The 15 Best Hot Springs Tours in Chile

1.Cajon del Maipo, Termas Colinas & Embalse El Yeso

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 266 reviews · 10h 30m · from $79Our pick

Travel from Santiago into the Andes for Cajón del Maipo scenery, seven Termas Colinas pools, El Yeso reservoir, and a light picnic. Guides such as Daniela, Gabriel, and Yohana are praised for their care, though the tour runs mainly in Spanish and Portuguese. Expect an early start and a long day.

“THE Highlight of this Tour was the "Valle de Colina" with the "Termas" that are powered by hot water of an active volcano...awesome experience in a breathtaking mountain setting...Highly recommend! Another impressive sight was the El Yeso lake that is providing water to Santiago. Some parts of the tour were classic tourist spots, like a very basic "breakfast place" in the morning (nothing suitable for us) and the Casa Chocolate. Transport was efficient and on-time...please take the pick-up times serious...2 Couples didn't show up on time and the TourBus continued without them. The Bus was very modern, equipped with USB charger outlets and in well maintained condition...although room was tigh...”

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2.Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

Leave Santiago early for the Maipo Canyon and Termas Colinas, where seven volcanic pools range from hot to pleasantly warm. Guides such as Max, Gonzalo, and Sebastián share local tales in Spanish or Portuguese. Expect mountain scenery, a long van ride, and seasonal stops.

“It was an early start to our day 5 am but worth it. It was a wonderful experience. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Andes mountains. Our guide, driver Gonzalo was very kind, attentive and knowledgeable about landscapes. I was happy that we were picked up and dropped off at our location. Also that the weather was nice in the mountains to be able to get into the hot Springs. I was in all of the landscapes I saw and enjoyed the stops along the way too, and from our destination.”

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3.Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 12 hours · from $250

Spend about 12 hours in the Andes with a guide such as Francisco, Rosario, or Axel. Travel by SUV through Cajón del Maipo, soak in seven volcanic hot spring pools, watch the sunset, then enjoy an all-you-can-eat Chilean barbecue, wine, a campfire, and stargazing.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the BBQ and Wine were plentiful and delicious.”

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4.Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, soak in six thermal pools at Termas de Colina, hear the story of Tinoco’s abandoned railway tunnel, and stop at Casa Chocolate. Transport, a small breakfast, and drinks are included, but lunch is not.

“1. While booking, it says english guide. But it turned out to be all spanish..the co travellers and the guide (speaks broken little english often taking help of intetnet translations). 2. The guide admits the tour is his first trip as well. Hence seems helpless. 3. The driver is more active virtually taking over control. He is excitedly speaking throughout, sometime even getting his both hands off the steering... 4. The tour wad supposedly to start at 6.30. I was sent a text at 10 pm earlier night that the pick up will be at 5 am. I missed thay and when they arrive in the morning and threatened to…”

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5.Cajón del Maipo + Termas de Colina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $79

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo, stopping at Plaza de Armas, Las Melosas, Casa Chocolate, and Los Nogales before two hours at Termas Valle de Colina. Discover Santiago provides hotel pickup, a guide, transport, insurance, and a small wine-and-cheese picnic for $79.

“As the only native English speaking couple on the tour, we were taken care of by our guide very well. Gonzalo was quite knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was just what we needed after a long drive to our location. The hot springs were not overcrowded and the warm water was so relaxing. The picnic portion was a nice sample of Chilean wine tasting.”

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6.Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195Top rated

Leave Pucón with guide Blas of Rutas Outdoors for a three-hour trek through native forest and araucarias toward Villarrica volcano’s southern slope. Then warm up in 20 Geometric Hot Springs pools linked by red walkways. This private, moderate outing lasts about eight hours.

“We had such a wonderful experience with Bos. The intense uphill was so worth it, as Bos was a supportive and smart navigator. We saw four volcanoes from the top! And the fact that the trek ended in these extraordinary hot springs was so unique -- most tour operators do not have access to this land. Highlight of our trip to Chile.”

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7.Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel by semi-private 4x4 from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo and Valle del Yeso. Stop at Embalse El Yeso for breakfast, then soak in Termas del Plomo while Juan, Diego, or another guide prepares a fresh barbecue or vegetarian lunch. Groups are limited to four.

“The tour to Embalse and the Hot Springs with Diego as a guide was sensational! We made the right decision to opt for a private tour, which included detailed explanations about Santiago and the region throughout the journey, which enhanced our experience. The picnic was also wonderful, everything was in very good taste. We strongly recommend hiring the services of “Indo pro Chile”.”

