From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo Laguna Negra Trekking Tour

Cordillera Province, Chile



Discover the beauty of the Andes on a guided trek to Laguna Negra from Santiago. Enjoy a small-group experience with a local guide, round-trip transport, and technical gear.

Highlights

  • Trek through the Andes on a guided hike to the glacial Laguna Negra
  • Enjoy a small-group experience with a local, certified mountain guide
  • Take in the stunning views of the Andes and the surrounding landscape
  • Benefit from round-trip transport from Santiago and technical gear
  • Discover the beauty of the Andes on a trek requiring moderate fitness

Description

Begin your adventure with a pickup in Santiago and head to the Cajón del Maipo. Follow a marked trail through cordilleran ravines up to the lake: a dark, deep body of glacial water held between rock walls that give it its name. Hike 9 km round trip with 460 m of elevation gain, covered over a full day (8–10 hours) at a paced walk with stops for photos, hydration, and a snack. No technical experience is needed — just a moderate level of fitness. In winter, the route is done on snowshoes, with technical gear provided. Go out in a group of no more than 8, with a guide born and raised in the Cajón del Maipo and certified IML, IRATA, and Pistero Socorrista. Enjoy local knowledge of the territory, brought to a professional standard.

Includes

Local certified mountain guide Round-trip private transport from Santiago Technical gear: snowshoes and trekking poles Satellite GPS (Garmin inReach) Snack Park entry

Excludes

Lunch on the trail Personal trekking clothing and footwear

Important Information

  • Moderate level of fitness required In winter, the route is done on snowshoes Small group of 8 maximum Pickup in Santiago at 07:00

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.4M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again