Private Day Trip to Cajon del Maipo & El Yeso Dam: Explore Andean Splendor

Embark on a private day trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago. Experience the beauty of the Andes Mountains, enjoy breathtaking views, learn about the history, and indulge in a delicious picnic. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tac Turismo - We will move to the interior of the Cajón del Maipo to about 75 of Santiago to visit the YESO EMBALSE a beautiful place located in the mountain range of the Andes at 2500 meters high, is formed by capturing the waters of the Yeso River, the dam was built by 10 years and inaugurated in 1964, has a capacity of 253 million cubic meters being the main source of drinking water in Santiago, we will pass through San José de Maipo, Tinoco Tunnel.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Stop at a restaurant for lunch
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

Enjoy an unforgettable private day tour designed just for you or your group in the stunning Cajon del Maipo. Soak up the splendor of the Andes Mountains on this 8-hour journey. Marvel at the breath-taking sights of the El Yeso Reservoir and relish the refreshing winds that blow through these Chilean mountains. Get to know about the history of the sites and the charming town of San José de Maipo and its spectacular surroundings from an onboard tour guide while traveling in a minivan. Savor a delightful picnic after your walk. Experience a perfect day exploring the heart of Chile’s mountain landscape!

  • Dress code is smart casual
Location
Tac Turismo
San Antonio 19
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alejandrosa2559rj
Jun 12, 2024
Excursion to Cajón del Maipe - I totally recommend the excursion. It was a great experience with the guides Iván and Rocío Leiva, they made the tour very enjoyable, friendly and good people. They know the area very well and provide very interesting information. In addition, they also speak Portuguese for those who may need it.
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X2437zplucap
Jun 8, 2024
Amazing place - Amazing place! Guide fine people. We took lots of photos and learned a little about the local culture. The walk was easy and it wasn't too cold
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Julipoket
Jun 8, 2024
Unmissable plan - The landscape was very beautiful and they were attentive. The walk is short and you have to wear snow clothing to live the full experience.
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959silvanaa
May 26, 2024
Good experience - The tour was great despite the weather being impossible to have full access to the Tour! The guide Rocio and the drivers were great! ☺️
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Danieltorga
May 12, 2024
The ideal guides - Excellent conduction of the people who participated in the tour and its complexities, very friendly, flexible in several ways.. A coherent price. It's super worth it
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S76yemirkom
May 5, 2024
Good weekend escape - Very good experience, fair and precise, maximum punctuality, the guide with a voluble command of the three languages, the driver only a little accelerated. Everyone very kind
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Discover51806714005
Apr 28, 2024
Maipo Cajón - Very good, super attentive guide, I had a great time, I will definitely be back, I really loved it, it was a unique experience. Thank you very much .
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A6314qrdavidv
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent care and service - Felipe, excellent guide, the plan was perfect from start to finish. Congratulations The motorcyclist drove very well and was also a fundamental part of the adventure.
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Viajensaristeu
Mar 29, 2024
Tour Santiago with Felipe Risso - Excellent tour, beautiful places, unique experience. The guide Felipe Risso was very organized, attentive, good-natured, speaks Portuguese and explained many details of the route, made strategic stops away from the crowd of tourists, ensuring a great experience. The Picnic was very good to close the tour with good wine. Picked us up and brought us back punctually at the agreed location.
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Chris_l
Apr 4, 2024
Driver was 45 mins late... - Driver was 45 mins late to pick us up at the hotel without the tour leader. Driver spent another 35 mins to pick up the tour leader in her area. Driver seems to drive fast and rush while catching up the time to pick up the tour leader which made us felt quite uncomfortable . First time we had the pick up without the tour leader. After picking us up the tour leader, she didn't even introduce herself ,greeting us or apologize for her late started. After 15 mins later , they stopped us at the gas station to fill up gas and the tour leader was smoking there. when starting the journey, she starting to talk about the history of Santiago but her voice was so low that no one could hear her. Before ascending to the mountain, we ask her to stop and to discuss if we can have another alternative to go else where instead of the tour places because for few reasons that (1) the tour started late and the weather wasn't that promising. (2) the car was very bumpy for going to this hilly road. her answer was it's only 20 mins for one stop and then another 40 mins we will be there. Then we moved on. After almost an hour , we were still driving without any stop. We were then on the higher elevation and the road condition was bad and can see some mud and rock slide. We felt quite dangerous and asked for going back to Santiago instead of going forward. Its getting a bit late. At first she didn't stop and we had to yell until she stop and turned around. Ends up we didn't go the destination places. We all felt very uncomfortable inside the car with this kind of road condition. When driving back to Santiago, the tour leader was not happy and didn't say a single word. She took off at the place where the driver picked her up in the morning without even say goodbye. The tour leader was supposed to be responsible to take the tourists back to the original pickup place . This was the first bad experience we had after all these years of joining Viator's tour. I must say the tour leader is not qualify to be in this work and the driver is reasonable except driving a little bit aggressive . We all felt that it wasn't fair to pay this tour with this kind of a behavior .
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