Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley

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Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Visit Cajon del Maipo and it's top attraction El Yeso Dam on this full-day, small group tour from Santiago. Enjoy a transfer from Santiago to the Andes mountain range and Cajon del Maipo. Embark on a 12-mile mountain bike ride starting from the water reserve and making your way down into the Maipo Valley. This 8-hour tour includes an outdoor picnic in the mountains.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

Ages: Adults (14–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Picnic breakfast
Included: Mountain bike, helmet, bike gloves
Included: Round-trip private transfers

Not included

Not included: Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

Cajon del Maipo

40 min

Your day begins with a pickup from your Santiago hotel at 7:30am. Greet your guide and settle into the comfortable vehicle for the 62-mile (100-kilometer) drive to the foothills of the Andes.
Embalse El Yeso

one hour

Upon arrival at your El Yeso Dam, which sits at an elevation of more than 8,202 feet (2,500 meters), start your bicycle tour with a visit to the reservoir area and pedaling 12 miles into the Maipo Valley.

Afterward, refuel with a well-earned picnic breakfast while soaking up the views of this mountainous and serene place.

Next, begin the descent on your mountain bike. Starting from the reservoir, bike down to San Gabriel village. The trail can be adapted to the technical level of the participants.

Relax on the transfer back to Santiago and get dropped off back at your hotel at around 3:30pm.

Please note: A minimum of two people is required for booking.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Bellavista By Suecia
Santiago Departamentos
Tremo Santa Maria 281
Hotel Tempo Rent
Hotel Bellavista Santiago Suite
Casona Patio Bellavista
Hotel Pasko
Reyluxe Amoblados
Apartamentos Costanera Centre
ApartViews Cordillera
Apart Hotel Fraga
Hotel Plaza Nunoa

and 191 more pickup points

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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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Tour available for heights between 4 feet 5 inches & 6 feet 6 inches (1.37 m - 2 m)
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 8 people per booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please note: you will be biking on gravel/pavement roads. Level of difficulty: intermediate to advanced.