Chile Treks & Tours

Chile offers some of South America’s most dramatic landscapes, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia’s glaciers, with the best regions to explore including Santiago, Torres del Paine, the Atacama Desert, the Patagonian fjords and Easter Island.

Santiago & Central Chile: Chile’s capital Santiago sits beneath the Andes where travellers explore vibrant neighbourhoods, historic plazas and the cultural heart of the country.

Torres del Paine & Patagonia: Torres del Paine National Park features towering granite spires, glaciers and turquoise lakes where classic trekking routes cross Patagonia’s wild landscapes.

Atacama Desert: Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert reveals salt flats, volcanoes and high-altitude lagoons in one of the driest landscapes on Earth.

Patagonian Fjords: Remote fjords and glaciers along Chile’s southern coast offer spectacular journeys through wild coastal landscapes.

Easter Island: Isolated in the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island reveals the monumental stone statues of the Rapa Nui civilisation.

The best time to travel to Chile for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally during October-April, when temperatures are mild and landscapes are vibrant.

Chile has a varied temperate climate with warm summers and cooler winters. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C (41°F–86°F) depending on the region.

Summer often brings long daylight hours and green countryside, while winter can offer crisp air and quieter destinations for travellers exploring natural and cultural landscapes.

Chile is -4 hours behind UTC/GMT time

Spanish (99.5% - official); English (10.2%); indigenous languages (1% - includes Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui); other

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US dollars are easily changed.

Credit card facilities and ATM’s are available in most major cities, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Chile is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C (2 round prong, also known as the standard ‘Euro’ plug). Type L is also widely spread (3 round prong).

Passport holders from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United State and Canada do not require a visa for entry up to 90 days. You will however need to show a return or onward ticket.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

When travelling to Chile, you'll receive a tourist card (small slip of paper, similar to a receipt) on arrival at customs. You must keep the card and present it to immigration officials when departing Chile. The tourist card (paper) is also needed to present to tourist accommodation or you will be charged an additional tax of 19%. If you happen to lose the Tourism Card, you can request a duplicate through the following website: https://pdivirtual.cerofilas.gob.cl/

Specific requirements apply for travellers to Easter Island, see the permits and permissions section of the Easter Island predeparture information for details.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.