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8.Full day Embalse del Yeso, Casa de Chocolate, picnic & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · from $90

Spend 10 hours in Cajón del Maipo with a small group of up to 19 people. Travel from Santiago to Embalse del Yeso, Termas de Colina, Casa de Chocolate, and a picnic stop. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Bring warm clothes, water, food, and a towel.

“Francisca was an excellent guide and entertainer, and Andres a great driver. Our only concern was not being told well in advance what we may need to bring, or that the schedule could be disrupted, like they’re being no time for lunch. Bring extra warm clothing, extra food, extra water, and a towel.”

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9.Geometric Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Travel from Pucón through Licanray and Coñaripe to Geometric Hot Springs in Villarrica National Park. You get three hours across 16 pools from 35°C to 42°C, four cold pools, entry, and hotel transfers. Bring two towels and flip-flops, and confirm your pickup carefully.

“Horrible experience. The driver ignored our messages and calls, left us waiting, and we had to walk 15 minutes through mud to catch the van. The van almost left without us, and they had to stop it on the road. The driver pretended not to have an internet connection, wrote fake addresses to avoid finding our location, and refused to drop us off at the same place. He didn’t speak a single word of English, and when we suggested calling a uber, he told us to just get out of the van and figure it out ourselves. We had to pay for an Uber. Completely unprofessional and unacceptable.”

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10.Embalse el Yeso + Termas de Colina with picnic – Full day

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

This 11-hour day trip takes you from Santiago through Cajón del Maipo to Embalse el Yeso and the hot pools of Termas de Colina. Expect hotel pickup, a picnic, Spanish or Portuguese guidance, scenic stops, and rustic transport. Guides may include Fabio or Cris, though assignments can change.

“Las termas me encantaron; el embalse estaba cerrado pero nos dejaron pasar para tomar unas fotos (cuidado porque podría ser muy peligroso!). No creo que el tour se debería ofrecer en abril cuando el embalse está cerrado! El embalse es bonito pero no tan impresionante como en invierno! El guía Fabio, muy amable y como yo era la única que hablaba español en un grupo de brasileños, habló “portuñol” todo el tiempo. Lo único que lamento es que no hicimos todas las paradas indicadas en el itinerario, lo cual nos molestó un poco…”

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11.Full Day to Termas del Sol & Cochamo Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · from $55Best value

Travel from Puerto Varas along Route 225 to Termas del Sol near Río Puelo, with four hours for hot-spring bathing. On the return, spend two hours in Cochamó, seeing its wooden homes, waterfront, and Chiloé church. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup included.

“Excellent guides, they made the trip very pleasant, they were punctual and very friendly. I totally recommend it.”

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12.Full-Day Embalse del Yeso & Hot Springs Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $250

Travel privately from Santiago through the Cajón del Maipo to turquoise Embalse del Yeso, where your bilingual guide shares local geology and history. After a cheese-and-Chilean-wine snack, spend three hours at Termas Valle de Colina. Guides may include Maxi, Francisco, Pablo, or Ivano.

“Our tour guide Maxi was fantastic. He really tailored the day to our needs and allowed us to take the time we needed in each location. He was knowledgeable and very friendly. The location was beautiful and I would highly recommend it. Maxi went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience!”

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13.Puritama Hotsprings AM or PM

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 4h 30m · from $65

Ride 40 minutes north from San Pedro de Atacama to Puritama Hot Springs, where seven shallow, naturally warm pools sit beside a river in a green canyon at 3,500 meters. A small group of up to 10 people gets transport, hotel pickup, and free time to bathe. Bring a towel, swimwear, and water.

“The hot springs themselves are amazing. The driver was also very friendly. However we had to coordinate with 3 different WhatsApp chats and fill out forms that asked for unnecessary detail (including our weight) just to go on the tour. They initially added us to the wrong group (we booked AM and they added us to PM). They also advised at the pickup time that they couldn't find our hotel on the map even though we confirmed the name of the hotel about 3 times in the various forms etc. prior to the tour.”

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14.Spa de Puritama

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 4h 30m · from $97

You’ll spend three quiet hours at Puritama Spa, where eight mineral-rich pools sit along the Puritama River at 3,500 meters. A Portuguese- or Spanish-speaking guide handles transport from central San Pedro de Atacama, leaving you free to enjoy the hot water, canyon views, catwalks, and café.

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15.Puritama Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

Travel 31 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama to Puritama Hot Springs with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Walk into a ravine lined with foxtail plants, then relax in seven natural pools heated to 28°C to 31°C. Shared transport, city pickup, and drop-off are included, but entry costs extra.

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