Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included

4.5(3,132)10 hFree cancellationBy MTO Tour Chile

About this activity

Discover the magic of the Andes on a full-day adventure to Cajón del Maipo. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Santiago toward San José de Maipo, passing charming mountain villages as your expert guide shares local stories and traditions.

Enjoy specialty coffee by the Maipo River (breakfast not included) before visiting the breathtaking Embalse El Yeso, where turquoise waters meet dramatic peaks. Our coordinated visit with Parque Cordillera ensures a safe experience, including an easy marked trail and panoramic viewpoints.

Experience rural Andean life: photograph baby goats and native wildlife, taste fresh goat cheese, artisanal honey, and traditional alfajores, and browse local crafts.

Meet locals in traditional Chilean attire, enjoy live folk dance, and savor an included picnic with cheeses, charcuterie, snacks, juice, and a wine toast. Return to Santiago around 6:00 PM.

What's included

✓Visit The Embalse del yeso with Cordillera Park (Optional Park) (no included fee)
✓Picnic (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc)
✓This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual)
✓Entrance Included to Folk Traditional Session
✓Live commentary on board
✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✓Taste fresh goat cheese (included)
✓Photograph baby goats and native wildlife
✓Interact with traditional games and dances of Chilean Tradition
✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

✕Gratuities

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Assumes no responsibility for events that are not attributable whatsoever to the tour like disease, strikes, weather conditions, natural disasters, riots or any other cause beyond our control
There can be changes on pick up time according mountains conditions of the day

Cancellation policy

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

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