Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo & El Yeso Dam from Santiago.

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From £295.00

Have an amazing day on a private tour exclusively for you or your group of friends or family in the beautiful Cajon del Maipo. Experience the beauty of the Andes Mountains on this 8-hour journey Get incredible views of the El Yeso Reservoir and feel the amazing fresh winds of these mountains in Chile. Learn about the history of the sites and the little town of San José de Maipo, and its amazing surroundings with live commentary from a tour guide aboard a minivan. Enjoy a delicious picnic at the end of the walk. Have a dream day walking through the heart of the mountains of Chile!

8 hours (approx)

Instant Confirmation

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance

Group Size: 15

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Stop at a restaurant for lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Meeting point

We retire from hotels, apart hotels and B & B in santiago.

End point

No end description available

Embalse El Yeso Y Cajon Del Maipo

2 hours 0 mins

Cajon del Maipo

60 mins

Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco

40 mins

30 mins

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.


Reviews

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109 Reviews

5.0 Excellent

marigK8981VW, May 2026

I would like to thank you for the unforgettable experience we had with TAC Turismo! Me and my family loved the tour and the treatment of the guide Ignácio and the driver that are excellent! Thank you for everything!

4.0 Day trip outside of city

sterba1, March 2026

Lots of driving but the views were lively once we got to the lake. It was colder than in the city and actually snowed while we were at the lake

5.0 Travel Cajon Del Maipo, Termas de Colina and Embalse de Yeso

dayanesirio, March 2026

We did the tour of Embalse del Yeso, Termas de Colina and Cajon de Maipo. Our guide was Sebastian, which was simply amazing! It was super punctual, friendly, polite and with excellent car (we went in a car of 7 seats). He explained how our day would be and was very inquisitive in addition to knowing a lot about the history of the locals and left us very willing so that we could ask and interact. Super recommend the job.

5.0 An exciting trip into the Andes

Michael_54_54, February 2026

Paulo was a great guide. Most knowledgeable and we had a wonderful experience in the Andes We even saw a Condor.

4.0 Beautiful day in the Andes

Lydi_P, February 2026

Guide was knowledgeable and driver was excellent. The only minus was buffet lunch which didn’t meet American standards. Poultry which is still bloody is totally unacceptable

5.0 Don't miss

999jessikan, February 2026

Fantastic. The place is beautiful and the guide Jesus was wonderful and managed to get out well even with adversities

5.0 The Andes are spectacular...

Sandra_B, February 2026

The Andes are spectacular and even if getting there and back from Santiago takes a full day it is a highly worthwhile trip. The experience is unique. Our guide Juan was knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

5.0 I am sure this tour...

Edward_S, February 2026

I am sure this tour experience can vary widely based on guide, but we had an extremely positive experience with Ignacio (and driver Sebastian). Ignacio obviously has a passion for the outdoors and nature while being very friendly and accommodating. It is a long drive to and from but well worth the time. In addition, the van was clean and comfortable.

3.0 Missing customer service focus

Susan_F, February 2026

While we did get to experience Maipo Canyon and the El Yeso dam, we did not receive much context or guiding from our guide on this private tour. Juan seemed more interested in receiving the free coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream he received while touring us than providing any help or value to his customers. The one good thing he did do was add an additional stop when we only needed an hour and 15 minutes of the 2 hours allotted for time at the reservoir. I would not recommend doing this as a private tour.

4.0 Not the trip I was expecting.

Jeanne_S, January 2026

Sebastian was a GREST driver we were on some scary roads. He did a great job. Our tour guide was very nice but the tour itself seems unorganized. We left very early and went to a town that non of the vendors had set up yet. Not much to see. The canyon itself was beautiful and the lake near the dam was very peaceful. The Andes are different from any mountains I have seen. I really expected more but what we saw was ok.

5.0 We had a great day with...

Melanie_S, January 2026

We had a great day with our guide Boris! El Yeso was a beautiful spot to see in the mountains, definitely worth the trip! We also stopped at a cafe, chocolate house and local market. I would recommend this tour!

5.0 Excellent everything

ORLANDO_S, December 2025

Driver Mr. Jean Pierre an excellent person in every way, extremely friendly, knows everything and explained everything that existed by the roads All the sites we visit we love!!! I recommend the individualized walk

5.0 The walk was excellent! The guide very good, explaining the traditions and culture of the place and the excellent driver.

leonardofredericod, December 2025

Nothing to notice on the ride, driver and guide are excellent. The tour went all the best, with great safety. Very good guide and cautious driver in the direction and very safe.

