Maipo Mountain Valley - Full-Day tour

Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Ecordua
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8 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 12
Maipo Mountain Valley - Full-Day tour
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Ecordua
  • Email address verified
8 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

We are going to live an adventure in Cajón del Maipo, an incredible mountain valley southeast of Santiago.


We will have different interesting stops along the way, in different towns and you will be able to appreciate unique geology and vast biodiversity.


We will go to the end of the road, almost on the border with Argentina, in the middle of the Andes mountain range to start our trek to the glacier viewpoint.


Option A) This trek has a distance of 10 km round trip, with a total elevation gain of 600 meters / 2000 ft.

The trail is well-marked and has no technical steps. Until the end, we have 2.5 – 3 hours going up and 1.5 – 2 hours going down.


The endpoint of the trek is at 3,200 meters, where we will arrive at the edge of the lagoon and at a spectacular viewpoint of the hanging glacier.


Option B) Morales Lagoon: 10 km roundtrip and 500 mts of elevation gain (2 hrs up and 1.5 down)


In any case, it is not necessary to reach the endpoint to appreciate the beauty of the landscape and enjoy a day of walking in the mountains. We will make this experience tailored to your group, their needs, and their energy during the day.


We will choose one of the trails in the Maipo based on your needs. 


There are multiple options for everyone, we are 100% flexible, and will customize everything, don't worry.



Packing list

- Small pack (20 lts approx)

- Refillable water bottle of camelback

- Hiking shoes or trail running shoes

- Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen

- Fleece / Windjacket

What’s included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional guides
  • Snacks + Box lunch
  • Equipment
    Hiking poles

What’s not included

  • Insurance

Available Packages

One person private trip

Per person cost

$400
2 persons private trip

Per person cost

$250
3-12 persons private trip

Per person cost

$150


Itinerary

Description of the day
100% Customizable


1. Pick up Santiago

We will pick you up at your place in Santiago to drive to the end of the Maipo Valley (2.5 hrs) and a little more than 90 km through a mountain road.

2. The Hike

We will start the hike at 2.000  msnm we will choose the best trail for your needs, there are multiple valleys where we can hike.

3. Viewpoint for a picnic

After 2-3 hours of hiking, we will get to a good picnic spot with the best views of the Andes, where we will enjoy a delicious picnic while we speak about the country, geology, flora & fauna and more.



06:30 AM Pickup at your hotel

12:30 PM Picnic at the viewpoint

16:30: Back at the Hotel

Your Organizer


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Ecordua
8 reviews
We provide authentic tailored travel experiences in Chile since 2018.

Reviews

I love snowshoeing and was very excited at the possibility of snowshoeing in August in the Andes during my trip to Chile! When I contacted Ecordua, Joaquin was very responsive, answering all my questions promptly and making suggestions for possible trips. I greatly appreciated his help in planning this (and one other) trip during my stay in Santiago. Both Joaquin and his wife came on this trip and I really enjoyed my time with them. We drove about 2 hours from Santiago. While I'm used to snowshoeing through forests this involved a lot of climbing at high altitude which I am not used to. But Joaquin kept a pace that worked for me. The views were beautiful and I really enjoyed the trip. If you like snowshoeing, or want to try something new, I definitely recommend this trip!
By Karen K for Snowshoes hiking tour Santiago on Aug 23, 2024
This was the perfect trip for my first day in Santiago. After an overnight flight I wanted something active to help stay awake and Joaquin suggested an afternoon half day hike outside Santiago. It was a great hike with beautiful views to the city. And afterwards Joaquin provided a snack of wine, fruit, and cheese-- a lovely start to my trip! Not only was Joaquin great company but it was a pleasure working with him. He was very responsive, listened to what I said I was looking for and then made suggestions. I very much appreciated that. I highly recommend this trip!
By Karen K for Santiago half-day hiking tour on Aug 23, 2024
Was an amazing trip!!! ... Joaquín is a great guide!!!
By Rodrigo Z for Half-Day Horseback riding Santiago - Private tour on Feb 07, 2024
Had a beautiful half day hike up Cerro Manquehue with Joaquin, who is really a delightful guy. The trail is not always easy to follow, so I was very glad we had a guide. We had gone up the back side of the mountain because the front is where most people hike in from, so we had very few other hikers on our path. We managed to see a herd of goats running across the path, which we were not expecting at all but it was so fun to see!
By Emily M for Santiago half-day hiking tour on Nov 04, 2023
We had an amazing time, Omar and Theresa were both lovely and attentive. The horses are well looked after and have a great stomping ground! We rode through the field where horses, mules and donkeys from multiple farms were out which was lovely. Good views from the foothills of the Andes too over the mountains and city. We finished off with a bottle of wine and lunch outside the stables and chatted for a long time. Would highly recommend, very personal experience, they made you feel like part of the family for the day, not “just tourists”. We also booked last minute (the day before) which is very good service to be able to accommodate us.
By Celine N for Half-Day Horseback riding Santiago - Private tour on Oct 31, 2023
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