Chile Tours & Trips

Machu Picchu stands as the crowning jewel of Andean experiences, where our travelers consistently tell us that photographs simply can't capture its true scale and majesty. The ancient Inca citadel reveals itself differently throughout the day as clouds drift past, creating an almost mystical atmosphere that leaves visitors spellbound. The Inca Trail journey itself has become legendary among our customers - it's a genuine mountain adventure with challenging ascents, ancient stone pathways and nights spent camping under star-filled skies. Our guides, who share deep knowledge of Inca history and local ecology, have earned particular praise for turning what could be just a tough trek into an enriching cultural experience. Travelers often describe how the changing ecosystems along the trail, from cloud forests to alpine grasslands, create a sense of walking through multiple worlds in just a few days.

The raw magnificence of Patagonia unfolds along Torres del Paine's challenging trails, where our travelers consistently tell us the demanding hikes become their trip highlights. Mount Fitz Roy rises boldly above El Chalten, while Perito Moreno Glacier creates quite a spectacle with its massive ice blocks breaking into the waters below. Many of our clients connect day hikes to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, capturing amazing shots of clear alpine lakes with sharp peaks looming behind them. Getting up close to towering ice walls has become a must-do experience, with glacier boat trips letting you hear the ancient ice crack and move right in front of you. The region's wild residents make frequent appearances - you might spot guanacos grazing, Andean condors soaring overhead and if you're lucky, catch glimpses of pumas, especially during quieter periods in November and March.

Discover the ideal tour package for you through Chile Austral. On TourRadar you'll find trips starting from 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 23 days. The most popular month to go is October, which has the most tour departures.

Torres del Paine National Park really delivers - our travelers rate it among South America's best experiences. The granite towers rise straight up from glacier-fed lakes creating those views you've probably seen in photos and guides. Well-marked trails lead you to excellent tower viewpoints while boat trips take you right up to massive glaciers in nearby Bernardo O'Higgins Park. The park shows different faces through the seasons - winter brings snow-covered peaks with far fewer visitors but equally impressive views. Summer (December to February) gets busy with perfect hiking weather, but October-November or March-April hit that sweet spot with good conditions, plenty of wildlife and smaller crowds. Our visitors often tell us about amazing wildlife encounters - you'll spot guanacos grazing in the steppes and Andean condors circling overhead.

The Torres del Paine W Trek and O Circuit really show what Chilean trekking is all about. The W Trek takes 5 days through glacier-carved valleys and beneath massive peaks, while the O Circuit needs 8 days to loop the whole park - you'll spend nights camping under some incredibly clear skies. Our travelers can't stop talking about the French Valley's complete panorama and those close-up views of the granite towers at Base Torres. If you're not keen on carrying heavy gear, there's a solid 6-day option with shorter hikes and proper lodging; you'll still see the main attractions like Grey Glacier and the Cuernos viewpoint. The guides know their local wildlife inside out and handle weather shifts like pros, plus having porters take care of the camping setup and meals makes everything run smoothly.

Up in the Atacama Desert and Chilean Altiplano, you'll find some proper adventures that mix culture with raw nature. The 5-day high plateau route takes you past ancient rock art in the Lluta Valley and up to Surire Salt Flat, where you might spot flamingos and vicuñas going about their day. Spend 7 days exploring the Atacama and you can float in the salty Cejar Lagoon, check out old petroglyphs and soak in hot springs. Down in Pucón, you've got a week of real variety - zip through the old-growth forests of Huilo Huilo Reserve or tackle the Trancura River's Class III and IV rapids. Our customers especially love hiking up Quetrupillán volcano and sliding back down; it's a proper workout with a fun payoff.

The most popular Chile journeys combine two incredible extremes - the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. You can see both highlights in 8 days, moving between Torres del Paine and San Pedro de Atacama where nights sparkle with stars and ancient geysers steam at dawn. Our guide Peter gets fantastic feedback from travelers for bringing scientific context to these otherworldly landscapes. If you want to really dive into the desert, there's a 9-day Atacama tour where you'll float weightlessly in mineral pools, capture the striped rock valleys on camera and walk through archaeological sites that go back 2,800 years. For something different, the 5-day Altiplano route takes you to the quieter Surire Salt Flat - it's a special spot where you can watch ñandús, flamingos and vicuñas while soaking in thermal waters. The pure Patagonia options include a 6-day Torres del Paine trip with glacier kayaking and the challenging Base Torres hike, while the 7-day Lake District journey from Pucón mixes volcano climbs, thermal springs and Class III rapids on the Trancura River.

Select from our extensive range of 140 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Chile with our expert guides leading the way.