Trade the bustle of Santiago for two days of high-Andes hiking: glaciers, a lagoon with icebergs, and an evening soaking in Colina hot springs beneath a clear star field. This guided overnight pairs strenuous ascents with restorative thermal pools.
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You step out of the van as the city melts behind you and the Andes rise like a wall of stone and wind. The path climbs through volcanic scree and hard-packed dirt, trees thinning to scrub, until the skyline is dominated by the Morado massif and a hanging glacier that pins blue ice above a lagoon. At night, the hot springs steam under constellations you rarely see from the valley below.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days (approx. 8–10 hours hiking total)
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with experience on sustained uphill hikes; comfortable with full-day efforts at altitude.
Wildlife
History
Cajón del Maipo has long been used by local mountaineers and shepherding communities; the natural monument protects glacial and alpine ecosystems east of Santiago.
Conservation
Stay on designated trails, pack out all trash, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile high-altitude vegetation and water quality.
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Acclimatize before you go
Spend a day in Santiago or at lower elevation to reduce the risk of altitude sickness before starting the trek.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy, broken-in hiking boots with ankle support are recommended — winter trips may require snowshoes provided by the operator.
Hydrate and snack early
Start drinking water as soon as the hike begins and carry calorie-dense snacks to maintain energy on long climbs.
Night temperatures drop
Bring a sleeping bag rated for 3-season alpine conditions—mountain nights can reach near freezing even after hot-spring evenings.
Sturdy hiking boots
Support and traction for rocky, sometimes snowy alpine trails.
Layered clothing (base, insulating, waterproof shell)
Temperatures can swing widely between sunlit afternoons and cold nights.
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Useful at camp and for early starts or late returns on multi-day sections.
Sun protection (sunglasses, SPF 30+ sunscreen)
High-altitude UV is intense—protect skin and eyes during glacier-exposed segments.
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