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Plan your trip to Chile: tours, eSIM and car rental
Practical guides to book what you need before landing in Chile: tours, mobile data and a car. We compare real options with verified, dated prices, and recommend on quality and data.
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Australis cruise through Patagonia and Cape Horn in 2026-2027: routes, season and prices
The 4-night Australis cruise between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, with a Cape Horn landing, starts at US$2,435 per person plus taxes; the 8-night Darwin's Route, at US$4,383. Routes, season (September to April) and official 2026-2027 fares.
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Antarctica trip from Punta Arenas in 2026-2027: day flight or fly-cruise, prices
Going to Antarctica from Punta Arenas costs from CLP 7.3 million for a day flight to King George Island, and from US$15,550 for an 8 to 9-day fly-cruise. Prices, itineraries and season (November to March) as of November 2026.
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Guided W Trek in Torres del Paine in 2026: 5 to 11-day tours and prices
The 5-day guided W Trek in Torres del Paine starts at CLP 1,780,000 per person with camping and meals; self-guided in refugios from CLP 1,380,000. We compare 6 W and O Circuit programmes with prices as of November 2026.
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Easter Island tour packages in 2026: 3 to 7 days with hotel, prices and what's included
Multi-day Easter Island packages range from US$373 (3 days) to US$3,180 (7 days) per person with hotel, transfers and guided tours, but no flight. We compare 6 TourRadar packages, the park ticket and entry requirements as of November 2026.
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Laguna San Rafael and Marble Caves tours in 2026: prices, catamaran and Carretera Austral by bike
The Laguna San Rafael catamaran tour from Puerto Chacabuco starts at CLP 309,000 with breakfast and lunch; the Marble Caves, at CLP 25,000. We compare Aysén tours and the 10- and 11-day bike trips, with prices as of November 2026.
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Valparaíso and Viña del Mar day trip from Santiago in 2026: prices and which tour to book
We compare Valparaíso and Viña del Mar tours: the day trip from Santiago from CLP 36,440, the guided tour at CLP 140,000, Isla Negra and the free walking tours of the hills, with duration, inclusions and reviews.
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Santiago airport to city center in 2026: buses, taxis and private transfers with prices
How to get from Santiago airport (SCL) to downtown: TurBus CLP 2,100, Centropuerto CLP 2,400, Red bus CLP 795 and private transfer from CLP 43,524 per vehicle, with official schedules and where to catch each one.
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Colchagua Valley wine tour in 2026: wineries, train and the Santa Cruz museum with prices
How to visit the Colchagua Valley from Santiago: wine tour to Neyen and Viu Manent from CLP 250,000, the Sabores Alto de Colchagua train from CLP 112,200 and Museo Colchagua at CLP 9,000, with distances and hours.
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Punta Arenas tours in 2026: Magdalena Island penguins, Tierra del Fuego and whales compared
Which Punta Arenas tour to book: Fuerte Bulnes from CLP 40,000, Tierra del Fuego CLP 100,000, the Magdalena and Marta islands penguins CLP 139,899 and whale watching CLP 404,154, with duration, ratings and reviews as of November 2026.
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Uyuni salt flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama in 2026: 4 days, prices and border
The 4-day Uyuni salt flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama starts at CLP 330,000 with 3 nights and meals, plus about 387 bolivianos in fees. Prices, itinerary and Hito Cajón border requirements as of November 2026.
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Cajón del Maipo tours and El Yeso reservoir from Santiago in 2026: prices, hot springs and road status
Which Cajón del Maipo tour to book from Santiago: small group from CLP 38,000, El Yeso reservoir CLP 77,722 and Colina hot springs CLP 65,000, and why the road to El Yeso is still closed.
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Puerto Varas tours in 2026: Petrohué Falls, Osorno Volcano, Todos los Santos Lake and Chiloé compared
Which Puerto Varas tour to book: Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano from CLP 37,000, Todos los Santos Lake CLP 34,000 and Chiloé CLP 45,000, plus the CLP 8,200 park fee.
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Elqui Valley tours in 2026: stargazing, pisco and day trips from La Serena
Which Elqui Valley tour to book: stargazing from CLP 30,000, a valley day trip from La Serena from CLP 66,000 and the pisco tour at CLP 112,000, compared.
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Pucón tours in 2026: Villarrica volcano climb, hot springs and rafting compared
Which Pucón tour to book: Trancura rafting from CLP 60,000, Geométricas hot springs CLP 90,000 and the Villarrica volcano climb CLP 200,000, with the volcano's status as of November 2026.
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Easter Island tours in 2026: which Rapa Nui trips to book and what they cost
Easter Island tours compared: Rano Raraku, Tongariki and Anakena from CLP 75,000, Orongo from CLP 55,600, plus the CLP 95,000 park ticket and the mandatory guide.
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Santiago wine tours and city tours: Maipo and Casablanca valleys compared for 2026
We compare Santiago wine tours and city tours: free tour, guided tour, Concha y Toro, Undurraga, Santa Rita and Casas del Bosque, with length, what's included and from prices.
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Car rental in Chile 2026: airport or city, and requirements for foreigners
Car rental in Santiago, Chile: how much more an airport pick-up costs, which licence foreigners need, deposits, the TAG and tolls, and how to cross into Argentina in a rental car.
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Best eSIM for Chile in 2026: Airalo, Holafly or a local SIM card
We compare Airalo's Chile eSIM (from US$4.50), Holafly (unlimited from US$13.50) and Movistar, WOM and Entel prepaid SIM cards, with prices as of 6 November 2026 and the new passport registration.
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Torres del Paine tours from Puerto Natales in 2026: full day, hiking and boat trips compared
Which Torres del Paine tour to book from Puerto Natales: full day from CLP 85,000, Base of the Towers hike CLP 100,000 and Lake Grey CLP 250,000, plus the CLP 32,400 park fee.
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Best San Pedro de Atacama tours in 2026: prices, duration and which to book
We compare the 7 most-booked Atacama Desert tours: Moon Valley from CLP 37,900, Tatio CLP 50,000 and Piedras Rojas CLP 70,000, plus park fees, altitude and tips.
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