A long trekking where you can enjoy the best views of the fertile valleys south of Santiago.
The Papagayo Hill is located in the southern sector of Santiago de Chile. It is a hill that does not go unnoticed from any point of the capital city: imposing and with a characteristic shape, it rises through the fertile valleys of Pirque, a rural and wine area.
A trekking that is enjoyed from the beginning and gives us time to prepare our body with gentle climbs in the beginning to then become a mountain that invites you to challenge yourself both physically and psychologically.
The view from the summit is really beautiful, where you can see the Andes Mountains and the fields of the commune of Pirque.
A trekking full of flora and fauna, tranquility and spectacular views!
Where is located Mt. Papagayo?
Location: Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque.
Region: Metropolitan of Santiago (RM).
What is the distance (km) from Santiago to Pirque (start of the route) Mt. Papagayo?
Distance from Santiago to Santa Rita, Pirque: 50 km approx.
Distance from Santa Rita, Pirque to Santiago: 50 km approx.
Total distance in km (round trip): 100 km approx.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place you prefer, it can be at the airport, at your home or domicile, hotel or hostel, meeting point.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place that suits you best. In the case of this Expedition, we can pick you up and drop you off within the Metropolitan Region (Santiago de Chile). We can pick you up at the airport, home or domicile, hotel or hostel or meeting point and we can drop you off at the same or another point if you require it. Both the pickup and return, is done where the client indicates as long as the place indicated is within the area and / or region mentioned above and with prior coordination with our team.
Altitude
Initial altitude: Parking lot, “Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque (760 masl).
Maximum altitude: Summit Mt. Papagayo (2,436 masl).
What is the distance (km) to be hiked?
One way distance from the parking lot, Pirque (760 masl), to the summit of Mt. Papagayo (2,436 masl): 11 km.
Return distance from the summit of Mt. Papagayo (2,436 masl) to the parking lot, Pirque (760 masl): 11 km.
Total distance to hike in km: 22 km.
Here are the main attractions of Mt. Papagayo
You can enjoy a day of trekking in the middle of the Andes Mountains.
You will visit a mountain in the southern part of the Metropolitan Region.
You will have incredible views of the fertile valley of Pirque.
You will visit one of the wine regions of the Metropolitan Region.
In the winter season you will live the experience of trekking with incredible snowy landscapes and enjoy the snow in the middle of the Andes Mountains.
We invite you to enjoy this trekking that covers a distance of 22 km round trip to test your physical endurance and motivation.
You will be able to enjoy a day of trekking in an uncrowded area so you will be able to connect with the mountain.
You will get to know and see the endemic flora and fauna of the central Andes and central Chile.
You will have incredible views of the great mountains and volcanoes that surround Santiago de Chile.
Ideal season to do this Trekking
You can do this trekking all year round. If you like to walk on the snow, enjoy the snowy landscapes and the cold weather, we recommend you to do this trekking in autumn and winter season. If you like sunny days, warm sunsets and mountain landscapes with their spring and summer tones and colors, we recommend you to do this trekking in summer season.
What are the requirements for this trekking?
Previous experience in trekking activities is required.
You must be in good health according to the activity.
It is recommended not to have recent operations and/or injuries since the route requires walking on steep slopes.
To have the appropriate personal technical clothing for the activity.
If you are a minor, you must have written authorization from your parents or guardians.
You must complete and sign a medical form which is given to you before each activity.
Programs and itineraries designed to give you a unique experience in each place we visit. Discover the culture, gastronomy, history and people of each place we visit.
Choose the itinerary of your preference, the accordion will be displayed and at the end of each itinerary you will find the prices of each program and itinerary of this activity.
We invite you to know our available itineraries! In each itinerary you will find detailed information about the Mt. Papagayo trekking, what it includes and its respective price.
Summer Season Itineraries
Basic itinerary Mt. Papagayo – Summer season
- Location: Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque.
- Initial Altitude: 760 masl, parking lot, Pirque.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,436 masl, Mt. Papagayo Summit.
