Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso + Hot Springs, Private Full Day
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Experience the Andes on a private full-day tour combining the stunning turquoise landscapes of Embalse El Yeso with the natural hot springs of Colina Valley. This flexible experience allows you to combine two main activities within the same day, such as Embalse + hot springs or trekking + hot springs, adapting the program to your travel style, pace, and conditions. Enjoy a personalized journey with scenic stops, mountain views, and a perfect balance between nature and relaxation in a private setting. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the standard rate. Visit our website Explore Los Andes to learn more about us and explore additional options. Additional activities such as horseback riding, quad biking, rafting, or canyoning can be arranged upon request and may involve an extra cost depending on availability and logistics. Designed for a comfortable and well-paced experience with local expertise and careful execution.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
San Jose de Maipo
Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Santiago, heading towards Cajón del Maipo, a stunning valley in the Andes Mountains. Our first stop is San José de Maipo, a historic town where you can explore local markets, handicrafts, and colonial architecture while learning about the region’s culture.
Embalse El Yeso Y Cajon Del Maipo
Enjoy the breathtaking turquoise waters of Embalse El Yeso, a must-see destination for nature lovers. Walk along the shore, take unforgettable Instagram-worthy photos, and enjoy a light picnic with Chilean wine or fresh juice while admiring the snow-capped peaks.
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Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso + Hot Springs, Private Full Day
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
️ Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
Optional stops at local villages & scenic viewpoints.
Enjoy the rich flavors of Chilean wine or Pisco Sour. Experience unique aromas and tastes that reflect the country's winemaking and brewing traditions, perfect for relaxing and enjoying scenic views.
️ Admission tickets to Embalse El Yeso & Colina Hot Springs.
❄️ Winter equipment (if needed) – walking poles for snowy terrain.
Parking Fees
Enjoy a cheese platter with snacks and a delicious sandwich. On the way back to Santiago, optional stop at a local restaruant (extra cost), completing your delightful culinary experience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day with Maxi and a 4x4 in the mountains
288jessel,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day! Maxi was our guide, and he picked us up promptly and piled our family of 4 into his comfy 4x4 (definitely better than the van option if you get the choice). Maxi was such a pleasure to get to know and to spend the day with, incredibly thoughtful and accommodating from start to finish, and full of suggestions for possible fun things for us to choose from as we went. He got the feel for us quickly and customized the experience to our vibe. You can read plenty about the destinations themselves, which were great (the mountains are just breathtaking), but really what makes the day is the energy and sense of fun and interest the guide can inspire in the group, and for that Maxi was the best and the highlight of our whole stay. We learned so much while our senses were treated at every turn. If we ever get the chance to go back to Chile we will look forward to another adventure with him!
Danitza was a great...
Dan K,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Danitza was a great guide. The soaking pools were amazing and on a Monday mid-day were nearly empty of people. Both guides offered good local knowledge and the lunch was delicious. We had a few issues on the trip and the guides managed through them with calm and poise leaving all of us feeling great about the experience.
Amazing views
Marta S,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best tour without a doubt. Maxi is a super guide, very friendly, explains everything very well and with a great knowledge of the area. We would definitely take this tour again.
Excellent
N9734OVconstanzac,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, very cupid Diego who helped us at all times and very fun. He stayed all day with us always at our disposal and giving us tips to do a good trekking
Highly recommended
898dariang,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice walk, very good Service from the guide. An unforgettable experience and eager to repeat it. Unique and wonderful landscapes.
Fantastic tour!
70katis,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.001. Diego was an amazing guide! Super considerate and knowledgeable. I've never had a guide who had snacks waiting for me. Also, he was great about answering all of our questions and made sure the trip was whatever we wanted it to be. 2. Cajon del Maipo was absolutely beautiful. We got stunning pictures. 3. We loved the hot springs! The roads are totally treacherous to get there, so we were very happy we didn't try to rent our own car.
Genial adventures in Santiago
124lloydc,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great adventures. Expert professional guides. Pros in their sports. Will do again when I return to Santiago. They customized to my specific requests.
Highly recommended
N6077YSpeterc,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can not say enough good things about this tour. Our guide Maxi made the entire day extremely enjoyable. He is very clearly passionate about his job and did everything he could to make sure my wife and I were comfortable and happy throughout our experience. We were able to see the beautiful views the Andes offers, relax in the natural hot springs, and get loads of information from Maxi about the area and local people.
Full day perfect in Cajon del Maipo, I recommend 100%. Local guide. They exceeded my expectations.
X3892TIdiegoh,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing exit! We toured the Gypsum Reservoir with Francisco, guide of Explore the Andes. The guide was very cool and spoke perfect English. Everything was well organized: transport, snack, and the places we visited. We also went to Thermal Baths, a magical place. It is not a massive tour, but something more personalized and connected to the mountain. 100% recommended if you are looking for trekking or real nature in the Andes of Chile. I'm already thinking of doing El Plomo or a multi-day in Patagonia with them.
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