Santiago City Tours | Valparaíso, Wine Valleys & Day Trips

Santiago de Chile is a dynamic city of contrasts, blending historic architecture with modern design and framed by the snow-capped Andes Mountains. On a Santiago city tour, explore landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Presidential Palace, and the civic center, all set against one of South America’s most dramatic urban backdrops.

City Sightseeing & Day Trips from Santiago de Chile: Santiago also serves as an ideal base for exploring central Chile. Popular day excursions include visits to the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, or wine tastings in the Colchagua and Maipo Valleys on a Chile wine tour. Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its colorful hillside neighborhoods, historic funiculars, and ocean views, while nearby Viña del Mar offers relaxed beaches and seaside promenades. After a day of sightseeing, enjoy Santiago’s vibrant dining scene, from traditional Chilean cuisine to a classic pisco sour.

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The Highlights of Chile

14 Days

13 Nights

From US $6160

Travel through the beautiful Brazil countryside on the Maria Fumaca railway, stopping to explore Vitoria, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro.
Southern Patagonia at Your Fingertips

8 Days

7 Nights

From US $3407

Visit the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, stargaze in the Atacama Desert & discovering the charming region of Salta | 4* & 5* Triangle of the Andes Tour.
Wineries of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil

12 Days

11 Nights

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Trek through Torres del Paine National Park on this 4* & 5* Chile adventure tour. Home to Chile hiking tours, it’s a Patagonia hiker’s paradise. | Patagonia Tour
Great Northern Patagonia Overland

10 Days

9 Nights

From US $3647

Follow the Brazil Gold Route, from Rio de Janeiro to Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais. Also see Petropolis, Parati, and Tiradentes on this tour.
Atacama Desert and Santiago

8 Days

7 Nights

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For railfan enthusiasts traveling in Colombia, the tourist train aboard a diesel locomotive from Bogotá to Zipaquirá makes a great day Colombia train trip.
Santiago, Puerto Varas and Chile Wine

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7 Nights

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Get to know the Chilean Wines on a luxury wine tour through Santiago | Discover the Casablanca Valley wineries near Santiago with SouthAmerica.travel.
Santiago and Easter Island Tour

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Follow the Route of Gold and visit Ouro Preto, Rio & the Amazon on this 4* & 5* Brazil tour with SouthAmerica.travel, Brazil tours & travel experts.
Easter Island and Machu Picchu

8 Days

7 Nights

From US $2619

Travel to Potosi, Uyuni, and the Atacama Desert on this fully custom Bolivia and Chile adventure tour. See colorful Lagoons in the world’s driest desert.
The South America Wine Tour

10 Days

9 Nights

From US $3018

Explore the best Highlights of Chile and Bolivia. Visit La Paz, Oasis Arica & the fascinating Atacama Desert on this fully customized Bolivia to Chile Tour with SouthAmerica.travel, South America tour and travel expert.
Food & Wine Tour of Argentina & Chile

11 Days

10 Nights

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See the highlights of Brazil and Argentina on this unique Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls Tour.

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