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Adventure Cajón del Maipo

Andes Horseback Ride in Cajón del Maipo

Activity
Horseback
Walking
Little walking
Duration
5h 45m
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 8
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

Ride into the Andes foothills of the Cajón del Maipo with local horsemen: mountain trails, river views and the silence of the cordillera, an hour from Santiago.

Highlights

  • About two hours on horseback in the Andes
  • Local guides and calm, well-trained horses
  • Mountain trails with views of the Maipo valley
  • No riding experience needed
  • Round-trip transport from Santiago

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 08:30 departure.

  1. 01

    08:30Meet at the MUT 15 min

    Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.

  2. 02

    08:45Drive to the Cajón del Maipo 75 min

    Into the Andes along the Maipo river.

  3. 03

    10:00Meet the horses 15 min

    Safety briefing and choosing your horse.

  4. 04

    10:15Horseback ride 120 min

    Mountain trails with views of the valley.

  5. 05

    12:15Rest and refreshment 30 min

    A break at the ranch.

  6. 06

    12:45Back to Santiago 75 min

    Drive back to the city.

  7. 07

    14:00Farewell 15 min

    Drop-off in Santiago.

What’s included

  • Transport from the meeting point and back
  • Horseback ride with local guides
  • Helmet and safety briefing
  • Refreshment after the ride
  • Trilingual host
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 8 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Long trousers
  • Closed shoes
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Light jacket

Good to know

Ages 8+. No experience needed. Weight and health limits are confirmed by the ranch. Rides depend on the weather. Departure from the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, Tobalaba metro); hotel pickup can be added when booking.

Booking conditions

  • Minimum 2 people per booking.
  • Runs with 2 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 8 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 24 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Hotel pickup in the city of Santiago can be added when booking.
  • Ages: 8+.
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

Good to know

  • We leave on time from the meeting point; travel times are approximate and may shift with traffic.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Where we meet

The illustrated façade of Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Meeting point
MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Address
Av. Apoquindo 2730, Las Condes
How to get there
Metro Tobalaba (Lines 1 and 4): take the exit to Av. Apoquindo; the MUT is right there. We meet at its main entrance on Apoquindo, under the MUT sign.
Be there at
08:15 (15 minutes before departure)
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

This activity depends on the weather. If conditions are unsafe we move you to another date or refund you in full.

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