Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso

*Pickup is only available for accommodations located along Alameda, Providencia, and Apoquindo avenues (Line 1 of the Santiago Metro). If you are staying outside or far from this area, we will provide you with a meeting point at a hotel or metro station along one of these avenues.

Live an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Andes with the Cajón del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago, a journey that combines nature, local flavors, and Chilean traditions.

Your adventure begins leaving Santiago and a scenic drive to the impressive Cajón del Maipo. Along the way, enjoy a mountain-style breakfast (not included) with unique views of the Maipo River.

Next, arrive at the majestic El Yeso Reservoir, famous for its turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks (depending on the season). Take a relaxing hike through the area and enjoy free time to capture stunning photos of this natural wonder.

During the excursion, you’ll also get to see local fauna, including horses, goats, and llamas in their natural environment.

Later, recharge with a delicious lunch stop (not included) and visit the charming Chocolate House, a sweet treat for every traveler, before going back to Santiago and end the tour.

You can choose one of the following options:

Shared tour

• Adult: CLP$ 42.000 per person.
• Child (age 3 to 11, no safety seat, child travels seated with a seat belt): CLP$ 38.000 per person.
• Infant (age 0 to 2, safety seat included): CLP$ 38.000 per person.

Private tour

• Price adult and infant (age 0 to 2, safety seat included):
• 1 person: CLP$ 716.000.
• Group of 2 people: CLP$ 179.000 per person.
• Group of 3 people: CLP$ 132.000 per person.
• Group of 4 people: CLP$ 107.000 per person.
• Group of 5 people: CLP$ 89.000 per person.
• Group of 6 people: CLP$ 80.000 per person.
• Group of 7 people: CLP$ 72.000 per person.
• Group of 8 people: CLP$ 66.000 per person.
• Group of 9 people: CLP$ 62.000 per person.
• Group of 10 people: CLP$ 60.000 per person.

*You will need to walk for 30 minutes from where the vehicle parks to reach the embalse.

*Authorities may close the road to the Embalse El Yeso sector due to weather and road conditions. In this case the route will change to the Lo Valdés and Las Melosas sector, or El Volcán - Baños Morales sector which have similar mountain landscapes.