Private Cajón del MaipoFrom $109.000 per personPrivate Cajón del Maipo horseback ride from Santiago
A horseback ride through the hills of the Maipo Valley with a local arriero guide (no riding experience needed.)
Approx. 10 hours
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Private Cajón del Maipo Tour: El Yeso Reservoir from Santiago
The turquoise Andean reservoir, just for your group
The private version of the classic Embalse El Yeso trip: the same turquoise mirror of water at over 2,500 meters above sea level, ringed by Andean peaks, but with a vehicle and guide exclusive to your group, without sharing the day with other passengers. Departure is early from your hotel or address, with a stop in San José de Maipo before climbing into the Andes.
Being a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted within the day, and optional services can be added at booking, such as the type of lunch or a horseback ride by the reservoir.
Why it’s worth it
It’s the most flexible way to see Embalse El Yeso: the same destination as the group tour, with a guide dedicated only to your group and timing you help coordinate. If you would rather share the day, there is a group version (Embalse El Yeso). As a private tour, the price per person depends on group size: see the price table on this page.
Prefer to join a group?
This tour also departs as a group tour, shared with other travelers.
Cajón del Maipo: El Yeso Reservoir from Santiago, full day- Duration
- 10 hours
- Difficulty
- Suitable for altitude (over 2,500 m) (includes a short but demanding initial walk)
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Season
- Year-round, except in exceptional circumstances
- Departures
- Every day
Meeting point:Pickup at your hotel or address in Santiago
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Highlights
- Exclusive vehicle and guide, no other passengers on the itinerary
- Stop in San José de Maipo, a traditional mountain town
- Visit to Salto El Yeso, Túnel Tinoco and Casa de Chocolate
- A full day at Embalse El Yeso, over 2,500 m above sea level
- Optional add-ons at booking: type of lunch, horseback riding
Itinerary
06:30
Departure from your hotel or home
07:30
Stop in San José de Maipo, time to shop or have breakfast
09:00
Arrival at Embalse El Yeso (includes Salto El Yeso, Túnel Tinoco, Casa de Chocolate and an optional restaurant)
16:30
Return to Santiago
17:30
Arrival at the departure point
Included
- Private round-trip transportation
- Guide exclusive to your group
Not included
- Lunch and drinks (you can bring your own or buy on site)
Price per person by group size
Adult price per person. The more people travel together, the lower the price per person.
| Travelers | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $199.000 |
| 2 people | $140.000 |
| 3 people | $99.000 |
| 4 people | $85.000 |
| 5 or more people | $80.000 |
Snow clothing rental
Optional add-ons confirmed at booking (price per person unless noted):
| Item | Reference price |
|---|---|
| A la carte lunch | $35.000 |
| Country barbecue (max. 6 people) | $38.000 |
| Picnic box | $10.700 |
| Open buffet (per booking) | $40.000 |
| 1-hour horseback ride | $49.000 |
| Camping night (per booking) | $65.000 |
| Cabin night with breakfast (per booking) | $105.000 |
Camping night and cabin night (breakfast included) are only available November through March.
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