Morado Natural Monument & Hot Springs
Monumento Natural El Morado - Hiking through an amazing mountain glacial valley in the middle of the Andes. Enjoy terrific views of the Morado Mount of 4500 meters and San Francisco Glacier.
Duration of the activity
Day 1: 3 hours of ascent and 2 hours downhill. Total: 5 hours (including rest time)
Time of transportation
Day 1: 2 hours from Santiago to the beginning of the path + 40 minutes of transport to the hot springs after the hiking.
Technical Data
Day 1: Distance: 5 mile / 8 km (one way) / Ramp: 573 mts -1880 ft / Max altitude: 2.400 mts - 7880 ft
Termas Valle de Colina - Enjoy and evening in the warm waters of Colina Hot-springs in the middle of the Andes (some of them more than 40º Celsius) while you see a colorful sunset over the mountains followed by gorgeous starry night as you can see in a few places in the world. Maybe a shouting star will cross while you enjoy a cold beer.
Morado Hanging Glacier and Lagoon
Glaciar Colgante El Morado - Hiking through a glacial valley surrounded by amazing mountain peaks. You will reach a beautiful glacier which hangs into a lagoon surrounded by icebergs.
Duration of the activity:
4 hours of ascent y 3 hours of downhill. Total 7 hours (including rest time)
Time of transportation:
30 minutes from hot springs to the beginning of the path + 2,5 h back to Santiago
Technical Data:
Distance: 6 mile / 9 km (one way) / Ramp: 1000 Mts. - 3280 ft / Max altitude: 3.150 Mts - 10334 ft
- Overnight accommodation (3 season tents, sleeping bags, air mattress)
- Snowshoes (in winter, when needed)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- Professional guide
- Hiking Poles
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Medical Kit
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Personal health insurance
- Personal clothing (ask for recommended gear)
- Extra charge of 30 USD/person will be added if pick up is at airport
Spend two days hiking through the heart of the Andes, surrounded by breathtaking glacier views. In the evenings, relax in soothing hot springs nestled in the mountains and marvel at the starry sky and shooting stars. Your hike will take you through picturesque Andean valleys, offering sights of various glaciers and Andean lagoons dotted with icebergs. Our campsite will be conveniently located near the hot springs.
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Extra charge of 30 USD/person will be added if pick up is at airport
- Physical and medical condition must be compatible with activity (When in doubt, please ask)
- If you choose the ‘Two Day Hike’, please bring a change of clothes, camping gear, a swimsuit and sunglasses
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
