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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
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
1,521 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Quirky and beautiful outing
Mia,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stunning scenery, easy walk, quirky visits to a chocolate house and a local farm party with dancing. A wonderful, fun time and a relaxing day.
Amazing tour and...
Nathalie C,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing tour and experience! Just make sure to wear warm clothes for the hike- it’s especially cold before the sun comes up.
Beautiful landscapes, bad logistics.
ANDRE G,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00Landscape note 10, zero logistics, restaurant zero. We were the first to be caught and the last to be dumped at the hotel. Abstract: You stay 12 hours in total 2 to 3 in the Cajon and the rest traveling inside a van. At lunch they didn't want to give me another glass, because we only asked for mineral water. Oh, bad. Local does not deserve the movement for lack of respect. The guide Fran Javier , excellent, we became good friends, but is not guilty.
Beautiful place
Mariana F,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00The place is beautiful, but the experience was a bit troubled. I found everything very rushed, in a hurry to go back to not catch traffic. It ended up leaving the experience a bit to be desired.
This tour was a scam
Pablo A,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00From the beginning the conditions of the tour were changing us. It started at 7 AM, it was brought forward at 5 AM. It ended at 3 pm (afterwards it ended up being this time but we were informed that it was going to be at 6 pm which caused us to lose another activity that we had planned for the afternoon). The reason for bringing it forward to 5 AM varied depending on the time of the trip: long weekend, snowfall, works. The intention of getting us up early was to be able to cover the entire q tour included in the tour. It never happened. Since we started so early we stopped for breakfast at a campsite (not included) and in passing the business of having a tent to offer you winter clothing rental (shoes jeans) which does not end up being necessary. It would be good if they clarified / stressed it so that those who consider it necessary take it already from the beginning without having to pay these extras First stop: veil of the bride waterfall. Nice scenery, worth it. Second stop: a place with cabins and a miner's shed. Nothing to do. Duration of stop: 1 hour... totally unnecessary. Third stop: sign q says Maipo cajon, an hour stop to take photo with the sign and look at the landscape. Guide? The same driver who, however cool and attitudinous I put him, was far from covering the function of a guide. Fourth stop: a restaurant for lunch. Not included in the tour Fifth stop: a place selling chocolates, we don't even get off anymore. Sixth stop: a farmhouse that rented tables with thatched roofs for a final toast with some cold meat trays. We never reached the reservoir that are the photos they usually use to promote these tours. Conclusion: total disappointment. The landscape of the maipo caisson is beautiful, but the tour proved disappointing.
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