Andes hiking from Santiago: Private trail with wine picnic

Climb into the Andes and set the pace yourself

A private half-day hiking experience in the Andes foothills near Santiago, with a guide who adjusts the route to your fitness level. You ascend roughly 500 meters over 3–5 miles through native forest, spot local wildlife, and finish with a cheese and wine picnic at the summit before descending.

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Santiago and want to get into the mountains without losing the whole day to travel. The hike starts 30 minutes from the city center. Your guide picks you up at your accommodation and drives you to the trailhead in the Andes foothills. The route climbs about 500 meters (1,640 feet) over 3–5 miles, and your guide tailors the pace and difficulty to match your fitness level, so you're not racing anyone else's itinerary. Along the way you move through native flora, watch for local wildlife, and get views back toward Santiago and across the mountain range.

At the summit you have time to rest, take photos, and catch your breath before the descent. The guide brings hiking poles, so your knees get support on the way down. Once you're back at the base, the experience ends with a picnic of local cheese and wine: a moment to sit and absorb what you've just climbed through. The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're back in the city with the afternoon still ahead of you.

You can choose a morning or afternoon departure to catch different light, and if you prefer a group setting, a shared tour option runs when at least three people book it. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and if you eat vegetarian, let the operator know when you reserve so they can adjust the picnic. Children from age 6 can join as long as an adult comes along.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• private transport from your accommodation within a 5-km radius of Costanera Center.
• hiking poles.
• accident insurance.
• cheese and wine picnic with local products.
• vegetarian option available on request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group tourGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30Small group tour (max 6), pickup is included

Private tourGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 14:30Private tour, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Infant (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ecordua Travel Chile

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the route shaped entirely around your pace and interests. The group option works if you're flexible about timing and happy to hike alongside others at a shared speed. Morning departures catch the light early. Afternoon ones let you catch sunset over the mountains on the way down.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How steep is the Andes hike from Santiago?

The trail climbs roughly 500 meters (1,640 feet) over 3–5 miles, and your guide adjusts the pace to your fitness level, so you're not locked into a fixed speed. The ascent is steady rather than technical, and hiking poles are provided to ease the descent.

What's the drive time from Santiago to the trailhead?

The drive is about 30 minutes from your accommodation to the Andes foothills, so you spend most of your four-hour outing actually on the trail rather than in transit.

What happens at the summit?

At the top you have time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the views across Santiago and the mountains before descending. After you return to the base, the experience ends with a picnic of local cheese and wine.

Is this a private tour or shared with other people?

You can book a private tour tailored entirely to your group, or join a group tour when at least three people book it. Either way, the guide adjusts the route to the participants' fitness levels.