El Morado Glacier Hike: Tours, Prices & Schedules

Q: What is the difficulty level and what altitudes are reached during the El Morado Glacier Hike?

This trek has a medium to high difficulty level, so we recommend having good physical condition. The hike takes place at altitudes ranging from 2,600 to 3,250 meters above sea level, covering approximately 14 kilometers round trip, with an elevation gain of about 700 meters from the starting point.

Q: Is prior mountain experience required to do this activity?

It is not strictly necessary, but you should have moderate physical condition and some acclimatization. Even though the guide sets a slow pace during the trek, it’s important that you can adapt to the altitude to avoid symptoms of altitude sickness.

Q: How to book El Morado Glacier Hike?

You can book El Morado Glacier Hike online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book El Morado Glacier Hike?

The tour El Morado Glacier Hike can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Connect with nature on the El Morado Glacier Trek, surrounded by mountains, Andean flora, and glacial waters in a pristine environment.

September to June Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

From CLP$ 160.000

Duration

12 hours

Schedules

6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Includes

Pickup at your accommodation (only along the Alameda-Providencia-Apoquindo avenues' axis)
Private transportation
Spanish-speaking guide
Box lunch
Hiking poles
Snow shoes (if necessary)
Pictures
Drinks

Restrictions

Minimum age required of 14 years old
Good physical condition

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Trekking clothing
High-cut trekking shoes
Hat to protect against the sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Beanie
Gloves
Snack
2 liters of water

Description

*Pickup is only available for accommodations located along Alameda, Providencia, and Apoquindo avenues (Line 1 of the Santiago Metro). If you are staying outside or far from this area, we will provide you with a meeting point at a hotel or metro station along one of these avenues.

Price

1 person: CLP$ 460.000.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 290.000 per person.
Group of 3 people: CLP$ 207.000 per person.
Group of 4 to 10 people: CLP$ 160.000 per person.

Join us on the El Morado Glacier Trek, one of the most breathtaking mountain experiences in the Cajón del Maipo, just a few hours from Santiago.

On this 3-hour hike, you will walk along Andean trails with moraines and panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. Along the way, you will pause to rest, take photos, and admire the vast mountain landscape. At 3,260 meters of altitude, you will reach the El Morado lagoon and glacier, an awe-inspiring natural wonder that showcases the power of nature.

We will return together along the same trail to the vehicle, closing this high-mountain adventure with unforgettable memories just a short distance from Santiago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difficulty level and what altitudes are reached during the El Morado Glacier Hike?

Is prior mountain experience required to do this activity?

How to book El Morado Glacier Hike?

How far in advance should I book El Morado Glacier Hike?