The 12 Hot Springs in Santiago That Repay the Money

1.Cajon del Maipo, Termas Colinas & Embalse El Yeso

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 266 reviews · 10h 30m · from $79Our pick

Travel from Santiago into the Cajón del Maipo with a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide, stopping at the Tinoco Tunnel, Termas Colinas, El Yeso Reservoir, and Casa de Chocolate. You get hotel pickup, a light picnic, and hot spring entry. Guides such as Daniela, Gabriel, Yohana, and Danny are noted for friendly help, though English support varies.

“Gabriel and Carlos were very good! We really enjoyed the tour! Gabriel is a great guide and he is very helpful”

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2.Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · 10 hours · from $66Best value

Travel from Santiago into the Maipo Canyon, hear local stories, and soak in seven Termas Colina pools heated by the nearby volcano. The Tinoco Tunnel is visited from September to December; in winter, the route goes straight to the hot springs. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead the 10-hour outing.

“I will never forget this trip. I connected deeply with the people and had super much fun. Guide Sebastian was great. please make sure to bring warm clothes and food the the day as there us little time and not many places to eat.”

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3.Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 12 hours · from $250

Leave Santiago with an English, Spanish, or multilingual guide such as Francisco, Rosario, Axel, or Jaime. Ride into Cajón del Maipo, stop at Veil of the Bride Waterfall, soak in seven volcanic pools, watch the sunset, then enjoy an all-you-can-eat Chilean barbecue with wine and stargazing. The day is long, scenic, and bumpy in places.

“Wow! What an amazing day! Loved, loved, loved this tour!!! Where in the world can you sit in hot springs surrounded by snow capped mountains. And then enjoy a fantastic barbecue on a wonderful rooftop terrace. And to top it off - they had a birthday cake for my wife. So special. I highly recommend this tour and this company!”

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4.Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, hike 4 kilometers to a volcano viewpoint, then soak in Baños Colina’s mineral pools at 2,500 meters. A bilingual guide leads the small group, with lunch, wine, water, transport, insurance, and hot-spring entry included. Guides such as Andrés, Gonzalo, and Jesús are known for their nature and geology talks.

“Gonzalo was an excellent guide! We went in early November and pants with a sweatshirt and windbreaker was perfect. I was happy to have hiking boots as the melting snow left streams and waters. Hot springs were a great way to relax. Gonzalo is passionate about connecting with nature and Chilean history. Incredibly worth it. We are not hikers and were able to do the hike, with minimal challenge, maybe accommodations for those with knee issues.”

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5.Volcano & Hotsprings 4K

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 day 12 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Santiago at 6:30 am for a guided hike in Cajón del Maipo, reaching a 2,500-meter viewpoint facing San José Volcano. Afterward, soak in the terraced Termas Valle de Colina pools, then enjoy a sandwich, snacks, water, and wine. Guides such as Gonzalo, Sebastián, Francisco, Elias, and Andrés have led this trip.

“Tivemos o melhor guia, Sebastian! Ele é um conhecedor profundo das montanhas, nos explicou tudo com muitos detalhes. Fizemos a trilha na neve, a cada passo uma paisagem linda! A oportunidade de respirar o ar puro das montanhas! Depois fomos até as Termas da Colina, piscinas naturais com água quentinha em meio aos Andes. O passeio foi finalizado com um pic nic muito gostoso com uma vista espetacular! Recomendamos muito este passeio. We had the best guide, Sebastian! He is an in-depth knowledge of the mountains, he explained everything to us in great detail. We walked the trail in the snow, with every step a beautiful landscape! The opportunity to…”

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6.Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Santiago before sunrise for Cajon del Maipo, where you’ll soak in six Termas de Colina pools beneath the Andes. The day also includes the Tinoco railway tunnel, Casa Chocolate, breakfast, drinks, and round-trip transport. Expect a small group of up to 14, Spanish or multilingual guiding, and a long day outdoors.

“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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7.Cajón del Maipo + Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, where you will see the Maipo River, polished rocks at Las Melosas, and the Andes around Termas de Colina. The 8 to 9 hour trip includes transport, a guide, hot spring entry, and a simple cheese and wine picnic. Guides such as Gonzalo and Sebastian are praised for clear care and good driving.

“Great road trip with magnificent views. Hot springs were great, and spent 2 hours here which was long enough to enjoy. Limited commentary which I enjoyed the quiet different from some where there is not constant talking. Stopped at a restRead more”

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8.Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250Top rated

Leave Santiago at 7:00 a.m. with Indo pro Chile for a 10-hour Andes outing limited to four people. Stop at Embalse El Yeso for breakfast, then continue by 4x4 to Termas del Plomo for thermal bathing and a fresh Andean lunch prepared by your guide. Diego, Juan, and Patricio have led this route.

“Indo Pro Chile has an impeccable service, super friendly guides, prepared and who speak Portuguese super well. The tours are private and so we have personalized care and the Van does not just stay from hotel to hotel making us waste time.Auto-translated”

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9.Full day Embalse del Yeso, Casa de Chocolate, picnic & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · from $90

Spend 10 hours in Cajón del Maipo with a group of up to 19 people, visiting Embalse del Yeso, Termas de Colina, Casa de Chocolate, and a riverside-style picnic stop. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available. Guides named for this outing include Francisca and JJ, with Andres listed as a driver on one departure. Breakfast and lunch cost extra.

“Francisca was an excellent guide and entertainer, and Andres a great driver. Our only concern was not being told well in advance what we may need to bring, or that the schedule could be disrupted, like they’re being no time for lunch. Bring extra warm clothing, extra food, extra water, and a towel.”

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10.Embalse el Yeso + Termas de Colina with picnic – Full day

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

This 11-hour mountain trip takes you from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo for a picnic, river views, waterfalls, Embalse El Yeso, and two hours at Termas de Colina. Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking guides, including Cris and Fabio, lead the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but older vans, crowded hot springs, and seasonal closures can affect the experience.

“Las termas me encantaron; el embalse estaba cerrado pero nos dejaron pasar para tomar unas fotos (cuidado porque podría ser muy peligroso!). No creo que el tour se debería ofrecer en abril cuando el embalse está cerrado! El embalse es bonito pero no tan impresionante como en invierno! El guía Fabio, muy amable y como yo era la única que hablaba español en un grupo de brasileños, habló “portuñol” todo el tiempo. Lo único que lamento es que no hicimos todas las paradas indicadas en el itinerario, lo cual nos molestó un poco…”

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11.Full-Day Embalse del Yeso & Hot Springs Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $250

Travel privately from Santiago through the Cajón del Maipo to Embalse del Yeso, where your bilingual guide shares local geology and history. Enjoy a cheese platter with Chilean wine, then spend about three hours at Termas Valle de Colina. Guides may include Maxi, Francisco, Pablo, or Ivano, depending on availability.

“Our guide Ivano was extremely helpful and made everything possible to make the tour route fit our expectations as guests, even with bad weather and blocked roads that were happening in Santiago. I visit Santiago kind of often and will surely look for them for a new tour experience. Definitely recommend to anyone!!!!”

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12.CAJON DEL MAIPO TOUR + TERMAS COLINA + EMBALSE EL YESO AND PICNIC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from Santiago into the Andes for Colina’s nine mineral hot-spring pools, a guided walk to El Yeso Reservoir, La Casa Chocolate, and a Chilean wine picnic. Pickup is available near main avenues in Santiago, Providencia, Vitacura, Las Condes, and Estación Central. The tour runs in Portuguese or Spanish, with guide Patricia named in a recent booking.

“Incredible. 10/10. Just can’t be better that this?? Graciassss 😍”

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