses and ramp system used many years ago. This is a day is filled with history, culture, and breathtaking sights! 

Ahu Akivi which features seven re-erected moai

Returning to the Mainland

Today, after one last breakfast in our hotel, it is time to bid farewell to this fascinating and mysterious island and head back to Santiago de Chile.

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The Flight Home

Today we have a final breakfast. If you have not already, you should try the Chilean empanadas!

As we have slept at the airport hotel for convenience, we simply check our departure times and make our way to the check-in counter for our flight home.

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CHILEAN TREASURES NATURE TOUR: PENGUINS AND ALPACAS

One of our most popular tours, a spectacular tour of chile’s beautiful central coastline visiting small villages and coves, an alpaca farm, and spotting penguins in cachagua.

Penguins heading into water on Cachagua Island

After your hotel pick up, we venture to the countryside where we will visit the largest privately-owned alpaca farm in Chile. Indulge in the luxury of nature and discover this beautiful animal up close. You will see the entire alpaca wool production process and enjoy a broad selection of exclusive creations and handmade alpaca wool items that portray the patrimony and spirit of the Andean culture, which is the World of Alpacas.

We then continue to the Pacific coastline to the town of Cachagua.  We will be a stone’s throw from Cachagua Island, known by locals as “Penguin Island” where on most days we will be able to catch glimpses of penguins by the naked eye or using binoculars.

Cachagua Island was declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1979. It is a perfect spot for landscape and nature gazing!  It is an island of 4.5 hectares 100 meters from the coast.  It is one of the five most important nesting sites of the Humboldt penguin in Chile. The island also has an important diversity of bird species, including chungungos, pelicans, seagulls and yecos.

After viewing Penguin Island, we will walk on a beautifully carved pathway to a small cove with gorgeous views of the ocean.

Afterwards, we will stop for lunch (not included) in the quiet seaside resort town of Zapallar.

This tour is a “must do” for anyone wanting to experience the essence of Chile!

Please note :

(1) The order of sites visited may vary.

(2) In order to sight the penguins it is necessary to walk around 1,500 feet on the beach, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.

(3) We only operate this tour from November to March due to the migration of the penguins from April to October.

(4) As as an alternative to seeing the penguins walking along the shore, you will have the option of taking a one-hour private boat ride around the island (weather permitting) for closer viewing of the penguins.  This is an additional $70.000 Chilean Pesos per group (up to 6 people) and payment must be made in cash directly at the dock on the tour date. Please note your interest in taking this optional boat ride when you complete the reservation form.  This option is not recommended for those who suffer from motion or sea sickness.

(5) Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors at the alpaca farm, which is beyond our control.

This tour is not available on Sundays due to the closure of Quintessence Alpacas.

Price from Santiago :

  • 2 guests – USD 190 per person
  • 3-4 guests (10% discount) – USD 171 per person
  • 5+ guests (20% discount) – USD 152 per person

* The private tour price for a solo traveler is USD 380.

* Alternative payment options are available for Chileans and foreign residents of Chile.

* An additional fee may apply for tours starting and/or terminating in Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, San Antonio, or any other city outside of Santiago.

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  • Optional Boat Ride Around Penguin Island ($70.000 CLP per group to be paid in cash on-site)
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Osorno Volcano, Lake District, Chile

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Daily Departures from September to April

The Chilean Lake District offers a landscape of snow capped volcanoes, emerald and blue colored lakes, and ancient forests. This tour begins with two days in Santiago to experience the country’s capital city and surrounding area, and then takes you to Puerto Varas on the shore of Lake Llanquihue overlooking Osorno Volcano. You will cross All Saints Lake by catamaran to the village of Peulla, and visit the fascinating Island of Chiloe with its palafito houses.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 5 nights (2 nights in Santiago and 3 nights in Puerto Varas), and 6 meals (5 breakfasts and 1 lunch).

Best Time to Go: October-April.

Destinations: South America & Chile .

Interests: Culture & History and Wine Tasting .

Places Visited: Santiago and the Chilean Lake District .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: santiago..

Depart to Santiago via overnight flight.

