Private guide + private vehicle
Expert bilingual guide
Flexible schedule & pacing
Full day
Year round
Round trip from Santiago
Year round
Round trip from Santiago
Full day
Overview
The capital is left behind while peaceful mountains appear in the Cordillera de Los Andes. Cajón del Maipo is and Andes canyon surrounded by mountain walls and outcrops that bring life to different ecosystems, all great for outdoor activities.
A staple destination for nature lovers! You’ll enter unforgivable landscapes with geological formations that have given life to valleys riddled with rivers and hills.
One of them, the Las Arenas Valley, is where you’ll find a cirque glacier worth witnessing: the Hanging Glacier of El Morado. Would you like to walk a path surrounded by volcanoes, hills and melting ice?
The route contemplates a first stretch of moderate physical exercise and, towards the end, the steep starts to be more demanding.
The mountainous nature impacts you with its wild flora of around 300 native and exotic species and sclerophyll Andes bushes, olivillo de la cordillera and hierva blanca, amongst many others.
These sights are the preview before arriving to the final destination; the Lagoon and Hanging Glacier El Morado, a natural monument with high geological value, whose panoramic sights can be witnessed in a full 360° view.
You’ll see the heart of the central Andes, and discover the endemic beauty of the glaciers that bring life to unique ecosystems in Chile.
In the Lagoon you’ll have time to rest and have lunch inside this natural amphitheater, after which you’ll retake your way back.
The trekking towards the Hanging Glacier El Morado has a duration of approximately 6 hours total (round trip). It is an outdoor adventure, an experience for fans of Andes nature.
What to Expect
Trekking in the Andes
Andes Flora and Fauna
Glacier Views
Mountain Views
Andes Wildlife
Nature in the Andes
Itinerary
- Pick up from your hotel in Santiago.
- Drive to the Las Arenas Valley in Cajón del Maipo (approximately 2 hours).
- Start the trekking towards the Hanging Glacier El Morado (approximately 3 hours).
- Lunch at the Lagoon El Morado.
- Return to Santiago (approximately 2 hours).
Pricing & Inclusions
| Quantity | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50,00 USD / 40.000 CLP |
| 2 | 50,00 USD / 40.000 CLP |
| 3 | 35,00 USD / 28.000 CLP |
| 4 | 30,00 USD / 24.000 CLP |
| 5 | 25,00 USD / 20.000 CLP |
Tours can be organized for larger groups beyond those shown in the table. Please indicate the number of participants in the booking form.
Prices may vary slightly depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment.
What's Included
- Driver and private transport to and from the hotel (only for hotels within Santiago).
- Private bilingual tour guide English / Spanish (other languages available by request).
- Trail mix.
- Box lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes.
- Optional tips for guide and driver.
- Clothes and trekking gear (option to rent the day before).
- Extras.
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses.
- Optional tips for guide and driver.
- Clothes and trekking gear (option to rent the day before).
- Extras.
Important Information
- It is recommended to wear comfortable trekking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and to bring a jacket as the weather can be unpredictable.
- The tour includes a moderate level of physical activity. It is recommended for people in good health and with a basic level of fitness.
- Children under 12 years old are not recommended for this tour.
- It is recommended to bring cash for optional tips and personal expenses.
Passenger Notes
- Pick up and drop off from hotels within Santiago. For hotels outside of Santiago, additional transportation costs may apply.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable trekking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and to bring a jacket as the weather can be unpredictable.
- The tour includes a moderate level of physical activity. It is recommended for people in good health and with a basic level of fitness.
- Children under 12 years old are not recommended for this tour.
- It is recommended to bring cash for optional tips and personal expenses.
Dietary Notes
- Box lunch includes a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a cookie and bottled water.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
Payment Policy
- A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
- The remaining balance is due 7 days before the tour date.
- Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer or PayPal.
- For bookings made within 7 days of the tour date, full payment is required at the time of booking.
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