Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included
Overview
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)
- 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
- This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point: Your Santiago accommodations in the districts of Providencia, Las Condes (hotels area), Vitacura (hotels area) , or Santiago Centro, or at another meeting point in those districtsDates: DailyReturn point: Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
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Cajon del Maipo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Embalse El Yeso
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Villa La Obra, San Jose De Maipo (pass by)
El Canelo (pass by)
Avenida el Manzano (pass by)
Las Vertientes (pass by)
San Alfonso (pass by)
San Gabriel (pass by)
El Melocotón (pass by)
Casa Chocolate Tienda Boutique
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit The Embalse del yeso with Cordillera Park (Optional Park) (no included fee).
- Picnic (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc).
- 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.
- This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit The Embalse del yeso with Cordillera Park (Optional Park) (no included fee)
- Picnic (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc)
- 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
- This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
