Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

Highlights

3-hour trek gets you off the beaten tourist track
Guides carry water, snacks, and lunch—leaving you free to walk with ease
Trip to natural thermal springs relaxes you after the hike
Small-group tour means you’re not just another tourist
Fun and engaging way to learn about Cajon del Maipo
Hotel pickup and drop-off included for easy transport

Summary

Get ready for your tour to Cajon del Maipo from Santiago by wearing comfortable layers and good hiking shoes; be ready for morning hotel pickup. After driving to a trailhead, follow your guide on a 3.5-mile (6 kilometer) hike through the Andes to a lookout point 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. Though the trek is challenging, your guides never rush you and keep you entertained with information about the ecosystem as you hike. Your guides also carry backpacks with snacks and water so you don’t have to, and they make you a picnic lunch to eat while you admire views from the summit. After descending, drive to the thermal water pools at Banos Colina. Natural pools feel luxurious after a challenging hike (and when enjoyed with an included glass of Chilean wine and tapas). Get dropped off at your Santiago hotel at the end of the tour. Please note: This tour is of medium difficulty and intended for people in good physical condition between 12 and 70 years old. Those with asthma, heart problems, obesity, or a surgical operation in the past six months should not attempt the trek. Tour may change due to weather conditions and is only available from October to May.

Tour info

Duration

Why take this tour?

A guided tour to Cajon del Maipo takes the guesswork out of deciding where to visit in this top Santiago day trip destination. Your guides carry food and water during a challenging hike through the Andes to a scenic vista point and then drive you to natural thermal pools, where they break out a bottle of Chilean wine and tapas. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people or fewer so your guides can give you the personal attention and detailed information large tours are likely to miss.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Gourmet Sandwich & Snack
Glass of wine
Bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Complimentay Insurance
Pickups in private residences
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1 day
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Yes, we do have face masks. We ask tour participants to please bring their own masks, ideally reusable. As we are an ecological company we prefer not to have to use disposable masks to avoid contamination. We will also have an affidavit from the passenger that is free of the disease.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Cajon del Maipo

About operator:

The dramatic gorge and snow-capped mountains of Cajon Del Maipo sit just south of Santiago and it's an idyllic destination to escape the city for a day. This small-group tour offers a personalized experience, with a local guide to take you to all the best viewpoints and a picnic served against the natural backdrop.