Wine Tasting + Cheeseboard + Gypsum Reservoir

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. We make a short stop at a typical local area so that passengers can have breakfast on their own. The place offers coffee, tea, juices, empanadas and baths available. It is an ideal break to rest a few minutes before continuing the journey to the mountain range.

   25 min

2. During the journey we passed in front of the Tinoco Tunnel, a historical point of the Maipo Cajon well known to travelers. However, no stop is made, as it is prohibited to stop in this sector for security reasons. Passengers will be able to observe the tunnel from the vehicle as we continue the route to the reservoir.

   Passes by

3. We made a stop in the Los Chacayes sector, an ideal point to take pictures of the Yeso River and enjoy a spectacular panorama of the mountain range. From here you can clearly appreciate the colors of the mountain, rock formations and the natural landscape characteristic of the Maipo Cajon. It’s a perfect short break to admire the surroundings and capture unique images before continuing the path to the reservoir.

   10 min

4. We stop at the Wind Viewpoint to take pictures of the dam and its turquoise waters. From this viewpoint you can appreciate the magnitude of the El Yeso Reservoir and its impressive mountain environment. You will have time to capture the best photos of the mountain range.

   10 min

5. We arrive at El Yeso Reservoir, the most anticipated point of the tour. Here you will have about 1 hour to walk quietly, explore different viewpoints and take pictures of its turquoise waters and spectacular mountain environment. This is the ideal opportunity to appreciate the magnitude of the reservoir from various angles and enjoy the pure mountain air before continuing with the last activities of the tour.

   1 h

6. We stop at the famous Chocolate House, a picturesque and colorful spot in the Maipo Cajon ideal for photographs. Its striking design and mountainous setting make it one of the favorite stops on the tour. Here passengers can walk a few minutes, take pictures and enjoy their products.

   20 min

7. We finish the tour in a typical place of Cajon del Maipo, where we perform a shared group wine tasting, accompanied by a table of cheeses, fruits and local products in picnic format. It is a relaxed time to enjoy the natural environment and close the tour sharing characteristic flavors of the area with the rest of the group.

   45 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Santiago

• Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 401 day trips we list in Santiago.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 191 of 401.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santiago

Santiago, Chile's capital, sits in a broad valley beneath the snowy Andes, a city of hilltop parks, bohemian neighbourhoods and vineyards close by.

The Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral and grand old post office, is the historic heart, and the neoclassical La Moneda Palace stands a few blocks away. The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds treasures from across the Americas, and the Central Market serves seafood beneath a soaring iron roof.

Top-ranked sights in Santiago: Viña del Mar, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace (Palacio de la Moneda).

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