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Turquoise water of Embalse El Yeso surrounded by hills in the Cajón del Maipo

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Santiago · Summer

Cajón del Maipo and Embalse El Yeso

The turquoise reservoir among the peaks that supplies Santiago's water.

Duration
9 h
Runs
Every day
Pickup
05:30-06:30
Return
15:00-16:00

Times are approximate and confirmed when you book.

The water that comes out of the tap in Santiago is born in the glaciers and flows down the Yeso River into this reservoir, which supplies more than half the city. It is the most sought-after postcard of the Cajón del Maipo: turquoise water, hills in every color and, after the first snowfalls, white peaks. A landscape that stays with you.

Itinerary

  1. 1. Breakfast stop
  2. 2. El Yeso valley viewpoint
  3. 3. Picnic by the reservoir
  4. 4. Casa del Chocolate
  5. 5. Stop by the Maipo River

Included

  • Private round-trip transfer from your hotel
  • Bilingual guide
  • Picnic

Not included

  • Breakfast

What to bring

  • 1 liter of water per person
  • Snacks
  • Sunglasses

Good to know

  • Reduced rate for children ages 0 to 10.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas of Chile do you cover?

We operate throughout Chile. Our base is Santiago, where airport transfers and tours to the Andes, the wine valleys and the central coast depart from. For trips to other regions we build the route to measure.

What are your opening hours?

We are available 24/7, every day of the year. Red-eye flights and pre-dawn departures to the snow are covered with no after-hours surcharge.

How much do tours and transfers cost?

Tours with published prices range from 35,000 to 420,000 Chilean pesos depending on destination and mode. Visiting from Chile, you see prices in pesos; from Brazil, in reais; from anywhere else, in US dollars. The snow tour can be booked per person or as a full van according to the number of seats. Transfers and extreme sports are quoted on WhatsApp based on pickup, destination and number of passengers.

Do you offer transfers from Santiago airport?

Yes. We hold the authorization from the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications for transfers at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (SCL), under Decree 80. We cover Greater Santiago and Valparaíso, and the return trip gets a 5% discount.

How do I book and pay?

Booking happens on WhatsApp: pick your services on the site and the message arrives with all the details. We accept Mercado Pago and Pix.

Which languages do you speak?

We assist in Spanish, English, Portuguese and German.

Are the tours private or shared?

Every tour is private. You travel with your own group, your own driver and schedules that follow your itinerary, with no stops for other passengers.