Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago
Overview
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).
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Insurance
- Box lunch
- Bilingual guide
- Gratuities
- We stop for breakfast, but its no included in the total price
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Complimentary Insurance.
- Box lunch.
- Bilingual guide.
- Gratuities.
- We stop for breakfast, but its no included in the total price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Insurance
- Box lunch
- Bilingual guide
- Gratuities
- We stop for breakfast, but its no included in the total price
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
