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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

4.2  / 51772 reviews
Activity provider:MTO Tour Chile
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Day trip
Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic
Activity provider:MTO Tour Chile
4.2  / 51772 reviews

Get back to nature and experience the fresh mountain air of the Cajon de Maipo on a full-day tour from Santiago. Visit the lake of Embalse el Yeso, pass the Tinoco Tunnel, and more.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Santiago Centro

Experience

Highlights

  • Get back to nature in the beautiful Cajon de Maipo
  • Journey along a road with magnificent mountain views
  • See the small towns and settlements of the Andes Mountains
  • Enjoy a picnic snack at the lake of Embalse del Yeso

Full description

Admire the stunning massifs, estuaries, and rivers of the Andes Mountains on a full-day trip to the Cajon del Maipo on this van tour. Enjoy a delicious picnic in a stunning natural setting along the way. See sights like the Tinoco Tunnel and pass by charming, traditional towns.  Depart Santiago and journey to San Jose de Maipo in a spacious and air-conditioned van. Listen as your guide tells you about the folklore of the area. Head towards the volcano and see small towns like Las Vertientes, El Canelo, El Manzano, El Melocoton and San Alfonso.  Learn the history of the Tinoco Tunnel as you make your way along a dirt road to the large lake of Embalse del Yeso. Stop at the reservoir to enjoy a picnic-style snack with cheese, olives, salami, juice, wine, and more.  Start back towards Santiago at around 3:00 PM and be dropped off at your hotel or in the city center at approximately 6:00 PM.

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drop off at a central location in Santiago if you want to visit the Costanera Center
  • Picnic snack
  • Tips (optional)

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  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • This tour may be conducted in more than one language

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 1772 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Deirdre Alyse – United StatesSeptember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
This was a really great experience. Gonzalo was a delight and did a very good job with the multilingual tour. if you're on the fence because of the length of the tour, I really advise you go--its a trulyagical experience that you won't have anywhere else. And don't forget to dress in season-appropriate layers :)
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Mayra – BrazilAugust 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Everything went perfect, and exceeded expectations! Really worth the price, and the guide was really nice.
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Ming-Chieh – TaiwanAugust 29, 2024  – Verified booking
thanks for our tour guide and driver Edison Carrasco. The scene is phenomenal and beautiful and totally worth the money.
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