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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.

2.Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

Discover the stunning scenery of Cajón del Maipo with this small-group full-day tour, including a picnic, wine, and visits to famous spots near Santiago.

★ 4.5

“The morning was great, seeing the Maipo River and Embalse de Yeso. In the final analysis, this provided transportation to the river and the embalse, which was our primary goal. This is the only reason I rate it this high. There was truly marvelous scenery…”

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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

“Spend more time in ek maipo not just a day tour This was a great day though Hot chocolate stop and lots of treats. Great lunch. But spa services weren't included.”

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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

“Benjamin was a fantastic tour guide. So helpful and educational and fun. Alejandro was an excellent driver on several scary mountain roads. The scenery was beautiful and the trip was totally worthwhile!! Highly recommended”

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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

“Laura our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and very patient with our group. She has a passion for maintaining the pristine landscape and ecosystems that we had the fortunate opportunity to visit. Stunning views all around.”

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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

“Be ready that the driving to the hot spring is bumpy. We spent two hours around the spring with good mountain view. The tour guide was friendly, but if his English is better, I am sure he could have told a lot more stories about…”

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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

“Juan Fransisco was fantastic. He got us from our hotel to the different activities effectively. The hot springs were great and the BBQ after was so delicious! I would recommend this experience to any person visiting Santiago and looking to learn about the area and…”

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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

“It was a full day tour and the team was on time for pickups. The maipo region was very unique and beautiful. It was summer time in Chile (December). We would love to go back and see what it looks like in the winter someday.”

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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

“Notre guide Alex a été super. Il nous a offert un tour en espagnol, anglais et portugais et nous a partagé une tonne de connaissances. Le pique-nique à la fin de l'activité était très bien. Le seul point d'amélioration, c'est que nous avons fait beaucoup…”

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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

“Sebastian was a GREST driver we were on some scary roads. He did a great job. Our tour guide was very nice but the tour itself seems unorganized. We left very early and went to a town that non of the vendors had set up…”

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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

“As both our guide and driver Gonzalo made extra efforts to make our trip very interesting and comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and responsible. The roads is difficult to drive but he did a wonderful job. We really had a wonderful time”

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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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