Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago
Overview
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12 hours
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Enjoy this spectacular trip to “El Morado” Natural Monument National Park, located at 93 kms (57 miles) from Santiago. The starting point of the hike is in Baños Morales, a mountain village at 1,900 meters of altitude (6,200 ft). The trail leads to the beautiful San Francisco Glacier lookout at 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and the Morales Glacier lagoon. During the hike we will have a refreshing stop at “Aguas de Panimávida”, iron-rich carbonated waters that directly spills out from the earth.
Difficulty level is HIGH. This tour is recommended for people in good physical shape. The first hour of the hike is steep and then it becomes flat. The difference of altitude is of 600 meters (1,900 ft).
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Recommended for people in good physical shape
It is recommended that you wear sunscreen, trekking shoes, a sun hat, and bring a camera, warm jacket and a backpack
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We´ll hike through a valley 16km aprox in the Monumento el Morado National Monument, where we´ll find the local flora and fauna of the place, just to end in a beautiful lookout to the San Francisco Hanging Glacier.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Bilingual guide
Complimentary Insurance
Box lunch
Gratuities
We stop for breakfast, but its no included in the total price
Meeting points
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Chile
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Glacier Hike 12 to 16K
Recommended for adventurous people! A spectacular trip to El Morado Natural Monument and San Francisco Glacier.
Pickup included
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour but wrong advertise
JennyCristina C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was advertised as a trip to the San Francisco Glacier, which was the main reason I booked it. Unfortunately, we did not reach the glacier at all. The final destination was Laguna de Morales, and we never continued to the beginning of the glacier. The guide explained that the trail was closed, which I understood for safety reasons. However, if the glacier is not accessible, this tour should not be advertised as a glacier tour. This is misleading. Laguna de Morales is beautiful, but it is not the San Francisco Glacier, and travelers deserve accurate information before booking. This was a shared tour, and while the guide was polite and the views were nice, transparency matters. If the trail is often closed or access depends on conditions, this must be clearly stated in the tour description. Many of us choose this experience specifically to see the glacier. Overall, it was a good day trip, but the advertising is inaccurate and sets the wrong expectations. I would not have booked this tour if I had known we would not actually reach the glacier.
Beautiful views of the Andes!
W1560VWgrega,,Jun 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of my trip to Chile and one of the greatest outdoor experiences of my life. The tour started on time, the tour group was in regular contact with me leading up to it, the driver and the guide were extremely friendly and both spoke perfect English. The location was absolutely beautiful. The hike was intense and satisfying. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I loved it so much.
What an Adventure! A must do experience while in Chile
Danette B,,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got “lucky” because it snowed the day before our hike, so the views we had were spectacular. We had to modify the original hike in order to be safe, but it didn’t detract from the beauty or the experience. We had a nice surprise following the hike with wine and snacks overlooking the Volcano. This trip did not disappoint, and I highly recommend it. Juan was a fantastic guide, and we loved this tour.
Just amazing!
Alilittle1966,,Feb 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the hardest but best things I have ever done. The road was shut due to a landslide so we hiked a different area. You need to have a good level of fitness but the reward of the views, mountainous scenery and the glaciers themselves is just amazing. Our guide Niko was outstanding and as well as having such great knowledge of the area he made the day fun and gave us a wonderful surprise at the end which finished our day perfectly. Andoandes the tour company were efficient and sent wattsap messages the day before confirming pick ups and all were on time. I would highly recommend this trip.
Cool & enjoyable day trek from Santiago
MaciekM208,,Jan 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan and Eduardo did a good job explaining the surroundings during the trek but also current situation in Chile. I was also lucky enough to have great companions that did the trek with me. I would recommend doing the hike if you’re in Santiago. It’s not strenuous at all
Amazing scenery
OnAir611191,,Jan 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan and Eduardo were fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the geology and plants of the area. We had some good discussions about the people of Chile and their politics while hiking in the beautiful Andes. A great experience. I would highly recommend it.
Beautiful views with a side of exercise!
Erik W,,Jan 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute A+ experience. Our tour guide Juan picked us up on time from our hotel and after a short stop to grab coffee and breakfast, we were on our way to El Morado. Unfortunately, a wildfire in the area had the route closed but Juan quickly adjusted to find us another hiking trail. Juan was friendly, passionate about the outdoors, and so knowledgeable about Chile. Furthermore, he allowed us to hike at a comfortable pace and enjoy the views. Highly recommended—A must if you’re visiting Chile.
The scenery was...
Harris K,,Dec 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The scenery was spectacular. You should warn people that the terrain is mostly loose rocks and hard to negotiate. Both guides were awesome!
Fantastic Adventure!
Vanessa W,,Dec 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful company that provided calm, beautiful, enjoyable treks! The owner Rai & Sebastian are phenomenal. Super smart and knowledgeable, as well as fun and thoughtful. The food they pack is made with love and DELICIOUS! You can tell they enjoy what they do and love providing high quality, genuine, experiences for their guests. I would tour with them any time!
Awesome Glacier Hiking Experience
Tristan N,,Nov 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a very great experience hiking to the glacier. Pick up time was very punctual. We’re a small group of two plus our guide, Sebastian, which was super awesome! He let us move at a comfortable pace and we never felt rushed. I really enjoyed my day hiking and talking with Sebastian. I wish they were able to eventually provide more hiking tours like this in the future exploring all the beautiful trails adjacent to Santiago (in a low impact and environmental friendly ways). Highly recommend Ando Andes overall!
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