Hiking in Chile: the 4 Best Guided Hikes

1.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 15 hours · from $90Our pick

Set out from Puerto Natales before dawn for a guided 22 km trek in Torres del Paine National Park. Walk through ancient lenga forest, past glacier-fed streams and beneath Almirante Nieto Mountain before tackling the rocky final climb to the Base of the Towers. English and Spanish guides, poles, transport, and first aid are included.

“This is an intense activity. 23km of walking at altitude and through severe elevation. The last 1k was through various boulders and rocks. Steady footing required and good health. It was worth it. Terrific guides very helpful. Sight was incredible with amazing views on a cloud free day. Awesome. I am still hurting days later.”

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2.From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150Top rated

Leave Santiago early for an 8 km guided hike through Cajón del Maipo, climbing from about 2,300 to 2,600 meters. Guides such as Laura, Elias, Andres, and Rai explain the geology, wildlife, and local history while you walk toward views of San José Volcano, glaciers, and mountain rivers. Lunch, water, wine, and transport are included.

“It was a fantastic day, our guide Laura was incredible. She was engaging, knowledgeable, very professional and friendly. The views were breathtaking and the hike was of moderate difficulty, but with plenty of stops, and we were given water, snacks and even trekking walking sticks, which made all the difference. I loved the whole experience, it was a delight!”

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3.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Leave Puerto Natales early for a guided trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You’ll hike through the Asencio Valley, forest, and rocky moraine with guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, or Ramiro. Expect a demanding 20 to 23 km day, changing weather, hiking poles, and a long but rewarding return.

“Our day trip was excellent. Max and Sebastian were excellent tour guides. I am a senior citizen and parts of the climb were difficult. But they were very patient and help me to make it all way there and back. Hi Highly recommend this tour in a big thumbs up for our tour guys Max don’t forget to send a review to those those guys and Sebastian.”

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4.Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88Best value

You’ll hike 20 kilometers from Hotel Las Torres to Mirador Base Torres, gaining nearly 900 meters with a bilingual guide such as Margo, Ceci, or Alan. Expect four to five hours uphill, a rocky final section, a one-hour viewpoint break, and a long descent. Hotel pickup, poles, safety cover, and transport are included.

“Everything was perfect and went well, even the guides were at the right level, Edgar and that girl, I forgot her name.”

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