Embalse el Yeso Tour: Experience the Majestic Mountains and Geological Wonders in the Andes
4.3
55 Ratings
Santiago
Embalse El Yeso Tour: Explore the stunning Andes Mountains, discover geological wonders, and indulge in cultural experiences. Immerse yourself in nature and capture unforgettable moments.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco - We start the tour visiting the wonderful Cajón del Maipo where you will see the Tinoco tunnel, of great tourist and photographic interest.
  • Embalse El Yeso - Our tour continues to the viewpoint of the valley of the plaster where we will take the best photos. To finish we will visit the incredible El Yeso Reservoir
  • Parque Salto El Yeso - And then finish with a picnic table in the mountains in the beautiful Parque Salto el Yeso
  • Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique - Stop at the Casa de Chocolate to enjoy the best handmade chocolates in Chile
What's Included
  • picnic table
  • bilingual guide
  • air-conditioned vehicles
  • transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Expenses not specified above
Additional Information

Travesia isn’t in the business of merely selling tourist trips, we’re all about delivering memorable experiences. Our Embalse El Yeso tour is a clear testament to this. We’ve thoughtfully curated a journey designed with the purpose of helping visitors truly soak in the beauty of the mountains and grasp the significance of what’s before their eyes. Take a trip to Santiago’s favoured spot, the Cajón del Maipo, a gorge nestled amid the Andes mountain range, enveloped by rivers and stunning mountains, where marine fossils have surprisingly been discovered. Experience glaciers, active volcanoes, and natural thermal hot springs!

If you are a geotourism enthusiast, you’ll encounter gigantic rock formations and geological wonders dating back over 160 million years, a truly significant geological heritage! Revel in the beauty and serenity of the Andes mountain habitat. This trip includes a picnic and several cultural breaks in the region of the chocolate house, Tinoco Tunnel, and viewpoints for capturing those unforgettable snapshots.

Location
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Avenida Alameda Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
next to the San Francisco Church, in a square located next to the Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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396meganz
May 21, 2023
A great day with new friends - It was a excellent day from start to finish very professional outfit. I had a wonderfull day and would highly recommend.
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Ivan_c
Oct 12, 2023
The trip was not as described. Treat with caution. - I usually write positive evaluations and I am happy to share my experience. This narrative reflects poorly on the tour operator and potentially on Viator. We shall see. We were collected at 6 am, which was reassuring as other reviewers has said that the tour operator was a no show. The driver confirmed our booking by saying my name and we boarded the vehicle. (0 minutes into the drive to the Andes we stopped at a cafe and the driver gave instructions in Spanish. I asked if he spoke English (in the only Spanish I have) and he confirmed that he did not. This was a surprise as the tour was booked and confirmed as an English-speaking tour. I contacted Viator immediately and they confirmed that the tour was indeed English speaking. They attempted to contact the tour operators but were hung up on. The break concluded and we drove for another hour into the Andes. I contacted Viator again as the tour is described as five hours in duration and we were already three hours into the tour. I explained that I had work meetings in Santiago to get back to. Long story short the tour was not as described. We arrived back 10 hours after departure, and I missed some important calls. The case is being reviewed as I have asked for a refund which according to the App has been declined. I am interested to see if the tour description is updated and if Viator respect their customers (we have been on over 20 trips which have been good and cost a fair amount). This trip was 10 hours long and in Spanish. Let's see what happens.
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Steve_m
Sep 26, 2023
Didn't get picked up. Waited 1 hour in hotel lobby. Avoid this tour. - Guide never turned up. Got up at 5am for no reason. No one to contact as office not open until 9am. No after hours emergency number. No apologies. Pick another provider. There is a history of this if you read the reviews. If your like me and this happens on last day then you don't get do the tour and miss sight for ever.
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Jane_b
Sep 26, 2023
Tour operator was a no show. - There were no memorable parts as the tour operator failed to pick us up. They have not responded to my messages and did not answer their phone. Very disappointed.
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Taylorst3357vu
Aug 29, 2023
Don’t book - Our driver never came to pick us up. Which we had seen reviews of… But we asked when booking for an explanation for the negative reviews and they assured us it was just a few instances!
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Francis_m
Jul 13, 2023
This is a trap! - The tour operator didnt show up. I waited for 2 hours and tried calling the operator several times to no avail. Pls blacklist Travesia Turismo!
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Marija_k
Apr 9, 2023
DID NOT SHOW UP!!!! - Absolutely unreal. They simply DID NOT SHOW UP. I contacted them, and Viator contacted them the night before and morning of. Simply no response and no show. It was the last day of my trip and only opportunity to see el yeso, absolutely ruined my day. No follow up, no apology, no reason and STILL WAITING FOR MY REFUND. A trip to Chile is not cheap, it's crazy that they would take a reservation like this so lightly and think they could just not show up. As a tour company, they have a responsibility to make people's trips enjoyable. UNREAL!!!!!!
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