5.0 Great Experience

Chakaradhar_V, December 2025

We had great experience visiting the reservoir. Our Guide Polina and Driver Ricardo were very engaging and made sure we are very comfortable and well informed through out the tour. They didnt rush us and were very knowledgeable of the soroundings.

2.0 Day trip

Joanne_P, December 2025

Whilst the actual destination was lovely, we were disappointed with the guide. The driver was good. We found the driver hard to understand, and not as knowledgeable as we expected. We also were annoyed that more time was on YouTube on irrelevant topics. Not happy considering the amount we paid. Also it was lunch NOT included. However we stopped at a place where only buffet or menu - we would have preferred just snacks of light meals.

3.0 Cold Day

Daniel_W, December 2025

Guide was nice, knowledgeable but very difficult to understand. Driver was very nice and helpful. Too long at reservoir.

5.0 Excellent tour service

I4217KXclarab, December 2025

A fairly complete tour, excellent tour guide service, give you a prudent and comfortable time to know the area and be able to take the photos you want. Super recommended!!

5.0 Excellent tour

KPHari, November 2025

Tour guide was good. Very good driver also. Excellent locations, great views, good breakfast stop. Was able to customize the tour because it was a private tour.

5.0 Maipo Cajon Tour

luisalejandroc754, October 2025

Very nice tour and guides very pending everyone and very nice the trip thank you very much all a 7 everything very well explained and where we were taken to breakfast and lunch excellent everything

5.0 Unforgettable Tour with Oskar and the Stunning Andes

Erik_O, October 2025

Had a great tour with Oskar! His English is excellent and provides commentary in a really fun and informative way. He has traveled the world, so he can provide some unique insights. The visual and whispers of the Andes Mountains were absolutely stunning. It was if these mountains were alive. I didn't even care that it was freezing that day. Enjoyed a fantastic cup of coffee while taking all of this in.

5.0 AN EXPERIENCE IN PARADIS CAJÓN DEL MAIPO

633claudiol, September 2025

It was an amazing tour, the location is wonderful and the guides of the tour (Brahian and Juan (I think that was the name of the driver, I don't remember right), but they were perfect, from the beginning to the end of the tour... They were very attentive, fun and made the experience with this paradise, which is the Cajón del Maipo become more special.

5.0 We do a lot about a local fauna and flora do! Guide Alejandro playfully and joyfully explain!

annacG1664HS, September 2025

Beautiful landscape and very nice Alejandro instructor. It was an amazing day and experience! I highly recommend it, especially if it is with this guide!

5.0 Amazing places,

williamdV2462IT, September 2025

Super indico guide, helpful, attentive. He knew properly what he was talking about, wise, show guide, top note a thousand.

5.0 Tour to cajon del maipo

GoPlaces47861631547, August 2025

An unforgettable experience, perfect weather, first some sunshine and then a snowfall fell and then sunshine again, unique experience, excellent driver Gino and guide Alejandro, I really appreciate for an epic and unforgettable day

5.0 Excellent

M7392EAlucianos, August 2025

The experience, the dry guide. I will recommend it to more Brazilians. I'll be right back. Congratulations to the whole team.

5.0 Incredible experience

938lidianes, August 2025

A ride that exceeded expectations, very professional staff. Amazing experience despite ansativo we are very satisfied.

5.0 I really recommend!!

pantuneess, August 2025

Simply perfect, Alejandro is very smart, knows the place and very polite and helpful! I recommend 100%!!!

5.0 Loving

H937LCellena, August 2025

WRITE IN! It was one of the best tours I did, no doubt, the place is breathtaking and the guide is 10/10, super attentive, helpful, explains in detail every point we passed. Certainly when I return to Santiago Alejandro will be my guide again. Thank you for making my experience even more amazing and unforgettable.

5.0 What a wonderful day!

redmaypril, July 2025

Sérgio was so wonderful the whole day! I really enjoyed the tour and it was paced really nicely. Sergio was knowledgeable about the area and at the end of the day, it felt like we were friends. The driver (Antonio I believe) was also delightful. We laughed the whole day. We also got super lucky and saw a fox up close! I’ll remember my day for a long time. Would recommend this tour and the team we spent time with. The sites were gorgeous too but the staff made the day so even better.

5.0 Pleasant day

S1980LJcarolinaf, July 2025

The friendliness of the guide and the places we toured were the exact ones to visit. We went with little girls and they also had a lot of fun, that is to say it is a tour for the whole family.

