Chile · HIKING & TREKKING
Walking in Chile means altitude in the north and wind in the south, and the two ask different things of you. These 15 guided walks state the distance, the ascent, the pace and what to bring, from desert canyons to the base of the towers.
Review the 22 km Base of the Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with practical advice on guides, weather, fitness, gear, timing, and value.
“perfect organization, nice team and weather conditions were great”
Review of the Cajón del Maipo hike from Santiago, with Andes views, Volcán San José, picnic lunch, wine, and practical planning advice.
“This was a fabulous day out and Patricia was an excellent guide. If you want to get a taste of the Andes close to Santiago and enjoy walking I would thoroughly recommend this trip. Patricia provided a delicious packed lunch and celebration drinks and nibbles at the end of the day. We all came home feeling it had been money well spent.”
Review of the Base of the Towers trek from Puerto Natales, with practical advice on difficulty, guides, weather, cost, and what to pack.
“1000% recommend !! Amazing guide, really nice group (10 persons), we felt very good ! Suitable for sporty people as well as mid-sporty as we were making several breaks Amazing view, really good tips ans stories from the guides, definitely worth it !”
Review the 14-hour Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, with guide support, shared transport, steep hiking, and practical tips on value and effort.
“Very challenging but such a great experience. Lalo and Santiago were amazing and funny. I couldn’t believe it when we made it before sunset back to the park and entry! 100% recommended and please train before doing it!”
Review of the Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, with route details, difficulty, guides, equipment, price, pros, cons, and practical tips.
“Asked if they could move my booking one day because of some problems, but they said they couldn’t because the tour was fully booked that day. Now it’s a day later and they still accept bookings for tomorrow. Just a plain lie to be able to keep my cash, and not help me out with getting to do the tour. Even though they obviously have capacity. Cost them nothing to let me join a group tomorrow, but hey, they don’t give a f***. Liars”
Hike El Morado from Santiago with Andean views, a boxed lunch, hotel transport, and a possible glacier lookout for fit hikers.
“I did the El Morado Hike Day tour as a solo traveller and really enjoyed it. The scenery for the walk is very beautiful, and the guides are entertaining and well informed. The sandwich in the boxed lunch was very good, better than expected for something to eat out on a trail. The tour starts at an elevation of 1,850m, and then climbs 400-600m. For most people, this height should not be a problem. at the area closest to the glacier, you walk through a bit of snow, so shoes that keep your feet dry and warm are handy. One bit of advice, take gloves and a beanie. It can…”
Hike into Chile’s Elqui Valley for sunset, Andean astronomy, meditation, herbal tea, and astrophotography with Loreto.
“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”
Review of Purilibre Trekking near San Pedro de Atacama, with canyon walking, Andes scenery, warm pools, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Javier made this tour really comfortable for every age. I was there with my mom, she’s not used to trekking tours so Javier helped here navigating save by taking her at his side. There were also other older people and it was pretty sweet and a kind of familiar feeling that everybody was looking after each other. So, it is a pretty nice walk! You will have to go trough Pampas Gras to get to the hot springs - there are more like swimming pools than a bubble bath in winter times. Perfect refreshing after Atacama Days. If you want to get close to the nature in this oasis, you…”
Trek through araucaria forest to Villarrica’s south face, then soak in 20 pools at Geometric Hot Springs near Pucón.
“The site on a private land is very beautiful. The hike can be a bit sporty with thick snow and an ascending grade from the beginning, but is very worthwhile. Due to the weather the view of the volcanos from the top was obstructed. But the forest with the snow and nature sound was so beautiful that it didn’t matter. On a clearer day with the view the hike must be even more fantastic for sure. Blas, the guide and owner of the agency, is very professional and highly experienced in mountain hiking and trekking. He provided good technical advices and made the hike very pleasant and fun. The geométrical…”
Review the Torres del Paine day trek from Puerto Natales, including trail difficulty, guides, transport, costs, views, and practical tips.
“It was an amazing hiking and Bastian is a very good guide! I recommend him!”
Review the Base of Paine Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with route details, costs, fitness advice, guides, lunch, and booking tips.
“The change of scenery along the hike was a delight. Time (45 min) to enjoy the towers at the base was nice too. Definitely worth it. Did this in running shoes and it was doable, but definitely recommend hiking shoes for grip on several sections of the trail.”
Review of the demanding Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, with small groups, bilingual guides, transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We did a Base Torres hike with Patagonia Planet. These were some of the most spectacular views we have ever seen. Our tour guides, Carlos and Chris, were experienced, friendly, and helpful to both us and the other people on this trip. Please note, this is a pretty tough trip. It is for people with hiking experience only, but the views and scenery are more than worth it. The box lunch we were provided was excellent, a delicious salmon sandwich, accompanied with gorp, chocolate, and an energy snack for snacking along the way. They supplied the trekking poles which were very helpful on the ascents, so no need to bring…”
Hike Reserva Nacional Magallanes with a private guide, wildlife binoculars, trekking poles, lunch, and a scenic Punta Arenas lookout stop.
“This was the best hike tour I've ever been on. Not only were Manny and Jamie so incredibly amiable and knowledgeable - they were caring and attentive as well. Don't forget to ask them how they met, it's a story as lovely as the hike. Can't thank them enough for the wonderful experience!”
Hike the Andes foothills from Santiago with a private guide, city views, wildlife, hiking poles, transport, and a local wine and cheese picnic.
“Great fun and very steep hike. The trail was steep and difficult at times as the sand was slippery. It was a nice hike but would pick a different trail in the future. Our guide was wonderful!”
Review of Santiago’s private Andes hike, with steep trails, sweeping city views, small groups, hotel transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“wonderful experience to mountain region, unique view, friendly and funny guide, highly recommanded tour !”
The desert, the vineyards, the lakes and the ice, and the best day in each.
