Itinerary

1. El Morado National Park & Cajón del Maipo

   08:00 – Pickup in Santiago

   • Meet your private driver and local guide at your hotel in Santiago.

   Begin your journey with a scenic transfer southeast toward the majestic Andes, covering 93 kilometers en route to the mountain village of Baños Morales.

   10:00 – Arrival at Baños Morales & Trek Registration – 30 Minutes

   • Reach the gateway to El Morado National Park, nestled in the heart of Cajón del Maipo.
   • Prepare for an immersive hike through one of Chile’s most romantic alpine landscapes.

   10:30 – El Morado National Park Hike – 6 Hours

   • Embark on a guided trek through 3,000 hectares of pristine Andean wilderness.

   The trail begins with a steep ascent, demanding early effort before easing into a gentle plateau.

   Breathe in the crisp mountain air and admire the surreal palette of the Andes—iron-rich streaks of orange and rust painting the slopes like brushstrokes on canvas.

   Cross mineral springs and crystalline pools, where brick-colored rocks rise from the water like ancient sculptures.

   • Continue toward Laguna Morales, a shimmering body of water that shifts from malachite to emerald depending on the light.

   Pause here for a well-deserved rest and enjoy your included lunch box beside velvety carpets of submerged algae.

   • If time and pace allow, ascend further to the San Francisco Glacier Viewpoint, the crown jewel of the hike.

   This final stretch offers breathtaking views of the glacier’s icy expanse—a humbling reminder of nature’s grandeur.

   16:30 – Transfer Back to Santiago – 2 Hours

   • Relax during the return journey, retracing your path through the dramatic landscapes of Cajón del Maipo.

   18:30 – Arrival in Santiago

   • Return to your hotel between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

   Conclude the day enriched by a deep connection with Chile’s mountainous soul—a fusion of geological wonder, silence, and serenity.