Chile · HIKING & TREKKING
From a volcano summit above Pucon to the nine-hour walk to the base of the towers. These 15 hikes are ranked with their real distances, ascent and difficulty, plus what the guide carries and what you do.
Review of the 22 km Base of the Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with practical advice on fitness, weather, guides, gear, timing, and value.
“Our guides, Cristobal and Camilo were excellent. The sight of the towers takes your breath away. Stunning. A hard hike but well worth it.”
Review of Santiago’s Cajón del Maipo hike, with Andes views, Volcán San José, lunch, wine, transport, and practical tips.
“Excellent trip ! Small hike, good interpretation along the hike with the guide. Amazing view, worth doing it, i came back with great picture !”
Review of the Base of the Towers trek from Puerto Natales, with route details, fitness advice, costs, guide service, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Really enjoyed this hike - we were lucky and had great conditions, and also our guide Sebastian was very nice and cheerful! The other guide stayed behind with a couple of people that didn't complete the main hike. We had to wait for them to finish before heading back (quite late as they were quite slower than the rest of the group), so I wouldn't recommend to do a group hike if you are on a tight schedule for the evening - but otherwise it was a great experience!”
Trek 20 km to Base Torres from Puerto Natales with a caring small-group guide, shared transport, mountain views, and practical support.
“If you are planning on hiking Mirador Base Torres, this is the best way to do it. Chris was an excellent driver who delivered us safely from our hotel to the park and back, and Margo was such a fantastic guide. She has a wealth of knowledge about the nature and history of Torres del Paine which added tremendously to our experience, and she is an awesome lady who deeply loves the environment and it is so felt. Best guide ever and couldn’t recommend this experience more!! Thank you Margo & Chris!! ❤️”
Review of the Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, including difficulty, itinerary, guides, equipment, price, weather, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience of Pantagonia. Our guide, Sebastian was great! He paced the group - enabling faster and slower hikers to enjoy all aspects of this day. A difficult hike in parts but worth every bit of it. The hike organization was well manage and communicated.”
Review of the El Morado Glacier hike from Santiago, with Andean scenery, a 16 km trek, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“It was a lot of fun. The only thing we did not like was that the first part of the hike was close to a mining operation and you could hear the machinery in the distance. That kind of spoiled the first part of the hike”
Review of Valle de Elqui stargazing hike with sunset, sound therapy, Andean astronomy, snacks, and astrophotography for $100.
“Loreto is absolutely passionate about creating an experience that you will never forget. Fantastic and highly recommend her tour!”
Trek through Puritama Canyon, soak in natural pools, and enjoy an Andes escape from San Pedro de Atacama for $49.
“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.”
Review of Pucón’s Villarrica volcano trek and Geometric hot springs, with practical advice on effort, views, cost, timing, and value.
“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…”
Trek to Torres del Paine’s famous granite towers from Puerto Natales with a guide, transport, packed lunch stop, and a full day in Patagonia.
“This trek is fantastic! We were very lucky with the weather and I am sure on another day it would have been quite miserable, but with the sun out and our tour guides (Alex and Janina) on hand to support us and empower us to trek at our own pace, we were able to take in the views of the stunning scenery in a really great way. I would recommend anyone going to Patagonia to do this trek. It is a long day, but doing it through the tour made the transport to the park easy and made the day simple. The view at the base of the towers is…”
Review of the full-day Torres del Paine Base Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with route details, costs, fitness advice, guides, and practical tips.
“Moderate hike is an understatement. The suggested mileage should include the additional 5 miles round-trip to trek from the parking lot to the trail head. Inspect your lunch items before you set out on the hike, and be prepared to supplement with your own preferences--every ounce matters in an 18 mile day, so only take what you'll want to eat. Make sure you take enough water. There may not be a place to refill on the trip. The restrooms cost money at the rest area / campsite halfway through the hike. The description says the limit is 5 people in a tour, and we felt weighted down with 7--not sure…”
Review of the Base Torres trek from Puerto Natales, covering the steep trail, guide quality, price, timing, equipment, and who should book.
“We went up Base Torres with Matias, great guide. Cautious, caring and very responsible. I recommend him 100%. His proffesional approach to trekking in such extreme weather is trully commendable.”
Hike Reserva Nacional Magallanes with a private guide, wildlife binoculars, picnic lunch, trekking poles, and views over Punta Arenas.
“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, sweeping city views, local wildlife, and a wine and cheese picnic.
“Josephine was an amazing guide. Beautiful views. Fun wine and cheese tray at the end. It was hot but our guide made sure we rested when needed.”
Review of Santiago’s private Andes hike: steep trails, city views, small groups, hotel pickup, guides, gear, value, and safety tips.
“Be warned, this trek up the mountains is very physically demanding so take careful consideration. Nicolas was my tour guide and he was fantastic. Any help, questions, or requests I had he was able to respond very well. The trek up the mountains will take you roughly 3 hours, almost the same going down and the views you get going both ways are wonderful provided the weather is good... I managed to get alot of great pics! Nicolas picked me up at my hotel at around 7:30 am and I was back by 12:30 am. When you return depends on how long you take during the hike. All in all,…”
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