Private tour to Cajón del Maipo, el Yeso reservoir with optional services
You, your family, or your group of friends... All by yourselves! Enjoying the mountains to the fullest
A unique landscape of towering white peaks reflected in the turquoise waters
Unwind completely in the Andes while enjoying views of El Yeso Reservoir and its turquoise waters, surrounded by snow-capped mountains: a 700-meter walk to the reservoir’s overlook, a visit to El Yeso Waterfall, the historic Tínoco Tunnel... And a hearty bowl of artisanal hot chocolate and local dishes to round out the experience. An 8-hour excursion with an expert guide and transportation included.
Your senses will love this experience!
We’ll start our tour very early in the morning so we can enjoy a beautiful start to the day at El Yeso Reservoir. The scenery is unparalleled, with the surrounding mountains always covered in a blanket of snow. It’s the perfect backdrop for capturing the moment with a great photo.
Once we reach the mountain range, we’ll stop in San José de Maipo for breakfast to recharge our energy so we can comfortably hike the 700-meter trail that leads to the overlook, where we’ll admire the sky reflected in the reservoir’s waters.
Next, we’ll head to Salto el Yeso, a 15-meter waterfall with a safe viewing area. We’ll take a break here, and if you’d like, you can enjoy a picnic. Then, we will visit the Tinoco Tunnel, built in 1906, through which a small railway once ran, connecting Puente Alto with the mining town of El Volcán.
We’ll round out our outing with a visit to the unique ice cream and chocolate shop La Casa de Chocolate, known for its exquisite artisanal flavors and the architecture and sculptures that adorn its terrace and gardens.
At the end of the tour, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the local cuisine with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Useful information for this group tour:
Frequency: Daily
Season: Year-round, except under exceptional circumstances.
Duration: Eight hours
Capacity: Minimum 1 person. Maximum 44 people
Difficulty level: Participants must be physically fit enough to handle the altitude (2,800 meters above sea level) and the short but challenging initial hike.
Price of the tour to Cajón del Maipo and El Yeso Reservoir:
Please check the prices for adults and children in the online booking system (below). Within the same system, you can choose additional activities and services, such as the type of lunch and horseback riding.
Includes:
- Private transportation
- An expert local private guide who will take you to the best spots to enjoy the views and take great photos.
Does not include:
- Lunch or drinks. You can bring your own or buy sandwiches or empanadas on site.
Additional activities and services (extras) for the private tour
Before choosing and adding any additional services or activities, you can view their descriptions under “Extras” during the booking process.
Country-Style Barbecue (maximum 6 people)
À la carte lunch at a restaurant
All-you-can-eat buffet lunch
Picnic basket
One-hour horseback ride
Overnight camping trip
Overnight stay in a cabin
Itinerary for the private excursion to Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Reservoir:
Since this is a private tour, we’ll pick you up directly at your home or hotel. There’s no need to make a pickup route to pick up other passengers... Straight to the Cordillera! Once you’ve made your reservation, you can contact the coordinator to adjust your pickup time. However, due to traffic conditions, we recommend leaving early to make the most of the day.
7:30 AM Stop in the town of San José de Maipo, where participants can buy what they need or have breakfast.
9:00 AM Arrival at El Yeso Reservoir
– Other included visits: El Yeso Waterfall, Tinoco Tunnel, Casa de Chocolate, Restaurant (optional),
4:30 PM Return to Santiago
5:30 PM Arrival at the departure point
Please note:
This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues, unless the family group skips the visit to the El Yeso Reservoir.
The Cajón del Maipo is a natural area with a quite diverse and unique climate. Tours may be modified, or we may only reach some of the described points if road or weather conditions do not permit otherwise. This will be assessed by the guide based on their experience.