Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Dam, Chocolate House and Tinoco Tunnel from Santiago
by TAC Turismo
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$380Overview
This private day trip from Santiago lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. A professional guide accompanies the group in a minivan, providing live commentary on the history and geography of the area. The first stop is Cajón del Maipo, an Andean canyon around 900 meters above sea level, where the guide introduces the main town of San José de Maipo and the surrounding landscape. The visit here lasts approximately two hours. Next, the tour continues to El Yeso Dam, also known as the El Yeso Reservoir, located within Cajón del Maipo. Visitors spend about one hour at the dam, enjoying views of the blue reservoir waters framed by snow-capped peaks. There is a stop at a restaurant where guests may purchase lunch, as food is not included. Afterward, the group visits the Chocolate House, situated in a small forested area. This site features a café with vernacular architecture resembling a house made of chocolate, along with walkways, a bonfire area, and resting spots. The visit lasts around 40 minutes. The final stop is the Tinoco Tunnel, a 493-meter-long former railway tunnel built between 1911 and 1914 for mineral and military transport. Now a Historic Monument, the guide explains its history and local legends, including stories about a spirit named "Willy." The visit takes about 30 minutes. The tour concludes with transportation back to the hotel in Santiago. The dress code for the trip is smart casual.
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Cajon del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is an Andean canyon located in the southeastern part of Chile's Metropolitan Region, about 900 meters above sea level. It is formed by the upper basin of the Maipo River and surrounded by hills, cliffs, and massifs. The area includes the confluences of the Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado rivers, along with other streams like San Gabriel and Manzanito. The main town in this region is San José de Maipo, which serves as the capital of the surrounding mountainous commune.
120 min
Embalse El Yeso Y Cajon Del Maipo
The El Yeso Reservoir lies within Cajón del Maipo, just a few kilometers from Santiago. It features clear blue water set against the Andes' snow-capped mountains. Visitors spend time walking near the reservoir and have a picnic lunch here, enjoying the natural mountain environment.
60 min
Chocolate House
The Chocolate House is a well-known site in Cajón del Maipo characterized by a café built with vernacular architecture that resembles a house made of chocolate. It is surrounded by a small forest and includes walkways, a bonfire area, and resting spots. The site reflects the design and heritage of one of the oldest tourism families in the region.
40 min
Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco
The Tinoco Railway Tunnel is a 493-meter-long tunnel built between 1911 and 1914 to transport minerals and military equipment. It is designated as a Historic Monument and attracts visitors for its history and local ghost stories, especially those about the spirit called "Willy" said to appear near the tunnel's exit.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
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Private Day Trip to Cajón del Maipo, El Yeso Dam, Chocolate House and Tinoco Tunnel from Santiago
by TAC Turismo
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$380Overview
This private day trip from Santiago lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. A professional guide accompanies the group in a minivan, providing live commentary on the history and geography of the area. The first stop is Cajón del Maipo, an Andean canyon around 900 meters above sea level, where the guide introduces the main town of San José de Maipo and the surrounding landscape. The visit here lasts approximately two hours. Next, the tour continues to El Yeso Dam, also known as the El Yeso Reservoir, located within Cajón del Maipo. Visitors spend about one hour at the dam, enjoying views of the blue reservoir waters framed by snow-capped peaks. There is a stop at a restaurant where guests may purchase lunch, as food is not included. Afterward, the group visits the Chocolate House, situated in a small forested area. This site features a café with vernacular architecture resembling a house made of chocolate, along with walkways, a bonfire area, and resting spots. The visit lasts around 40 minutes. The final stop is the Tinoco Tunnel, a 493-meter-long former railway tunnel built between 1911 and 1914 for mineral and military transport. Now a Historic Monument, the guide explains its history and local legends, including stories about a spirit named "Willy." The visit takes about 30 minutes. The tour concludes with transportation back to the hotel in Santiago. The dress code for the trip is smart casual.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cajon del Maipo
Cajón del Maipo is an Andean canyon located in the southeastern part of Chile's Metropolitan Region, about 900 meters above sea level. It is formed by the upper basin of the Maipo River and surrounded by hills, cliffs, and massifs. The area includes the confluences of the Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado rivers, along with other streams like San Gabriel and Manzanito. The main town in this region is San José de Maipo, which serves as the capital of the surrounding mountainous commune.
120 min
Embalse El Yeso Y Cajon Del Maipo
The El Yeso Reservoir lies within Cajón del Maipo, just a few kilometers from Santiago. It features clear blue water set against the Andes' snow-capped mountains. Visitors spend time walking near the reservoir and have a picnic lunch here, enjoying the natural mountain environment.
60 min
Chocolate House
The Chocolate House is a well-known site in Cajón del Maipo characterized by a café built with vernacular architecture that resembles a house made of chocolate. It is surrounded by a small forest and includes walkways, a bonfire area, and resting spots. The site reflects the design and heritage of one of the oldest tourism families in the region.
40 min
Tunel Ferroviario del Tinoco
The Tinoco Railway Tunnel is a 493-meter-long tunnel built between 1911 and 1914 to transport minerals and military equipment. It is designated as a Historic Monument and attracts visitors for its history and local ghost stories, especially those about the spirit called "Willy" said to appear near the tunnel's exit.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
More things to do in Santiago
- Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Pablo Neruda Museum and Casablanca Valley Vineyard Tour
- Viña Cousiño Macul Premium Wine Tour in Santiago
- Viña Concha y Toro Premium Wine Center Tour in Santiago
- Cajon del Maipo 10-Hour Tour: El Yeso Reservoir, River Sanctuary and Spa
- Cajon del Maipo Small Group Day Trip with Hotsprings, Picnic, and Entrance Included from Santiago
- Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial Tour Tradicional 1-Hour in Santiago español