Cajón del Maipo Tours

Escape Santiago to enjoy the natural grandeur of the Andes during this day-long excursion to Cajón del Maipo with a small group. Enjoy views of gushing waterfalls, icy glaciers, and towering cliffs as you visit this scenic outdoor area. Cap it all off by savoring an included picnic featuring red wine and a snack made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Leave Santiago behind for a spectacular hiking tour through the Andes Mountains. Set out through Chile's Cajon del Maipo en route toward San Jose Volcano, a stratovolcano with a 2.5-mile wide caldera. Marvel at the surrounding mountain scenery dotted with glaciers and rivers as you walk, enjoying a leisurely pace while making your way to a secluded spot for lunch. Afterward, spend some relaxing time at a waterfall before completing your 2-hour round-trip trek.

Join us in this unique beautiful 8hrs experience of Cajon del Maipo, a true nature spot located 50kms outside the city of Santiago. The breathtaking scenery of the Maipo Valley and the Andes mountain together in a tour that includes comfortable round transportation. We will visit the historical town of San Jose del Maipo and the very best attraction of the area: El Embalse del Yeso. In addition to all of the points of interest in the comuna del Maipo. Picnic with a panoramic view and bilingual guide are also included in the price.

Discover the dramatic landscape and wildlife of Cajón del Maipo on a private, 8-hour trip from Santiago that includes a barbecue lunch and wine. Watch for the endangered Andean condor as you explore the rugged mountain scenery, passing through remote villages on your way to El Yeso dam and reservoir. This private tour includes a picnic lunch, bottle of wine, and round-trip transport from your Santiago hotel. If you so choose, there's also an option that include entrance to the Baños Colina Hotsprings, a natural thermal spring with waters as hot as 70º C.

As a rightfully popular destination, Maipo Canyon can get crowded. This private, small-group tour gives you a more intimate experience hiking through the legendary landscapes with no more than four people plus a guide. Then, jump in a hot spring and check out the sights from El Yeso Dam before ending your outing with an included picnic lunch paired with local wines.

Enjoy an active cold-weather adventure in the Andes during this full-day, small-group, snowshoeing experience from Santiago. Soak up the fresh air and test your mountaineering skills as you follow an expert guide on snowshoes through this winter wonderland of ice and snow-capped peaks.

Go trekking in the Andes and wind down with a relaxing visit to Baños Colina Hot Springs. Depart from Santiago for a nearly 2-mile guided hike through spectacular Andean scenery, making your way through a lush canyon to view Chile's San Jose Volcano. Continue afterward to the natural mountain hot springs and soak in baths as warm as 122-degrees F (50°C). Spend several hours enjoying the various pools—and savoring a boxed lunch—before setting off on your return hike. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport.

Swap city skyscrapers for scenic countryside on this full-day retreat to the Andes from Santiago. Journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Maipo valley, then embark on a 3 km walk along the Maipo River to reach the beautiful El Yeso Dam. After working up an appetite, tuck into a delicious picnic lunch by the waterfront before heading back to the capital.

Embark on a thrilling 9-mile guided hike through Chile's spectacular El Morado Natural Monument National Park. Departing from Santiago, your adventure begins in the village of Baños Morales with a steep trek that flattens out as you go. Enjoy stunning natural scenery while making your way toward popular San Francisco Glacier and Morales Glacier pond. Savor a boxed lunch in the mountains, then set back out on your return trek. At the end of your day trip a vehicle will be waiting to whisk you back to your hotel.

Plunge into steaming thermal springs and admire spectacular views of snow-capped Andean peaks on a private tour to El Cajon de Maipo from Santiago. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the breathtaking beauty of the Andes mountains on a moderate multi-hour hike; marvel at the jagged spires of a colossal glacier; and sooth aching muscles in the wonderfully warm waters of a thermal spring. Convenient round-trip transportation is included from Santiago.

Geological Tourism is a type of special purpose tourism developed in natural areas, specifically focused on understanding geology and landscape, with the goal to promote the conservation of geodiversity and geosites, through reflection and experiential learning. We provide a unique educational experience, which is safe and responsible with our environment. On this trip we travel to the Yeso valley to finish in the Yeso Lake near of Santiago, Chile. We will know the geological evolution of the Maipo valley and his highlights. This trip is about water importance and hidrological processes that ocurr in a watershed and why this process are important for life and their conservation.

