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Cajon del Maipo (Mountains and Rivers)

Cajon del Maipo (Mountains and Rivers)

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Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Franck T.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

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Santiago

English, Spanish (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Franck T.)

Up to 6 people

The most beautiful, magical place with clean air in Santiago. This tour consists of a visit to the large reservoir "el yeso" with more than 2 million liters of water and an amazing view, a stop at "the chocolate house" (the replica of Hanzel and Gretel's house) where you can taste the richest and thickest chocolate in the city, then you can bathe or feel the water of the "queltehue" waterfall with a delicious toast of a good Chilean wine.

If you come to Santiago you cant miss this amazing place

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At the Hotel or Airport

- The place the custumer requires

11:00 AM

"House of Chocolate"

The Chocolate House is one of the most popular and representative tourist attractions of the Cajón del Maipo tourist destination, a mandatory stop for many tour operators. It is a magical place that in its center has a cafeteria with striking vernacular architecture, which emulates a house built with chocolate, surrounded by a small forest, with corridors, a bonfire and resting places taken from a fairy tale, where we can appreciate the details in design and architecture of one of the oldest and most innovative families in Cajon tourism.

12:30 PM

Reservoir "El Yeso"

The El Yeso reservoir is an artificial reserve of water accumulated through a dam located in the Andes mountain range.

Location, ownership and function

The reservoir is located in the place called Boca del Valle, located 23 km upstream from the junction of the Yeso River with the Maipo River,1 at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level, in the commune of San José de Maipo, Cordillera Province. , Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was built to provide security for the area's drinking water supply and irrigation.

Dam

The dam is an earth dam, with an inclined clay core with a length of 350 m, a height of 62 m, 6 m wide at its crest and a wall volume of 1,560,000 m³. The slope facing the water is protected by a layer of rockfill with a variable thickness of between 0.40 and 1.0 m, and downstream with rockfill one meter thick. The storage capacity of this reservoir is 250 million cubic meters.1

Hydrology

The reservoir basin has an average elevation of 4000 meters above sea level and an area of 360 km², to which a snowy hydrology is attributed due to its high altitude. Its average annual flow entering the reservoir is 10 m³/s and its highest magnitudes occur between December and January.2 Its storage capacity amounts to 250 hm³.

01:30 PM

"Queltehue" Waterfall

It is a beautiful waterfall that gets bigger as you get closer. Being there you have a great view of the mountains and their different colors while the cold water spray that comes from the waterfall falls. It is a magical place that you will never forget.

02:30 PM

Town "The volcano" (10 minutes)

It is a short 10-minute tour where you can take photos and see the place where mine workers previously lived more than 200 years ago.

It is an abandoned place, however some families still live there.

Ending Point

Hotel or Airport

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

The tour includes:

-Transportation. Car model G05 pro year 2024 with capacity for 6 passengers.The vehicle is large, spacious and comfortable.

-Gasoline fees

-Toll fees

-Pick-up at the hotel or airport.

-Snacks, water, ice, gatorade.

-A glass of wine per person,

What‘s not included

-Expenses that passengers wish to make on their own, such as personal purchases or items in the "chocolate house".

Tour Important Information

It is recommended to start this tour at 9 am to be able to enjoy all the places with adequate time

Important message from the supplier

Whenever I’m ready for the adventure

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Franck T.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Franck T.

About Me

Hello and welcome! My name is Franck, and I am a professional private driver and tour guide based in Santiago, Chile, specializing in airport transfers, private city tours, and full-day excursions to some of the most beautiful destinations in central Chile.

With several years of experience working with international travelers from Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America, I understand how important reliability, clear communication, and personalized service are. My goal is to make every journey safe, comfortable, and enjoyable, whether you are arriving in Chile for the first time or exploring the country at a relaxed pace.

I offer private and fully customized experiences, including Santiago city tours, Valparaíso & Viña del Mar, coastal routes, vineyards, and scenic mountain destinations. I enjoy sharing local history, culture, and practical insights, while always adapting the tour to your interests, timing, and travel style.

I take great pride in being punctual, professional, and attentive to details. I drive a modern, clean, and comfortable vehicle, and I always focus on creating a calm and friendly atmosphere so you can truly enjoy your time in Chile.

Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family, or in a small group, I will be happy to help you discover Chile in a personal, flexible, and stress-free way.

I look forward to welcoming you and being part of your journey!

Reviews

Julia E.

5 / 5

Mar 8, 2026

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