Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Chile Austral
Explore a wide diversity of sightseeing tours through Chile Austral. We have 12 adventures that vary from 4 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best sightseeing Chile Austral tours
Compiled by
MelissaChile Austral travel expert at TourRadar
- Hacienda Tres Lagos (4 destinations)
- 6 - Days Self Drive @ Torres del Paine National Park
- Hacienda Tres Lagos (3 destinations)
- Chile & Argentina: Patagonia Road Trip Meets Land of Fire (8 destinations)
- Chile & Argentina: Patagonia Road Trip Meets Land of Fire (7 destinations)
- Scenic FinLand Coastal Roads & Forest Trails (13 destinations)
- Chile - Patagonia 14 Days
- Tierra del Fuego & Patagonia - Trekking Trip to the Mountains and glaciers at the end of the world 14 Days
- Chile - The southern Carretera Austral 9 Days
- 8 - Days Experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Torres del Paine National Park
Take the Gorbeano boat from Puerto el Maitén to Desagüe across Lake General Carrera, South America's second-largest freshwater lake, where you'll see turquoise whirlpools forming as the lake flows into Lake Bertrand. Near Puerto Río Tranquilo, check out the Capillas de Mármol, incredible marble formations that look like medieval churches and are protected as a nature reserve. Along the Carretera Austral Sur, spend time in Patagonia National Park looking for guanacos, foxes, rheas, and condors, with a chance to spot the hard-to-find Patagonian puma, then head to where the Baker and Nef rivers meet and 870 cubic meters of water rush through a tight basin every second.
Duration 5 days Destinations Balmaceda, General Carrera Lake, Puerto Rio Tranquilo Age Range Ages 12+ Operator MEIERS WELTREISEN From
- US$3,338
6 - Days Self Drive @ Torres del Paine National Park
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful are the landscapes that this magnificent country has. I always heard about them, until I decided one day with my husband, stop listening and start traveling.”
FederickSanz, traveled in April
Take the scenic 245km drive from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales through Patagonian landscapes, then visit Milodon Cave where giant sloths lived over 10,000 years ago. Stay at Hotel Lago Grey inside Torres del Paine National Park, where you'll kayak through rapids on the Serrano River, ride horseback across wilderness, and see the Paine Massif peaks above glacial lakes.
Duration 6 days Destinations Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park Age Range Ages 25+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature DMC From
- US$2,230
Take a cable car ride over the turquoise waters of General Carrera Lake and kayak through the Marble Chapels, where natural rock formations have been carved by centuries of wave action. Trek the Fossil Trail near Puerto Guadal to see ancient marine fossils embedded in the Patagonian landscape, then hike to Maqui Waterfall surrounded by native forests. Spend a full day in Patagonia National Park on a wildlife safari spotting guanacos and Andean condors across vast valleys beneath the Andes Mountains.
Duration 6 days Destinations Balmaceda, Puerto Guadal Age Range Ages 12+ Operator MEIERS WELTREISEN From
- US$3,712
No departure dates availableDuration 16 days Destinations Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator journaway DACH 
No departure dates availableDuration 19 days Destinations Santiago, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator journaway DACH 
No departure dates availableDuration 17 days Destinations Santiago, Valparaiso, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Pehoé, Calama, San Pedro De Atacama Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator journaway DACH 
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations Santiago, Puerto Varas, Pumalin Park, Chaiten, Puyuhuapi, Queulat National Park, Coyhaique, General Carrera Lake, Laguna San Rafael National Park, Cerro CastilloSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen 
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Lago Nordenskjöld, Punta Arenas, Puerto Williams, Picacho Diente de Navarino, Ushuaia Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen 
Pedal 450 km along Route 7 from Coyhaique through Cerro Castillo National Park, passing the turquoise waters of General Carrera Lake and the Dead Forest created by Hudson volcano's 1991 eruption. See where the Baker and Nef Rivers meet as they flow from northern ice fields, then check out Caleta Tortel's pedestrian bridges made of Guaitecas cypresses.
No departure dates availableDuration 9 days Destinations Coyhaique, Cerro Castillo, Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Puerto Bertrand, Caleta Tortel, Balmaceda Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen 8 - Days Experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Torres del Paine National Park
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The landscapes are out of this world. Recommended! You must do it.”
TereBrunet, traveled in April
Start at 14,100 feet to see the Tatio Geysers before heading to Chaxa Lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flat, where you'll spot three flamingo species. Walk along Grey Lake's beach for sweeping views of Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine, then trek through native coigüe and ñirre forest to Serrano Glacier. Check out Milodon Cave Natural Monument and take in the Cuernos del Paine from Pehoe Lake's viewpoint. Later, board a catamaran at Puerto Toro to get close to Balmaceda Glacier, walk through Mars Valley at sunset for Andes views, and visit Moon Valley's Amphitheater, a UNESCO site with striking sedimentary folds of clay and salt.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Pedro De Atacama, Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature DMC From
- US$2,800
What our customers ask about Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Chile Austral
When is the best time to visit Chile Austral for sightseeing tours?
reliable weather for exploring Chile Austral with daytime temperatures around 15°C and clear conditions for viewing Torres del Paine National Park and Lago Grey. Strong summer winds can reach 74 miles per hour. Fall (March-May) brings calmer conditions perfect for wildlife photography with temperatures between 40-50°F. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The winter wasn't even that cold and the wind was minimal compared to Summer plus the place wasn't full of tourists."
What are the must-see highlights on a sightseeing tour of Chile Austral?
Torres del Paine National Park stands as the region's crown jewel featuring its distinctive granite towers Grey Glacier and Lake and the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. The Mirador Base Las Torres viewpoint reveals dramatic views of lagoons and peaks while the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument opens a window to prehistoric times. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The landscapes are out of this world. The places we visited were stunning and because it was just me I had complete flexibility with the guide to go wherever I pleased."
What accommodation options are available during sightseeing tours in Chile Austral?
Visitors can choose between city hotels and remote wilderness lodges. The Hotel Costaustralis in Puerto Natales looks out over Última Esperanza Sound while Hacienda Tres Lagos offers a retreat between two lakes with spa facilities a whirlpool and private beach access. Each room includes mountain views and private balconies. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The choice of hotel in Puerto Natales (Martin Gusinde) was excellent and the staff super helpful."
What wildlife might I encounter during a sightseeing tour in Chile Austral?
The region's diverse ecosystem supports guanacos Andean condors and flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon while Magellanic dolphins frequent the waters near Puerto Natales. Patagonia National Park houses foxes rheas and the rare Patagonian puma. A TourRadar traveler reported: "We had a fantastic guide who helped us spot wildlife including a close encounter with two Pumas during our hike in Torres del Paine."
How many days should I plan for a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Chile Austral?
A solid exploration of Chile Austral needs 4-6 days at minimum to cover the essentials including Torres del Paine National Park glacier excursions and key viewpoints. Longer itineraries of 8-12 days allow for deeper exploration and additional activities. One TourRadar traveler commented: "This 4 day 'taster' of Chilean Patagonia was excellent - very well thought out balance of walking and touring and boat activities."
What transportation options are available for sightseeing in Chile Austral?
Getting around involves guided minibus tours rental cars for independent travel and boat trips to reach glaciers and remote locations. The Gorbeano boat crosses Lake Carrera while regular bus services link major towns including Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The boat used for glacier navigation was one of the nicest I've ever been on with very friendly and informative crew."