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Alpacas AdventureAvenida las Condes 14.191 of 303, 7591538 Las Condes, Santiago
The rental company
Alpacas Adventure, 4x4 pick-ups from the desert to Patagonia
Alpacas Adventure hires out off-road camping vehicles in Chile, with an address in Las Condes, in eastern Santiago. Its range is based on manual 4x4 pick-ups: the Maxus T60, with a camper unit in single or double cab or as a fitted-out pick-up, and the Toyota Hilux Camper. The double cab takes four people, both seated and sleeping; the other models are designed for two. Our observations also include an MG ZS SUV fitted with a roof tent.
The network follows the length of the country: Arica, near the Peruvian border, for the desert and the Altiplano; Santiago in the centre; Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, in the Lakes District, at the start of the Carretera Austral; Punta Arenas, in the far south, for Patagonia.
All the offers observed by CoolDrive have limited mileage, with an excess of €2,000. The included mileage allowance is shown in each offer.
Our verdict: a well-thought-out offer for dirt tracks and ripio, with sturdy vehicles and depots at both ends of Chile. Its weak points: counted mileage, restrictive over Chile's very long distances, a €2,000 excess to cover and no automatic gearbox.
Rental company profile
Alpacas adventure in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Alpacas adventure suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Alpacas Adventure · address observed in Las Condes, Santiago
- Vehicles
- Maxus T60, Toyota Hilux · an MG ZS with a roof tent also appears in our observations
- Types
- Pick-up camper, fitted-out pick-up · camper unit in single or double cab
- Berths
- 2 or 4 · 4 in the Maxus T60 double cab
- Gearbox
- Manual · for every model in the range
- Drive
- 4x4 on the pick-ups · Maxus T60 and Toyota Hilux
Rental conditions
- Mileage
- Limited · included allowance and excess mileage cost in the offer
- Observed excess
- €2,000 · same amount on all observed models
- Age and licence
- Depending on the offer · requirements shown before payment
- Driving
- On the right · gravel roads, known as ripio, common in the south
- One-way hire
- Depending on the offer · depots very far apart: check the fees
- Crossing into Argentina
- To be requested from the hire company · documents and any fees to be confirmed before departure
Insurance and extras
- Kitchen and bedding
- Depending on the model · inventory detailed in each offer
- Excess reduction
- To be checked in the offer · our experts can give you information
- Itinerary advice
- Generally given by the team · tracks, campsites and seasons
Network and availability
- North
- Arica · Atacama Desert, Altiplano, Lauca National Park
- Centre
- Santiago de Chile · depot in Las Condes
- Lakes District
- Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas · towards Chiloé and the Carretera Austral
- Patagonia
- Punta Arenas · towards Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine
The fleet
Alpacas adventure vehicles in Chile
Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.
Pick-up
Truck camper
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Alpacas adventure in Chile
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €86/day median €255/day | from €86/day median €287/day | from €88/day median €300/day | from €88/day median €290/day |
Daily prices recorded at Alpacas adventure on October 22, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Chile: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 0% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,000.
Branches
Alpacas adventure branches in Chile
4 delivery cities
Alpacas adventure has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.
Comparison
Alpacas adventure compared with other rental companies in Chile
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Alpacas adventure
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4x4 pick-ups with camper unit or fitted out (Maxus T60, Toyota Hilux), MG ZS with roof tent | Limited in the observed offers | Tracks and ripio, 5 cities from north to south |
Holiday Rent RV
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4x4 motorhomes (Altiplano, Andino, Patagonia) | Limited in the observed offers | Large network, 15 departure cities |
Camper Travel
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4x4 campervans and motorhomes (San Pedro, Calafate, Pucon, Chiloé…) | Limited in the observed offers | Wide choice of models, 18 departure cities |
Kawascars Camper Rentals
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Campervans (Adventure Campervan) | Unlimited in 100% of observed offers | Unlimited kilometres, 5 departure cities |
Our view
Alpacas adventure: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Alpacas adventure is ideal if…
- You want to leave the tarmac: Altiplano tracks, the ripio of the Carretera Austral
- You are travelling as a couple and prefer a compact vehicle that is easy to park in town
- There are four of you and you all want to sleep on board: the Maxus T60 double cab is ideal
- Your trip starts in the far north, in Arica, or the far south, in Punta Arenas
- A manual gearbox and driving an off-roader pose no problem for you
Alpacas adventure is not ideal if…
- You plan to string together very long legs: mileage is limited in our observations
- You dream of a spacious motorhome with a bathroom
- Only an automatic gearbox will do
- A €2,000 excess seems too heavy a burden to you
- There are more than four of you
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Alpacas adventure
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Choose the depot closest to your region
Chile stretches over more than 4,000 km, and it is about 1,000 km between Santiago and Puerto Montt. With limited mileage, start from the depot closest to the region you are visiting: Arica for the north, Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas for the lakes, Punta Arenas for Patagonia.
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Go over the camper unit at departure
With the hire company's team, test how the camper unit or tent opens, the stove, the water and the lighting, then check the tyres and the spare wheel. Photograph every existing scratch and check the equipment inventory: in case of trouble on the road, also keep the assistance number to hand.
