From Santiago: Cajón del Maipo & Embalse del Yeso Tour With Picnic and Chilean Wine

Explore Cajón del Maipo and Embalse del Yeso on a guided full-day trip with picnic and Chilean wine, including round-trip hotel transfers.

Getting started

Begin your day with round-trip hotel transfers from Santiago in an air-conditioned vehicle. After pickup, meet your professional guide and settle in as you leave the city and enter the Andes Mountains. Your guide introduces the route toward Cajón del Maipo and Embalse del Yeso, outlining the key stops you will visit throughout the day.

What to expect

Cajón del Maipo

Cajón del Maipo is a mountain valley in the Andes, known for its river gorge, open landscapes, and access to high peaks. This is your base for experiencing the region's geography and pure mountain air.

Features

• During this day trip to Cajón del Maipo, your guide helps you explore the Andes Mountains and discover its unique geography, from steep slopes to narrow canyons shaped by water and wind.
• Relax with a picnic in Cajón del Maipo, surrounded by nature, and enjoy a glass of Chilean spirits as part of the included picnic and Chilean spirits experience.
• An expert guide specialized in the area is with you throughout, sharing context about local flora and fauna and answering questions about the valley and its surroundings.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are included as round-trip hotel transfers, so you can focus on the scenery rather than driving mountain roads.

Embalse del Yeso

Embalse del Yeso is a turquoise reservoir high in the Andes, reached along mountain roads from Cajón del Maipo. The setting combines water, rock, and open skies, creating strong contrasts in color and terrain.

Features

• On arrival, you take a guided walk to the turquoise Embalse del Yeso, where you can observe its impressive flora and fauna along the shore and nearby slopes.
• This visit to Embalse del Yeso is part of the guided day trip to Cajón del Maipo and Embalse del Yeso, with your professional guide explaining how the reservoir fits into the region.
• Time at the reservoir allows you to experience the tranquility and pure mountain air of the Andes, with open views of peaks and the surrounding basin.

Mirador de los Vientos

Mirador de los Vientos is a lookout point in the Andes that offers elevated views over the valley and mountains. It is a scheduled stop on your route.

Features

• At the stop at Mirador de los Vientos, you can capture photographs of the Andes landscape and, with some luck, possibly see majestic condors using the air currents around the cliffs.
• This lookout is included as part of the day trip itinerary, giving you a chance to break up the drive, stretch your legs, and observe how wind and weather shape the valley.

Chocolate shop

Later in the journey, you visit one of the highly rated chocolate shops in the area, which is inspired by fairy tales in its concept and design. The shop is a change of pace from the mountain environment.

Features

• The included stop at the chocolate shop lets you see how the fairy-tale inspiration appears in the space, from decor to product presentation, while you browse regional sweets.
• Your air-conditioned vehicle brings you to and from the shop as part of the scheduled route, maintaining comfort between the high-altitude sections and this valley stop.
• Throughout the excursion, you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle that keeps you comfortable between outdoor stops at Cajón del Maipo, Embalse del Yeso, Mirador de los Vientos, and the chocolate shop.
• An expert guide and professional guide service are included for the entire guided day trip, coordinating timings at each location and helping you get the most from each stop.