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This is Chile.

Q: How do I book?

Use the contact form at tourlabchile.com or email hello@tourlabchile.com. We respond within 48 hours with availability, pricing, and a tailored proposal.

Q: Can you design a multi-day itinerary?

Yes. We build custom 2–7 day routes across central Chile combining Andes, coast, wine country, and city experiences.

Designed around you.

Ride into the Andes with local huasos, take a boat out to the Cachagua penguin colony, walk Valparaíso’s painted hills — private day trips and multi-day programs from Santiago, designed and guided by a small Chilean team.

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10+ Years of Field Experience ★★★★★ Five-star rated on Google

Tour Lab Academic — faculty-led educational programs →

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google reviews

Private groups · from 2 travelers

Bilingual guides

Trusted by private and academic groups

Why Tour Lab

Less checklist. More Chile.

Why does a Tour Lab day cost more than the cheapest option online? Because it's a different product. Smaller groups, more time in each place, food worth sitting down for, and guides who give you context instead of a script. We're not here to help you check Chile off a list — we want you to actually experience it.

Not a checklist tour

Small groups and thoughtful itineraries, so the day feels like an experience — not transportation between photo stops.

Context, not commentary

Our guides don't just tell you where you are. They explain why the place matters — the history, the people, the landscape.

Time to actually enjoy it

Lunch, conversations, landscapes and the unplanned moments are part of the trip — not interruptions to the schedule.

10+ years of guiding Chile

Tour Lab grew out of more than ten years of guiding and exploring Chile, with 800+ travelers hosted. The people who design your day know the ground.

Small groups, flexible plans

Smaller groups mean better access and a guide who knows you by name. Traveling with more people? We'll build a private version for your group.

Experiences from Santiago

The best day trips from Santiago, Chile.

Private guided tours from Santiago — horseback riding in the Andes, hot springs, the penguin coast, Valparaíso and Santiago’s markets. Each experience is fully handled, small-group, and built around your schedule.

Tour Lab group on horseback, wearing helmets, lined up in a golden meadow in Yerba Loca with the Andes behind them

Andes & Nature

Andes Horseback Riding & Riverside BBQ

Full day · Private guide · 90 min from Santiago

A full day in the Andes: ride Yerba Loca’s trails with local huasos, then slow down by the river over a Chilean BBQ.

USD 270 / person

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Friends soaking in turquoise thermal pools at Valle de Colina Cajón del Maipo Andes Chile

Andes & Nature

Andes Hot Springs — Valle de Colina

Full day · Private 4x4 · 4 guests per vehicle

Private 4x4 into Cajón del Maipo, to thermal pools at 2,500 m heated by the San José volcano.

USD 230 / person

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Travelers in a local fishing boat watching Humboldt penguins on the rocks of Cachagua Island from the water

Coast & Wildlife

Cachagua Penguin Island, Coastal Lunch & El Boldo

Full day · Local boat · Coast

Watch the Humboldt penguins from a small local boat, sit down to a long lunch by the Pacific, then walk the coastal forest of El Boldo.

USD 280 / person

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Group of travelers on Valparaíso's iconic painted staircase surrounded by street art murals

Culture & Heritage

Valparaíso & Viña del Mar — Street Art & Foodie Day

Full day · UNESCO hills

Painted hills, a boat over the bay, and Viña del Mar's flower clock to close the day.

USD 170 / person

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Travelers at La Vega market with local vendor and fresh produce

Food & Local Life

Tour Lab Foodie

4 hours · Small group

Markets, stories and the flavours that shape Chile — La Vega's beating heart, on foot.

USD 57 / person

Taste Santiago

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Journey Designer

Tell us what you're looking for.

Every trip starts as a conversation, not a menu. Tell us your group, your dates, your pace — we handle the rest.

Tell us what you're after

Dates, group size, and what kind of experience you're hoping for.

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We build your itinerary

A tailor-made concept — routes, experiences, timing — delivered within 48 hours.

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We operate everything

Transport, guides, logistics — all handled by Tour Lab. You just show up.

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Tour Lab Academic

Faculty-led programs in Chile.

Tour Lab Academic designs educational travel programs for North American universities — built around course objectives, not tour itineraries. Delivered for Southern College (Florida) in March 2025 and March 2026.

Faculty-Led Curriculum Design

Central Andes Program Base

March '25 – '26 Programs Delivered

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Verified Reviews Google Reviews

What our travelers say.

Short excerpts translated from public Google reviews — not verbatim quotes. Full reviews are on Google.

Travellers' Choice 2024 Tripadvisor · Five-star rated on Google

★★★★★

"Maca organized a solo horseback ride in the Andes for me, followed by a traditional Chilean dinner. A wonderful way to spend the day."

Jennifer Carey

Google review · Private Andes horseback day

★★★★★

"They did a fantastic job reorganizing our trip after our flights got complicated, making sure our group could do the excursions we were most looking forward to."

Aaron Kassebaum

Google review · 2026

★★★★★

"From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized… Niklas and Flo were without a doubt the BEST tour guides."

Ariana Brasiliano

Google review · 2026

★★★★★

"Thank you for this unforgettable experience on horseback through nature near the beach. The hospitality was excellent from pickup to drop-off."

Jen

Google review · Horseback riding

★★★★★

"Transportation, communication, food, their kindness and the experience itself… Incredible! I would do it a million times over."

Camila Gomez

Google review · 2026

★★★★★

"Excellent experience. The best option for tours in Valparaíso and Santiago. Reliable, professional, entertaining."

Valentina Garay

Google review · Translated from Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know before you go.

What does the price include?

Day trips include private round-trip transport from Santiago, a bilingual guide, and lunch or a meal where noted (the Santiago food tour is on foot). Entrance fees and tastings listed on each tour page are included. Flight costs are not included.

What is the minimum group size?

Most experiences run privately from 2 people. Traveling with a larger group? Talk to us — we regularly build private versions for bigger groups.

Where do the experiences depart from?

All experiences depart from Santiago. We pick up from your hotel or a central meeting point. Exact pickup details are confirmed at booking.

How do I book?

Use the contact form on this page or email us at hello@tourlabchile.com. We respond within 48 hours with availability, pricing, and a tailored proposal.

Can you design a multi-day itinerary?

Yes. Through our Journey Designer, we build custom 2–7 day routes across central Chile combining Andes, coast, wine country, and city experiences. Tell us your dates and we'll build the concept.

Are guides bilingual?

Yes. All Tour Lab guides are bilingual (Spanish and English) and certified. Many have additional expertise in photography, natural history, or gastronomy depending on the experience.