Sports and leisure activities Chile

You want to overlook a breathtaking panorama? Skydiving is a rare moment of freedom and when it comes to jumping, it's best to make sure you're surrounded by nature's exceptional beauty. This small company, managed by a team of professionals, promises you its share of sensations. In a safe and supervised context, you will fall at more than 200 km/h before being able to admire the view over the parks and volcanoes: you can even see the crater of the Villarica volcano! An unforgettable experience.

One of the first agencies to offer excursions in Laguna San Rafael Park. With professionalism and kindness, El Puesto's certified guides offer excursions of the highest quality, in English or Spanish, to discover the surrounding beauties. The agency offers some of the most beautiful tours in Patagonia! For the glacier trip, we provide everything you need to guarantee your comfort and safety (gloves, helmet, sunglasses, crampons, knee pads...) and a snack to enjoy at midday.

Directed by Jacynthe, a very friendly Quebecer specialized in adventure tourism and settled in Puerto Varas for nearly 15 years, this agency offers you to discover more in depth this sublime region between lakes and mountains. The certified and trilingual guides (Spanish, English and French) will accompany you on half-day to multi-day kayaking tours on Lake Llanquihue or hiking tours on the Osorno volcano and other national parks in the region. A dynamic and professional team.

Observatory located about 60 km south of La Serena, near the municipality of Andacollo. This observatory is located at an altitude of 1,300 m and has excellent skies despite the presence of Andacollo not far away. The prices are particularly attractive for tourists passing through. The building that houses the dome and the main telescope is architecturally beautiful and it is possible to walk around it to enjoy the superb view of the area.

This atypical observatory is located about 25 km east of La Serena, in the municipality of Talca, at the level of the cultural center, a little outside the city to the east (road D.269). The building, which houses, among other things, a 355 mm diameter telescope and a conference room, has an architecture that symbolizes pre-Columbian culture, emerging from the ground and rising to the zenith. Observation evenings are programmed there: to know them, it is imperative to phone beforehand. Please note that the tours are in Spanish only.

This observatory is located in Las Condes and offers evenings of sky observation as well as a guided tour of the two main instruments that make it up, an antique telescope and a telescope of much more recent technology. Due to the surrounding light pollution, the conditions are obviously not optimal to guarantee a pure and clear sky. You will still be able to observe the Moon and the main planets, for example.

After rafting, hydrospeed has become Pucón's most popular adventure sport. A little more fun and quiet than most water sports, here you can go down the rapids with a small board and in permanent contact with the water in the Trancura and Liucura rivers around Pucón. It's simple, you use the movements of the water, avoid obstacles and play with the waves. It is an activity for those who are not used to thrills and who have come to Patagonia to get a little thrill.

Cerro Tololo is located 80 km from La Serena, in the direction of the Elqui Valley. At its 2,200 m summit, the Inter-American Observatory proudly displays its immaculate domes and its absolutely superb views of the mountains and valleys of the region. The observatory is part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), which works in collaboration with other renowned American scientific sites, such as the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona.

If you are looking for sensations and adventure, this agency is for you! Here, we propose you to descend the Carampangue river, in the foothills of the Nahuelbuta mountain range. A tour suitable for adults and children, accompanied by guides who will provide you with the necessary equipment and instructions. A good alternative to enjoy the beauty of the area while going down the rapids of the river in total safety.

Located just an hour from the capital, the two resorts of El Colorado and Farellones form a huge ski area with more than a hundred slopes! For a sporty trip in the heart of the Andes, reach the top of the mountains and get a lot of sensations. Beginners will be able to explore the slopes adapted to different levels, while the more experienced skiers can head for the "Sunset Park" and the "Valle Olímpico Park": with its many ramps, you can have fun and test your skills.

Established in Arica in 2010, this paragliding tour operator is sure to appeal to travelers with a taste for heights and a fear of heights! Managed by certified instructors and pilots, the company offers both flying lessons and tandem "sightseeing flights", enabling beginners to enjoy a 15-20 minute flight over the city's southern beaches. An unforgettable and safe experience! You can request a video recording of your flight.

This diving center, very well known in Valparaiso, is run by highly qualified instructors whose courses are certified by world renowned organizations (CMAS, TDI). It is also the only dive center with a swimming pool to practice before going to sea. For beginners or experts of the sea bed, Chungungo offers a unique experience to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the bay of Valparaíso: you can even observe wrecks! An excellent school.