Unleash your inner adventurer on a full-day private bike tour to El Teso Dam and Maipo Valley from Santiago. Alongside a qualified instructor, you’ll travel deep into the heart of the Andes mountain range and embark on a mountain biking excursion around the magnificent El Yeso Dam. On arrival, begin a 12-mile (19-km) downhill bike ride — the difficulty level of which can be adapted according to your skill level — and then enjoy a picnic before returning to Santiago.

Discover the magic of the Andes during your visit to Santiago! The Embalse is one of the best spots of the mountain range. Disconnect yourself from chaos of the city and recover your energy. Be ready with your camera to go through a waterfall, a tunnel, a millenarian glacier and the suggestive main town of San Jose de Maipo.  Our professional mountain guides will show you the best of the area and you will have the possibility to taste appetizzers and chilean wine in the best company!. Live a unique experience and an unforgettable day at Cajon del Maipo!

For those of you that appreciate nature, this is the place for you!   Cajón del Maipo is located just 80 km from Santiago and will certainly allow you to experience the Andes Mountains in a way that most people only get to see in movies We'll drive through the mountains up to the "Embalse del Yeso" one of the biggest artificial lagoons in Chile and the water reservoir for Santiago. You'll enjoy astonishing views of the mountains and great landscapes while enjoying a great picnic-style lunch accompanied by delicious Chilean wine.  Everyone is welcome in our Tours, our our aim is to create a safe space for the LGBT community. You just need to be yourself... we take care of the rest! ​​​​​​​ This activity has a 6 to 7-hour duration

If you want to escape from the stress of modern life then look no further than this 3-day experience in Chile, which takes you deep into the Andes mountain range. Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, this excursion lets you skip the stress of advance planning and reveals landscapes that comprise glaciers, lakes, and snow-capped mountains.

Prepare to get wet and wild on this thrilling white water rafting adventure from Santiago. Tackle Class III and IV rapids as you careen down the Cajon del Maipo (Maipo Ravine) against a backdrop of rugged peaks and crystalline waters, then tuck into a barbecue lunch (optional) by the waterfront. This adrenaline-fuelled 4-hour tour is suitable for all levels, including first-time rafters and includes hotel pick-up from Santiago. 

This private tour of Cajon del Maipo and Embalse el Yeso lets you walk to waterfalls, sip Chilean wines, and take in stunning Andes Mountain scenery in just one day. Admire views as your guide handles the drive across the Maipo Valley, stopping as often as you want to take photos or ask questions—a private tour means you can customize your itinerary. Details like a picnic breakfast and wine tasting bring effortless luxury to the day.

Spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city on this full-day trip to the Maipo Canyon. Take a tour of the Yeso Dam, which supplies the energy to the Chilean capital, admire the beautiful mountain scenery, and take a relaxing dip in the Colina hot springs heated by the nearby San Jose Volcano. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, insurance, and round-trip hotel transportation during this tour.

A remote, majestic and quiet place at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Baños Colina is located about 100 kms (62 miles) away from Santiago and at an altitude of 2.500 meters (8.200 ft) . The waters of these natural pools can reach temperatures up to 50°C (122 F°) and are arranged as outdoor terraces, thanks to the calcareous deposits and the activity of San Jose Volcano of 5.856 meters (19.200 ft). Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic hot spring bath in the middle of the Andes, after a stunning 4 kms (2,4 miles) hike to the view point of the San Jose Volcano volcanic complex.  

Enjoy this spectacular trip to “El Morado” Natural Monument National Park, located at 93 kms (57 miles) from Santiago.  The starting point of the hike is in Baños Morales, a mountain village at 1,900 meters of altitude (6,200 ft). The trail leads to the beautiful San Francisco Glacier lookout at 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and the Morales Glacier lagoon. During the hike we will have a refreshing stop at “Aguas de Panimávida”, iron-rich carbonated waters that directly spills out from the earth. Difficulty level is HIGH. This tour is recommended for people in good physical shape. The first hour of the hike is steep and then it becomes flat. The difference of altitude is of 600 meters (1,900 ft).