Hot Springs Circuit

Chile sits on the Ring of Fire, and its thermal springs are among the world's best. Soak in natural hot pools set against volcanoes, rivers, and star-filled skies.

4 days4 stops

Difficulty ModerateApr, Oct (best contrast)

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Highlights

Day 1

Termas Cauquenes

Historic hot springs where Darwin bathed in 1834. Natural thermal pools surrounded by Andean foothills.

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Day 2

Reserva Nacional Río Los Cipreses

Wild backcountry hot springs deep in the reserve. Multi-day trek through glacial valleys to reach them.

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Day 3

Laguna del Maule

Volcanic hot springs at 2,165m beside the turquoise lagoon. Camp under the stars at the Argentine border.

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Day 4

Volcán Tinguiririca

Fumaroles and wild thermal vents on the flanks of this active stratovolcano at 4,280m.

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Volcanic warmth in wild places

Hot Springs Circuit

Chile sits on the Ring of Fire, and its thermal springs are among the world's best. Soak in natural hot pools set against volcanoes, rivers, and star-filled skies.

4 days4 stops

Difficulty ModerateApr, Oct (best contrast)

View on Map

Highlights

Day 1

Termas Cauquenes

Historic hot springs where Darwin bathed in 1834. Natural thermal pools surrounded by Andean foothills.

View on Map

Day 2

Reserva Nacional Río Los Cipreses

Wild backcountry hot springs deep in the reserve. Multi-day trek through glacial valleys to reach them.

View on Map

Day 3

Laguna del Maule

Volcanic hot springs at 2,165m beside the turquoise lagoon. Camp under the stars at the Argentine border.

View on Map

Day 4

Volcán Tinguiririca

Fumaroles and wild thermal vents on the flanks of this active stratovolcano at 4,280m.

View on Map