The 9 Best Hot Springs Days in Chile

1.Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 12 hours · from $250Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo by SUV, with stops in San José de Maipo, at the Veil of the Bride Waterfall, and at seven volcanic hot-spring pools. Guides such as Francisco, Rosario, Axel, and Jaime have earned praise for their warm hosting. End with an all-you-can-eat Chilean barbecue, wine, a campfire, and stargazing.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the BBQ and Wine were plentiful and delicious.”

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2.Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Leave Santiago early for a small-group Andes adventure with a bilingual guide such as Andres, Gonzalo, or Jesus. Hike about 4 kilometers to a volcano viewpoint, enjoy a picnic with Chilean wine, then soak in Baños Colina’s mineral pools at 2,500 meters. Pickup covers central Santiago, Providencia, Vitacura, and Las Condes.

“The tour was great! The hike was just challenging enough but not overly difficult. The views and our guide Gonzalo’s knowledge of the area were fantastic. The hot springs were relaxing and had great views of the mountains. At the end of the tour we were surprised with a nice food spread and Chilean wine before our drive back into the city.”

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3.Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Santiago early for Cajon del Maipo, where you can soak in six warm pools at Termas de Colina beneath the Andes. The day also includes the Tinoco railway tunnel, Casa Chocolate, a small breakfast, drinks, and round-trip transport. The group is advertised at 14 people, though one report describes an overcrowded van.

“1. While booking, it says english guide. But it turned out to be all spanish..the co travellers and the guide (speaks broken little english often taking help of intetnet translations). 2. The guide admits the tour is his first trip as well. Hence seems helpless. 3. The driver is more active virtually taking over control. He is excitedly speaking throughout, sometime even getting his both hands off the steering... 4. The tour wad supposedly to start at 6.30. I was sent a text at 10 pm earlier night that the pick up will be at 5 am. I missed thay and when they arrive in the morning and threatened to…”

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4.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195Top rated

From Pucón, Blas of Rutas Outdoors leads a private, medium-level trek through native forest and araucarias toward the southern side of Villarrica volcano. After about three hours on foot, you return to warm up in 20 natural pools at Geometric Baths. Transport, guide, insurance, and park entry are included.

“We had such a wonderful experience with Bos. The intense uphill was so worth it, as Bos was a supportive and smart navigator. We saw four volcanoes from the top! And the fact that the trek ended in these extraordinary hot springs was so unique -- most tour operators do not have access to this land. Highlight of our trip to Chile.”

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5.Full day Embalse del Yeso, Casa de Chocolate, picnic & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring Cajón del Maipo from Santiago in a van for up to 19 people. Stop at Embalse del Yeso, soak at Termas Valle de Colina, visit Casa de Chocolate, and enjoy a picnic outdoors. Guides speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Breakfast and lunch cost extra, so bring warm clothes, water, food, and a towel.

“Great day trip! Amazing views and we had a great tour guide, JJ! Lots of fun and an unforgettable day :)”

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6.Geometric Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Travel from central Pucón to Geometric Hot Springs in Villarrica National Park. You get hotel pickup, entry, and three hours to try 16 thermal pools from 35°C to 42°C, plus four cold pools. The route passes Licanray, Coñaripe, and Lake Calafquén. Transport is the main variable, so confirm your pickup carefully.

“We got talking to someone else on the tour who went to the office and paying 60000 CHP instead of what we paid on gyg over 110000 CHP. I can understand GYG taking some commission but basically twice the price is ridiculous!!”

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7.Full-Day Embalse del Yeso & Hot Springs Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $250

Travel from Santiago through Cajón del Maipo to Embalse del Yeso, where your bilingual guide shares local geology and mountain stories. Enjoy a cheese platter and Chilean wine beside the turquoise reservoir, then spend three hours at Termas Valle de Colina. Guides including Maxi, Francisco, Pablo, and Ivano have earned strong praise for flexible, caring service.

“Francisco was an amazing guide, he made the tour so personable and wholesome. He accommodated to our last minute booking request with no fuss. Our most favourite memory in Santiago! Highly recommend- don’t hesitate!”

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8.Spa de Puritama

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 4h 30m · from $97

You’ll leave San Pedro de Atacama for Puritama Spa, where eight warm mineral pools sit in a canyon at 3,500 meters. Enjoy about three hours in the water, linked by wooden catwalks, with hotel pickup, transport, entry, and a small group of up to 10. Guides speak Spanish or Portuguese.

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9.Puritama Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55Best value

Travel 31 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama to Puritama Hot Springs, where seven pools run between 28°C and 31°C in a desert ravine. Your small group, limited to 10 people, rides with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Pickup from urban accommodations and city-center drop-off are included, but admission costs extra.

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