The 6 Top-Rated Wildlife Tours in Chile

1.Dolphin & Wildlife Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 45 reviews · 3h 30m · from $190Our pick

Watch Peale’s dolphins from a small boat on the Strait of Magellan, with Patagonia wildlife, hotel pickup, guides, and weather-aware planning.

“A car picked me up exactly on time at my hostel. We drove out to the spot where the boat was by the water. There were a total of five of us plus our guide. The boat was a zodiak, so we were right on the water. It was cold and windy, so bring lots of warm clothes. We saw Sei and humpback whales, and a pod of Peale’s dolphins played all around our boat for a long time. At times they were close enough in their leaps out of the water we could have touched them. It was really amazing. The whole experience was maybe two hours door to…”

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2.Wildlife Safari and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $145Best value

Photograph flamingos, vicuñas, guanacos, and Andean scenery on a small-group wildlife safari from San Pedro de Atacama.

“It was fantastic and we saw lots of birds and animals. Juan Pablo really not only knows his birds and animals but also where to find them. We had some fascinating conversation about our travels to see wildlife and birds as well. I really enjoyed this tour and would recommend for anyone who wants to see and experience the local wildlife. I promise you will see wildlife that you will not be able to see on your own. At times I was looking right at it but could not ‘see’ what o was ‘seeing’ until he explained to me.”

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3.Private Pumas and Wildlife Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $1,200

Review of a private Torres del Paine puma tour from Puerto Natales, with wildlife, mountain views, private transport, and practical booking advice.

“Excellent tour! All very well planned. Worried to the last detail. Amazing views!”

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4.Kayaking with Whales and Wildlife Watching From Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $790

Review of Punta Arenas whale kayaking, from Cape Froward to Francisco Coloane Marine Park, with practical advice on price, timing, weather, and wildlife.

“The experience of seeing Whales is incredible. You go out in the boat with everyone regardless of whether they are doing the kayak bit.”

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5.Austral Dolphin & Wildlife Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $190

Spot austral dolphins, penguins, birds, and perhaps whales on a small-group Zodiac cruise from Punta Arenas.

“Die beste Tour die man in Punta Arenas machen kann. Absolut individuell, Delphine direkt am Boot. Toller Capitan, super organisiert. Ein absolut traumhaftes Erlebnis. Egal wie, das ist euer Ausflug.”

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6.Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $234

Review of Cerro Provincia near Santiago: a demanding 11-hour Andes hike with wildlife, forest, city views, lunch, and expert guiding.

“Nicolás was one of the best hiking guides I've ever encountered. He is a true nature lover and managed to cultivate a sense of wonder and give me time to appreciate the landscape, wildlife, and surroundings even during the quite long ascRead more”

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