5.0 Ride ↓🇷❤️

gabrielq937, July 2025

Very good!!!! Beautiful walk, the guide alejandro is the best. I recommend, union Brazil and Chile, the look and contact with nature is beautiful

5.0 It was all arranged, at the right time

544elizeteb, July 2025

Amazing place, no crowds, wonderful view. The guide Alejandro was very helpful, excited until the end of the tour. Note 10000!!!

5.0 An incredible day

851milzar, July 2025

Very beautiful view is our guide Alessandro was very attentive and fun. The walk is well worth it. I recommend everyone to come to Santiago.

5.0 Alejandro is the best ❤️

576martinai, July 2025

Beautiful experience! Alejandro is the best, super friendly throughout the tour, he made sure everyone had a great time. The scenery is beautiful and 100% worth it. Love, Erica and Daniel. ❤️❤️

5.0 We had an amazing day, with a lot of hiking in the mountain!

filipecT5072SU, July 2025

Great guide, super fun, patient and always willing to help! He explained about the history of the place and even gave us a lesson about the minerals present in the mountain range!

5.0 An adventurous and unforgettable experience

174mar_apaulah, July 2025

What a wonderful experience, very punctual and Alejandro super friendly. The views are spectacular, I have very nice memories. Thanks for everything

5.0 Nice walk on avalanche day.

marceloi853, June 2025

He managed well with unforeseen events caused by a lava that prevented access to the main attraction. He improvised well the rest of the tour, making the experience pleasant. A helpful and friendly guide.

5.0 Very good

N482ULpatrickl, June 2025

Despite the adverse weather conditions, Alejandro was very calm and helped to control the whole situation. I recommend!

5.0 indispensable tour

Antonio D, June 2025

Excellent guide the Alerrandro, polite, helpful, good tips and very fun. Excellent and careful driver too. Beautiful place, good pequinique and wine.

5.0 Wonderful experience

joelmadeborah, May 2025

Amazing day wonderful place of beautiful, super indico. I thank our guide Alejandro who made all the difference on our tour

5.0 Tour with Alejandro and Jorge

felipeaN1567WN, May 2025

We are very happy and satisfied with the tour we made with Alejandro and Jorge. They took us to incredible places and were very attentive to the details and concerned about our well-being. Very familiar with the fauna, flora and geography of the place, Alejandro gave us many important information about the city and its tourist destinations. We are very grateful.

5.0 Unique experience

Paradise634809, May 2025

Excellent staff, facility in the reservation, responsible transport driver and exceptional guide, plus the experience of the lpcal, picnic and other places of the cafe, lunch and the zoo.

5.0 Very good experience, recommended.

Manuel M, May 2025

The plaster reservoir is impressive and the tour with the Guide Alejandro and his companion is highly recommended. The service was perfect, at no time do you feel rushed and the atmosphere they create is very pleasant.

5.0 Alejandro guide excellent attention and good group management, manages a good dialect and communicates in different languages

alejandramF2989AQ, May 2025

Incredible place full of magical experiences to remember always, there were phenomenal views, with different panoramas which makes it a very special place.

5.0 My experience in the Maipo drawer.

O8981BWmariac, April 2025

Excellent service, very friendly guide and handles the history of the area. The van is comfortable and moved me back and forth. Sharing was done at no additional cost.

5.0 Wonderful tour

O2191MCalinec, April 2025

I loved the tour, guide Ricardo super friendly, polite and careful, great driver passed a lot of safety and gave great explanations.

5.0 Exactly

_dero596, April 2025

Very good! I recommend everyone the experience is worth every cent invested. The view is wonderful and the guide makes you immerse yourself in history

5.0 Maipo Cajon Tour, Chocolate House

JoseGar2810, April 2025

Gino and Maria José were excellent hosts. The pickup time was punctual and at the agreed point. The whole itinerary was completely completed and even more. Very happy with the kindness of Maria José and the explanation during the tour.

5.0 Very good!

Rodrigo D, April 2025

Very good, attentive staff. All very well explained with a lot of promptness. Congratulations! Very friendly and helpful guide!

5.0 Great experience, beautiful scenery. Relaxed and adventurous at the same time.

Maria Claudia S, March 2025

It was a good experience. They picked up us at the hotel, took us to Town San Jose for breakfast. Arrived at Cajón , amazing views and scenery…extremely cold but worth it. Then we headed to a Yeso reservoir, took pictures and enjoyed a picnic with wine. Finally we stopped at Casita de Chocolate for ice cream. Thanks MariaJosé for great guidance and explanations.

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