Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs
Traveler rating
3.7/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs worth booking?
Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs is a 9-hour experience in Santiago, Chile, from $79 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (6)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $79 per person
Enjoy tranquility and rest in this beautiful mountain range area where you will be able to enjoy relaxing thermal baths in the rustic Hot springs Valle de Colina, a place far away from city stress, where it is possible t
What you get
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
About this experience
Enjoy tranquility and rest in this beautiful mountain range area where you will be able to enjoy relaxing thermal baths in the rustic Hot springs Valle de Colina, a place far away from city stress, where it is possible to see a great endemic flora and fauna variety. Tickets included in the price. A recondite, majestic and silent place at the feet of the Andean mountain range, where a hot thermal bath can be combined in harmony with a fresh drizzle in the middle of summer or with the snow that surrounds the valley during winter. The natural pools placed like open air terraces formed by calcareous deposits of thermal waters up to 55°C, allow to enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic mineral water and mud while the natural andean landscape that joins the river can be observed, sometimes the bath inside thermal waters can be more comforting in winter because a very shelter and wellness sensations can be enjoyed feeling safe and protected from cold
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santiago
we pick up passengers at any hotel close to the historic downtown area Also there are three meeting points , that you can agree for the tour: 5:30 am Los Heroes Metro Station Line 1 6:00 am Baquedano Metro Station Line 1/5
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 80 minutes before departure.
Ends at
we pick up passengers at any hotel close to the historic downtown area Also there are three meeting points , that you can agree for the tour: 5:30 am Los Heroes Metro Station Line 1 6:00 am Baquedano Metro Station Line 1/5
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Santiago Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Recommended comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for a mountain hike
- Recommended to bring swimwear, towel, and sunscreen
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Springs are great. The tour was not.
Horrible experience all the way around. The Hot Springs are great. Enjoyed the time there. Many have mentioned the changing rooms and bathrooms. We only used the men's area. It was similar to camping facilities. It was fine. The tour though wasn’t. The evening before the tour, I hadn't received any messages regarding pick up at our hotel. I messaged the WhatsApp number on the reservation who told me to contact someone else. Which I did. He said he had no tours listed for the next day and wanted additional information. I sent him a picture of my reservation confirmation. He blamed 'Viator' for not uploading the reservation but said he would get me situated. A bit later, he messaged that we were set and I'd be hearing from driver. I saw that lunch was not provided on the tour so I asked if there was a place to purchase food at the park or if we should pack a lunch. Especially since this was a 'Full Day' tour. He said there was food available there. The driver messaged that he would be at our hotel at 6am. We were ready and picked up close to that time. Since there was no tour scheduled, I asked if we were the only ones for the tour. He said no and that there were 11 more to pick up. My reservation was for an English tour. The confirmation read that the tour guide might be 'multi-lingual'. That is fine. We didn't care but we don't speak Spanish. When we were picked up, we were told that he didn't really speak much English. He didn’t. The confirmation also states the tour starts at 7am when everyone is onboard. We didn't get the last passenger until 7:47. The springs are 2.5 hours from Santiago. This is a full-day tour. After driving a bit, we stopped at some roadside shack for coffee. That wasn't listed on the tour. We were there for about 40 minutes. People are loading into the van and we now have 16 passengers. The driver agreed to take 3 of the coffee shack workers or family members and drop them off somewhere else. We were a taxi service. After the coffee stop, we stopped again at some pull-off to see a brown flowing river. That was not on the tour. Another stop was to view the volcano and field of horses. That was cool to see. We didn't need to be there so long but it was cool. It was not listed as part of the tour. None of those stops were mentioned in the tour and are part of our 'Full Day' at the Hot Springs. We made it to the Springs at 10am. We were picked-up at 6am. We've already been traveling for 4-hours. The tour guide said we had 2-hours at the Springs and we left at noon. We booked a full-day tour at the Springs but were only given 2-hours. After leaving, we stopped at some place for a small buffet lunch. Again, that was not mentioned on the tour and I was told the prior evening there was food available at the park which there isn’t. We stopped for lunch for an hour. After lunch we drove a little bit and stopped at a Chocolate shop. That also, is not listed on the tour. We were there for an hour or so while we waited our turn to go inside. After the chocolate shop, the tour guide swung by a water fall and bridge. Cool to see but not on the agenda. After the falls, he drove back to the roadside coffee shack which was now a wine shack. We stopped for wine and salami at this roadside shack. It was not part of the tour. We returned to our hotel at 5:45pm. We spent hours and hours on that van doing things that were not part of the tour. We paid for a Full Day Trip to the Hot Springs, and we got 2-hours. During this entire trip, the only people the tour guide spoke with were the couple sitting in the front seat. He never engaged anyone else in the van. There were other Spanish speakers in the van but he never included them in any conversation. When we arrived at the unscheduled stops, he gave an explanation in Spanish as we pulled into the facility. Most of the time, there was never an English explanation. We didn't know where we were or why we were there. I responded to our contact from WhatsApp about not getting the tour we paid for. We wanted a 'Full Day' and we got 2-hours because of the unnecessary stops. There was just an apology. The apology doesn't cut it. We paid for a full day trip and didn't get that. We paid for an English speaking tour. We didn't get that. If there were no tours scheduled, we should not have been placed in some other type of tour with no explanation. We should have been on our tour, even if it was just the two of us. We don't appreciate being completely ignored during the very long day in a van either. He didn't speak English and never engaged anyone other than the two in the front seat. Definitely go see the Hot Springs but use a different tour.
