Explore the heart of the Andes and discover, with a 8 kms hike (5 miles), a volcano of 5,800 meters of altitude (19,000 ft), just a 100 kms (62 miles) away from Santiago. A trip to the past, discovering the creation of the South American continent. Admiring stunning views of mountain rivers, glaciers and the amazing Andes mountains.
Posted By : markhG4524KX
Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a moderate hike in the Andes. The tour guides Laura and Consuela were so much fun and made it a fantastic experience for the group. They were so friendly and I had a blast with the group. The views were spectacular. I would definitely do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 18:38:32 
Posted By : Mark_H
Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a moderate hike in the Andes. The tour guides Laura and Consuelo were so much fun and made it a fantastic experience for the group. They were so friendly and I had a blast with the group.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 14:53:51 
Posted By : tatasz
Amazing.
The group was really small (just me and another person), and the guide was great.
The hike itself was beautiful, with colorful mountains, glaciers and a lovely valley with streams. We seen horses and goats too.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 20:12:15
Posted By : mel7155
I enjoyed this tour to the Andes with Ando Andes .
Initially I was a little hesitant as I was ghosted by them for up to 3 weeks . Even when I sent WhatsApp texts . However, it came alive about 2 days before the start of the hike and all is good .
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Was very good, punctual and driver was very safe . Felt safe at all time .
The hike :
There were 2 guides- the lead guide as well as the follow up guide who picks up stragglers behind the group- as such felt very safe .
The experience :
This is an eco hike - so you get a great talk about the flora and fauna of the Andes as well as seeing the St Joseph Volcano at 5900m. Wow the landscape is so beautiful - you need to see to believe it . The pace was steady and slow so it was more of a very pleasant walk .
Will strongly recommend this tour . Also- no pressure from them to write reviews in TripAdvisor which I truly appreciate unlike the other tours I took . Also as it is eco-friendly , I greatly enjoyed this trip . Do take it if you are in to eco-tourism and protecting and appreciating the environment .
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 15:20:46
Posted By : Luiz Otávio L
The guides are great, the view is unique and the tour is spectacular. It took us some time to arrive but nothing exaggerated. When we arrived, we were given equipment and snacks (sandwich, cereal bar, fruit, a large bottle of water) and we left. The weather was sunny but with cold wind, it was great for hiking. The route is very peaceful and easy to complete even for non-experienced people. The route goes to the base of the São José volcano, the landscapes along the route are magnificent. I highly recommend it for those who like trails and wonderful views of this region.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 10:51:01
Posted By : T5789WBpatricias
I travel quite a bit and book a lot of tours/day trips online. I have to say the Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K was one of my favorite day trips so far. This tour was amazing if you want a nice hike with amazing views. Our guide Francisco was great. He was on time picking us up from the hotel. He was very knowledgable and passionate about the area and culture. They provide a lunch and large water bottle for you. They also ask ahead of time if you have any food allergies which I thought was nice. I also brought my own water bottle and a few small snacks. It started out kind of chilly in the morning but then got much warmer as the hike went on. I wore layers that I could take off as I went and that worked out well for me. It was a lot dustier than I expected. That did not take away from enjoying the hike, but if you have allergies you might want to pack some meds/kleenex for that. We had a great group where everyone walked about the same pace and had beautiful weather. I know both of those things could maybe change your experience but we really lucked out and had a fun time.
(For reference my friend and I are in our 30s from the United States)
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 10:28:57
Posted By : HuiKan_W
Overall a very good experience!
Pick us up on time.
Friendly & knowledgeable guided tour. Will recommend to my friends if they come to Santiago.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 01:39:22
Posted By : LuhWei_L
From start to finish, every moment was filled with excitement, adventure, and pure joy.
Our journey began with a seamless pickup, where our knowledgeable guide greeted us warmly and set the tone for the day ahead. As we ventured into the heart of nature, the stunning scenery unfolded before our eyes, leaving us in awe of the beauty that surrounded us.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 08:31:30
Posted By : KayUrban
My sister, husband, and I had an amazing time on our 8K hiking tour in the Andes. Our two guides, Francisco and Andres, were awesome; so professional, kind, and passionate about the region. We learned a lot from them and they really made the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 07:48:06
Posted By : E6969NBwillw
An amazing hiking tour from a very professional outfit. From start to finish, this was a first class experience. We were advised the day prior that pick up would be at 6.10am and we were picked up at exactly that time. On the bus ride to the hike (an excellent very clean bus) our fantastic guide Francisco played us some different types of Chilean music which was a nice touch. He also provided lots of interesting information about the areas we were driving through.
We arrived at our starting point for the hike after just a couple of hours and set off on the first 2k segment to the top of the valley. We then proceeded to begin a loop initally for around for another 2k before stopping for 45 mins for lunch. My wife and I were brave and dipped our feet in the freezing cold Andean water which was very refreshing. We then continued round to complete the loop before descending back down the final 2k via the same route we had taken to get up. Stunning views of the mountains and volcano throughout and a very enjoyable hike.
Throughout the hike Franciso gave us plenty of time to stop and take pictures and there were plenty of spots to allow the group to get reform. He also provided plenty of information throughout the hike. We were incredibly lucky to see many Andean condors some particularly close to us.
Upon completing the hike after an hour of travel we stopped at a little cafe where we were treated to an empanada, a glass of wine and some of Francisco's just purchased goats cheese. A wonderful end to what was a fantastic day.
I can't recommend this tour enough to people. It's definitely value for money and a great day trip out of the craziness of Santiago city! Highly recommended and Francisco is a top guy!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 15:59:22