Santiago – Santa Rita, Pirque – Mt. Papagayo (2.436 masl) – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML UIMLA and WFR NASAR (Wilderness First Responder) certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Discount agreement with Rental partners.
- Complete first aid kit: This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHF radios.
- Satellite communication system via Inreach and/or satellite telephony.
Especifications of transportation, food, guidance an others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set (link).
Satellite communication system:
- Satellite communication system via Inreach.
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
This itinerary does not include:
- Technical clothing.
- Food.
- Technical equipment.
Prices per person of Basic itinerary Mt. Papagayo
Summer season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $230.000.- CLP (Private Trekking)
2 Persons: $130.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $100.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $90.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $80.000.- CLP (Per person)
Full itinerary Mt. Papagayo – Summer season
- Location: Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque.
- Initial Altitude: 760 masl, parking lot, Pirque.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,436 masl, Mt. Papagayo Summit.
Santiago – Santa Rita, Pirque – Mt. Papagayo (2.436 masl) – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Snack / Breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR (Wilderness First Responder) certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Food for the Trekking. Our guides will be in charge of providing food for the clients.
- Discount agreement with Rental partners.
- Trekking Poles.
- Complete first aid kit: This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS
- VHF radios.
- Satellite communication system via Inreach and/or satellite telephony.
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
Especifications of transportation, food, guidance an others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food includes:
- Snack/breakfast.
- Cold box lunch/Lunch (gourmet sandwich, organic juice and others).
**Important information: If you require a special diet or you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set (link).
Satellite communication system:
- Satellite communication system via Inreach.
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
This itinerary does not include:
Prices per person of full itinerary Mt. Papagayo
Summer season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $270.000.- CLP (Private Trekking)
2 Persons: $160.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $130.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $120.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $100.000.- CLP (Per person)
Basic itinerary Mt. Papagayo – winter season
- Location: Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque.
- Initial Altitude: 760 masl, parking lot, Pirque.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,436 masl, Mt. Papagayo Summit.
Santiago – Santa Rita, Pirque – Mt. Papagayo (2.436 masl) – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR (Wilderness First Responder) certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Discount agreement with Rental partners.
- Complete first aid kit: This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHF radios.Satellite communication system via Inreach and/or satellite telephony.
Especifications of transportation, food, guidance an others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set (link).
Satellite communication system:
- Satellite communication system via Inreach.
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
This itinerary does not include:
- Technical clothing.
- Food.
- Technical equipment.
Prices per person of Basic itinerary Mt. Papagayo
Autumn and winter season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $240.000.- CLP (Private Trekking)
2 Persons: $140.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $120.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $110.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $100.000.- CLP (Per person)
Full itinerary Mt. Papagayo – Autumn and winter season
- Location: Cam. Alicia Valdez de Balmaceda, Santa Rita, Pirque.
- Initial Altitude: 760 masl, parking lot, Pirque.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,436 masl, Mt. Papagayo Summit.
Santiago – Santa Rita, Pirque – Mt. Papagayo (2.436 masl) – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Snack / Breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR (Wilderness First Responder) certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Food for the Trekking. Our guides will be in charge of providing food for the clients.
- Discount agreement with Rental partners
- Personal technical equipment.
- Complete first aid kit: This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS
- VHF radios.
- Satellite communication system via Inreach and/or satellite telephony.
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
- Crampons.
- Gaiters.
- Climbing helmet.
- Trekking poles.
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
Especifications of transportation, food, guidance an others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food includes:
- Snack/breakfast.
- Cold box lunch/Lunch (gourmet sandwich, organic juice and others).
**Important information: If you require a special diet or you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international IML-UIMLA and WFR NASAR certifications.
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set (link).
Satellite communication system:
- Satellite communication system via Inreach.
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
This itinerary does not include:
Prices per person of Full itinerary Mt. Papagayo
Autumn and winter season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $280.000.- CLP (Private Trekking)
2 Persons: $180.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $150.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $130.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $120.000.- CLP (Per person)
