Just outside Santiago, Cajon de Maipo is an adventure wonderland with rivers, forests, and snow-capped peaks. This full-day trip, guided by an expert, takes you to San José Volcano after a 3-hour moderate hike with stunning views. After the hike, relax your muscles at thermal hot springs high in the mountains.
We’ll depart from your hotel in Santiago, traveling in an air-conditioned van to El Cajón del Maipo. Following a mountain road, we’ll enjoy views of rivers, vineyards, and rock formations. Our first stop is San Jose de Maipo for breakfast and to appreciate the architecture.
We’ll then continue into the Andes to San José Volcano, where the hike begins. Following the guide, we’ll encounter rocky inclines and wildflowers. Look up at the snow-capped Andes and watch for condors.
After a 3-hour hike, we’ll reach a lookout to enjoy a box lunch and views of San José Volcano. We’ll then head to Valle de Colina Hotsprings to relax in the steaming waters. After a break, we’ll return to Santiago.
Private departures available every day on request from October to May.
*Note: This trip is not available during the winter months (June, July, August & September)
We’ll start and end at your hotel in Santiago.
The tour consists of an easy to moderate 3 -hour hike. This is the right trip for energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure.
Guide to passenger ratio: 1:12. (max)
Private transportation.
Central Chile is mild and temperate. The warmest months are November to February when temperatures reach 29ºC (84ºF).. Nevertheless, during this low mountain trek, the temperature might drop considerably if the day is cloudy and the wind blows strongly, reaching as low as15ºC (59ºF).
We reserve the right to change the order of the itinerary at the sole discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
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We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
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