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Guests having fun at the Laguna del Inca
Valparaiso - Reviews
Group photo after whitewater rafting on the Maipo River

I have had private tours all over the world and I have never had a tour operator, as knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, and enthusiastic as Chile Dream Tours. From the moment we started planning our trip, Chile Dream Tours was very attentive to our needs and really listened to what we wanted to get out of the tours.  They were willing to make changes if necessary (and even helped me find a hot sauce I had been searching for).  The tour itself was a dream.  Better than I could have expected.  The guide obviously knew all of the back areas of Valparaiso, from little alleyways to gorgeous vistas.  He knew all of the secret and picturesque spots and even suggested a wonderful place for us to have lunch that had great coastal favorites.  Chile Dream Tours also planned other tours for us throughout the week we were in Santiago and could not have been more gracious. If you are in Santiago, you MUST use Chile Dream Tours or you will be missing out.”

Lloyd Ingels / England

Loved this tour and it was worth every penny. I was a bit curious as how an adventure and wine tour would pair together, but it ended up being amazing and a great way to do two things in one day. Our guide was an outstanding resource full of knowledge throughout the entire tour. His great bilingual skills also helped us better communicate with locals and navigate our day accordingly. It is much more of a personalized experience in comparison to a large bus tour when you only get basic information about the region. You are in a clean vehicle and have flexibility to stop along the way if you see something you’d like to explore further. I wish we would have had more time to take more tours from this company. They do an amazing job and do what they can to make it a special occasion for you!

Mollie Knowles / United States

If you are going to book tours during a trip to Santiago, look no further than Chile Dream Tours. They are better than any other tour company I have ever used in any of my travels. Their guides are prompt and courteous. They went above and beyond to make sure our experience in Chile was top notch.”

John Andrews / United States

“My wife and I were on our honeymoon and wanted some adventure along with elegance. This is the tour company for you!  Highly recommended!!!”

Sean Collins / United States

Chile Dream Tours is the best tour company I have ever used. They answered all my e-mails promptly. They were flexible. I was able to add a visit to Pablo Neruda’s Museum House (La Sebastiana) to our time in Valparaiso. A private tour is a great value. I had limited time in Santiago. I didn’t want to be waiting for other people to be shopping while on a group tour. Their vehicle was very comfortable. Our guide was excellent.  I did not find another tour company that offered this type of experience from Santiago. I highly recommend Chile Dream Tours.”

Charles Wolff / United States

“What makes the best possible tour? It is the tour guides of course and ours at Chile Dream Tours were excellent. They were easygoing, pleasant, intelligent, knowledgeable, and perhaps more importantly, had very good people skills. They were perceptive and knew when we wanted to talk, and when we wanted to just chill and enjoy the surroundings. They reserved us the best outdoor table in Valparaiso at a restaurant perched high up on a cliff with a beautiful view of the ocean. I don’t dish out this kind of review very often, so it speaks to the quality of the tour experience.”

Jeffrey Schmitter / United States

“My husband and I spent a fantastic day with our spectacular private tour guide. We visited a wine vineyard and then had a whitewater rafting adventure on the Maipo River through a gorgeous canyon. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history, the region, and the places we visited. We highly recommend Chile Dream tours to anyone interested in a well-organized private tour.”

Dragos Vranceanu / Romania

“We are so glad we selected Chile Dream Tours. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Santiago, a beautiful city well worth visiting. If you only have one day to spend in Santiago, go with this company for an enriching experience.”

Marsha Hunt / United States

“From the moment I first e-mailed Chile Dream Tours and got a response, I knew we were in good hands. We took two private tours, one to the Andes and the other to Valparaiso.  We had a wonderful two days.  All our questions were answered thoughtfully and personally.  Because these were private tours we saw exactly what we wanted to see.  We also had a special guide in Valparaiso who knew what not to miss.  If your time is limited in the Santiago area, and you want the best guides, you will be very happy with Chile Dream Tours.”

Nancy Kiley / United States

“Chile Dream Tours was excellent. All the guides arrived on time every time and provided a wealth of information on all the tours. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and happy!  Highly recommended!”

Simon Dobretsov / United States

“We have traveled extensively and have booked a lot of private tours in the past but we have never experienced such wonderful help coordinating and arranging tours for any city as we got from Chile Dream Tours. We went to Santiago recently prior to a cruise so we landed early the day before and got a tour of Santiago with Chile Dream Tours that day and then the next day, rather than driving directly to our ship in San Antonio, we were picked up at our hotel and toured Valparaiso before being taken to our ship. This was a nice tour and a great way of getting to our ship. They were also very flexible on the schedule so that we could see as much as possible that day and yet get to the ship in comfortable time. I highly recommend Chile Dream Tours.”

Carol Road / United States

Chile Dream Tours provided an excellent tour experience from start to finish. The booking and payment system was easy. Our pre-tour questions were answered promptly and allowed us to tailor exactly which parts we were interested in seeing with our young children. Our guide was full of local knowledge and history, making the tour even more enjoyable with the narration of all the sights. We included a side tour of an Alpaca farm, which was amazing. The kids loved it and learnt a lot. Highly recommend this tour company (and the Alpaca farm if you have time to include it.)”

