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: 1 day learn more
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, and the spectacular Andes peaks.

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund with 48 hours of anticipation.
  • Vegetarian option is available and other dietary requierements, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Recommendations: sunscreen, trekking shoes, daypack, camera and warm jacket, sun hat.
  • Passport number,full name, country and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants.
Location
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Cancellation Policy

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

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Q9447wdj_ssicam
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing adventure with breathtaking views - It was a wonderful experience! The guide Andres took us at our place at the right time, reached us a lot about the mountain, the culture and was prepared with water, fruits and a sanduich. When we got uphills, the view was stoning! Later we got the picnic just before get onboard to come back to Santiago. I really recommend it for those that want to be next to nature and beautiful landscapes!
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Danielle_p
Jul 17, 2024
Alternative trip, it was amazing! - So unfortunately, this trip was actually canceled due to some avalanches. But we were contacted in plenty of time and offered another trip instead. If you look for Santiago and condor hike, I think you can find it. Our guides were Andrés and Camila, both very knowledgeable, super friendly and helpful. The hike up was challenging, but we stopped plenty of times to rest as needed. It was totally worth it, because having condors fly over our heads at the top was amazing.
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Derek_h
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing experience! - We could not go to the volcano because of avalanches in the area, but Andres took us to the Mirador de los Condores trail instead, and what an amazing experience! The hike was a perfect challenge, and we saw condors up close and personal at the top of the mountain. Andres was a great guide, energetic and very knowledgeable!
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126gordo
Jul 8, 2024
Couldn't do the volcano trek, but a great alternative was offered - My tour to the volcano was cancelled due to an avalanche closing the road, so I was offered a 10km hike in the Cajón del Maipo to the Mirador Del Condor. It was a great alternative, with the first part being a little challenging before it tapered off. At the destination (and on the way), we saw many Condors Harold was a great guide, the vegetarian sandwich for lunch was quite tasty and the food/wine offerings afterwards were also great. Highly recommend hiking with this group
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Aaron_t
Jul 1, 2024
Rewarding and Fulfilling - The hike was fantastic and the views were scenic. Harald was a fantastic guide through the alps and he was very engaging! The Andes dog completa also followed us all the way to the top.
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Gary_k
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing adventure - We had an amazing adventure with Haroldo and Phillipe. They took care of all the gear, reservation, lunch, and refreshments afterwards. We saw the amazing views of the Andes and Haraldo gave us the important facts of the history, culture, geology, and natural elements as we were hiking. We would definitely recommend this trip!
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Noahkk6693bh
Jun 5, 2024
Once-in-a-Lifetime Combination of Mountain Views, Condor Encounters, and World Class Guides Close to Santiago - AndoAndes offers a world class experience and special opportunity to hike to Mirador de los Cóndores in Cajón del Maipo. The incredible mountain views and unique geography on their own were more than worth the trip, though the icing on the cake was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see 12 Andean condors circling and gliding (some within 10 meters of our group) at the pinnacle of the hike. The guides' wonderful personalities and deep knowledge of Chilean culture, the local flora and fauna, and history of the region rounded out an unforgettable day. We went in June and the temperature was a comfortable 15 C / 60 F with minimal wind. The food and snacks were very thoughtfully done as well and the trip from Santiago went by quickly (2 hours). We will never forget Gonzalo, Laura, and Felipe for giving us one for the ages!
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Navibarnsley
May 24, 2024
Great Views - Not the trip I originally signed up for, but that one didn’t have enough people on it so I moved onto this. Very enjoyable and wonderful views and a good guide. Would have liked more hiking but was still fun. Good group as well and a nice surprise at the end (I’ll say no more)
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Holbrook_p
May 19, 2024
Amazing day hiking in the... - Amazing day hiking in the Maipo canyon. Andres and Vicente were great, knowledgeable tour guides who kept an easy pace of the hike and ensured everyone had a great day. I would recommend this your to all my friends!
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Elizabeth_t
Jul 11, 2024
Beautiful condor hike - The hike we were signed up for (volcano) was canceled so we did the recommended alternative, the condor hike. It was rated intermediate and that is an accurate rating for this hike. Show up with hiking boots and a backpack to carry the water and lunch they give you. They provide the hiking poles. Experienced hikers with a rental car could do the hike on their own because the guides didn’t provide much local info. But it was very convenient to be picked up at the place we were staying and the guides were very nice and helpful. Good activity for a family. Hiking the Andes is a must do.
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