Cajon del Maipo Day Trip from Santiago
Santiago, Chile
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Discover Cajón del Maipo — an oasis just outside of Santiago — and connect with nature, a sense of tranquility and fresh mountain air. On this day trip led by an expert guide, capture breathtaking sights, including a canyon, river valleys and a shimmering lake reservoir, as you drive up into the Andes mountains. Tour the historical town of San José de Maipo, and learn about the area’s history and folklore. Browse through artisan markets, and sip on locally produced hot chocolate, coffee or beer. Numbers limited to eight ensuring a small-group experience.
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Discover Cajón del Maipo — an oasis just outside of Santiago — and connect with nature, a sense of tranquility and fresh mountain air. On this day trip led by an expert guide, capture breathtaking sights, including a canyon, river valleys and a shimmering lake reservoir, as you drive up into the Andes mountains. Tour the historical town of San José de Maipo, and learn about the area’s history and folklore. Browse through artisan markets, and sip on locally produced hot chocolate, coffee or beer. Numbers limited to eight ensuring a small-group experience.After morning pickup from your Santiago hotel, travel with your guide southeast of the city on a winding road that climbs upward alongside the Maipo River.
As you travel through Cajón del Maipo, a canyon and river valley carved into the Andes mountains by the river, enjoy a range of hypnotizing landscapes. Admire lush vineyards and orchards, catch sight of the occasional roadside stall selling homemade goods, and then find yourself amid barren mountainsides and jagged snow-drizzled peaks. During the ride, listen to tales of folklore unique to these lands.
Disembark at Embalse el Yeso, a large lake reservoir enveloped by mountains, located about 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level. Snap shots of its emerald-colored sheen and, following your guide on a flat trail, learn more about the reservoir and local geology. During the hour you spend here, breathe in crisp mountain air and drink a cup of steaming hot chocolate.
Back in the vehicle, continue along the mountain road to San José de Maipo, the charming and rustic capital of the region founded in 1792. As your guide walks you through the picturesque main square lined with tiny shops and cafes, note its laid-back atmosphere and learn about the town’s history and adobe-style architecture. Enjoy free time to search for those special souvenirs in the nearby artisan markets.
We will have a delicious picinic-cocktail with wine before or after visiting San José. Your guide, familiar with the best restaurants in the Cajón area, can accommodate your group’s preference and take you to a place serving delicious, authentic Andean cuisine.
After your day of tranquility amid Andean scenery, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Santiago.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
As you travel through Cajón del Maipo, a canyon and river valley carved into the Andes mountains by the river, enjoy a range of hypnotizing landscapes. Admire lush vineyards and orchards, catch sight of the occasional roadside stall selling homemade goods, and then find yourself amid barren mountainsides and jagged snow-drizzled peaks. During the ride, listen to tales of folklore unique to these lands.
Disembark at Embalse el Yeso, a large lake reservoir enveloped by mountains, located about 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level. Snap shots of its emerald-colored sheen and, following your guide on a flat trail, learn more about the reservoir and local geology. During the hour you spend here, breathe in crisp mountain air and drink a cup of steaming hot chocolate.
Back in the vehicle, continue along the mountain road to San José de Maipo, the charming and rustic capital of the region founded in 1792. As your guide walks you through the picturesque main square lined with tiny shops and cafes, note its laid-back atmosphere and learn about the town’s history and adobe-style architecture. Enjoy free time to search for those special souvenirs in the nearby artisan markets.
We will have a delicious picinic-cocktail with wine before or after visiting San José. Your guide, familiar with the best restaurants in the Cajón area, can accommodate your group’s preference and take you to a place serving delicious, authentic Andean cuisine.
After your day of tranquility amid Andean scenery, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Santiago.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
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