Cajón del Maipo Yeso Reservoir Shared Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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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!
ATTENTION: During the winter season, the road to the Yeso Reservoir is often closed due to snow, bad weather, or landslides on the route, so we will go to other areas of the Cajon del Maipo to visit other places with wonderful natural landscapes.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Picnic
Lunch
Breakfast
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
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.
Embalse El Yeso
Embalse El Yeso is one of the many destinations that only one day would take us to visit. With an impressive landscape of the snow-capped mountain range, and waters that captivate all who visit it, El Embalse El Yeso emerges as one of the must-sees that this mountainous area offers us. If what we are looking for is to observe a portrait of nature, away from city noise and have the privilege of seeing birds, snow, water and being able to breathe clean and free air, you have definitely hit your destination.
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Cajón del Maipo Yeso Reservoir Shared Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maipo Cajon Tour
410aimeed,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience, all on time and with an excellent guide that gives us the necessary time in each place to be able to walk, meet and take photos. Super recommended.
Spectacular Cajon de Maipo
65sabrib,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent place to go to meet, spend a nice day and hear your story with the guide Ignacio. The place, the experience is unique and unforgettable
Excellent tour!!!
simonepG9810DY,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour to Cajón del Maipo was excellent! The guide Alejandro was very attentive and full of knowledge about the region, and the driver Roberto drove everything with great safety. The landscape is amazing and the team made the experience even better. I highly recommend!
Alejandro presents Chile very well!
Travel759571,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide, fun tour. Alejandro is a Chilean guide who speaks Portuguese and explained every detail of the region. Very good and responsible staff.
Excellent experience
andreaaQ8258CA,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience at El Yeso Reservoir was really wonderful. The place is stunning, surrounded by mountains and with a turquoise color of the water. The trip was comfortable and safe thanks to driver Gino, and guide Alejandro made everything even better with his explanations and good energy (both ). Excellent score, good layout and 100% recommended
Amazing places
patriciarD9021MD,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience It was fulfilled with everything offered. Beautiful landscapes are worth living Guide Alejandro and driver Gino geniuses Always attentive to our well-being They even take photos and send them to you on WhatsApp!!! 10 points
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