Cajon del Maipo tour from Santiago: Reservoir, spa & Pisco Sour
Hike to a mountain reservoir, then soak in Andean hot springs
A 10-hour guided tour from Santiago into Cajon del Maipo combines mountain scenery, local culture and spa time in the Andes. You start in San José de Maipo visiting the Church of San José and a chocolate workshop, drive to the El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 meters for a walk and outdoor brunch overlooking turquoise waters and peaks, then finish the day at the Sanctuary of the River with lunch, swimming pools, hot tubs and spa facilities. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and round-trip transfer from your Santiago hotel or meeting point is included.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Andes, brunch, and spa relaxation
- Visit San José de Maipo main square
- See Church of San José National Monument
- Learn artisan chocolate at Addiction del Maipo
- Walk at El Yeso Reservoir
- Enjoy outdoor brunch with mountain views
- Relax at Sanctuary of the River spa
- Swim in pools and use hot tubs
- Have Chilean cuisine lunch and Pisco Sour
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer from your Santiago pickup point.
- bilingual guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
- entry to the pools, hot tubs and spa facilities at the Sanctuary of the River.
- outdoor brunch at the El Yeso Reservoir.
- lunch of Chilean cuisine at the Sanctuary.
- a glass of wine and a welcome Pisco Sour.
Times
- Every day 07:30 07:45 08:15
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The experience
How do you spend a full day outside Santiago without renting a car or arranging your own transport? This tour picks you up from one of five Santiago locations: Providence, Mall Parque Arauco, Hotel Sheraton, Av. Vitacura in Las Condes, or Plaza de Armas, and handles the drive into the Andes. The morning starts in San José de Maipo, the gateway town, where you walk through the main square and visit the Church of San José, a National Monument. A stop at Addiction del Maipo chocolate workshop shows you how local artisans make chocolate and tells you about the traditions of Cajon del Maipo itself.
The drive climbs to the El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 meters, where the water turns a shade of turquoise that photographs do not quite capture. You take a quiet walk around the shoreline with the Andes rising on all sides, then sit down for an outdoor brunch while you look at the mountain range. This is where the day shifts from sightseeing to sitting still. Wine and a glass of Pisco Sour, the national drink, come with the meal.
The final stop is the Sanctuary of the River, a spa complex built into the landscape where you spend the afternoon in the pools (one temperate, one outdoor), hot tubs and spa facilities. Lunch of Chilean cuisine is served, and you have time to move between the water and the rest areas without rushing. The guide stays with the group throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits to bring you back to your starting point in Santiago by evening. Bring your own swimsuit and swimming cap. Both are required for pool entry.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day moving through the Andes with a guide who handles all logistics. You'll visit a colonial church, learn chocolate-making traditions, walk at 2,500 meters by turquoise waters, and end with spa time, all in one itinerary.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the El Yeso Reservoir like when you get there?
The El Yeso Reservoir sits at 2,500 meters in the middle of the Andes with turquoise waters surrounded by imposing mountain peaks. You take a quiet walk along the shore and have an outdoor brunch overlooking the panoramic view.
Do I need to arrange my own transport from my Santiago hotel?
No. Round-trip transfer from your hotel or one of five meeting points in Santiago: Providence, Mall Parque Arauco, Hotel Sheraton, Av. Vitacura in Las Condes, or Plaza de Armas: is included in the tour price.
What happens at the Sanctuary of the River at the end of the day?
The Sanctuary of the River is a spa facility where you enjoy a welcome Pisco Sour, eat lunch of Chilean cuisine, and spend relaxing time in temperate and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs and spa facilities before the drive back to Santiago.
How long is the tour and what time does it end?
The tour runs 10 hours total. You are picked up in the morning from your Santiago location and returned by evening, giving you a full day in the Andes without needing to plan the logistics yourself.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes a bilingual guide (English, Spanish or Portuguese), round-trip transfer from Santiago, entry to the pools and spa at the Sanctuary of the River, outdoor brunch at the El Yeso Reservoir, lunch at the Sanctuary, and glasses of wine and Pisco Sour.
Can I bring young children or infants on this tour?
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though you must bring your own swimsuit and swimming cap for pool entry.
Cajon del Maipo tour from Santiago: Reservoir, spa & Pisco Sour
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