Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir

This full day excursion is a panoramic tour by private vehicle to enjoy the scenic beauty of Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir. The tour consists of proceeding 62 miles (100 km) from Santiago towards the famous Maipo Valley. The road skirts the Maipo River, which accompanies you with a great view over the Andes foothills.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cajon del Maipo, Detras de la Municipalidad, San Jose de Maipo Chile

We start the day with private pickup services from your hotel location and begin our drive towards South-East Santiago and the Andes mountain range. On this route we will travel accross the Maipo Valley offering us great views over the Andes foothills and the Maipo River,

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Valle del Yeso, Camino Embalse El Yeso, San Jose de Maipo Chile

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Maipo Valley and El Yeso Lagoon, and appreciate the drive to Andes Mountains up to 2500 m/8000 ft, its valleys, viewpoints and cascades.

Duration: 1 hour

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

In Embalse el Yeso, go on a small walk ( about 2 km/ 1.3 miles) bordering the lagoon to take in the fresh air and landscape and obtain great photographs. With a bit of l uck we get to observe condors, eagles and wild foxes in their habitat. After the walk, enjoy a nice picnic in the outdoors overlooking the mountains.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Parroquia San Jose De Maipo, Comercio, 369 Centro, San Jose de Maipo 9460000 Chile

The return journey offers you the chance to do stops at the beautiful viewpoints for photos along the valley and San Jose de Maipo