Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic
Overview
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On this full-day guided tour visit the Cajón del Maipo area, which is located in the southeast part of Santiago city, famous for its hills, massifs, estuaries and rivers. This tour is ideal for lovers of ecotourism who want to experience the tranquility and fresh mountain air. Start by having a panoramic visit of San Jose de Maipo in which you'll learn the history and the folklore of this area. Later, move on through the marvelous landscapes to get into an Ecological reservation where you can visit a minifarm with different kinds of animals like Horses, Lamas, Emu, sheep, deer, etc. Thanks to the climatic conditions this is the ideal place to enjoy the natural breeze of this region. After that depending of your option take way to natural Hotsprings of Baños Colina with a route an mountain enveroinment. By other part you can enjoy of a small trekking and a more relaxed visit of Cajon del Maipo including a city tour on San jose de Maipo, Chocolate House and the Cascaras sector
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Assumes no responsibility for events that are not attributable whatsoever to the tour like disease, strikes, weather conditions, natural disasters, riots or any other cause beyond our control
There can be changes on pick up time according mountains conditions of the day
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cajon del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is a canyon located in the Andean southeastern portion of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. It encompasses the upper Maipo River basin, where the river has entrenched itself in a narrow valley. The zone features a series of confluent rivers such as El Volcán River, Yeso River and Colorado River, as well as other minor streams, including San Gabriel, Manzanito, Coyanco, El Sauce, El Manzano and San José. The main locality is San José de Maipo, capital of the commune that includes all of the Andean sector of the Metropolitan Region
Embalse El Yeso
This sector actually corresponds to the “El Yeso Reservoir”, a formidable body of water located over 2,000 m.a.s.l. , it has a capacity of 250,000,000 m3, and a depth of 55 meters. In its emerald green waters, it is possible to practice various water sports such as wind-surfing and sport fishing, all surrounded by gigantic mountains. In this place you are going to enjoy the picnic.
What‘s Included
Picnic (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc)
This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual)
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Full Day + Picnic + Wine
The exact pick up time for your service will be sent the night before the tour around 21:30 PM
Duration: 9 hours
Van or Minivan
Pickup included
Reviews
2,220 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edison was an outstanding...
Esme M,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Edison was an outstanding tour guide. He was prompt, kind, knowledgable, and funny! He really made the experience a great one. The El Yeso reservoir and the goat farm were absolute highlights. Pickup is earlier than 7 am and the experience is longer than 8 hours, but both are worth it for the really great day. Itinerary is different than listed, but very enjoyable. Would absolutely do it again, especially with Edison as a leader. He is awesome!
Experience-packed Andes adventure with a great guide
OnAir292952,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide & driver Edison was fantastic - shared lots of great info, really looked after the group & played a wonderful mix of music. We packed a lot of things into the day, but it felt like a good mix of both experiences + time on & off the mini bus.
Beautiful place, but deserved a more present guide
Ana L,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The place is beautiful, but the guide driving and trying to pass information does not work, and still speaks very fast, difficult to understand. I would never do it again with that agency.
Would Recommend
M W,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hey, the tour is incredibly beautiful. With a perfect view of the landscape, it was definitely worth the money. Above all, the open and super friendly tour guide Francisco Javier made the experience really enjoyable. It was also a great way to meet people. But for us, it was an unforgettable day.
Unmissable
paularO9896TY,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent option for those who want to know the maipo drawer in a safe and informed way. It is a beautiful place and the tour offers several stops such as chocolate house, gazebo, cheese tasting, folklore show and picnic. Our guide and driver, Mr. Waldo stood out for his kindness and attention at all times. I would certainly repeat it. Greetings Pau and Dani from Uruguay
Very satisfying day. Thank you Gonçalo
luizt983,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day becomes better and profitable when we have a guide, like Gonçalo who provided a lot of knowledge and lightness in the posture with everyone. I thank him for taking us safely.
Excellent.
A4477NTsergiom,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Waldo was excellent, I have to highlight for his punctuality, cordiality, being attentive to everything and being an excellent guide.... The tour had everything landscapes, food and even show... You can't ask for more... Thank you.
It's worth it, but it has important details
345mariaclarat,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour is very interesting and legal. The guide (DIEGO) tells the story very well and is very friendly and attentive. Some important details: the departure time is not accurate, and generated us 30 minutes of waiting. In addition, there was a charge for an alleged entrance to the park, which should already be included in the tour prices (we had to pay in cash, for the guide). The tour makes some stops in places not so interesting (chocolate house, for example). Also, the restaurant that stops at lunch doesn't even have a shade to sit if you don't want to eat in it (and the van locked, so you really consume). The stop on the go to a coffee is extremely expensive (5 thousand pesos a mini espresso coffee). Taking these details, the place is incredible, well worth a trip! PS: We took our food and water and did not consume Nothing from the stops.
Excellent!
206mafera,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was comfortable and pleasant. Our guide was Juan, quite friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it.
Misleading walk!! Did not follow the script sold!
O7227CFclaudiar,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I felt mistaken, because I contracted a service that was not fulfilled as at the time of the sale, starting that I did not have the guide, it was only the driver. Did not have the stop in the tunnel Tinoco, pq according to the driver, was closed pq fell a stone and killed a woman, so pq continue selling the ride? Terms without absolutely infrastructure, bathroom and wardrobe without any hygiene, nor paper had. The pools are very beautiful but, with loose plastic in the water, apparent nails, a piece of iron wreck on the “stairs”, metal canvas exposed and in rusted parts! For the price paid and the number of tourists, they could improve, thinking about safety and preservation, because in several points the risk of fall is eminent. Stop for coffee in expensive restaurants, no option! To complete the visit the city was NOT done, we were taken to a place of camping, where was presented some beautiful folk dances, but out of context. The promised Pic Nic was shameful, did not have enough for everyone, water a jar for the whole group, when we asked for more the driver said q had q buy!! After all, there were many negative points, the beautiful landscape!! On the way back to Santiago the driver ran too!!
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