Volcano Snow Hike 4k in Cajón del Maipo from Santiago Private Tour

Summary

We are going to a unique area close to the city of Santiago, named Cajon del Maipo. We will leave Santiago towards San José de Maipo where if you want you can have a breakfast and drink a coffee in a traditional place and later start again the trip. We are going to continue the trip on the side of the Maipo river, one of the most important rivers of the region, up till the point where we will drop off the van. From this point we are going to start the walk with snowshoes, during this walk we will have the possibility to enjoy breath-taking landscapes covered by snow. After a walk of 4 km we will arrive to La Engorda valley, where we will reach a lookout where we will have the best view of San José Volcano. While staring at this stunning Valley, we are going to share a delicious lunchbox and we will have a moment to take pictures and to relax thanks to the peace of the mountains. Later we are going to start our walk back to the van where we will share a tasty glass of wine. In the late afternoon, evening we are going to arrive to Santiago with our bodies and our minds restored.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy a winter adventure as you go on a snowshoeing hike at Cajon de Maipo on a full-day tour. This is the perfect option for all those adventurous travelers who want to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Discover the Andes Mountains through a winter panorama in the Maipo Canyon with snowshoes and enjoy stunning views of San Jose Volcano! This tour includes a professional guide, box lunch, appetizers and wine, transportation. DIFFICULTY: Medium high. The first hour of the hike is steep and then it becomes flat. Altitude increase of 600 meters. Tour subject to change due to weather conditions (rain or snow).

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Box lunch

  • Bilingual guide

  • Snowshoes and trekking poles

  • Complimentary Insurance

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

AndoAndes - Day Tours

About operator:

For the last 10 years we´ve been building touristic experiencies in nature, becoming specialists on the Maipo valley area, all year round. We have grown by the hand of the touristic development of our country, offering specialized products on the outdoor field, such as hikes and treks, mainly. We appreciate how spectacular is Maipo Valley as a destination, its ecosystem, glaciers, rivers, flora, fauna and with no doubt, its people. We work hard for giving a quality and complete service, looking forward to bring together the magnificent Andes and the outdoor life, with the people who decides to travel with AndoAndes.

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