Top Santiago Snowshoeing

Embark on a thrilling winter hike through Chile's Cajon del Maipo, taking in the beauty of this spectacular canyon disguised in a bed of snow. Set out from Santiago for this incredible snowshoeing adventure, trekking 5-miles toward the base of a glacier, marveling at the stunning scenery—including San Jose volcano—en route. Break for an outdoor lunch, admire a waterfall that takes on new life in winter and then begin your return 5-mile hike before being dropped off at your Santiago hotel.

Combine nature and adventure with an authentic cultural experience in the Andes. Whether you're an experienced rider, or have never seen a horse up close before, this trail ride can be tailored to your skill level. Learn about Chile's gaucho culture, as well as local flora and fauna as you ride through the area.

Enjoy a winter adventure as you go on a snowshoeing hike at Cajon de Maipo on a full-day tour. This is the perfect option for all those adventurous travelers who want to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Discover the Andes Mountains through a winter panorama in the Maipo Canyon with snowshoes and enjoy stunning views of San Jose Volcano! This tour includes a professional guide, box lunch, appetizers and wine, transportation. DIFFICULTY: Medium high. The first hour of the hike is steep and then it becomes flat. Altitude increase of 600 meters. Tour subject to change due to weather conditions (rain or snow).

Discover a piece of the Chilean wine industry on this 4-hour Santiago tour to Santa Rita Winery. With a guide, you can enjoy its garden, admire the natural beauty of the vineyard landscape, and learn about the winery's history, which dates back to 1880. Three tastings are included. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Visit two Chilean ski areas on this 8-hour tour from Santiago. With a guide, you'll be transferred from the city into the Andes Mountains, stopping at Valle Nevado, one of South America's top ski resorts, and Farrellones, a mountain village. Hotel pickup and drop-off provided from select areas of Santiago.

Escape the city and spend the day in the Andes Mountains on a tour of Valle Nevado and Farellones from Santiago. In a small group limited to 14, you’ll visit the winter resorts of Farallones and Valle Nevado, both set amid snow-capped Andean peaks, and enjoy a range of activities such as skiing or tubing (own expense). Spend free time exploring and relaxing in each town and relish the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Trade the bustle of Santiago for a spectacular hike through the Andes Mountains on this small-group tour that takes care of all the logistics. Set out through Chile's Cajón del Maipo en route toward San Jose Volcano, a stratovolcano with a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) wide caldera. Marvel at the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and rivers as you walk, enjoying a leisurely lunch and time relaxing by a waterfall before returning to the city.

Enjoy a performance by ‘Voces de América’ (America’s Voices) and the ‘Thiare’ ballet during this 3.5-hour combination dinner and a show experience in Santiago. Dig into an included three-course dinner of international fare as you enjoy an extravaganza of typical dances from Chile’s northern, central, and southern regions, plus Easter Island.

Venture away from the busy city of Santiago and explore the wines of the Maipo Valley on a small-group tour. Traverse the valley in a small bus, with a maximum of 18 travelers, to eat and drink at a handful of wine cellars in the region. This is an ideal way to learn more about the famous Chilean wine without the hassle of navigating public transport or driving.

Go trekking in the Andes and wind down with a relaxing visit to Baños Colina Hot Springs. Depart from Santiago for a nearly 2-mile guided hike through spectacular Andean scenery, making your way through a lush canyon to view Chile's San Jose Volcano. Continue afterward to the natural mountain hot springs and soak in baths as warm as 122-degrees F (50°C). Spend several hours enjoying the various pools—and savoring a boxed lunch—before setting off on your return hike. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport.