El Yeso Dam and Chocolate House: Mountain Picnic Tour

4.9
(58 reviews)
Santiago, Chile

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the biggest attractions of Cajón del Maipo on an unforgettable trip through the Andes Mountains. Our experience combines the majesty of Embalse El Yeso, with the charming stop at the famous Chocolate House. To make the day even more special, we offer an exclusive outdoor picnic with Chilean wines, cheeses, and selected appetizers, surrounded by the imposing landscapes of the Andes.

What's Included

Entrance la cascada las Melosas
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch and breakfast
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We look for the neighborhoods located within Turistic Area: Center, Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, Bellas Artes, Bellavista and Lastarria

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique

    Famous chocolate house, recognized for its eccentric but attractive architecture and home to one of the best ice creams and chocolates in the region, for an iconic photo of the tour to Cajón

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Jose de Maipo

    El pueblo de San José de Maipo is the main urban center of the commune. Located 48 km from the city of Santiago de Chile, at an altitude of 970 meters above sea level, following the route G-25 Camino al Volcán, on the banks of the Maipo River. Its historic center has been declared a National Monument8​, notable for its colonial constructions. In this town you can find all the main services of the community, such as the Alcaldía, the local police court, the municipal library, etc.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Majestic river that bathes the cordillera, unmissable landscape on this tour through the beautiful Cordillera de los Andes. Surrounded by mountains (from there its name "cajón") this corner of nature surprises us on the ground with its beauty, bell with its perennial nature, sightings of condors and legends in equal measure.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Embalse El Yeso

    Unique Appearance: visit to the majestic lagoon of Embalse El Yeso. An impressive turquoise water dam nestled between mountains, one of Santiago's postcards.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private and Luxury
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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