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15 Best Cajon del Maipo Tours

The mountain days up the Cajon del Maipo: the El Yeso reservoir’s glacial turquoise, picnics at altitude and hot-spring add-ons in the volcanic folds. The Andes start an hour from downtown and do not ease you in.

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

Discover the stunning mountains and lakes of Cajon del Maipo on this full-day tour from Santiago, featuring breathtaking views, a picnic, and expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“A very full day, but did not feel rushed. Edison was a good driver and excellent guide with a lot of info easily given in both Spanish and English. The Maipo River valley is stunning with the Andes all around. The small towns are very…”

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3.Santiago: Cajon del Maipo & Embalse El Yeso Trip with Picnic

Explore stunning Andes scenery, El Yeso reservoir, and Cajon del Maipo on a full-day guided trip from Santiago. Enjoy natural beauty, wine, and a picnic.

★ 4.5

“This was my favorite tour so far in Santiago. The tour guide Pablo and the driver Christopher were so friendly and amazing! I loved them both. The views were spectacular of the mountains, and the people on the tour were so nice and friendly. The…”

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4.Cajon del Maipo: El Yeso & Spa reservoir in El Morado

Discover the stunning El Yeso Reservoir and relax at El Morado Spa on this full-day tour from Santiago, blending scenic views, outdoor brunch, and spa luxury.

★ 5.0

“We did over 10 day tours scross Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and this was the worst The only reason i gave it 3 stars was everything in the description was covered and they did not trick us But, effectively they take you to a run…”

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5.Cajon Del Maipo Including Wine with Picnic and Empanada

Discover the stunning scenery of Cajón del Maipo on a day trip from Santiago, including a picnic with Chilean wine, guided insights, and authentic outdoor experiences.

★ 5.0

“This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life! The tour guide was an expert, got us to multiple stops all within the timeframe, and made sure we had plenty of food, water, and bathroom breaks. There were others in my group that…”

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6.Andes Day Volcano 8K – Cajón del Maipo

Discover the stunning Andes near Santiago with a guided volcano hike, scenic views, and a relaxed day exploring nature’s grandeur for $150.

★ 5.0

“The landscape is very pretty. Our guides Andres and assistant were very knowledgeable, nice and helpful. Especially when I started to have leg cramps, they allowed me to take my time, and Andres even carried my backpack for me. I really appreciate that.”

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7.From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José Hike 8K

Discover the stunning Cajón del Maipo and Volcán San José with this guided 8K hike from Santiago. Enjoy breathtaking views, expert guides, and authentic Chilean landscapes.

★ 4.9

“This was an awesome trip. Laura is beyond excellent as a guide. She was polite and she communicated facts on almost everything. Though the day was a long one and we had to adjust some aspects of the plan due to circumstances beyond control, it…”

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8.Small Group Tour: Cajon del Maipo with Hotsprings and Picnic – Includes Entrance

Discover the scenic beauty of Cajon del Maipo with a small-group tour, relaxing hot springs, and a picnic, offering authentic Chilean landscapes and culture.

★ 4.0

“The tour says the guide would be separate from the driver but it wasn't. Our driver/guide Gonzalo was nice but he really only explained where we were going and not much about the places. The last stop with the Chilean dances was nice.”

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9.Santiago: Cajón del Maipo, Hot Springs, Waterfall & Chilean BBQ

Discover Cajón del Maipo’s stunning waterfalls, hot springs, and starry skies on this guided day trip from Santiago, with a Chilean BBQ and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“It is a truly remarkable experience that cannot be missed. Our tour guide was Juan Francisco and he was great. He was knowledgeable, drove us to each location safely, and was an amazing guide throughout the day. He also shared delicious Chilean wine with our…”

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10.Nature’s Bliss: Cajon de Maipo & Melosas with Picnic

Discover Chile’s stunning Cajon del Maipo with a full-day tour featuring beautiful waterfalls, scenic views, a historic tunnel, and a picnic with local wines.

★ 5.0

“The waterfalls were breathtaking! I love looking at the snow covered mountains and watching the water flow from the streams. This is a tour that you must take in Chile. We had plenty of stops and the tour guide Yahir was awesome.”

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11.Cajon del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso with Picnic

Discover the stunning views of Cajon del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso on a guided day trip from Santiago, including a picnic and optional historic tunnel stop.

★ 4.5

“Vista linda, lugar maravilhoso. The transfer service was very good, with very attentive guide. At the stops for breakfast and restaurant the services were also excellent.Auto-translated”

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12.Santiago: Cajon del Maipo Termas Colina Trip

Discover the stunning Maipo Canyon and relaxing Termas Colinas Hot Springs on this full-day guided tour from Santiago, including hotel transfers and expert insights.

★ 4.5

“The guide Max was excellent and managed to lead the tour in three languages so that everyone understood. We started the day with a breakfast stop of 30 minutes where we got coffee and empanadas and pet the local dogs. We spent 2 hours in…”

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14.Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago.

Discover the stunning scenery of Cajón del Maipo and El Yeso Dam on a private day trip from Santiago, featuring expert guides, personalized attention, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Highly recommend very knowledgeable guide. The water dam is spectacular Good excursion to make”

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15.Tour Cajón del Maipo + Embalse el Yeso

Discover Santiago's stunning landscapes with this full-day Cajón del Maipo + Embalse el Yeso tour, featuring breathtaking views, knowledgeable guides, and authentic Chilean scenery.

★ 4.5

“The reservoir, and the canyon were beautiful. I would’ve liked to of spent less time at lunch, I’m not sure that was needed. The stop an hour out of Santiago for coffee was great. But I think I would’ve liked to seen more instead of…”

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More Cajon del Maipo Tours

4.5Andes Day Lagoon – Embalse del Yeso, Cajón del Maipo.9 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.5Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago9 hours$120 4.5Cajon del Maipo Region – Hot Springs Termas de Colina7 to 10 hours (approx.)$170.00 5.0Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir8 hours (approx.)$192.00 5.0Cajon del Maipo8 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Rio de Emociones: Cajón del Maipo & Las Melosas$130.00 5.0Glacier Hike at El Morado Glacier, from Santiago12 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Snowhike Adventure 4K in Cajon del Maipo from Santiago$150.00 5.0Cajon Del Maipo with Lunch and Visit to One Winery11 to 12 hours (approx.)$310.00 5.0Embalse el Yeso and Termas del Plomo in semi-private 4×4$250.00 4.2Santiago: Full day Embalse del Yeso, Casa de Chocolate, picnic & Hot Springs$90 5.0Cajón del Maipo Yeso Reservoir Shared Tour$45.00 4.5Cajón del Maipo (Termas de Colina) full day$80.00 4.5Tour Reservoir the plaster and Cajon del Maipo$40.00 4.5Disconnection in the Natural: Termas de Colina and Embalse el Yeso7 hours (approx.)$180.00 4.3Full day reservoir of the plaster, Cajon del Maipo6 hours$51 5.0Jipe tour Embalse el Yeso 4×4 with semi-private barbecue10 hours (approx.)$190.00 4.3CAJON DEL MAIPO + EL YESO RESERVOIR + PICNIC TOUR8 hours$45 5.0Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley8 hours (approx.)$282.67 5.0Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour9 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Cajón del Maipo, view of the volcano, small group waterfall9 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Tour Cajón del Maipo and Embalse el Yeso, includes picnic11 hours (approx.)$75.00 3.8Full-Day Embalse del Yeso & Hot Springs Tour from Santiago1 day$250 3.0Tour to Cajón del Maipo: Reservoir El Yeso & Salto el Yeso$40.00

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