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Stop At: Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco, Camino Al Volcan, San Jose de Maipo Chile

You will stop to know the history of the train that used to take miners from the village to the mountains. Also is possible to take great imagens of the Maipo river rapids.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: San Jose de Maipo, San Jose de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region

This is the main town of this mountain canyon. You can see this country town and easy life style of its people.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Embalse El Yeso, San Jose de Maipo 9460000 Chile

This beautiful turquoise lagoon that reflects the high mountains of the Andes is the main attraction of this trip. There you will have time to explore the area, enjoy a delicious picnic made by our staff. On the way will be possible to see fauna as Condors, foxes plus amazing formations made in rocks by erosion.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Picnic at the lagoon (cheese, wine, snacks, and beverages)
Lunch time (empanada)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4X4

Not included

Gratuities
Lunch

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Suggestive things to bring: Sunscreen - Sun hat - Sunglasses - Comfortable clothes - Warm clothes.
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

4.7

53

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Christopher B

2 | 2018-02-26

We had decided that a trip to Cajon del Maipo was essential for our stay in Santiago and we had read up on the various options before we booked this tour. The first thing to say is that the actual place and setting is amazing and its worth the long journey to get there. At this time of year its worh bearing in mind that there is little snow and perhaps the landscape isnt as spectacular as in the spring. There was one very small waterfall. The main issue we had, and where the overall experience fell very short, was regarding the quality and abilities of the tour guide. His English was very limited indeed and he was unable to explain in any detail points of interest about the landscape or social characteristics of both our journey and the destination. He repeatedly made jokes about Argentinians and other things which was totally inappropriate and unnecessary, and he spent the bulk of the journey into the mountains chatting with the driver and another guy who we understood was in charge of the picnic. Within a short time of leaving the hotel we were the last pick up the coach stopped we were told for toilets and to buy water but it seemed that it was more for the driver to get his breakfast. After around an hour into the mountains we stopped for toilets which each tourist had to pay for- not much admittedly but seemed odd that on a paid for tour one has to do this. At the reservoir the coach then stopped close to where we picnicked so there wasnt a walk as we had assumed. The picnic was wine, soft drinks,crisps,cheeses and salami. No empanadas as advertised in the tour bumf. So in summary, a great destination but Id advise anyone booking this tour to check out the provider beforehand.

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franknacsa

4 | 2018-01-29

Beautiful experience. Excellent driver, and the guide was the best English speaking person we met in Chile. We had thought that there may have been another stop than the end point, but there was little time for that, given that distance. Definitely recommended.

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Jorge G

1 | 2018-01-23

Beautiful canyon but very poor tour. Tour guide completely inept.

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wemily731

5 | 2018-01-04

Beautiful tour. Hector was amazing and was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the picnic spread they provided while we were at the lagoon. We would recommend this to our friends.

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Peter E

5 | 2017-12-12

Tour was outstanding. Frank, our guide and Jimmy, driver were great. Very knowledgeable about city and surrounding area and history of Chile. Having wine and cheese in the Andes was a pure delight. Highly recommend this tour and others by same tour group, Stamp Tours

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Cajon del Maipo - El Yeso 39 Activities

Day Trip to Cajon del Maipo Embalse El Yeso

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