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- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Full-day winter tour from Santiago to Cajón del Maipo, with round-trip transfer and bilingual guide.
The tour begins with a snowshoe and trekking pole hike to Laguna del Encañado, a historic refuge at 2,600 meters surrounded by native vegetation. On the way there are binoculars and monoculars to observe the Mesón Alto Glacier, and the area is home to condors, piuquenes, taguas, and Andean ducks. Upon arrival, an outdoor brunch awaits you with views of the snowy mountain range.
On the way back, visit Casa Chocolate, a unique place in Cajón del Maipo with fantasy architecture, where a snack with hot chocolate, tea, or coffee is included. The closing is in the Plaza de San José de Maipo, founded in 1792 and declared a Historical Monument of Chile.
Snowshoe hike subject to weather conditions. Tour for those over 12 years old.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Embalse El Yeso
Smooth hike to the Laguna del Encañado, a valley of U-shaped glacier origin, surrounded by slopes, native vegetation and a landscape reminiscent of southern Chile. From the viewpoint you can see the lagoon boxed between mountains and spot condors that nest in the nearby summits. Upon arrival, an outdoor brunch awaits you with panoramic mountain views.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique
Casa Chocolate is one of the most unique places in Cajon del Maipo, renowned for its fantasy architecture: carved wood, curved ceilings and details that look like something out of a story. Explore the place and enjoy chocolates, ice cream and artisan sweets, accompanied by a hot chocolate or coffee.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3San Jose de Maipo
San José de Maipo was founded as a village in 1792 by order of Ambrosio O'Higgins, Governor of Chile and future Viceroy of Peru. Its main attraction is the Parish San José de Maipo, built in 1854 and declared a National Monument for its historical and architectural value. The square and its surroundings retain the character of an Andean village that characterizes it since its foundation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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