10 Chile Hiking Tours Worth Flying For

Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike - The early pickup from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 15 hours · from $90Our pick

Set out from Puerto Natales before sunrise for a demanding 22 km trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You will walk through lenga forest, cross glacial streams, and climb over rocky ground with bilingual guides such as Camilo, Hugo, Carolina, or Joaquín. Expect 15 hours door to door, changing weather, and a superb viewpoint if conditions allow.

“A great trip with three very attentive guides. They made sure everyone was happy, knew what to expect next and didn’t put pressure on anyone for time. Fab day, would highly recommend.”

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From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

2.From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Leave Santiago early for a small-group 8 km hike through Cajón del Maipo. You’ll climb from about 2,300 to 2,600 meters with guides such as Laura, Elias, Andrés, or Rai, learning about geology, wildlife, and local history. Expect mountain views, a picnic lunch, water, and a post-hike wine and cheese stop.

“It was a wonderful experience. It is a scenic drive up the canyon. The views on the hike were magnificent, from start to finish. You end up around 2550 meters, looking at the volcano, which is 5856 meters. The guides were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. There was door to door pickup/drop off. What a great day!”

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Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

3.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Leave Puerto Natales before sunrise for a guided trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You’ll walk through the Asencio Valley, El Chileno, and dense beech forest before tackling the steep moraine. Guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, and Ramiro are praised for patient pacing and encouragement. Expect a strenuous 20 to 23 kilometer day.

“The trip is great, but the description needs to said this is a 23k walking and at least 8 km uphill… this is almost expert hiking”

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Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

4.Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88

You’ll hike 20 km from Hotel Las Torres to Mirador Base Las Torres with a bilingual WFR-certified guide, usually in a group of no more than 12. Guides such as Ceci, Margo, Alan, and Caro are praised for steady pacing and personal care. Expect 900 meters of climbing, a rocky final section, and a long day with hotel pickup.

“Margo and Allen were fantastic. Super informative, friendly, and made sure we were all safe during our time out. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

5.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best guided

Join Loreto for a private 4.5-hour evening in Chile’s Elqui Valley. After safety guidance and a sunset hike, you’ll use Celestron 20x80 binoculars to view Andean constellations, take home astronomical photos, and explore indigenous astronomy through meditation, sound therapy, coffee, tea, and snacks.

“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”

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Purilibre Trekking

6.Purilibre Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · 4h 30m · from $49Cheapest way up

You’ll drive north from San Pedro de Atacama to Puritama Canyon, walk about 40 minutes through a green river oasis at 3,500 meters, then relax for an hour in natural pools. Guides speak English and Spanish. Javier has been praised for helping older walkers, while pickup timing and language quality can vary.

“Enjoyed the tour and our guide Patricio was great. Note the area you go to is different to the other hotter thermal pools elsewhere in San Pedro but was fun nonetheless. Although I'd recommend, I do think the cost of the tour needs to reduce to be better value for money for what it is.”

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Torres del Paine: Full-Day Trekking Excursion

7.Torres del Paine: Full-Day Trekking Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

Spend a full day hiking to the Las Torres lookout with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll cross the Asencio River, pass Refugio El Chileno, and reach views of the three granite towers. Pickup, transport, and hotel drop-off are included, while park entry, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Javiera was an excellent guide, she made the hike interesting and fun. A small group worked together to get to the top. Don’t pass on this great adventure.”

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Puerto Natales: Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

8.Puerto Natales: Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews

Take a private 4.5-hour trip from Puerto Natales to Cerro Benitez, with about 3.5 hours on foot. Guide Bernardo, and sometimes Maria, lead you along marked trails, explain Patagonian plants and wildlife, and help spot condors. You’ll also reach views over Lake Sofia, with pickup and drop-off included.

“Excellent tour.. Its a great prep for doing Base Torres and you get to see Condors. We saw two. Bernardo is a great guide and has a lot of knowledge of the flora and fauna on the Cerro Benitez. He also makes some great photos and whatsapps them to you. I would highly recommend doing this tour!”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Desert Tour with Canyoning & Trekking

9.San Pedro de Atacama: Desert Tour with Canyoning & Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $189

From San Pedro de Atacama, you’ll ride 25 minutes by SUV to a canyon reached by a medium-difficulty archaeological trail. Guides Gary and Sebastian teach four rappels through waterfalls and cliffs, with time to jump into clear pools and learn about local Indigenous culture, plants, and wildlife.

“Such a fun, adventurous way to spend a day in Atacama! It was our first time doing something like this and we really enjoyed it. Great guides!”

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San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

10.San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $200

Ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Láscar Volcano in a private group, stopping for breakfast near an altiplanic lagoon before hiking toward the 5,590-meter summit. Guides such as Gary and Freddy are praised for careful pacing and altitude support. Expect a long day, cold conditions, sulfur fumes, and a summit attempt only when weather and volcanic conditions allow.

“Super guide, attentionné et prévenant. Belle découverte, on recommande.”

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Other ways to spend the day on foot

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10 Chile Hiking Tours Worth Flying For

Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

1.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

2.From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

3.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

4.Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

5.Stargazing Hiking Valle de Elqui

Purilibre Trekking

6.Purilibre Trekking

Torres del Paine: Full-Day Trekking Excursion

7.Torres del Paine: Full-Day Trekking Excursion

Puerto Natales: Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

8.Puerto Natales: Cerro Benitez Half-Day Hike with Condors

San Pedro de Atacama: Desert Tour with Canyoning & Trekking

9.San Pedro de Atacama: Desert Tour with Canyoning & Trekking

San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

10.San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

Pick a kind of walking day

Above the treeline

Water and rock

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Trees and trails