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✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso ReservoirBest value | US$ 38 p.p. | US$ 38 | 10h | 4.74★ · 554 | free | — |
| Cajón del Maipo day trip: Embalse El Yeso & folk picnicOur pick | US$ 42 p.p. | US$ 42 | 9h–10h | 4.49★ · 3,099 | free | — |
| Cajon del Maipo & El Yeso Dam: Day Trip with Picnic & Wine | US$ 45 p.p. | US$ 45 | 8h–10h | 4.54★ · 172 | free | — |
| Tour Embalse El Yeso: Private Andes day trip from SantiagoTop rated | US$ 380 per group | US$ 63 (6 share) | 7h–8h | 4.81★ · 109 | non-refundable | — |
| Andes tour from Santiago: Maipo Valley & El Yeso Reservoir | US$ 192 p.p. | US$ 192 | 8h | 4.87★ · 69 | non-refundable | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 38–US$ 192 (median US$ 45). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Cajón del Maipo day trip: Embalse El Yeso & folk picnicA full-day guided tour from Santiago into Cajón del Maipo canyon, traveling by air-conditioned minivan to Embalse El Yeso reservoir and rural Andean villages where you taste local goat cheese and honey, photograph baby goats, watch live folk dance, and share an included picnic with wine. Hotel pickup and English-speaking guide are included; the tour returns to Santiago around 6:00 PM.Is it for me?If your first or last day in Santiago has a free afternoon or morning, this tour fills it with the high Andes without requiring a rental car or advance planning of park permits. The guide handles the route, the park coordination, and the cultural stops; you show up at your hotel and return with the day arranged.
Cajón del Maipo tour from Santiago: El Yeso ReservoirA full-day guided tour of Cajón del Maipo from Santiago takes you into the Andes by minivan with a small group, a professional guide and hotel pickup included. The route visits El Yeso Reservoir, the historic Tinoco tunnel carved through rock, and the Chocolate House — a landmark café set in a small forest. Winter closures may redirect the tour to other areas of Cajón del Maipo with comparable mountain scenery. The day ends with a group toast before the drive back to the city.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first or middle day in Santiago when you want to see the Andes without arranging a car or a guide yourself — the minivan, the guide and the fixed stops mean the day holds together, and the small group keeps the pace unhurried.
Cajon del Maipo & El Yeso Dam: Day Trip with Picnic & WineYou’ll ride out from Santiago into Cajon del Maipo’s wild valleys, walk through an old railway tunnel (if weather allows), then share a simple picnic with local wine beside El Yeso Dam’s unreal blue water—all with stories from your guide along the way. Expect cold air on your cheeks and maybe some laughter over spilled juice.
Andes tour from Santiago: Maipo Valley & El Yeso ReservoirA full-day private tour from Santiago travels 62 miles southeast through Maipo Valley to El Yeso Reservoir at 2,500 meters, with hotel pickup, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, and a short walk around the lagoon followed by an outdoor picnic. The route follows the Maipo River through Andes foothills, stops at viewpoints for photographs, and passes through Cajón del Maipo on the return.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or Spanish, so the commentary reaches you clearly whether you are a first-time visitor to the Andes or returning to the region. The private vehicle means the pace is yours—you set how long to spend at each viewpoint and at the lagoon, without a group schedule to follow.
Tour Embalse El Yeso: Private Andes day trip from SantiagoYou get picked up from your hotel and driven into the Andes foothills in a private minivan with a guide who knows the canyon's history and the local stories. You see the El Yeso Reservoir, walk through a historic railway tunnel, visit the Chocolate House, and eat lunch in San José de Maipo. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole thing takes about eight hours from start to finish.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Andes foothills without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the private minivan means the pace is yours, and the guide handles the route and the restaurant. Plan for a full day out: eight hours includes the drive, the walking, and lunch, which is what makes seeing the reservoir, the tunnel, and the town possible in one trip.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 3 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cajón del Maipo day trip: Embalse El Yeso & folk picnic is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.49 out of 5 across 3,099 reviews.
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