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A couple sitting by a turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background. 1
A couple standing with a llama grazing in a rural setting with a wooden structure in the background. 2
A rustic wooden house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. 3
A group of people gathered around a table with food and drinks in an outdoor setting. 4
A hand holding a cup with 'Casa Chocolate' text and a chocolate house logo. 5
By Aprendi a Viajar Chile
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$71 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Embalse El Yeso
    • Camino Embalse El Yeso
    • San Jose de Maipo, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Baquedano
    • 7500824, Providencia, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

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Just Embalse el Yeso

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
AU$70.92 x 1 AdultAU$70.92
Total
Price is AU$70.92

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Picnic
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Cajon del Maipo

  • 2h
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.

Embalse El Yeso

  • 2h
This large reservoir was created in 1964 by damming the Yeso River and today serves as one of Santiago's main water sources.

Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco

  • 1h
The El Tinoco tunnel is a railway tunnel located 15 kilometres from San José de Maipo. It is part of the G-25 Camino El Volcán route, El Jaboncillo Sector, located at kilometre 43.6 km and is 493 metres 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.

Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique

  • 1h
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 centre 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Embalse El Yeso
    • Camino Embalse El Yeso
    • San Jose de Maipo, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Baquedano
    • 7500824, Providencia, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

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