Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

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

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.

What's Included

Guide in English/ Spanish
Round-trip transfer
Picnic snack in the outdoors
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Departure Point: Your hotel Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cajon del Maipo

    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,

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Parque Valle del Yeso

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Embalse El Yeso

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Parroquia San Jose De Maipo (Pass 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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

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