15 Hiking Tours in Santiago: What to Book and What to Skip

From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K - Starting the hike at 2,300 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 10 hours · from $150Our pick

Review of the Cajón del Maipo hike from Santiago, with Andes views, Volcán San José, picnic lunch, wine, and practical planning advice.

“This was a fabulous day out and Patricia was an excellent guide. If you want to get a taste of the Andes close to Santiago and enjoy walking I would thoroughly recommend this trip. Patricia provided a delicious packed lunch and celebration drinks and nibbles at the end of the day. We all came home feeling it had been money well spent.”

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Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago

2.Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Hike El Morado from Santiago with Andean views, a boxed lunch, hotel transport, and a possible glacier lookout for fit hikers.

“I did the El Morado Hike Day tour as a solo traveller and really enjoyed it. The scenery for the walk is very beautiful, and the guides are entertaining and well informed. The sandwich in the boxed lunch was very good, better than expected for something to eat out on a trail. The tour starts at an elevation of 1,850m, and then climbs 400-600m. For most people, this height should not be a problem. at the area closest to the glacier, you walk through a bit of snow, so shoes that keep your feet dry and warm are handy. One bit of advice, take gloves and a beanie. It can…”

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Private Half-Day Andes Hiking Experience from Santiago

3.Private Half-Day Andes Hiking Experience from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Hike the Andes foothills from Santiago with a private guide, city views, wildlife, hiking poles, transport, and a local wine and cheese picnic.

“Great fun and very steep hike. The trail was steep and difficult at times as the sand was slippery. It was a nice hike but would pick a different trail in the future. Our guide was wonderful!”

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Half-Day Private Andes Hiking Tour from Santiago, carbon neutral.

4.Half-Day Private Andes Hiking Tour from Santiago, carbon neutral.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $190

Review of Santiago’s private Andes hike, with steep trails, sweeping city views, small groups, hotel transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“wonderful experience to mountain region, unique view, friendly and funny guide, highly recommanded tour !”

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Juncal Andean Park: Hiking over a Glacial Tongue

5.Juncal Andean Park: Hiking over a Glacial Tongue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $220

Review of Juncal Andean Park near Santiago, with glacier hiking, wetlands, railway history, transport, gear, lunch, price, and practical tips.

“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.”

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Epic Patagonia: Torres del Paine – ‘W’ Trek

6.Epic Patagonia: Torres del Paine – ‘W’ Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $4,990

Review of OneSeed’s 10-day Patagonia W Trek, with route details, hiking demands, transport, lodging, meals, price value, and 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.”

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Andes Hike 12k – Private

7.Andes Hike 12k – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Review the private Andes Hike 12K from Santiago, with Cerro Pintor, hotel pickup, bilingual guides, summit 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.”

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Hiking Tour in the Andes Mountains – Half Day Trip from Santiago

8.Hiking Tour in the Andes Mountains – Half Day Trip from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day 6 hours (approx.) · from $259

Hike the central Andes from Santiago with a bilingual guide, wild streams, mountain views, and a generous picnic lunch.

“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.”

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Volcano Snow Hike 4k in Cajón del Maipo from Santiago Private Tour

9.Volcano Snow Hike 4k in Cajón del Maipo from Santiago Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $250

Hike snowy Cajón del Maipo from Santiago with snowshoes, lunch, volcano views, hotel pickup, and a private bilingual guide.

“The best and most fantastic experience we had in Chile.”

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Private Hiking Trip to El Morado Hanging Glacier from Santiago, Carbon Neutral

10.Private Hiking Trip to El Morado Hanging Glacier from Santiago, Carbon Neutral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $250

Hike from Santiago to El Morado’s 3,000-meter glacier and lagoon with lunch, gear, transport, and a small group guide.

“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.”

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Full-Day Trek to Cerro El Pintor from Santiago

11.Full-Day Trek to Cerro El Pintor from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $215

Review of Santiago’s Cerro El Pintor trek, a demanding 4,000-meter Andes hike with guides, gear, lunch, transport, and big views.

“We followed the recommendation of our guide Francisco and went for a lovely hike in the Parque Yerba Loca (it was our last day and we had limited time) Breathtaking views and lovely picnic”

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Full-Day Private Hike to the Top of El Pintor from Santiago, Chile

12.Full-Day Private Hike to the Top of El Pintor from Santiago, Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $220

Review of El Pintor from Santiago: a private high-altitude hike with expert guides, Andean views, lunch, gear, and hotel pickup.

“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!”

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Santiago: Full day Trekking to El Morado glacier, include hot springs entrance.

13.Full day Trekking to El Morado glacier, include hot springs entrance.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $186

Trek from Santiago to El Morado glacier, cross the Andes by 4x4, and relax in Baños Colina hot springs with lunch included.

“Overall, this was a good experience but I find that it could have been better planned and communicated with us beforehand. Let’s start with the great - our guide Juan Paulo was amazing! He knew where exactly to go in the mountains on the trail and prepared very well for the hike by bringing extra food, knowing when to go to the hot springs, when to take a break, etc. He’s a very nice person and we would highly recommend him as a guide to anyone. What could be improved - the person we were liaising with from the tour company was not very responsive and we had specifically requested…”

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2-Day Private Hiking Tour to La Paloma Glacier

14.2-Day Private Hiking Tour to La Paloma Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $560

Hike from Santiago to La Paloma Glacier on a private two-day Andes trek with camping, mules, meals, gear, and hotel transfers.

“Outstanding! Nicolas was a wonderful guide -- prepared, knowledgeable, experienced -- and a consummate host. We had a great time and are happy for the experience.”

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Private Hiking Experience to El Manzano Caves

15.Private Hiking Experience to El Manzano Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $220

Review of El Manzano Caves near Santiago, with private transport, mountain views, condors, lunch, route details, price, and practical booking advice.

“It was a wonderful day - every detail taken care of - transport and wonderful food and very easy to organise. It was great to get out of the city and enjoy the peaceful, beautiful mountains and see the condors around us. We climbed above the clouds and had wonderful views even on a cloudy day. Nicolas taught us a lot about the plants and local area. We didn't see anyone else the whole day.”

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