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Private tour to the El Yeso Reservoir and Waterfall

A full day at the El Yeso Reservoir and waterfall in the Cajón del Maipo, with a toast included. A vehicle just for your group and a driver for the whole tour.

  • Full day
  • Priced per group, not per person
  • Groups of any size
  • Get a quote on WhatsApp
Table set for a toast in the snow by the Salto El Yeso sign

The tour

About this tour

The El Yeso Reservoir sits high in the Andes, in the Cajón del Maipo, at the end of a mountain road. On this private tour your driver picks you up in Santiago, stays with your group all day and brings you back.

El Yeso tours include a toast for the group. If you would like to add hot springs, there is a combined El Yeso + Colina hot springs tour on the same day.

  • Full day
  • Toast included
  • Cajón del Maipo
  • Round trip from Santiago

Tour options

Intelligent Travel van on a snowy mountain road in the Andes
Intelligent Travel van on a snowy mountain road in the Andes

Duration and stops

El Yeso Reservoir tour: duration and stops

Approximate duration

El Yeso Reservoir
9 to 10 hours
El Yeso + Colina hot springs
11 to 12 hours

What you visit

  • Cajón del Maipo
  • El Yeso Reservoir
  • Andean toast: sparkling wine or wine, juice, cheese and charcuterie board, and blankets

The entrance fee to the El Yeso Reservoir is not included and is paid on site.

Flying in? We can also pick you up at or take you to the airport: Santiago airport transfer. Traveling with 8 to 20 people? See our private tours for large groups.

Included

  • Private vehicle just for your group
  • Driver for the whole tour
  • Round trip from Santiago
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or hostel
  • Tolls
  • A toast on the El Yeso tours

Not included

  • Entrance fees to hot springs, parks or ski resorts
  • Meals or snacks
  • A guide, except the optional one on the city tour

Conditions

  • A 30 % deposit confirms the booking; the balance is paid on the day of the tour.
  • Book at least 24 hours ahead (48 hours for groups of 9 or more).
  • If you cancel 48 hours or more in advance, we refund your deposit.
  • Mountain destinations depend on the weather and road conditions. If a destination cannot be reached, we suggest another destination or another date.

Booking

How to book this tour

  1. Tell us the date and number of people

    Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp at any hour.

  2. Get your quote on WhatsApp

    We reply with the price for your group and what is included.

  3. Confirm with the deposit and enjoy the day

    A 30 % deposit confirms the booking; the balance is paid on the day of the tour.

Flying in? We can also pick you up at or take you to the airport: Santiago airport transfer.

Get a quote

Tell us your route and we reply on WhatsApp with your price.

WhatsApp will open with your details already written. No accounts needed.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ: El Yeso Reservoir and Waterfall

How much is the El Yeso Reservoir and Waterfall tour?

The price is per group, not per person. Message us on WhatsApp with the date and the number of people and we will send you a quote.

What does the tour include?

Private vehicle just for your group, Driver for the whole tour, Round trip from Santiago, Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, apartment or hostel, Tolls, A toast on the El Yeso tours. It does not include entrance fees to hot springs, parks or ski resorts, meals or snacks, or a guide (except the optional one on the city tour).

What is the toast?

The El Yeso tours (El Yeso only, or El Yeso + Colina hot springs) include a toast for the group.

Can I combine it with the Colina hot springs?

Yes. The El Yeso + Colina hot springs tour takes a full day and includes the toast. Hot springs entrance fees are not included.

How long is the El Yeso Reservoir tour?

About 9 to 10 hours. Combined with the Colina hot springs, about 11 to 12 hours.

Is the entrance fee to El Yeso included?

No. It is not included and is paid on site.

Is there an alcohol-free toast?

Yes. The toast is also available without alcohol, for children or for anyone who does not drink.

How many people can join?

Groups of any size, always private and never shared. Small groups travel in a van or SUV, and large groups in a minibus or bus, depending on the size of the group.

How do I book?

A 30 % deposit confirms the booking; the balance is paid on the day of the tour. Book at least 24 hours ahead (48 hours for groups of 9 or more).

What if I cancel?

If you cancel 48 hours or more in advance, we refund your deposit.

What if the weather or the road makes it impossible to get there?

Mountain destinations depend on the weather and road conditions. If a destination cannot be reached, we suggest another destination or another date.

Which date do you have in mind?

Tell us the date and how many people are traveling, and we will reply with your quote.

Get a quote on WhatsApp
Get a quote on WhatsApp