
Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley worth booking?
Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley is a 8-hour experience in Santiago, Chile, from $283 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 13 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (13)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $283 per person
Visit Cajon del Maipo and it's top attraction El Yeso Dam on this full-day, small group tour from Santiago. Enjoy a transfer from Santiago to the Andes mountain range and Cajon del Maipo. Embark on a 12-mile mountain bike ride starting from the water reserve and making your way down into the Maipo Valley. This 8-hour tour includes an outdoor picnic in the mountains.
What you get
About this experience
Visit Cajon del Maipo and it's top attraction El Yeso Dam on this full-day, small group tour from Santiago. Enjoy a transfer from Santiago to the Andes mountain range and Cajon del Maipo. Embark on a 12-mile mountain bike ride starting from the water reserve and making your way down into the Maipo Valley. This 8-hour tour includes an outdoor picnic in the mountains.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic breakfast
- Mountain bike, helmet, bike gloves
- Round-trip private transfers
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Cajon del Maipo
Your day begins with a pickup from your Santiago hotel at 7:30am. Greet your guide and settle into the comfortable vehicle for the 62-mile (100-kilometer) drive to the foothills of the Andes.
40 minutes here
Embalse El Yeso
Upon arrival at your El Yeso Dam, which sits at an elevation of more than 8,202 feet (2,500 meters), start your bicycle tour with a visit to the reservoir area and pedaling 12 miles into the Maipo Valley. Afterward, refuel with a well-earned picnic breakfast while soaking up the views of this mountainous and serene place. Next, begin the descent on your mountain bike. Starting from the reservoir, bike down to San Gabriel village. The trail can be adapted to the technical level of the participants. Relax on the transfer back to Santiago and get dropped off back at your hotel at around 3:30pm. Please note: A minimum of two people is required for booking.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour available for heights between 4 feet 5 inches & 6 feet 6 inches (1.37 m - 2 m)
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please note: you will be biking on gravel/pavement roads. Level of difficulty: intermediate to advanced.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our tour guides were...
Our tour guides were amazing and so were the views! Tomy and Baltazar made the experience fun and took us multiple places to take pictures and explain the landscape.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that Tomy and Baltazar made your tour fun and memorable. It's great that they took you to several spots for photos and shared their knowledge of the landscape. We're thrilled you enjoyed the views and had such a fantastic time LaurA! Elena&Patricio
via Viator
AMAZING day, amazing experience!
This was an AMAZING experience. My wife and I enjoyed this a great deal. The reservoir area and the surrounding mountains are simply breathtaking. Our guide Baltazar was just plain fun to do this with. The owner (Patricio) is always doing its utmost to make sure the various tours you sign on for (we signed on for two more) run smoothly and are enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Private ANDES bike tour
Thank you for this outing in the Andes cordillera. We discovered this beautiful mountain with its diverse colours and the valley with the 2 rivers that join together to feed the city of Santiago. Thanks to the 2 guides, Thomas the pilot who followed us by car and Sebastian our guide who went down with us on a mountain bike. He explained the history of the mountains to us very well, with their colours and different rocks, as well as the history of Santiago and Chile. A great experience. Thank you very much. The 2 french guys AXEL and MICKAEL.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing!!
My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. We did not initially plan to do this tour, but are so glad that Patricio suggested it. It truly made our experience in Santiago and Chile more complete by getting to experience this beyond beautiful area which is not far from Santiago and at the base of the Andes. Words cannot explain how beautiful it is and to be on a bike taking it all in was the icing on the cake after a very scenic drive. Balthazar our tour guide was so pleasant and very informative making the 2-3hr drive fly by and Gorge our driver was excellent driving in this challenging area. Thank you for such an amazing and memorable experience!!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Great bike tour experience. Our guide Baltazar did a great job, the bikes and equipment was in good shape, and the route and the scenery were incredible.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.4.
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Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santiago.
How much does Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley cost?
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Prices start at $283 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santiago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santiago is not rushed.
Is Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Santiago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santiago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santiago and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santiago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santiago?
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On Outty we rank every Santiago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Maipo Valley Wine Region: 4 Wineries, Tastings & Foodie Tour, Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting, Tour to Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Pablo Neruda Museum and Vineyard. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santiago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Picnic breakfast; Mountain bike, helmet, bike gloves; and Round-trip private transfers. Not included: Additional food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 204 listed pickup locations in and around Santiago. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Santiago. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Private Mountain Bike Tour to El Yeso Reservoir and Maipo Valley?
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Across 13 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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