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
Solace Hotel Santiago
Nuncio Monseñor Sótero Sanz de Villalba
If you're not at the pickup area, please go to Solace hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cynthia_j
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent communication... - Excellent communication and execution. Andres, Iris and Matias executed a perfect day in the Andes. My specific dietary requests were perfectly met. In addition to the surroundings on our beautiful hike, Andres shared a lot of information about Chile and most importantly the effect climate change is having on the glaciers.
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Dzarbs
Mar 5, 2026
Incredible 4-hr hike w/ stunning Mountain View’s - Absolutely fantastic day trip! Early morning pick up (6 am) has you on the road for a coffee/to go breakfast stop on the way to Cajon del Maipo. The drive is very scenic through the mountains. Hike is a 30 minute rocky uphill to a gorgeous green plateau (in the summer) with a stunning view of the San Jose Volcano (total time about 4 hrs). We were following a herd of goats the entire way, which was very fun. Our guide, Patrice, was very informative about the landscape and local mining operations. We had an included box lunch by the river before making our back down for a small picnic by the van. Highly recommend this over sitting on a bus all day without being able to go for a long walk if you are more active.
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Arjun_r
Feb 25, 2026
Exceptional experience!! - My partner and I had the best time in the Andes thanks to this carefully planned, and wonderfully designed hike through the valleys of Andes. Credit goes to Iris and Amy who ensured that everything went according to their plans while also giving us the space and time to enjoy the hike. We also hiked on a beautiful day, hence the views were simply spectacular. Moreover, we didn't find a lot of other hikers possibly due to the time of the year giving it a proper "away from the city noise and crowd" feeling to it. Can't recommend this experience enough!!
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Derekrhodes22
Feb 24, 2026
Andes Volcano walk - We really enjoyed the hike up to the volcano. We could see the volcano and the glaciers in the distance. What I particularly enjoyed was walking into a Green Valley where the goats fed every day.And then walk back down the valley into the rocky area. The guide was brilliant.And when we got to the grassy green area , he quoted Lord of the rings , "welcome to the shire" , it was fantastic.
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Lucasge4378mk
Feb 22, 2026
Very recommended - Excellent nature trip. We went with Camilla, Martín and Mattias (sorry if I misspelled any names!) and they were superb. Very kind and knowledgeable about the places we went to, and they made sure everyone in our group was taken care of. A very safe 10h trip in a very beautiful part of Chile. 100% recommended!
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Elizabeth_s
Feb 22, 2026
Iris and Amy were great... - Iris and Amy were great tour guides and willing to take all the pictures you want! The views are stunning! I guarantee you will not regret this tour! Bring a bandana! It gets windy and dusty.
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Kristina
Feb 22, 2026
8 k hike - Iris, Amy Marcos and Martin were wonderful guides! We had a wonderful day with lunche in a beautiful spot...very grateful for the poles provided and a great wine and cheese finale!
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Don_a
Feb 22, 2026
Incredible tour that... - Incredible tour that exceeded my expectations. We had an amazing day and were lucky have a day of warm weather and clear blue skies. Although well organised, the tour still had that "off the beaten path" feeling, as we didn't run into any other tour groups all day, only a couple of other local hikers. A moderate level of fitness is required, especially for the first leg of the hike. But it's all worth it for the stunning scenery. All members of staff were friendly and helpful, but Iris deserves the special mention. She has such a beautiful personality and just radiates good vibes. Such a wonderful person! So thankful for this beautiful day. I will never forget this experience.
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Gwenbk7742uv
Feb 22, 2026
"Condo of condors" - Beautiful day with a group of lovely souls! Thanks to Amy, Rai and guys! We were blessed to see the many condors soaring above and the incredible mountains/volcanoes. Muchas gracias!
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Debbie
Mar 7, 2026
Nice easy wander - Enjoyed the relatively easy hike through the Maripo valley with Andrews and Iris. Lots of information regarding the formations of the Andes, the valley and the area in general. Hike was fairly easy with some areas of a climb, although not difficult. Most of the tour was through meadow area with fresh glacier water streams where you can actually taste the water, that's how fresh it is. A simple lunch of sandwich, banana and cereal bar and a bottle of water was provided with a small wine and cheese etc after the hike. My only negative thought is that the price is steep for what you get. Although it was enjoyable, I do not think it was worth the $150 US we paid per person. That is NOT reflective of our guides, who were lovely and friendly.
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From $150
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).