The dramatic gorge and snow-capped mountains of Cajon Del Maipo sit just south of Santiago and it’s an idyllic destination to escape the city for a day. This small-group tour offers a personalized experience, with a local guide to take you to all the best viewpoints and a picnic served against the natural backdrop.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Santiago City | |||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Pickup time starts at 7:00 AM | |||||||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 6:00 PM. | |||||||||
| WEAR | Comfortable clothes | |||||||||
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Departure details
- Pickup is available from most centrally located Santiago hotels or Airbnb locations, please inform your location to confirm your reservation and pickup time If your hotel is not in the available areas, the supplier will provide the nearest meeting point from your location.
- Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago Chile
Duration
- 10h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
1
Santiago
Pick up in your location at Santiago City
2
Túnel Ferroviario del Tinoco
You will stop to know the history of the train that used to take miners from the village to the mountains. Also is possible to take great imagens of the Maipo river rapids.t
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
San Jose de Maipo
This is the main town of this mountain canyon. You can see this country town and easy life style of its people.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Embalse El Yeso
This beautiful turquoise lagoon that reflects the high mountains of the Andes is the main attraction of this trip. There you will have time to explore the area, enjoy a delicious picnic made by our staff. On the way will be possible to see fauna as Condors, foxes plus amazing formations made in rocks by erosion.
At the Local Restaurant. You will Enjoy a delicious Local dish called Empanadas accompanied with some Chilean Wine (provided by your local operator) Bottle of Water is also included.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique
Stop for a visit of this original Architecture of a Fairy tale house, and have the chance to buy some Chocolate, Home made Ice cream and local products.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Return to the starting point
Drop off in your location at Santiago City
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- During winter season (June-Sept) the vehicle does not go to the reservoir due to the snow on the road. There will be some walking to get there
- There will be a stop at a rental store winter season June-Sept for proper snow boots and clothing, if needed.
- Pick up time will be confirmed 1 day before the travel date by email before 8pm
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Pick up from hotels central located downtown, providencia, las condes or vitacura. If staying apart from hotel radio area must consider a meeting point
- Weekends and Holidays departure starts from 8am and Arrivel hotel at 6pm approx . Must Consider if having a flight before 9 pm
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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