Day 2: Santiago.

After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago.

Note: Check-in time is 2:00 PM. We can request early check-in but cannot guarantee it.

Day 3: Santiago-City Tour-Winery Tour.

In the morning, you will have a panoramic city tour of Santiago, which will include Parque O’Higgins, Plaza de Armas (the city’s historic center), Palacio de la Moneda, ex-National Congress, Mapocho Station Cultural Center, Santa Lucia Hill, the place of Santiago’s founding in 1541,and the Bohemian district of Bellavista.

In the afternoon, you will visit your choice of one of the following vineyards around Santiago (included in price): Concha y Torro, Cousino Macul, and Undurraga. Overnight in Santiago. (B)

Day 4: Santiago-Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas-City Tour.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puert Montt. Upon arrival, you will have a panoramic city tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Puerto Montt is the main transportation hub for travelers to Chiloe, Chilean Patagonia, and the Lake District. You will drive through the downtown area, passing the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, and then along Av Angelmo to the small fishing village and ferry port of Angelmo, where you can visit the fish and crafts markets.

The tour continues to the city of Puerto Varas, on the southern shore of Lake Llanquihue. Puerto Varas was founded by German immigrants, and has the feel of a European village. You will drive through the center of town, passing the Plaza de Armas, the Municipal Casino, and historic private residences. The tour finishes at Philippi Hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city, Lake Llanquihue, and Osorno Volcano, before being taken to your hotel. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 5: Puerto Varas-Petrohue River Falls-All Saints Lake-Boat to Peulla.

Beginning in Puerto Varas, you will drive by bus along the southern shore of Lake Llanquihue with magnificent views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, past Ensenada, to Petrohue River Falls. You’ll have an opportunity to walk around and take photos. The tour continues by bus to Petrohue on the western shore of All Saints Lake. At Petrohue, you will board a catamaran and ride across the breathtaking All Saints Lake to the village of Peulla. In Peulla, you will lunch at Hotel Natura, and can observe Tronador Volcano and walk around the village. Return by catamaran to Petrohue and by bus to Puerto Varas. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B,L)

Day 6: Puerto Varas-Island of Chiloe-Ancud.

Depart to Puerto Montt for the ferry ride across the Chacao Channel to the Island of Chiloe. Chiloe is known for its unique architecture (wood-shingled churches and palafitos – houses built on stilts), mythological creatures (the mermaid La Pincoya, and the troll, El Trauco), and delicious seafood (especially curanto, a potato and seafood stew). You will visit Ancud, the Island’s largest city, which was founded by the Spaniards in 1767 to protect Chile’s coastline from foreign invaders. Stops include Fort San Antonio, a walk-through of the fish market, Museo Chiloté, which hosts the island’s history and mythology, and Huaiquen Hill for a panoramic view of the city, the channel, and the Island of Cochino. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 7: Puerto Varas-Santiago.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Santiago and your final destination. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What's Included

Price includes.

  • South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
  • Airport/hotel transfers including baggage handling.
  • Hotel accommodations including taxes and service charges.
  • Excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
  • Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
  • Local, English-speaking tour guides.

Price Does Not Include

  • International airfare.
  • Domestic airfare.
  • Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
  • Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
  • Gifts and personal items.
  • Travel insurance.

We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.

Accommodations

The Singular Santiago, Santiago, Chile

The Singular Santiago

Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa, Santiago, Chile

Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa

Renaissance Santiago Hotel, Santiago, Chile

Renaissance Santiago Hotel

Ola Hotel, Santiago, Chile

Puerto Varas

Hotel Cabana del Lago, Puerto Varas, Chile

Hotel Cabana del Lago

Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas, Puerto Varas, Chile

Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas

Solace Hotel, Puerto Varas, Chile

Solace Hotel Puerto Varas

Hotel Awa, Puerto Varas, Chile

Additional Details

Group Private: All airport/hotel transfers are private, and the city tour of Santiago, vineyard tour, city tour of Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas, and the excursion to Chiloe are private for 4 Star, 5 Star, and Deluxe accommodation levels.

Elevations: Santiago is 1,700 feet above sea level and Petrohue is 810 feet.

