Cajón del Maipo Tour: Full-day Exploration of Andes Mountains and El Yeso Reservoir with Picnic

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Embark on a full-day adventure to Cajón del Maipo in the Andes Mountains. Explore the stunning El Yeso Reservoir, learn about the history of San José de Maipo, and enjoy a delightful picnic. Discover the beauty of Chile’s mountains!

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cajon del Maipo - A few kilometers from Santiago, Cajón del Maipo is a mountain canyon surrounded by hills, massifs and cliffs with important rivers, which gives us a variety of unforgettable landscapes. attractions throughout the year, it is an excellent place both to enjoy nature and to practice different sports. In winter the snowy mountain range offers beautiful postcard views and centers for white sports such as skiing and in summer relaxing in its campsites and cabins. In both seasons it is possible to go trekking, hiking and horseback riding in search of spotting condors and peucos. Its main town is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune, which is the ideal place to start getting to know the area, in the midst of colorful architecture, the visitor will find a whole series of services to enjoy the area. However, other areas with great tourist attractions also stand out, such as El Yeso, El Colorado, San Gabriel, El Manzano, among others.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Picnic
Round-trip shared transfer

What's Not Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Tips

Additional Information

Experience the beauty of the Andes Mountains at Cajon del Maipo on this 8-hour tour, with a small group of people. Get incredible views of the El Yeso Reservoir and feel the amazing fresh winds of these mountains in Chile. Learn about the history of the sites and the little town of San José de Maipo, and its amazing surroundings with live commentary from a tour guide aboard a minivan. Enjoy a delicious picnic at the end of the walk with the group. Have a dream day walking through the heart of the mountains of Chile!

Note: The road to Embalse del Yeso in the winter season June - August may be closed due to snow or landslides, so other places in the Cajon del Maipo will be visited.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Dress code is smart casual

Location

Cajon del Maipo

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jorgeperu76

Aug 4, 2024

Very good experience in Cajon del Maipo - Very good tour. Unfortunately the route to the Reservoir was closed by the weather but our Guide was in charge of taking us elsewhere and ensuring that the tour remains fabulous. Thanks to Rocio for taking care of the tour, it was an excellent ride.