via Tripadvisor
Springs are Good, This tour operator is HORRIBLE
Horrible experience all the way around. The Hot Springs are great. Enjoyed the time there. Many have complained about the changing rooms and bathrooms. We only used the men's area. It was similar to camping facilities. I didn't think it was horrible. The tour though was horrible. The evening before the tour, I hadn't received any messages regarding pick up at our hotel. I messaged the WhatsApp number on the reservation who told me to contact Cristobal Barrientos. Which I did. He said he had no tours listed for the next day and wanted additional information. I sent him a picture of my reservation confirmation. He responded that 'Viator' must have failed to upload the reservation but he would get me situated. A bit later, he messaged that we were set and I'd be hearing from Gonzalo who would be our tour driver. I saw that lunch was not provided on the tour so I asked Cristobal if there was a place to purchase food at the park or if we should pack a lunch. Especially since this was a 'Full Day' tour. He said there was food available there. Gonzalo finally messaged that he would be at our hotel at 6am. We were ready and picked up close to that time. Since there was no tour scheduled, I asked if we were the only ones for the tour. He said no and that there were 11 more to pick up. My reservation was for an English tour. The confirmation read that the tour guide might be 'multi-lingual'. That is fine. We didn't care but we don't speak Spanish. When we were picked up, we were told that he didn't really speak much English. That is true. He did not. The confirmation also clearly states the tour starts at 7am when everyone is onboard. We didn't get the last passenger until 7:47. The springs are 2.5 hours from Santiago. This is a full-day tour. Next thing we know, we are stopping at some roadside shack for coffee. That wasn't listed on the tour. We were there for about 40 minutes. People are loading into the van and we now have 16 passengers. Gonzalo agreed to take 3 of the coffee shack workers or their family members and drop them off somewhere else. We are now a taxi service. After the coffee stop, we stopped again at some pull-off to see a brown flowing river. That was more wasted time. Another stop was to view the volcano and field of horses. That was cool to see. We didn't need to be there so long but it was cool. Finally we were on the way to the Springs. None of those stops were mentioned in the tour and are eating away at our 'Full Day' tour. On the way, finally, to the springs, Gonzalo says that we are going to have 2-hours at the Springs. We paid for a Full Day tour. We are now only getting 2-hours??? We made it to the Springs at 10am. We were picked-up at 6am. We've already been traveling for 4-hours. We left the Springs at Noon. After leaving, we stopped at some place for a small buffet lunch. Again, that was not mentioned on the tour. Plus, Cristobal said there was food available at the park. BTW, there is not. We stopped for lunch for an hour. After lunch we drove a little bit and stopped at a Chocolate shop. That also, is not listed on the tour. We were there for an hour or so while we waited our turn to go inside. After the chocolate shop, Gonzalo swung by a water fall and bridge. Cool to see but not on the agenda. After the falls, he drove back to the roadside coffee shack which was now a wine shack. We stopped for more waste of time for wine and salami. We returned to our hotel at 5:45pm. We spent hours and hours on that van doing things that were not part of the tour. We paid for a Full Day Trip to the Hot Springs and we got 2-hours. During this entire trip, the only people that Gonzale spoke with were the couple sitting in the front seat. He never engaged anyone else in the van. There were other Spanish speakers in the van but he never included them in any conversation. When we arrived at the unscheduled stops, he gave an explanation in Spanish as we pulled into the facility. Most of the time, there was never an English explanation. We didn't know where we were or why we were there. I responded to Cristobal about not getting the tour we paid for. We wanted a 'Full Day' and we got 2-hours because of the unnecessary stops. There was just an apology. The apology doesn't cut it. We paid for a full day trip and didn't get that. We paid for an English speaking tour. We didn't get that. If there were no tours scheduled, we should not have been placed in some other type of tour with no explanation. We should have been on our tour, even if it was just the two of us. We don't appreciate being completely ignored during the very long day in a van either. He didn't speak English and never engaged anyone other than the two in the front seat. Definately go see the Hot Springs but DO NOT TRUST this tour.
via Viator
Great trip to the Thermal Springs
The pools were amazing! The price of this tour includes your transportation/entrance to the thermal springs and a small picnic (wine, juice, cheese, chips). Additionally, we stopped at the Chocolate House, a waterfall, and a restaurant. Be sure to bring flip flops as there is a changing facility/bathroom at the springs (they are rugged). I recommend wearing your bathing suit and then changing afterwards. Bring drinking water, towel, and sunscreen! Lovely tour and worth the price!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing time
This was by far the best thing we did in Chile!!! Jean and his daughter are absolutely fabulous. They were so accommodating and amazing. I would do this tour one thousand times again!!! We made memories of a lifetime!
via Tripadvisor
I traveled from the US...
I traveled from the US and it was the highlight of my trip. Highly recommend. The views along the way were spectacular. Then to sit in the hot springs and enjoy the snow capped mountains. Unforgettable.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santiago.
How much does Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs cost?
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Prices start at $79 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santiago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santiago is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santiago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santiago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santiago and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Trip to Valle Colina Hot Springs start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santiago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santiago?
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On Outty we rank every Santiago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago., Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting, Santiago: Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santiago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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