10 Best Outdoor Activities in Chile

Chile or the Republic of Chile is one of the adventure hubs nestled on the western edge of South America. With a crystal clear rub of the Pacific Ocean on the side & breath-taking views of The Andes and Chilean Coast on top, there are exotic adventures in Chile to enjoy with your friends & family.  Ranging from active volcano treks to the adventurous activities associated with the water & desert of Chilean lands. You’ll enjoy some of the top outdoor activities in Chile that arrange a super soothing vacation filled with lots of fun activities. Savor the given-below brief list of the 10 best outdoor activities in Chile along with the best venues offering these rides at affordable rates.

List of 10 Thriller Adventures in Chile

1. Windsurfing & Paragliding

Floating amidst the chilled breeze of Chile is an ethereal experience you mustn’t miss at all. Usually, after six lessons, first-timers are prepared to go all out, on their own. Windsurfing is a phenomenal experience that offers exotic views of Chile you could never imagine. Most of the action centers around Cavancha and Blanca beaches, provide affordable options for this famous outdoor activity in Chile. You can also sign up for paragliding lessons, once you feel confident enough to ride a tandem flight on your own. 

Where to find: Cavancha and Blanca beaches

2. Hiking

Torres Del Paine national park was voted as the 5th most beautiful place in the world in 2013 by National Geographic. Don’t you wish to witness such an iconic place? With majestic jagged mountain peaks, wonderful glaciers, emerald-green lakes, and long granite towers of Las Torres, you can’t just ignore such wonder! Try this robust outdoor adventure in Chile with your friends. Or go out on the expedition, climbing & camping at the renowned W (4-5 days) and The Circuit (7-9 days) in Chile. Usually,  November and April are regarded as the best weather to hike here!

Where to Find: Torres Del Paine national park

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3. Trekking

If hiking is a small errand to you, Mr./Miss Adventure geek, then try trekking at this famous Volcano Villarrica of Chile. I may warn it is one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Nestled at a whopping height of 3,160m (10,367ft), Villarrica is surely a place that will fire up your genes of adventure in one flick. The last eruption of this volcano was recorded merely three years ago in March 2015. Don’t fret, Trekkers will be supplied with ice picks and crampons, along with a short tutorial before starting the real action. It is a must-try outdoor activity in Chile that will definitely satiate all your hunger for fun & danger in one pack

Where to Find: Volcano Villarrica of Chile

4. Horse Riding

Horse riding is a perfect adventure to try in Chile especially when you know the stunning Andean sceneries of Maipo Valley are just unbeatable. Cascada de las Ánimas conducts various trips that initiate with a brief introductory session before riding rough with horses on the mountains. A horse ride across the Meseta plateau to the Manzanita ravine is one of the best opportunities to witness the breathtaking valleys and mountains of the region.

Where to Find: Maipo Valley, Meseta plateau to the Manzanita ravine

5. Whitewater Rafting

Chilean land surely never ceases to amaze the visitors but the water sports here fills any traveler with humongous fame & excitement. As the renowned whitewater rivers are not as easy as they may appear!  The popular Maipo river is a renowned hotspot for river rafting adventures in Chile. The scattered boulders across the narrow riverbed create a challenging obstacle course that is immensely invigorating once accomplished. Cascada de las Ánimas lets you enjoy the raft over 9.5km downriver flow. It heads towards the town of San Jose de Maipo. The best time to experience this thrill usually falls between November and February for advanced rafters.

Wheres to Find: Maipo river

6. Kayaking 

If you are seeking a unique mixture of fun & relaxing adventure thrill in Chile then kayaking is the best option to choose. Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers are the top seducers when it comes to hunting picturesque views while kayaking. Whereas the peaceful corners of Patagonia are the soulmate regions made exclusively for kayakers. You can also camp near the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. It is just 1-2 days of excursion from Toro Pier at the entrance to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, which states no more long hiking trips to find the suitable kayaking rivers.

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7. Sandboarding

Experience a huge shift of environment, through this incredible outdoor activity of Chile that involves sliding but not on a frozen snowy land! Instead, you get to slide over the towering sand dunes at Death Valley, in the Atacama Desert. This desert is popular for its driest and highest altitude in the world. Surely not a place for the faint-hearted people. The trainer initially guides you for an excursion from the town of San Pedro de Atacama. With a security check of the helmet and a special sandboard and boots, you are all set to sledge over the hottest sand of the Chilean desert. Make sure you are appropriately hydrated & fit before exploring this sport.

Where to Find: Death Valley, in the Atacama Desert

8. Skiing

Well, the standard skiing that involves, lot-n-lots of snow isn’t a bad way to spend summers in Chile too. Valle Nevado, 60km east of Santiago, is exclusively built for trying these vigorous top adventure sports in Chile. It is a popular skiing destination that offers skiing slopes between 2,700m (9,000ft) and 3,600m (12,000ft).  The best months to explore skiing in Chile are from July to September.

Where to Find: Valle Nevado, Santiago

9. Cycling

I may warn already, this adventure is not everyone’s cup of tea. Therefore, if you don’t enjoy extra dangerous tours, stay away from this one!  As stated,  the Atacama Desert is the driest place to such an extent that they compare this land to Mars. In fact, NASA’s scientists duplicated their tests for Mars at the Atacama desert. It may sound super dangerous but cycling amidst the majestic red rock formations, narrow gorges, and 150m-high sand dunes of Valle de la Muerte and Valle de la Luna in the Atacama are the best sites to capture while enjoying this popular outdoor activity in Chile. 

Where to Find: Atacama Desert, Chile

10. World’s Southernmost End-Expedition

How can you depart Chile without witnessing the southernmost end of the world? Ushuaia in Argentina is regarded as the world’s southernmost major settlement and also exaggerated as the “end of the world”. However, Puerto Williams- a Chilean town on the island of Navarino is considered, the southernmost ‘human settlement’ in the world. It is one of the famous ports for the Antarctican entrance and a major hub for scientific activity. 

Where to Find:  Puerto Williams, Chile

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Hope you’ve been encouraged enough to plan your next adventures from the aforementioned list of top 10 outdoor adventures in Chile to explore while taking into account the various safety guidelines & health of your own body. There are many more majestic places that you can visit on your own after the above-mentioned thriller spots of the country. For further queries comment below or just head onto our other engaging blogs like these, at Adequate Travel. 

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