Chile Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Because Chile is such a culturally, climatically and geographically diverse nation, 12-14 days is ideal. You’ll find yourself falling in love from the icy mountaintops of Patagonia, to the modern skyscrapers of Santiago, up to the dry desert towns of the Atacama. Notable places include;

Puerto Varas
Santiago
San Pedro De Atacama
Punta Arenas

You can find more Chile based tours on our Private Tours page.

Given Chile’s overwhelming size and varying terrain, touring looks different depending on where you are. In Santiago, walking and riding the metro and the bus is the best way. If you’re in the Atacama or more remote regions, a private car or long distance bus will get you where you need to be. Trekking and hiking is popular in the Patagonia region, but supervision is required at certain points. 

If you’re trying to plan a roadmap for touring Chile, talk to a local Chilean guide about your transport options.

This depends on where you’re going and which activities you’d like to take part in. For Puerto Varas and the greater Patagonia area, November to March is best while Santiago is best enjoyed from September to March.

Yes, Chile is the second safest country in Latin America and the wealthiest nation in South America, and despite political unrest in 2018-2019 within Santiago and the Araucania region, the US Travel Advisory gives Chile the same safety precautions and advisories as Germany or France.

Though the Atacama, the Andes Mountains and Easter Island are known the world over, Patagonia remains the most famous tourist attraction. With 140,458 visitors viewing this stunningly wild landscape through the Torres Del Paine National Park in 2022, it’s a testament to the otherworldly landscapes this nation is fortunate to have. 

That’s a tough one! Chile is home to mind bending marvels such as Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Elqui Valley, Torres Del Paine National Park, Atacama’s Laguna Verde & Chiloe, so choosing one is impossible. With that said, most consider Patagonia to be the most breathtaking.