An exciting 10-hour journey through the impressive Cajón del Maipo, just 35 minutes from Santiago. Includes picnic. Enjoy a 4×4 ride through stunning landscapes, visit the famous El Yeso reservoir, and marvel at the peaks of the Andes.
Just 35 minutes from Santiago. Includes Picnic
Enjoy a 4×4 ride through stunning landscapes, visit the famous El Yeso Reservoir, and marvel at the peaks of the Andes, their glaciers on the high summits, and it’s very likely you’ll have the chance to see native wildlife (condors, foxes, pumas).
Details:
We pick up our passengers from their hotel or another location between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM to leave the capital without traffic or congestion. We head to the Cajón del Maipo area, traveling from the valleys to the high mountains, where we will find turquoise lakes fed by mountain streams, glaciers, and spectacular views of the Andean massifs with their unparalleled beauty, history, and geology.
Our experience includes a variety of activities to make your visit truly memorable, such as sharing the stories and legends of the various places we visit. We remind our passengers that throughout the journey they will be treated to gourmet snacks, natural beverages, and premium wine for an exquisite experience of flavors, aromas, and atmospheres.
We emphasize that we are pioneers in the Cajón del Maipo and surrounding areas, which commits us to providing a service of cleanliness and excellence. We invite our passengers to live this wonderful experience that will leave them amazed.
INTRODUCTION
Only 35 minutes far from Santiago you’ll find the Maipo Canyon. Without doubt this unique place is one of the great natural wonders of Chile. It’s a natural paradise in the middle of Chileans Central Andes just a few steps from Santiago. ChileWildTours invites you to live an unforgettable adventure in this spectacular surrounding.Learn about unique traditions and the interesting local culture; Feel the wind in your hair at the feet of more than 6000 meters high mountains; Observe a unique ecosystem with its beautiful wildlife.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR
The 10 hour and 160 miles excursion through the Maipo Canyon offers you the unique opportunity to explore the Central Andes Cordillera from the bottom to the top. The Excursion begins as early as 5am, when you will be picked up at your hotel. The first stop we make in a beautiful natural surrounding at the entrance of the Canyon, here we will make a short briefing about the tour.Afterwards our 4×4 jeep convoy starts to go into a set of two different canyons and valleys, each with its own natural majestic views. You will discover pristine waters at the El Yeso reservoir (8.316 ft.) and will be breathtaking or just relaxing. Our specialized 4xc4 vehicles allow us to reach the Plomo Nature hot springs and a hidden jewel of the Andes ..those isolated places with its natural spring water river. Here we take our time to relax and enjoy a breathtaking time. After all these activities we will bring you back to your hotel.