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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

“My only complaint is that the description said the tour would start at 7am, which was as early as we would have wanted. But we got a message the night before saying they would pick us up at 6:05am. When we got in the bus,…”

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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

“Glacier was so pretty! Worth the long drive there. Guide and driver were great! This was a last minute booking and I’m glad I did it.”

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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

“Absolutely wonderful trip, we loved it. Our guides were great, they really looked after us and made sure we had a safe and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Particular thanks to Camilla who shared lots of interesting information with us throughout the experience and was very supportive…”

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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

“Throw out the previous bad reviews. They have obviously read them and have changed. However, I would give this 4 star instead of 5, but I give it a 5 because it deserves better than a 3.2 average. We were the last pickup at our…”

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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

“I think the effective part of the entire 10 hour tour is just 1 hour at the reservoir, rest all stops are for breakfast and ice-creams to make the day longer. Nevertheless, the views at reservoir are amazing, picnic was fun and our tour guide…”

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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

“While we did get to experience Maipo Canyon and the El Yeso dam, we did not receive much context or guiding from our guide on this private tour. Juan seemed more interested in receiving the free coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream he received while…”

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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

“It was a very well organized and punctual tour. We were offered alternatives not staying at the retreat points suggested the best option as we did not know the place. The guide was very friendly. It was all very niceAuto-translated”

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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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