Valparaiso



The chaotic counterweight to Santiago’s orderly vibe, port city Valparaiso is a colourful mess of winding streets, ramshackle houses and sweeping coastal views. A World Heritage City, Valparaiso’s decidedly bohemian vibe has long inspired the poets, painters and writers who called the city home, and today it continues to draw artists from across the globe to adorn its crumbling walls. Visitors can enjoy some of the best street art in Latin America — the city took inspiration from Mexico’s growing muralism movement in the 1940s — before heading down the wharfs for some freshly-caught seafood and fish empanadas.
Adventure in Chile
Chile's top adventure destinations & activities
Chile is an adventurer’s paradise. Its national parks are open year-round and the diversity of climate along its 4,270km north to south length means there is always somewhere to visit, regardless of when you choose to travel. From barren deserts and salt plains in the north to icy mountain peaks and glaciers in the south, Chile’s landscapes offer some of the most pristine wilderness in South America...read more
Valparaiso Tours

Santiago & Antarctica tour
Antarctic exploration & Santiago relaxation
11 daysFrom $15,990South America, Antarctica | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Santiago to Torres del Paine
Patagonian Highlights
8 daysFrom $4,190Torres del Paine National Park, Santiago, Valparaiso, Punta Arenas | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

South America Highlights
Southern Circuit
12 daysFrom $4,790Argentina, Chile | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Santiago & Uyuni Salt Flats
View the Tatio Geysers and other desert attractions
10 daysFrom $4,990Bolivia, Chile | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food |

Santiago & Buenos Aires Wine Tasting
Visit wineries and taste test across Chile and Argentina
10 daysFrom $3,790Argentina, Chile | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Chile & Easter Island Uncovered
Guided walking holiday
13 daysFrom £4,649Atacama Desert, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Santiago, Valparaiso | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History, Solo Travel |
Valparaiso Travel Companies


South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |


HF Holidays
UK walking holidays since 1913
South America, Europe | |
Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour, Self-guided tour | |
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travel |


Walk Patagonia
Walking holidays in South America
South America | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Adventure, Backpacking, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Navigating, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Abseiling, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Museums & Galleries, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel, Solo Travel |


Rainforest Cruises
Exotic Riverboat & Small Ship Cruises
South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |
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