Rachel James / Australia

“Chile Dream Tours replied immediately to my inquiries and organized three separate day tours.  Day One was a comprehensive city tour. Day Two was a trip to Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar, including a boat ride and visit to an organic vineyard with an alpaca farm; and Day Three was a trip to the Inca Lagoon in the Andes, with stops at a vineyard and an exhilarating walk to see the petroglyphs.  All of the tours were fantastic not only for their points of interest, but for the outstanding commentaries, good driving, friendly disposition, and outstanding courtesy shown by our guides to both myself and my wife.  During our stay in Santiago there was civil unrest and an earthquake, yet throughout our stay our guides were available day and night to make sure we were fine!  We highly recommend Chile Dream Tours.”

Brian Martin Bloom / Canada

“I could not have asked for a better tour to close out our vacation! To start, our tour guides were very respectful, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating! They were flexible with our schedule, picked us up at the hotel and then dropped us off directly at the airport.  I cannot thank the tour team enough for how welcomed they made us feel throughout our time on the tour!

Manuel Fontan / United States

A wonderful tour company that offers a range of exciting and well  thought out tours. We did a full day tour from Santiago to the Concha y Toro Vineyard, and then horseback riding in Cajon del Maipo. The van, the tour guide, the details, and the food were all amazing. I would love to take another one of their tours next time I am in Chile.”

Jennifer Kerschbaum / Austria

“Very professional company. Easy to arrange tour through their website. Enjoyed the drive, the winery and the whitewater rafting.  A fun way to spend a day in the Santiago area. Our guide was excellent.”

Susan DeGuide / United States

“From the first e-mail Chile Dream Tours was always helpful and ready to assist in planning the best tours. In fact, it was the only company that responded promptly and adapted our trip as we wanted.  We spent a full week visiting wineries in the Casablanca, Colchagua and Maipo Valleys and did a city tour in Santiago.  The vehicles are new and accommodated us comfortably.  Chile Dream Tours is a serious and reliable company.  The guides are very thoughtful, kind and polite.  They were perfect tours.  They did everything to make our trip unforgettable.  5 stars is what you deserve Chile Dream Tours!” 

Janaina Teixeira Serpa / Brazil

“I would highly recommend this company! From my initial contact through the entire tour, Chile Dream Tours was exceptional. They responded immediately to my emails and customized our tour – including a visit to an alpaca farm. We even requested a change to the itinerary the day before, which they efficiently made. They were prompt with the pick-up and flexible with our needs and desires throughout the day. By the day’s end, we felt we had received a thorough overview of the city at an enjoyable pace.”

Carolyn Campbell / United States

“We had one last day to spend in Chile, having just returned from a fabulous Antarctic Expedition cruise. And a full day it was!  We traveled from Santiago to Valparaiso.  When we arrived our guide conducted our private walking tour of the city – such an interesting place. So much is built on the hills and navigating through these neighborhoods is an absolute treat. Our last stop was a wine tasting at the Casas del Bosque Vineyard. Beautiful location and the Chilean wine was exceptional. Our guide then then brought us to the airport, allowing plenty of time – no stress at all.  The ability to do this tour privately really allowed for great informality and flexibility as to what we saw. Our guides were terrific. We highly recommend Chile Dream Tours.”

Arlene Vetensky / Unted States

“The boat ride was fun. A great way to see the hills of Valparaiso. Chile Dream Tours had pre-arranged an entire boat just to ourselves so we did not have to wait in line with other tourists. Totally VIP service.”

Dayana Farfan / Peru

“Awesome horseback riding with amazing views!!! And in the afternoon, a visit to the most famous Concha y Toro Winery ends this incredible tour!  Chile Dream Tours was very attentive and made the tour perfect.”

Monika Vogl / Brazil

“Chile Dream Tours was fantastic.  Our guide had great knowledge of interesting locales, happenings, and experiences. Worth every penny!

Brenda Lindsay / United States

“I would like to thank Chile Dream Tours.  I was able to visit all the locations as listed in the tour itinerary with ease as our guide planned and coordinated the movement between places really well.  Our guide was very knowledgeable about Chile’s culture and history which gave us interesting insights as he drove through very scenic and enjoyable routes. The alpaca farm was the highlight of the tour as we got a chance to interact with a pioneering entrepreneur in the alpaca wool production process. If we had more time in Santiago we would have engaged Chile Dream Tours for other day trips.  Our comfort was their utmost priority throughout the trip. I highly recommend the private tour services of Chile Dream Tours around Santiago and Chile to all.

Phillip Prakash / Singapore

“So I found Chile Dream Tours through Google. I wanted a private tour because I feel like I can ask personal questions about the tour without being rushed. I chose the Santiago tour and winery first because I wanted to explore the city and at the same drink some wine. Now here’s what’s cool. My flight got delayed from Mexico City to Santiago and I had already booked with Chile Dream Tours and was afraid I was going to lose my money. I e-mailed and called and the Tour Coordinator easily made the adjustment and rescheduled us.  Points for flexibility!  So, I arrive into Santiago and we begin the tour. The tour guide pulls up in a large 7 passenger vehicle with lots of space to relax. I was provided with a water and we went off into the city. He took us around the city of Santiago and was like a walking Wikipedia.  The guide not only knew the history of the city, but he also knew the city nightlife and gave great suggestions on where to go and what to eat. So back to the tour. We saw all the major spots Santiago had to offer.  With such a good experience that day I immediately booked another tour with Chile Dream Tours for the next day.  Now extra points for this tour company. My friend got sick hours before we were supposed to take the tour and the Tour Coordinator was like no problem and rescheduled it!  Wow, 2 for 2 on this company for keeping the customers needs in mind!  We finally were able to do the Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and Casas del Bosque Winery Tour. All in all, Chile Dream Tours was a perfect host. They will even do custom tours!”

Mark Abbatangelo / United States

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