San José Volcano & Hot Springs

Andes Mountains

Trip Length: 1 Day
Group Size: 2+
Difficulty: Moderate
From: 260 USD
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Escape the rush of Santiago for a day of hiking in the heart of the mighty Andes, followed by a soak in natural hot springs!

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.

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Highlights

Highlights

  • Admire breathtaking mountain scenery.
  • See the epic San José Volcano.
  • Enjoy lunch with an incredible view.
  • Taste local wine.
  • Soak in the warm waters of the thermal hot springs.

Itinerary

Day 1: San José Volcano & Colina Hot Springs

Cajón del Maipo, Central Andes

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.

  • Hiking Distance: 6 km./3.7 mi.
  • Hiking Time: 2:30 hrs.
  • Max. Altitude: 2.500 m./8.202 ft.
  • Elevation gain: 600 m. / 1.969 ft.
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Included

Included

  • Small-group tour. (7 to 12 people)
  • Shared transportation with driver
  • Local bilingual guide. (Spanish and English)
  • Entrance fee.
  • Box Lunch.
  • Wine tasting or juice.
  • Cheese and snacks. (local products)

Not included

  • Insurance.
  • Swimming suit.
  • Towel and sandals.
  • Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
  • Personal items.

Facts

Departures

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)

Starting / finishing point

We’ll start and end at your hotel in Santiago.

Physical demands

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.

Group size guiding staff

Guide to passenger ratio: 1:12. (max)

Transport

Private transportation.

Weather

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).

What you need to bring

  • Light clothing. (windbreaker, shirt, trekking trousers)
  • Spare clothing.
  • Trekking or good sport shoes.
  • Camera.
  • Swimming suit, towel and sandals.
  • Water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.
  • Comfortable backpack.

Itinerary modifications

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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We are a Chilean owned adventure tour operator, based in Santiago de Chile, operating adventure tours in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. Our base prices are in Chilean Pesos (CLP), but we charge prices in USD based on the exchange rate valid on the day of payment.

Destinations | Chile

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