Full day Trip to the Embalse El Yeso reservoir in Cajón del Maipo
Full day Trip to the Embalse El Yeso reservoir in Cajón del Maipo
Come to know the Andes in depth. Enjoy the ascent by first crossing the foothills of the Andes in a magnificent landscape and join the spectacular mountain scenery reaching up to 2,800 masl. (9186 feets abouve sea level).Immersed in this fantastic setting is the El Yeso Reservoir, the main source of surface drinking water in the metropolitan region, whose waters are originated by snow and the melting of Andean glaciers.In this magnificent setting of mountains, plains, glaciers, rivers and a reservoir, you can enjoy a tasty picnic with nuts, cheeses, olives, hams, etc.
and of course excellent Chilean wine.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Camino al Volcan
Leaving Santiago we take the El Volcán roat that goes into the Cajon del Maipo (Maipo River Valley), crossing small typical towns of no more than 500 inhabitants and following the Maipo river and then El Yeso river that descend from the glaciers Andean.
Pueblito Las Vizcachas
Small town on the way
Las Vertientes
Small town on the way.
Parroquia San Jose De Maipo
In this town, capital of the Cordillera province, we make a stop to visit the plaza (square), the church, have a coffee and continue.
15 minutesSan Alfonso
Small town on the way.
San Gabriel
Place where the El Yeso river meets the Maipo river and from there we follow the route, continuing to this last river.
Camino Embalse El Yeso
Place where you will have 1 hour to walk and photograph. From here we will go to another place to taste Chilean wines and a picnic.
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.