Campanario hot springs hiking tour: Private transport & guide

Hike to hidden thermal pools without arranging your own transport

A guided hiking tour to Las Termas del Campanario, remote hot springs in the Maulina mountain range near the Maule River, with private round-trip transportation, a live guide in English or Spanish, and a picnic snack. The walk from the parking point takes about 20 minutes, and the tour includes time in thermal pools and steam baths at both Campanario and Medano springs. Children from age 12 are welcome. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Campanario and Medano hot springs

• Travel to Campanario valley
• Cross rivers to hot springs
• Relax in Campanario hot springs
• Return to Medano hot springs
• Enjoy Medano steam baths
• Return from hot springs

The experience

How do you reach hidden hot springs in the mountains without a car? This tour picks you up and handles the drive to the trailhead, so you skip the logistics and start hiking. The route crosses rivers on the way up to Campanario's thermal pools, which stay above 35°C year-round and are known for their skin-healing properties. After soaking and exploring the main springs, you move to the Medano hot springs in the afternoon, where steam baths add another dimension to the thermal experience.

The walk itself is short (only 20 minutes from the parking area to the water), but the full day stretches 10 to 12 hours because of the drive, the time spent in and around the springs, and the return journey. A guide leads the whole experience in English or Spanish, pointing out the landscape and the river systems as you move through the Maule valley. Transport insurance is included, and you get a picnic snack (sandwich, fruit, cookies, juice) partway through.

Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, a hat for sun or cold, and slippers for wading. Sunglasses help in the glare off the water. If you want more food than the picnic snack provides, bring additional items with you. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transportation.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• transport insurance.
• a picnic snack with sandwich, fruit, cookies and juice.
• HD pictures of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (33 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (18 to 32 years) · Child (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Andes Maule Travel

Is this one for you?The private pickup means you do not need a car or a ride to the trailhead, so travelers staying in town or without their own transport can reach these remote springs as part of a single day. The 10–12 hour commitment fits best if you have a full day free and want to spend several hours soaking rather than rushing through.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 32 years); Child (12 to 15 years). Children under 12 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 far is the walk from the parking point to the hot springs?

The walk to Campanario is about 20 minutes, making it accessible even for travelers who do not hike regularly. The short distance is part of what makes this a reachable destination for a day trip.

What are the thermal pools like at Campanario?

The pools at Campanario stay above 35°C and are known for their healing properties, particularly for skin health and stress relief. You spend time soaking in these naturally heated waters as part of the tour.

Do I need my own transportation to get to the trailhead?

No. Round-trip private transportation from your location is included, so you do not need a car or need to arrange separate travel to reach the parking point.

What is included in the picnic snack?

The snack includes a sandwich, fruit, cookies, and juice. If you want additional meals or snacks beyond this, bring them with you.

What should I bring besides swimwear?

Bring a towel, change of clothes, a hat for sun or cold, slippers for wading, and sunglasses. Bring any additional food you want beyond the picnic snack, and any personal items you need for a full day outdoors.