Cajon del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso with Picnic
Description
Breathe in the fresh mountain air of Cajon del Maipo on a guided tour from Santiago. Learn about the folklore of this volcanic area and enjoy a light picnic with wine at the El Yeso Dam. During the journey, admire the wonderful views of this natural landscape filled with high mountain passes, lakes and forests. Hear about the traditions of the region and listen to folk tales told by your guide. Along the way, you will pass through the Tinoco Tunnel, a dark and abandoned railway tunnel that runs along the Camino Al Volcán, a remnant of the region's railway era. (optional stop) Not far from here, you will reach the El Yeso Dam. This large reservoir was created in 1964 by damming the Yeso River and today serves as one of Santiago's main sources of water. Stop here to enjoy a picnic lunch served with a glass of wine and some juice.
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Itinerary
El Cajón del Maipo is a surprising tourist destination, made up of wonders that only the Andes Mountains can offer, such as its rivers, waterfalls, valleys, mountains, hot springs and unique flora and fauna in the country, just a few steps from Santiago and with countless attractions waiting to be discovered by you.
This large reservoir was created in 1964 by damming the Yeso River and today serves as one of Santiago's main water sources.
The El Tinoco tunnel is a railway tunnel located 15 kilometers from San José de Maipo. It is part of the G-25 Camino El Volcán route, El Jaboncillo Sector, located at kilometer 43.6 km and is 493 meters long.1 Built between 1911 and 1914, it is considered a Historical Monument because it is part of the route along which the old military railway (now converted into a historic train) passed, connecting the municipality of Puente Alto to the city of El Volcán. This stop is optional for the guide, due to the cleanliness of the place or the weather.
The Chocolate House is one of the best-known and most representative tourist attractions in the Cajón del Maipo tourist destination, a mandatory stop for many tour operators. It is a magical place that in its center has a cafeteria with striking vernacular architecture, which emulates a house built with chocolate, surrounded by a small forest, with corridors, a bonfire and resting places taken from a fairy tale, where we can appreciate the details in the design and architecture of one of the oldest and most innovative families in Cajon tourism.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Only points within Santiago Centro in the Central part of Avenida Libertador Ohiggins Providencia and Las Condes Central through Avenida Las Condes will be searched at the chosen point.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(170)
Sebastian very good guide, put a lot of humor and was very careful with the journey. We definitely recommend 100%. Thank you!!
The walk was amazing. The guide shared a lot of interesting information. The place gives a wonderful peace and is a very beautiful environment.
All flawless! Pick up by the hotel, punctuality, Sebastian our driver and guide a genius! His divine energy and very warm. I would definitely repeat it again
The company is sensational. Worried in every detail, prior messages warning schedule, guide name and precious tips. All guides very well prepared. All the tours with great excellence. You can hire without fear
Amazing walk. Driver Christopher very responsible and guide Sebastian very friendly, attentive, explaining everything about the locations. Beautiful landscapes. I recommend this tour.
Excellent attention, very professional driver and guide, your attention and first-rate care
We booked it days ago and thought that it would be a good experience. Today i asked them if the pickup place was ok. But just found out at 20h50 the day before that they canceled it. So now im left with a day with no trip and wont be able to know Cajon Del Maipo with my wife. Dont book with them, they may do the same with you.
We were pleased with the tour. Everything went great. it was a good one day scenic tour and we would recommend it for people that do not have a lot of time.
The tour was very well-organized. Our guide, Lola, was amazing and very helpful. We received all the necessary information on time and had a wonderful trip. The only thing I didn't like was that the guide kept switching between three languages, even though the tour was supposed to be in English.
Wonderful experience, beautiful place! The guide Neil is a spectacular person, the driver Carlitos too, very responsible and competent company.