The essential specialist for trekking in the Torres del Paine National Park. A promise of adventures and overwhelming sensations assured by a serious, close-knit and very experienced team. Excursions of 4 to 6 days will take you to the W circuit and the Paine glacier, excursions of 6 to 8 days offer the exploration of the Valle Ascencio and the Valle del Francés, and finally circuits of more than 10 days combine trips on the glaciers, trekking in the Torres del Paine park, visits to pueblitos... A breathtaking must.

A good option that offers a nice range of activities. You can go horseback riding, kayaking or hiking, of course. A serious and efficient team that emphasizes the preservation of the environment, respect for the environment and the sharing of cultures. The agency also designs tailor-made tours according to your centres of interest (bird or whale watching, etc.), the number of your group, your physical conditions... An invitation to successful contemplation for an unforgettable stay. We highly recommend it.

The agency offers absolutely unique paragliding trips: try it at least once in your life, even for the most timid! Adrenaline guaranteed in all benevolence and safety. The guides are very professional and will put at ease the most beginners. The agency also has a small hostel at the top of the dunes of Iquique. The panorama is striking: you will overhang the Pacific Ocean and will benefit from small, but cosy rooms. The hostel runs on solar energy and is located 10 minutes from downtown Iquique.

Created by Frenchmen Henry and Michel Garcia, it is the oldest structure on the island, and one of the best in all of Polynesia, according to those in the know. In any case, the equipment is very well maintained, and the team does everything to ensure your safety under water. Michel and Henry are very experienced and have worked with some of the big names who have called on their services, such as Jacques Maillol. Today, their children Loti and Mareva are taking over. A unique experience to enjoy the underwater beauties of Rapa Nui.

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Based in the Cascada de las Animas, this company is the most reliable for enjoying the outdoor activities of the region. There is something for every taste and level: hiking, horseback riding, zip-lining in the woods, rafting, kayaking... all means are good to go on an adventure and enjoy the natural treasures of the Andes only 50 km from Santiago! And if you prefer calmer activities while seeking harmony with the surrounding nature, the company also offers yoga classes and massages.

Over 1.2 km, ten footbridges (the longest measures 140 m) have been arranged at an average height of 25 m; speeds of up to 42 km/h are sometimes reached by sliding along zip lines and flying over the Valdivian forests. Designed for all ages, the circuit extends over an hour's ride among the coihues and copihues, near the Trancura River. The excursion is good-natured, with a good dose of vertigo and adrenaline. The guides, professionals and patients, are bilingual and specialized in their field. Nice!

Motivated by the love of salsa and Cuban rhythms, Anisa, Francisco, Chihau and Gonzalo have been offering dance classes for over ten years. Between Cuban salsa and bachata, the courses are provided in a joyful and good mood by a team of dynamic and educational teachers. And if you start from scratch, don't panic: many students are beginners. A great experience not only to learn dance, but also to share a good time!

A serious and reputable agency with more than 30 years of experience, which offers all kinds of activities: rafting, climbing the volcano Villarrica, trips to the thermal baths (Los Pozones, very nice), car tours in the lake region, horse riding, excursions to the Huerquehue park... We're in good hands and sure to have a good time. For travellers in search of thrills and sensations, the agency also offers canopy tours, parachute jumps and paragliding. Popular with all types of travellers.

Do you want a day trip to the Andean summits? Leave the city for the mountains and take on the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere. Valle Nevado is a ski area born from a Franco-Chilean project more than 30 years ago. Today, the huge ski resort is often compared to the resort of Les Arcs in the Alps. With its 40 km of slopes, you will have time to enjoy a great breath of fresh air and perfect your technique while enjoying incredible panoramas of the Andes.

Football fans will not hesitate for a second and will visit this mythical stadium which hosted the World Cup in 1962. In fact, a match of rare violence between Chile and Italy took place there and left a lasting impression! The stadium also includes a memorial to the victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. The stadium is also home to a memorial to the victims of the Pinochet dictatorship, which is infamous for having been converted into a prison camp, where no fewer than 40,000 people were held between 1973 and 1990.

After contemplating the Pacific Ocean from the cerros, you feel like taking to the sea... and it is possible! Puerto Deportivo has a floating dock with access to the sea and a small administration building at the Muelle Baron. You can embark on a diving session, a kayaking trip or a windsurfing course. Each course starts with a theoretical introduction: beginners are welcome. You can also rent paddle boards and boats for the day.

Specialized in adventure tourism, this agency is one of the most serious in Puerto Rio Tranquilo. Surrounded by a team of professional guides, you will have the possibility to go for a day trip on the Leones glacier or the Exploradores glacier. While familiarizing yourself with these ice giants, you will discover small lakes, caves and other spectacular formations. All equipment is provided (helmet, crampons, gaiters, windcheater), but don't forget your glasses, the reverberation is strong despite the cold!