About this experience
This hiking experience offers the opportunity to see different postcards of the Maipo Valley and the extensive Andes Mountains.
The main attraction of this route are its eccentric rock formations that has eroded a singular site of natural caves. These where formed over millions of years due to the erosion of the limestone rock by water and the wind, creating an otherworldly outdoor museum where natural sculptures are exhibited for the hikers that venture to meet them.
Overall, a trek through El Manzano Caves is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is sure to leave you with memories and impressions that will last forever. Whether you´re an experienced hiker or a first-time explorer, this incredible natural wonder is not to be missed.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private transportation
- Trekking poles, first aid kit and binoculars
- Lunch includes: Two sandwiches; cereal bars; nuts, chocolate or cookies; two fruits and 1,6 liters of water.
Not included
- Personal clothing
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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Meeting and pickup information
- The guide will be waiting for travelers at the lobby of the hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Coigue Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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