Cajon del Maipo Small Group Day Trip with Hotsprings, Picnic, and Entrance Included from Santiago
by MTO Tour
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Cajón del Maipo is a canyon in the Andes southeast of Santiago, featuring rivers, hills, and the town of San José de Maipo. This guided small-group day trip lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes visits to several towns and natural sites around the area. The tour begins in Santiago and travels to the Cajón del Maipo canyon. The group stops at the Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco, an abandoned railway tunnel used from 1914 to 1980. Visitors then spend time in San José de Maipo, the main town with traditional architecture and artisanal markets on weekends and holidays. The route passes through La Obra, a town founded in 1802 related to the construction of the San Carlos canal. The main part of the tour is at Termas Valle De Colina, where guests can relax in seven natural thermal pools with temperatures ranging from 25 to 55 degrees Celsius. These mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties. There is no Wi-Fi at the hotsprings. A picnic with snacks such as cheeses, olives, salami, wine, and juices is included. The itinerary also passes through several small towns: El Canelo, named after a sacred tree and gateway to Purgatory Hill; El Manzano, known for its native vegetation; San Gabriel, a village with rocky slopes and unique conifers; and other natural pasture areas. The tour includes live commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. The guide is separate from the driver and may provide multilingual service. Guests can taste fresh goat cheese and participate in traditional Chilean games and dances. Entrance fees to the thermal baths and a folk traditional session are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Cajon del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon in the southeastern Andes of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, covering the upper Maipo River basin where the river has carved a narrow valley. The area includes several rivers such as the El Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado Rivers, as well as smaller streams like San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, El Sauce, El Manzano, and San José. The main town is San José de Maipo, which serves as the capital of the commune covering the Andean sector.
30 min
Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco
The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco runs through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán. It was part of the regional railway system, with trains passing through between 1914 and 1980. The tunnel is now dark and has a distinctive smell, reflecting its long history.
20 min
San José de Maipo
San José de Maipo is the communal capital where local commerce is concentrated. The town preserves classic architecture and has a main square where visitors can rest. On weekends and holidays, artisanal markets offer typical local products, providing opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
30 min
La Obra
La Obra is the first town visited along route G-25 after leaving San José de Maipo. It originated in 1802 during the construction of the San Carlos canal, whose mouth is at the Maipo River.
Termas Valle De Colina
Termas Colinas, also called Baños Colina, has seven natural thermal pools located in the Andes mountains. It offers visitors a chance to bathe in pools with water temperatures from 25 up to 55 degrees Celsius. The mineral-rich waters are believed to relieve rheumatic conditions, help heal skin wounds, and remove toxins. There is no Wi-Fi available at the site. Termas Colinas is about two hours from Santiago.
180 min
El Canelo
El Canelo is named after a sacred tree of the Mapuche people found in the region’s wet streams. From here, visitors can access Purgatory Hill, which rises 2,466 meters high, and sample local wines and spirits.
El Manzano
El Manzano is a town featuring native vegetation such as boldos, thorns, and quillayes, as well as estrus plants. It offers a natural environment for visitors to explore.
Unnamed town (founded 1941)
This town developed from the division of an old farm in 1941. Local products such as almonds, honey, nuts, and quartz crystals are sold along the roadside.
San Gabriel
San Gabriel started as a village based on livestock and quarrying. The area is known for its rocky hillsides where the rare "Cypress of the Cordillera" grows. A notable attraction is “Los rodados de San Gabriel.”
Unnamed pasture locality
This locality developed to provide natural pastures for animals descending from the mountains. The area offers a landscape inviting further exploration and contact with nature.
Santiago
The tour departs from Santiago city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cajon del Maipo Small Group Day Trip with Hotsprings, Picnic, and Entrance Included from Santiago
by MTO Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$117.80Overview
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon in the Andes southeast of Santiago, featuring rivers, hills, and the town of San José de Maipo. This guided small-group day trip lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes visits to several towns and natural sites around the area. The tour begins in Santiago and travels to the Cajón del Maipo canyon. The group stops at the Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco, an abandoned railway tunnel used from 1914 to 1980. Visitors then spend time in San José de Maipo, the main town with traditional architecture and artisanal markets on weekends and holidays. The route passes through La Obra, a town founded in 1802 related to the construction of the San Carlos canal. The main part of the tour is at Termas Valle De Colina, where guests can relax in seven natural thermal pools with temperatures ranging from 25 to 55 degrees Celsius. These mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties. There is no Wi-Fi at the hotsprings. A picnic with snacks such as cheeses, olives, salami, wine, and juices is included. The itinerary also passes through several small towns: El Canelo, named after a sacred tree and gateway to Purgatory Hill; El Manzano, known for its native vegetation; San Gabriel, a village with rocky slopes and unique conifers; and other natural pasture areas. The tour includes live commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. The guide is separate from the driver and may provide multilingual service. Guests can taste fresh goat cheese and participate in traditional Chilean games and dances. Entrance fees to the thermal baths and a folk traditional session are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cajon del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon in the southeastern Andes of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, covering the upper Maipo River basin where the river has carved a narrow valley. The area includes several rivers such as the El Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado Rivers, as well as smaller streams like San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, El Sauce, El Manzano, and San José. The main town is San José de Maipo, which serves as the capital of the commune covering the Andean sector.
30 min
Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco
The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco runs through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán. It was part of the regional railway system, with trains passing through between 1914 and 1980. The tunnel is now dark and has a distinctive smell, reflecting its long history.
20 min
San José de Maipo
San José de Maipo is the communal capital where local commerce is concentrated. The town preserves classic architecture and has a main square where visitors can rest. On weekends and holidays, artisanal markets offer typical local products, providing opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
30 min
La Obra
La Obra is the first town visited along route G-25 after leaving San José de Maipo. It originated in 1802 during the construction of the San Carlos canal, whose mouth is at the Maipo River.
Termas Valle De Colina
Termas Colinas, also called Baños Colina, has seven natural thermal pools located in the Andes mountains. It offers visitors a chance to bathe in pools with water temperatures from 25 up to 55 degrees Celsius. The mineral-rich waters are believed to relieve rheumatic conditions, help heal skin wounds, and remove toxins. There is no Wi-Fi available at the site. Termas Colinas is about two hours from Santiago.
180 min
El Canelo
El Canelo is named after a sacred tree of the Mapuche people found in the region’s wet streams. From here, visitors can access Purgatory Hill, which rises 2,466 meters high, and sample local wines and spirits.
El Manzano
El Manzano is a town featuring native vegetation such as boldos, thorns, and quillayes, as well as estrus plants. It offers a natural environment for visitors to explore.
Unnamed town (founded 1941)
This town developed from the division of an old farm in 1941. Local products such as almonds, honey, nuts, and quartz crystals are sold along the roadside.
San Gabriel
San Gabriel started as a village based on livestock and quarrying. The area is known for its rocky hillsides where the rare "Cypress of the Cordillera" grows. A notable attraction is “Los rodados de San Gabriel.”
Unnamed pasture locality
This locality developed to provide natural pastures for animals descending from the mountains. The area offers a landscape inviting further exploration and contact with nature.
Santiago
The tour departs from Santiago city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.