Chile · HIKING TOURS IN SANTIAGO
Good hiking tours in Santiago sell out weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Santiago’s Cajón del Maipo hike, with Andes views, Volcán San José, lunch, wine, transport, and practical tips.
“Excellent trip ! Small hike, good interpretation along the hike with the guide. Amazing view, worth doing it, i came back with great picture !”
Review of the El Morado Glacier hike from Santiago, with Andean scenery, a 16 km trek, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“It was a lot of fun. The only thing we did not like was that the first part of the hike was close to a mining operation and you could hear the machinery in the distance. That kind of spoiled the first part of the hike”
Hike the Andes foothills from Santiago with a private guide, sweeping city views, local wildlife, and a wine and cheese picnic.
“Josephine was an amazing guide. Beautiful views. Fun wine and cheese tray at the end. It was hot but our guide made sure we rested when needed.”
Review of Santiago’s private Andes hike: steep trails, city views, small groups, hotel pickup, guides, gear, value, and safety tips.
“Be warned, this trek up the mountains is very physically demanding so take careful consideration. Nicolas was my tour guide and he was fantastic. Any help, questions, or requests I had he was able to respond very well. The trek up the mountains will take you roughly 3 hours, almost the same going down and the views you get going both ways are wonderful provided the weather is good... I managed to get alot of great pics! Nicolas picked me up at my hotel at around 7:30 am and I was back by 12:30 am. When you return depends on how long you take during the hike. All in all,…”
Hike across Chile’s Juncal Glacier from Santiago with private transport, mountain views, wetlands, trekking gear, a guide, and lunch.
“Friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide, Nicholas, who balanced chatting, providing information and listening to the silence. Water and substantial box lunch provided. The hike ascends along the valley floor with the scenery and arriving at the glacier more than worth the effort. Plenty of opportunities for great stills and video as the perspective and light changed throughout the day. Highly recommended.”
Review of OneSeed’s 10-day Patagonia W Trek, with route details, costs, lodging, hiking demands, transport, and practical booking advice.
“It was a really fantastic trekking experience. The itinerary went through very smoothly with care and supports. Especially the local company, Oneseed, was very supportive. I was happy for whole duration of it.”
Review the private Andes Hike 12k from Santiago, with Cerro Pintor views, hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, lunch, and practical tips.
“Elias is an amazing guide, very knowledgable. The hike was made better through his thoughtfullness towards one of the hikers needing a little more time due to the terrain which meant we reached the summit and saw the ancient tree.”
Hike the central Andes from Santiago with a bilingual guide, forest trails, mountain views, a picnic lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Constanza (Connie) provided a memorable day for us… a scenic and manageable hike followed by a delicious picnic lunch. We can heartily recommend this trip and would do it again if we return to Santiago.”
Review of AndoAndes’ 4 km snowshoe hike to La Engorda Valley and San José Volcano, with transport, lunch, guides, and winter tips.
“My partner and I took the 10k Snow Hike day trip yesterday (September 2020) and had a spectacular experience with AndoAndes.”
Review of the private El Morado Glacier hike from Santiago, with mountain views, lagoon icebergs, lunch, gear, pricing, and practical tips.
“Bonne randonnée au coeur des andes! Des paysages époustouflants et un calme absolu! Le chemin est instable et l’élévation est de 700 mètres! Benito était d’un soutien incroyable et a rendu l’expérience très agréable.”
Review of Cerro El Pintor from Santiago, a demanding 4,000m Andes trek with guides, gear, lunch, transport, and stunning views.
“Excellent tour great challenge, and amazing feeling making it to the top, guide was fantastic with my wife who was nervous for the difficulty but was very patient highly recommended stunning views”
Hike El Pintor from Santiago with a private guide, hotel pickup, lunch, trekking poles, and sweeping Andes views at 4,000 meters.
“Had a great day with Nicolas and Daniel. If you’re an experienced hiker this hike will be a blast. Amazing views all around. The provided lunch was nutritious and plentiful. Thanks guys!”
Trek from Santiago to El Morado Glacier, ride a 4x4 through Cajón del Maipo, enjoy lunch, and soak in Baños Colina hot springs.
“Amazing excursion!! best tour experience I've ever been on, our guide Ramon was very knowledgeable and patient, we are not experienced hikers and with his guidance we were able to make it to the top. This was unlike any other tour I've ever been on, and the empanada lunch was DELICIOUS!! We had a great time and would definitely book an excursion again with this company. Tips for people booking this trip: Bring towels for the hot springs and change for the bathroom at the first stop since it is 500 chilean pesos. There are free bathrooms at the hot springs but they are not in the best condition.”
Hike from Santiago into the Andes on a private two-day trek to La Paloma Glacier, with camping gear, meals, transport, and a guide included.
“Outstanding! Nicolas was a wonderful guide -- prepared, knowledgeable, experienced -- and a consummate host. We had a great time and are happy for the experience.”
Hike from Santiago to El Manzano Caves for Andean views, condors, private trails, lunch, and a full day outside the city.
“Nicolas was an amazing guide. The communication from the start was amazing. The day went so smooth. He picked me up early at the hotel, explained all about the areas we were driving through. The 1 hour drive felt like 15 mins...”
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