The 3 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 $170Best value

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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