Cajón del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso day tour
Follow the Maipo River canyon into the high Andes to Embalse El Yeso, a turquoise mountain reservoir ringed by peaks. Stop in mountain villages on the way and enjoy the scenery and the fresh mountain air. A picnic is included.
Road access to El Yeso depends on the season and the weather. We confirm before you book.
- DurationAbout 8 to 10 hours
- PickupYour hotel in Santiago
- ReturnSame pickup point
- GroupPrivate or shared small group
Itinerary
Times are approximate and can change with traffic and weather.
- Start
Hotel pickup in Santiago
Your driver collects you at your hotel. We confirm the exact pickup time by WhatsApp the evening before.
- About 1 h
Drive into the Cajón del Maipo
Leave the city and follow the Maipo River canyon toward the high Andes.
- About 45 min
Mountain villages
Stop in the canyon's mountain villages for a short walk and a coffee.
- About 1 h 15 min
Road up to Embalse El Yeso
Climb the scenic mountain road toward the reservoir.
- About 2 h
Embalse El Yeso and picnic
Enjoy the turquoise reservoir surrounded by Andean peaks, with time for photos and a picnic. The picnic is included.
- About 2.5 h
Return to your hotel
Drive back down the canyon and drop-off at your hotel, the same point where we picked you up.
Private tour price by group size
The base price covers 1–2 guests. Prices rise in steps of 2 guests, up to 16. One total per group, and the per-person figure is for a full group.
| Group size | Total | Per person (full group) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | US$300 | US$150 |
| 3–4 guests | US$420 | US$105 |
| 5–6 guests | US$540 | US$90 |
| 7–8 guests | US$660 | US$82 |
| 9–10 guests | US$780 | US$78 |
| 11–12 guests | US$900 | US$75 |
| 13–14 guests | US$1020 | US$73 |
| 15–16 guests | US$1140 | US$71 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at the same point
- English-speaking guide
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle
- Picnic at Embalse El Yeso
Not included
- Meals and drinks, unless listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
- We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the evening before.
- Road access to El Yeso depends on the season and the weather. We confirm before you book.
- Bring warm layers, sunglasses, sunscreen and water: it is much colder and sunnier at altitude.
- Tell us about any dietary needs when you book, so we can plan your picnic.