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Adventure Cajón del Maipo

Cajón del Maipo and El Yeso Reservoir: Andean Picnic Day
Activity
With transport
Walking
2 km
Duration
8h 30m
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 10
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

A day in the high Cajón del Maipo: the turquoise El Yeso reservoir at 2,500 metres, an Andean picnic with Chilean cheeses and Maipo wine facing the peaks, and a hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate in San José de Maipo on the way down.

Highlights

  • The turquoise El Yeso reservoir at 2,500 metres
  • An Andean picnic with Maipo wine, facing the peaks
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate in San José de Maipo
  • The Maipo river: the water behind Santiago and its wines

Itinerary

  1. 01

    Meet at the MUT 15 min

    Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.

  2. 02

    Up the Maipo canyon 105 min

    Into the Cajón del Maipo, with a stop at a river viewpoint and the village of San José de Maipo.

  3. 03

    The road to El Yeso 60 min

    A gravel road climbs along the Yeso river to 2,500 metres, between peaks over 4,000 metres.

  4. 04

    Walk along the reservoir 75 min

    Time on the shore of the turquoise reservoir, with the story of the dam that gives Santiago its water.

  5. 05

    Andean picnic 60 min

    Chilean cheeses, charcuterie, bread, fruit and a glass of Maipo wine, facing the mountains.

  6. 06

    Free time 30 min

    Photos, a short walk or simply the silence of the mountains.

  7. 07

    Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate 45 min

    On the way down, a hot chocolate at the house-shaped chocolate shop of San José de Maipo.

  8. 08

    Back to the MUT 120 min

    Drive back to the MUT, Tobalaba.

Included in the price

  • Andean picnic with Chilean cheeses, charcuterie and a glass of Maipo wine
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate

Plus transport, a trilingual local guide · group of 10 at most

Why it costs what it costs

Over 8h 30m, everything on the route is included: nothing to pay on the spot, and the ride from the MUT is covered too. Plus a local guide who speaks your language and a group that never goes over 10 people.

What’s included

  • Transport from the meeting point and back
  • Trilingual guide
  • Andean picnic: Chilean cheeses, charcuterie, bread, fruit and a glass of Maipo wine (or juice)
  • Hot chocolate at Casa Chocolate
  • Water
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Extra food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Warm layers (it is cold at 2,500 metres, even in summer)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Your camera

Good to know

Season October to April: snow closes the road to the reservoir in winter. The last stretch is a gravel road and the reservoir is 2,500 metres above sea level: not recommended during pregnancy or with heart conditions. Departure from the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, Tobalaba metro); hotel pickup can be added when booking.

Booking conditions

  • Minimum 2 people per booking.
  • Runs with 2 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
  • Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
  • Online booking closes 48 hours before the start.
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start.
  • We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
  • Hotel pickup in the city of Santiago can be added when booking.
  • Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.

Good to know

  • We leave on time from the meeting point; travel times are approximate and may shift with traffic.

Where we meet

The illustrated façade of Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Meeting point
MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
Address
Av. Apoquindo 2730, Las Condes
How to get there
Metro Tobalaba (Lines 1 and 4): take the exit to Av. Apoquindo; the MUT is right there. We meet at its main entrance on Apoquindo, under the MUT sign.
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Cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

This activity depends on the weather. If conditions are unsafe we move you to another date or refund you in full.

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