9 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Chile Worth Booking

1.Cajón del Maipo Hot Springs & Chilean Barbecue

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

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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2.Maipo Canyon Volcano and Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Leave Santiago early for a small-group Andes adventure with a bilingual guide such as Andres or Gonzalo. Hike 4 kilometers to a San José volcano viewpoint, enjoy a picnic lunch and Chilean wine, then soak in the mineral pools at Baños Colina.

“I think this would be a great tour for most people! However, as a solo traveler, the only other people on the tour with me (a solo traveler) was a group of 5 people who only talked between themselves, thus I feel it wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been. (But not a fault of the guide) The guide was great and the transportation was easy and convenient. I think it would have felt more worth the money if there was similar like-minded people. This tour was also run in conjunction with the 8km walk tour that I personally may have enjoyed more (more solo travelers doing this one),…”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Puritama Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55Best value

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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