Private Tour
Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago.
Overview
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Have an amazing day on a private tour exclusively for you or your group of friends or family in the beautiful Cajon del Maipo. Experience the beauty of the Andes Mountains on this 8-hour journey 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. Have a dream day walking through the heart of the mountains of Chile!
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
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Cajon del Maipo
The Maipo Canyon is an Andean canyon located in the southeastern part of the Metropolitan Region of Chile. It corresponds to the upper basin of the Maipo River (around 900 m above sea level), where it is enclosed by hills, cliffs, and massifs. The area also has several confluences, such as the Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado rivers, and other estuaries such as the San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, Sauce, Manzano, and San José. The main town is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune of the same name, which encompasses most of the mountainous sector of the Metropolitan Region.
Embalse El Yeso Y Cajon Del Maipo
Discover the natural wonder of Cajón del Maipo and the El Yeso Reservoir on an unforgettable tour with a picnic included! Located just a few kilometers from Santiago, the Cajón del Maipo is a mountain valley surrounded by towering mountains and crystal-clear rivers. The El Yeso Reservoir, with its azure waters and the snow-capped peaks of the Andes as a backdrop, offers a breathtaking landscape. A perfect experience to connect with nature and enjoy a unique moment with your family, friends, or partner!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Stop at a restaurant for lunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Tips
Pickup points
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 816 Santiago Chile
Options
Vehicle for 15 people maximum
Vehicle for 14 people maximum: Price for groups between 10 to 15 people.
Pickup included
Vehicle for 9 people maximum
Price for groups between 5 to 9 people.
Pickup included
Vehicle for 6 People
Vehicle for 6 People
Pickup included
Vehicle for 18 People
Vehicle for 15 a 18 People max
Pickup included
Vehicle for 3 people maximum
Price for groups between 3 people.
Pickup included
Reviews
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day trip outside of city
sterba1,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lots of driving but the views were lively once we got to the lake. It was colder than in the city and actually snowed while we were at the lake
Travel Cajon Del Maipo, Termas de Colina and Embalse de Yeso
dayanesirio,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour of Embalse del Yeso, Termas de Colina and Cajon de Maipo. Our guide was Sebastian, which was simply amazing! It was super punctual, friendly, polite and with excellent car (we went in a car of 7 seats). He explained how our day would be and was very inquisitive in addition to knowing a lot about the history of the locals and left us very willing so that we could ask and interact. Super recommend the job.
An exciting trip into the Andes
Michael 54 54,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paulo was a great guide. Most knowledgeable and we had a wonderful experience in the Andes We even saw a Condor.
Beautiful day in the Andes
Lydi P,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Guide was knowledgeable and driver was excellent. The only minus was buffet lunch which didn’t meet American standards. Poultry which is still bloody is totally unacceptable
Don't miss
999jessikan,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. The place is beautiful and the guide Jesus was wonderful and managed to get out well even with adversities
The Andes are spectacular...
Sandra B,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Andes are spectacular and even if getting there and back from Santiago takes a full day it is a highly worthwhile trip. The experience is unique. Our guide Juan was knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. A thoroughly enjoyable day.
I am sure this tour...
Edward S,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I am sure this tour experience can vary widely based on guide, but we had an extremely positive experience with Ignacio (and driver Sebastian). Ignacio obviously has a passion for the outdoors and nature while being very friendly and accommodating. It is a long drive to and from but well worth the time. In addition, the van was clean and comfortable.
Missing customer service focus
Susan F,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While we did get to experience Maipo Canyon and the El Yeso dam, we did not receive much context or guiding from our guide on this private tour. Juan seemed more interested in receiving the free coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream he received while touring us than providing any help or value to his customers. The one good thing he did do was add an additional stop when we only needed an hour and 15 minutes of the 2 hours allotted for time at the reservoir. I would not recommend doing this as a private tour.
Not the trip I was expecting.
Jeanne S,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Sebastian was a GREST driver we were on some scary roads. He did a great job. Our tour guide was very nice but the tour itself seems unorganized. We left very early and went to a town that non of the vendors had set up yet. Not much to see. The canyon itself was beautiful and the lake near the dam was very peaceful. The Andes are different from any mountains I have seen. I really expected more but what we saw was ok.
We had a great day with...
Melanie S,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with our guide Boris! El Yeso was a beautiful spot to see in the mountains, definitely worth the trip! We also stopped at a cafe, chocolate house and local market. I would recommend this tour!
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