El Manzano Caves Hiking: Explore Eccentric Rock Formations and Mesmerizing Andes Mountains

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime hiking adventure through El Manzano Caves, where eccentric rock formations and mesmerizing Andes Mountains await. Don’t miss this incredible natural wonder!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cajon del Maipo El Manzano - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Santiago and drive for about an hour and a half toward El Manzano sector, located at the beginning of the Maipo Valley, at the south-east side of the city.

As you set out on the trek, you’ll find yourself surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, with the towering peaks of the El Manzano range rising up all sides. As you make your way through the winding paths, you will come across a variety of natural formations, including high limestone cliffs and lush evergreen forests that hide down their steep walls.

As you near the caves themselves, the landscape becomes even more otherworldly with its narrow passageways and sculptural rock formations. We will enjoy a delicious lunch while contemplating the Andean scenery from inside one of these uncounted caves, formed by the action of water, wind and ice over the years.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Trekking poles, first aid kit and binoculars
What's Not Included
  • Personal clothing
Additional Information

This hiking adventure provides a chance to behold various landscapes of Maipo Valley and the expansive Andes Mountains.

The highlight of this journey features unique rock formations that have weathered to create a distinctive collection of natural caves. They were fashioned over countless years through the wear and tear of the limestone rock by water and wind, forming a surreal open-air gallery where nature’s sculptures are on display for those bold enough to discover them.

In essence, a hike through the El Manzano Caves presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity sure to gift you with unforgettable memories and imagery. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a newbie adventurer, this extraordinary natural spectacle is one you shouldn’t overlook.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Raysmullen
Jul 22, 2024
Hiking with the Condors - Nicolas was an amazing guide. The communication from the start was amazing. The day went so smooth. He picked me up early at the hotel, explained all about the areas we were driving through. The 1 hour drive felt like 15 mins... We started the hike through a private farm, parked the car right beside a suspension bridge. What a way to start a wonderful hike. We winded our way for about 2km through some farms seeing llamas, goats and horses. Then we started our assent. For the next 3km it was a moderate incline to the ridge, all the time Nicolas was teaching about the flora and fauna. We reached the ridge after an hour with an incredible view of the valley below. We stopped for a quick drink and snack and continued on. The climb became a bit more challenging, some scrambling involved but nothing impossible. After 1.5 hours we reached the caves... incredible views, breath taking views. We sat in a cave and had a delicious lunch,,,provided by Nicolas of course. We watched the condors soaring in the sky with the back drop of snow covered mountains...wow We then returned back to the start taking about 2 hours to decend... What an amazing day
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Thomasvo8681xp
Aug 26, 2023
Beautiful day outside the city - My brother and I had a great day with Nicolas hiking the mountains. He was very knowledgeable about the plants and local area. We enjoyed the beautiful mountains and animals. We luckily had perfect weather after a week of rain and Nicolas was able to get us in for a tour. Nicolas covered transportation and food for a seamless experience. It was a memorable experience that I would recommend!
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Samde7676gk
Aug 19, 2023
Great day in the mountains - It was a wonderful day - every detail taken care of - transport and wonderful food and very easy to organise. It was great to get out of the city and enjoy the peaceful, beautiful mountains and see the condors around us. We climbed above the clouds and had wonderful views even on a cloudy day. Nicolas taught us a lot about the plants and local area. We didn't see anyone else the whole day.
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