Full day hike to the viewpoint of Condores, Cajon del Maipo
Get ready for an exciting adventure in the Andes: Cajon del Maipo, with this beautiful walk of approximately 5 hours designed for small groups.
We will start with a 1 hour 30 minute scenic drive to the Colorado River Valley. There, we will pause to enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the mountains.
Then, together with a local guide, we will start the trekking through paths that will allow us to know the fascinating vegetation of the area, such as peumos, thorns, cacti and maytans, many of them typical of the sclerophyllous or evergreen forest.
Along the way, we will also learn about the rich fauna of the place, with the possibility of seeing blackberry eagles and condors, as well as looking for traces such as fox tracks or cougars.
When you reach the top of the trail, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Andes.
Finally, after descending and having lived an unforgettable day in the Andes, we will start the return to Santiago.
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Full day hike to the viewpoint of Condores, Cajon del Maipo
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What's included in Full day hike to the viewpoint of Condores, Cajon del Maipo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Difficulty: Medium/high Distance: 10 km total (5 to 6 hours) Altitude: 2031 masl Hours: from 07:00 to 17:00 hrs 06:00 and 07:00 am Pick you up at your hotel in Santiago to take the route to Cajon del Maipo. We will make a first stop at our place located at the entrance of the Rio Colorado Valley, where we will have a rich country breakfast with a view of the mountains. Then resume our goal of the day: trekking to the viewpoint of condors to observe the Andean condor in all its glory We begin an ascent of 1 to 1.5 hours, we will reach the portezuelo, to rest for a while and be able to recover our energies to continue climbing. Later on we will cross the watercourse of the Three Hundred Gorge, and start ascending again. About kilometer 3.6 begins to go down the slope and you can see the extensive cliff that is our goal. The Mirador de Condores is a large esplanade that stands over 2,030 meters , right on impressive cliffs that form rocky cliffs. Because of this you have incredible views from the heights: from where you can observe condors, eagles and the iconic Tupungato Volcano.
Inclusions
- Driver guide
- Bottled water
- First aid kit
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Trekking poles
- Does not include Lunch, does not include extra drinks to breakfast.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour runs from April to November, as during the summer, condors climb to other valleys by the heat.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Send us the address of your hotel, hostel or airbnb in Santiago de Chile and we will pick you up directly. As it is a group tour, we will coordinate via whatsapp with you the previous day, the pickup schedule. We will pass you between 6:00 and 07:00 am
