Cajon del Maipo and Hotsprings + Tradition Folk (ticket included)
Description
Discover the magic of the Andes on a full-day tour to Cajón del Maipo. Travel from Santiago in a comfortable vehicle to San José de Maipo, passing scenic mountain villages while your guide shares local history and traditions. Enjoy a coffee stop by the Maipo River (not included), then experience authentic Andean life: photograph baby goats, taste fresh goat cheese, artisanal honey, and traditional alfajores, and explore local crafts. Visit this iconic valley known for its rivers, massifs, and fresh mountain air. Relax in natural hot springs with temperatures from 25°C to 55°C, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. These mineral waters are known for their wellness benefits. Enjoy a picnic with cheeses, charcuterie, snacks, juice, and a wine toast. Meet locals in traditional attire and enjoy folk culture. Return to Santiago around 6:00 PM.
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Itinerary
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon located in the Andean southeastern portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. It encompasses the upper Maipo River basin, where the river has entrenched itself in a narrow valley. The zone features a series of confluent rivers such as El Volcán River, Yeso River and Colorado River, as well as other minor streams, including San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, El Sauce, El Manzano and San José. The main locality is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune that includes all of the Andean sector of the Metropolitan Region
The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco tunnels through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán, a remnant from the region’s railways days. Trains ran through the tunnel between 1914 and 1980. Now, it is completely dark, with a strange smell and a chilling past.
San José de Maipo is the communal capital, where the main commercial activities of the sector are located. Its picturesque architecture rescues the classic style that gave rise to the currently existing town. You can tour your Main Square and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Here interesting artisanal samples typical of the area are installed on weekends and holidays, giving the visitor the opportunity to get a nice memory of this trip.
Once we enter the G-25 route, the first town we will know is La Obra, this sector had its beginnings in 1802 because of the tasks that were carried out during the construction of the San Carlos canal, whose mouth was born in the Maipo river.
Termas Colinas, also known as Baños Colina has 7 natural thermal pools, is located in the heart of the Andes mountain range and offers vacationers a unique opportunity to get in touch with nature in its purest form. Warning, if you are one of those people who cannot survive without internet connection for more than 2 minutes, an important piece of advice: There is no Wi-Fi signal in Termas Colina! But we know this won´t be a factor that will stop you from experiencing this gem, located only two hours from Santiago.
Our next destination corresponds to the town of El Canelo, which owes its name to the sacred tree of the Mapuches, which is also found in the wet streams existing in the sector. From here you can access the Purgatory Hill with 2,466 meters high and also enjoy wines and spirits from the area.
El Manzano is the fourth town that we can find in the Cajon del Maipo. It offers to the visitors sectors that invite to travel between boldos, thorns and quillayes, the estrus existing in the sector.
It is the second town we will visit, its dawn dates back to 1941 as a result of the lot of an old farm. Currently typical products such as almonds, honey, nuts and quartz crystals, meet the visitor at the sides of the road
San Gabriel emerged as a small village born from livestock activities and the exploitation of quarries and mines. In this town it is possible to observe on the rocky slopes of the hills the "Cypress of the Cordillera", one of the few existing confieras in the country. A great attraction are “Los rodados de San Gabriel”
Locality that arose from the need to have natural pastures to feed the animals that came down from the mountain range. In this place you can enjoy a beautiful landscape that invites you to travel and enter the sector to enjoy more full contact with nature
Departure from Santiago city
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Your Santiago accommodations in the districts of Providencia, Las Condes (hotels area), Vitacura (hotels area) , or Santiago Centro, or at another meeting point in those districts Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant Seats Available if requested and normal rate apply
- Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Assumes no responsibility for events that are not attributable whatsoever to the tour like disease, strikes, weather conditions, natural disasters, riots or any other cause beyond our control
Reviews(487)
I bought not only this package but farelones and pq snow with tickets ... obviously they didn't take me to the snow park where I had the ticket and stayed strictly in farelones or I was forced to cost two
Ignacio is an excellent guide and very kind
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que Ignacio hizo de tu experiencia un momento tan especial con su amabilidad y dedicación. Compartiremos tus palabras con él. ¡Esperamos recibirte nuevamente! MTO TOUR TEAM.
This was honestly one of the worst tours we’ve ever taken. The tour was supposed to start at 7:00 AM, but less than a day before departure we were suddenly informed that pickup would be at 5:00 AM. The biggest disappointment was that the main attraction of the tour — the canyon — was closed. We were only informed the evening before the trip and were offered an “alternative itinerary.” In reality, it was just a series of meaningless stops: a river, a sign with the canyon’s name, and a waterfall that had nothing to do with what we originally booked. These stops had no real value. If we had known in advance what the replacement would actually look like, we would have canceled the tour. Unfortunately, that wasn’t presented as an option. The whole experience also felt like a tourist trap. Throughout the day they tried to upsell unnecessary winter clothing rentals, and the lunch stop was at an overpriced restaurant where the average meal cost around $35–40 per person, with no reasonable alternatives. Overall, this tour felt misleading and poorly managed. We paid to see a famous canyon and instead spent the day visiting random locations that were not worth the time or money. I would not recommend this tour.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. When weather or safety conditions prevent access to the main destination, we must adapt the itinerary to prioritize the safety of our passengers. We appreciate your comments regarding the alternative route, communication, and overall experience, as they help us review our processes and continue improving the service we provide, MTO TOUR TEAM.
We paid the price of a tour to thermas, but as the road was closed we made another! What was the Bad experience, very difficult communication with the agency. Confirm the 21:30 tour of the previous day and you need to decide whether or not the tour is correct by 22:00. After they no longer respond. Bad experience, the guides are great super gentle they have no fault of anything. Certainly would not indicate, would not return! Money thrown out.
Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência. O acesso às Termas foi fechado pelas autoridades devido às condições da estrada, por isso foi oferecida uma alternativa de passeio. Quanto à comunicação, sua observação será compartilhada com nossa equipe para avaliação. Agradecemos também por reconhecer o trabalho e a dedicação dos nossos guias. MTO TOUR TEAM.
Wonderful experience - the bus ride itself was majestic and wild, then the hot springs were incredible. Relaxing and awe-inspiring!
A unique experience, I regret not having done sooner
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos felizes em saber que você viveu uma experiência única e que ela superou suas expectativas. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima aventura com a MTO Tour!
Guia Andres is very good and funny people. It was sensational with our group. We really liked the walk.
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que vocês gostaram do passeio e que o Andrés tornou o dia ainda mais especial com seu bom humor e simpatia. Agradecemos pela confiança e esperamos recebê-los novamente em uma próxima aventura com a MTO Tour!
Excellent guide Iván, charismatic and attentive
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del recorrido y que Iván destacó por su carisma y atención, haciendo de tu experiencia algo aún más especial. Agradecemos tu confianza y esperamos verte nuevamente en otra aventura con MTO Tour.
Fabulous, we traveled with Ivan! The truth is it was a lovely experience
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de una linda experiencia junto a Iván. Le haremos llegar tus felicitaciones. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente en una próxima aventura! MTO TOUR TEAM.
The guide Juan was very friendly. The tours were well guided. The Chilean folklore experience is quite interesting.
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos felizes em saber que você gostou do passeio e que o Juan tornou a experiência ainda mais especial. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima aventura! MTO TOUR TEAM.
