Andes Day Volcano Hike: Discover the 5,800-Meter High Volcano in Cajón del Maipo

Embark on an exhilarating 8 km hike to explore a 5,800-meter high volcano in Cajón del Maipo, just 100 km away from Santiago. Discover the wonders of the Andes and take in breathtaking views of rivers, glaciers, and the majestic mountains.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San José de Maipo - Our trekking begins in the heart of the Andes mountain range where we will walk towards the Valle de la Engorda area, where we will have a panoramic view of the San Jose volcano and the Andes, in this place we will take a break to share, take photos and connect with nature. We resumed our way back to the van, recharged with the energy of the mountains.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Glass of wine
  • Bottled water
  • Bilingual guide
  • Insurance
  • Gourmet Sandwich & Snack
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Pickups in private residence
Additional Information

Journey to the core of the Andes and unearth a 5,800-meter (19,000-foot) high volcano after a trek of 8 kilometers (5 miles), located just 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Santiago. This voyage is a glimpse into the past, unraveling the formation of the South American landmass. You’ll be enthralled by the breathtaking vistas of mountain rivers, glaciers,…

Location
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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K1025jfmalcolmp
Dec 6, 2024
a magical day - My daughter and I had the most magical hike with Ando Andes. It was a glorious day and the scenery was stunning in a pristine environment. The hike was moderate and had just the right amount of challenge. It was totally as described and exceeded our expectations. Thanks for a wonderful day…
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Sightseer541114
Dec 5, 2024
The best thing to do in Santiago is leave - This was easily one of the best day tours we have done! Not only was it excellent value and incredible views, but our guide went above and beyond to teach us about Chilean culture and ecology. Cannot recommend this tour enough it was simply the best!
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Jet12378363566
Dec 2, 2024
Excellent Tour - This is an amazing experience. If you have basic physical fitness and want to see a place ethereal in beauty, this is a no-miss excursion. Our guides Jose and Laura, and our driver Carlos, made sure our trip was a learning adventure. They told us about Chilean history, commerce, flora, fauna, geology. Be sure to wear long pants as the ground brush may be scratchy. Wear sunscreen! It can be a bit windy, so dress in layers. This is a MUST DO EXCURSION. If you have the same guide we did, you will not be disappointed.
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Jackiebj4477ts
Dec 2, 2024
Fabulous! - Our lovely tour guides were fantastic. Ensured everyone had a great time and also managed different levels of fitness with patience!
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Rogermx1608rf
Dec 2, 2024
A very nice drive and hike in the Andes. - A very well organized and comfortable tour and hike. The guides were genuinely expert and friendly. Make sure you bring warm clothes, especially a windbreaker or raincoat with a hood and a warm hat.
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Thackleberry
Dec 1, 2024
Great experience - Absolutely loved this tour, Laura was a wonderful guide and ensured we all enjoyed our hike, and we were blown away by the beautiful scenery! Our driver was also excellent - with smooth careful driving to make sure none got motion sick. Thanks again!
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Nitisht6
Nov 30, 2024
Beautiful hike through the mountains - The views were great and the scenery was stunning! The guides Marcos and Lauda were amazing and made the experience very memorable!
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533hanal
Nov 30, 2024
Cajon del Maipo at the end of August - I had one of the BEST hiking experiences ever on this trip. The weather worked out perfectly for us, the views were stunning and we saw many condors. Andrés was our guide and is super knowledgeable about the area and it was great having someone like him lead us.
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P4853egbradc
Dec 3, 2024
Beautiful hike, terrible drive - The actual hike was beautiful with stunning scenery. Overall, it's about 6 miles, with the toughest part walking through the plateau area near the top, mainly because of very uneven ground...lots of rocks. Wear good hiking shoes and wear TONS of sunscreen - the elevation and sun is brutal and our group got fairly burnt. The outfitter supplies a sandwich (let them know in advance of any food restrictions) and hiking poles. The downside, as others have said in these reviews, is the painfully long driving time. You get picked up very early and spend about 3 hours going and coming back on the world's most uncomfortable van. Seats are tiny with thin cushioning. And you're crammed together with strangers, so the ride/transit could use some significant improvement. Overall, for the price, it's a great day trip to get out of busy Santiago.
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Tom_s
Dec 4, 2024
For Expert Hikers Only - The tour operators were excellent - especially Jose. But the terrain was too difficult for me. Jose had to help me down from about half of the climb to the volcano. So I didn’t get the full experience. My age was not a factor as it was only a group of seniors. They all were expert experienced hikers. This tour should be marked as for expert hikers only.
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