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Fill up at every opportunity in the south
On the Carretera Austral and in Tierra del Fuego, petrol stations are scarce and sometimes more than 150 km apart. Fill the tank whenever you come across one and carry water and supplies for several days between villages.
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Prepare early for any crossing into Argentina
Many Patagonian tours pass through El Calafate or Ushuaia, on the Argentine side. Crossing the border with a hire vehicle requires the hire company's agreement and specific documents, often chargeable. Ask our experts for them as soon as you book, as preparing them takes time.
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Match the season to the region
Patagonia is mainly visited from December to March, when the days are long and the roads clear. In the Altiplano, above Arica, summer rains can cut off tracks in January and February. The Atacama Desert, meanwhile, can be explored all year round, with cold nights at altitude.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Alpacas adventure
How much does an Alpacas Adventure hire cost in Chile?
Our prices observed in October 2026, for a 15-day hire, start at €86 per day with the roof-tent MG ZS, mandatory fees included. A fitted-out 4x4 pick-up starts at around €134 per day, and the Maxus T60 double cab at around €157. Median prices range from about €255 per day in July to €300 in January, at the height of the southern summer.
Is mileage unlimited with Alpacas Adventure?
No: all the Alpacas Adventure offers observed by CoolDrive have limited mileage. The number of included kilometres and the price of excess mileage are specified in each offer. In our observations in Chile, Kawascars Camper Rentals, by contrast, offers unlimited mileage on all its offers: compare the two if your itinerary is very long.
Which Alpacas Adventure model should I choose?
For two, the Maxus T60 with a single-cab camper unit, the Hilux Camper or the fitted-out Maxus pick-up are enough, with two seats and two berths. For four, only the Maxus T60 double cab can carry and sleep everyone. The roof-tent MG ZS, with five seats and two berths, is best suited to sealed roads.
Which depot should I start from, depending on my itinerary?
For the Atacama, the lagoons and Lauca National Park, start from Arica. For the Lakes District, Chiloé and the Carretera Austral, choose Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Punta Arenas opens the road to Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. Santiago remains convenient for central Chile and the wine valleys.
Is a 4x4 useful for travelling in Chile?
Not everywhere, but it is reassuring as soon as you leave the Pan-American Highway. On the ripio of the Carretera Austral, Altiplano tracks or access roads to some parks, a 4x4 pick-up provides ground clearance and traction. Still drive slowly on gravel, where vehicles often run off the road, and avoid driving at night.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with Alpacas adventure
4.3
818 reviews
They have always responded quickly to all my requests and their website is very functional!
G.
Chile · Sep 2025
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Fast service
K.
Chile · Mar 2025
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The booking process is very smooth. I had very good communication with the Cooldrive team. As for the follow-up, it will be seen on site during the vehicle pickup.
J.
Chile · Feb 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Alpacas Adventure 4x4 camper hire in Chile
Why book Alpacas Adventure with CoolDrive?
A single search shows Alpacas Adventure alongside Holiday Rent RV, Camper Travel or Kawascars Camper Rentals, with full prices that include mandatory fees. You see the excess and the type of mileage straight away. Our experts then help you choose the depot, the pick-up and the period that suit your Chilean route.
What excess and security deposit does Alpacas Adventure charge?
In October 2026, we observed an excess of €2,000 on all Alpacas Adventure offers, for every vehicle. The security deposit, the card used to hold it and the options for reducing the excess are detailed in the offer. Before leaving, make sure your card can cover this amount.
Can I return the vehicle to another depot?
It depends on the offer. Between Arica and Punta Arenas, the depots are thousands of kilometres apart, and a one-way hire generally involves high fees. Enter your preferred drop-off city in the search engine: available offers are shown with their total cost. Also bear the mileage allowance in mind on such a trip.
Can I enter Argentina with an Alpacas Adventure vehicle?
The conditions for crossing into Argentina are not in our observations. This kind of trip generally requires the hire company's written consent and paperwork prepared in advance. If your itinerary goes through El Calafate, Bariloche or Ushuaia, let our experts know before booking: they will check feasibility and cost.
What equipment is on board?
The camper units and fitted-out pick-ups are designed for camping: bed, kitchen area and storage depending on the model. The hire company describes its vehicles as well equipped, but the exact inventory varies: read it in the offer details and check it at the depot, especially the stove, kitchenware and bedding.
Are Alpacas Adventure depots at the airports?
None of the five observed depots is listed at an airport. In Santiago, the address is in Las Condes, in the east of the city. In the other cities, the exact handover point is provided on booking. Ask our experts whether a transfer from the airport can be arranged with the hire company.
About us
Hire an Alpacas Adventure 4x4 pick-up in Chile with CoolDrive Nomad
Alpacas Adventure is aimed at travellers who want to explore Chile off the main routes, at the wheel of a Maxus T60 or Toyota Hilux 4x4 pick-up fitted out for sleeping on board. The depots in Arica, Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Punta Arenas let you start as close as possible to your chosen region, from the Atacama Desert to the glaciers of Patagonia.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare Alpacas Adventure with Holiday Rent RV, Camper Travel or Kawascars Camper Rentals at prices that already include mandatory fees, with the excess and type of mileage shown from the search stage. Our experts help you fine-tune your itinerary and season. Enter your departure city and dates to get the exact price.
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