Ocoa Palm Grove: La Campana National Park Excursion
Full day · 7 hours · Guided walk among Chilean palms · Private tour · 07:00 pickup at your hotel
- 7 hours
- Chilean palm
- Box lunch and park entrance included
- Private
- Specialist guide
The Ocoa sector of La Campana National Park holds the largest surviving grove of Chilean palms (Jubaea chilensis): thousands of specimens of an endemic, extremely slow-growing species found nowhere else in the world. Seeing them in their valley, with the Coastal Range behind, is one of the most unusual natural experiences in central Chile.
This private excursion leaves early from your hotel for the Ocoa valley at the foot of La Campana hill. From the ranger station we walk the marked trails to see the palms, with a specialist guide who explains the history of the grove and the park’s landscape, and stops to photograph the forest and the valley. Park entrance, box lunch and mineral water are included.
What you’ll do on this tour
- Pickup at your hotel in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar at 07:00.
- Drive to the Ocoa valley, along the Concón coast and through the inland valleys.
- Ocoa ranger station: entry into the park.
- Walk through the palm grove along the marked trails, among centuries-old Chilean palms.
- Viewpoints and photography of the valley and the Coastal Range.
- Box lunch in the park.
- Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
What’s included / Not included
What’s included
- Private transfer from your hotel
- Specialist guide in English or Spanish
- National park entrance fee
- Box lunch and mineral water
Not included
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Tour details
| Duration | Approximately 7 hours |
|---|---|
| Departure time | 07:00 |
| Starting point | Your hotel in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group size | 1 to 6 passengers; larger groups on request (the park only admits vehicles of up to 12 passengers) |
| Minimum age | On request: not recommended for young children or travellers with reduced mobility |
| What to bring | Hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat and sunscreen |
Private service: the price is calculated per vehicle according to your group size and includes the park entrance fee, box lunch and water. Send us your date and number of travellers and we’ll send an exact quote.
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What’s special about the Chilean palm?
It’s a species endemic to central Chile, extremely slow-growing and very long-lived, that came close to disappearing. The Ocoa grove is the largest that survives and is protected within the national park.
How difficult is the walk?
Moderate: marked trails with uphill sections. Normal fitness and hiking shoes are required.
How is it different from the Olmué sector?
Olmué explores the native forest on the western slope of La Campana hill; Ocoa is the palm-grove valley, with a different landscape and flora. They’re two distinct, complementary excursions.
Is it suitable for children?
It isn’t recommended for young children because of the length and effort involved. Ask us about the minimum age for your date.
What’s in the box lunch?
A light lunch with mineral water to eat in the park. Let us know about any dietary restrictions when booking.
Book your private tour
Send us your date and group size. We reply the same day with the price and availability.