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Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

4.9 (69 reviews) 8 hours Private tour
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Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

About this activity

This full day excursion is a panoramic tour by private vehicle to enjoy the scenic beauty of Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir. The tour consists of proceeding 62 miles (100 km) from Santiago towards the famous Maipo Valley. The road skirts the Maipo River, which accompanies you with a great view over the Andes foothills.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

Ages: Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guide in English/ Spanish
  • Included: Round-trip transfer
  • Included: Picnic snack in the outdoors
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Not included: Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Cajon del Maipo

    30 min

    We start the day with private pickup services from your hotel location and begin our drive towards South-East Santiago and the Andes mountain range. On this route we will travel accross the Maipo Valley offering us great views over the Andes foothills and the Maipo River,

  2. Parque Valle del Yeso

    one hour

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of Maipo Valley and El Yeso Lagoon, and appreciate the drive to Andes Mountains up to 2500 m/8000 ft, its valleys, viewpoints and cascades.

  3. Embalse El Yeso

    15 min

    In Embalse el Yeso, go on a small walk ( about 2 km/ 1.3 miles) bordering the lagoon to take in the fresh air and landscape and obtain great photographs. With a bit of l uck we get to observe condors, eagles and wild foxes in their habitat. After the walk, enjoy a nice picnic in the outdoors overlooking the mountains.

  4. Parroquia San Jose De Maipo

    Passing by

    The return journey offers you the chance to do stops at the beautiful viewpoints for photos along the valley and San Jose de Maipo

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Forestal Apartment
  • Hotel 198
  • Imperio Suites
  • Hotel Sommelier Agustinas
  • Hotel Montecarlo
  • Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
  • Hotel Panamericano
  • Hotel Chelenko
  • Hotel Altiplanico Bellas Artes
  • Donde Claudio
  • Hotel Paris Londres
  • Hotel Vegas

and 93 more pickup points

Departure Point: Your hotel

Dates: Daily

Return point: Returns to original departure point

Using your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Dress code: Applicable for outdoors

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • Operated by Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 69 reviews
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Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

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