The Cajón del Maipo Premium Experience is our most complete private Andes day trip from Santiago. In about ten hours it combines mountain scenery, a little wellness, good food and some of the most photogenic spots in the Maipo canyon, one of the most striking landscapes within easy reach of the capital.
We pick you up early at your hotel and serve breakfast on board as we drive into the mountains. Along the way we stop at a snow viewpoint and outside the historic El Tinoco tunnel. Then comes a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, time to unwind in a sauna or hot tub, and a hot chocolate at Casa de Chocolate before heading back.
It's a private tour, so the vehicle and the day are for your group only, and solo travelers can book it too. If you don't speak Spanish, consider adding our optional bilingual guide.
Itinerary
Pickup at your accommodation in Santiago (7:00 am)
We collect you at your hotel or home to start the day.
Breakfast on board
Enjoy breakfast as we climb toward the Andes.
Snow viewpoint
A stop to take in the peaks and take photos.
El Tinoco tunnel
A photo outside the tunnel, weather permitting.
Buffet lunch
At a local restaurant in Cajón del Maipo (drinks not included).
Sauna or hot tub
Time to relax in the middle of the mountains.
Casa de Chocolate
We wrap up with a hot chocolate.
Photo stops along the way
We pull over wherever the scenery calls for it.
Return to Santiago (around 5:00 pm)
Drop-off back at your accommodation.
What's included
- Private round-trip transport from your hotel or home, with assistance and coordination throughout the day
- Breakfast on board
- Snacks during the tour
- Buffet lunch (drinks not included)
- Sauna or hot tub access
- Snow viewpoint
- Visit to Casa de Chocolate with a hot chocolate
- Photo outside El Tinoco tunnel (weather permitting)
- Personalized service
- Available as a private tour for one person
Not included
- Drinks with lunch
Optional add-ons
Optional specialized or bilingual guide, recommended for groups of 10 or more and for travelers who don't speak Spanish.
Specialized guide
Joins you along the way and shares the story behind each stop.
Priced on request in your quote
Guide + companion + photo & video package
Candid photos and videos shot on a smartphone, a short edited Reel/TikTok-style clip and digital delivery. Not a professional production.
Priced on request in your quote
Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
Ideal if someone in your group doesn't speak Spanish. Photo and video not included.
Priced on request in your quote
Schedule & duration
- Pickup at your accommodation in Santiago at 7:00 am.
- Return around 5:00 pm.
- Duration: about 10 hours. Times may shift slightly depending on pickup point, traffic or weather.
What to bring
- Proper mountain clothing (bring your own or rent it): waterproof jacket, thermal pants, gloves and a hat
- Sunglasses
- Boots or closed shoes suitable for snow
How to book
This is a private service: the vehicle is for your group only. We quote based on the number of travelers, the vehicle and the date.
- Message us on WhatsApp with your date, number of travelers and hotel.
- You receive a quote for your private service, based on group size, vehicle and date.
- Confirm with the deposit and you are all set: we pick you up at your hotel.
To confirm your service you pay a 20% deposit of the total price, which is non-refundable. The remaining 80% is paid before the service starts. If you don't show up (no-show), the booking is cancelled and the deposit is not refunded. See Terms and Conditions.
Payment methods: We accept cash in Chilean pesos (CLP), US dollars (USD), euros (EUR) and Brazilian reais (BRL) at the day's exchange rate; a payment link (Flow); and debit and credit cards (Transbank/POS). The conditions for each payment method are shared in your quote.
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FAQ
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
Can I book it as a solo traveler?
Yes. The Premium Experience is also available as a private tour for one person.
Is there snow all year round?
It depends on the season and the weather. The snow viewpoint and the El Tinoco photo stop are subject to conditions on the day.
Does the tour include a guide?
A guide is optional and your choice. Every tour includes private round-trip transport with assistance and coordination throughout the day. We recommend adding a specialized or bilingual (Spanish/English) guide for groups of 10 or more and for travelers who don't speak Spanish. You can also add a photo and video package. Each add-on is priced in your quote.