Passport/Visa: U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens (except Greece) require a valid passport (for the duration of your visit) and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Greek citizens can stay for up to 60 days. Australian, and Canadian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee (considered a multiple entry visa) of $95 and $132 respectively upon arrival (subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations or other reasons). Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Chilean embassy in their country before traveling.

Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.

To Book This Trip: We require a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person plus the cost of the international and domestic airfare (if we arrange it for you).

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See the bright rooftops of Puerto Natales, a fishing town in the Señoret Channel in southern Patagonia. It’s the famous gateway to Torres del Paine, but the city has its own treasures. Take a walk along the waterfront where you can spot wild swans and ducks, and admire the backdrop of rugged mountains.

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Venture deep into UNESCO-listed crown jewel of Chilean Patagonia with our Local Specialists. Explore the churning Salto Grande waterfall and the famous peaks of the Cordillera Paine. Take a boat ride to see the Grey Glacier and embark on hikes to see the incredible natural icons up close.

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We’ll take you on a spectacular boat ride through icy fjords to see the glittering blue Serrano Glacier. Join our Local Specialists for a hike through the unspoiled rainforest to Seno de Última Esperanza (Fjord of the Last Hope), where you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Southern Patagonian Icefield.

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    Valparaiso Port and Vina del Mar Full-Day Tour from Santiago. 2,598. 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 ...

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    Boat Rides & Cruises in Santiago. 1. Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting. For those traveling to Chile with a thirst for adventure, this is a tour not to be missed! Relax in the morning at Concha…. 2. Kayaking Day Trip in the Andes from Santiago.

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    Valparaiso Port and Vina del Mar Full-Day Tour from Santiago. 2,589. 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 ...

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  9. Easter Island Tour From Santiago Chile (8 Day)

    Highlights. This classic 8-day Chile and Easter Island itinerary takes you from Santiago de Chile to the enigmatic Easter Island. Enjoy the modern and historical highlights of Chile's sophisticated and eclectic capital city, then head to Easter Island, aka Rapa Nui, in the Pacific Ocean for a chance to marvel at the moai, the giant human ...

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    Explore Santiago's vibrant culture and history on a guided private city tour. From the stunning Andes views to historic neighborhoods, discover the heart of Chile's capital. $248.00

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    A spectacular tour of Chile's beautiful central coastline visiting small villages and coves, an alpaca farm, and Humboldt penguins on Cachagua Island! ... Optional Boat Ride Around Penguin Island ($70.000 CLP per group to be paid in cash on-site) ... Santiago - Chile. [email protected] +56 9 9727 0569 ...

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    Valparaiso Port and Vina del Mar Full-Day Tour from Santiago. 2,598. 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 ...

  13. Santiago Chilean Lake District Tour

    You will cross All Saints Lake by catamaran to the village of Peulla, and visit the fascinating Island of Chiloe with its palafito houses. Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 5 nights (2 nights in Santiago and 3 nights in Puerto Varas), and 6 meals (5 breakfasts and 1 lunch). Best Time to Go: October-April.

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    Patagonia Cruise to Ushuaia, Torres del Paine & Santiago. from $7420. 17 Days. Explore Santiago & Valparaiso before flying to Punta Arenas where you can walk on glaciers and waddle with the penguins. From Punta Arenas, board the... Santiago to Buenos Aires Mare Australis Patagonia Cruise. from $5068.

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    Make the most of your limited time in Chile with a full-day private excursion from Santiago to several Pacific coastline destinations, visiting small villages and coves, and on a good day even spot some penguins on Cachagua Island from the shore or take an optional boat ride for close-up viewing. Gain insight on local agriculture from your multilingual guide as you explore an Alpaca Farm in ...

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  20. Boat trips and ferries in Chile

    Car ferries: Connections along the Carretera Austral and to the Island of Chiloé. Your contact personMalte [email protected] +56 2 2264 1719 +56 9 7764 4148 ContactChile Intercultural Management Rafael Cañas 174, Providencia Santiago de Chile Mon - Fri 9 am to 5.00 pm.