Ascend into the heart of the Andes aboard a private Airbus H125 B3 helicopter — one of the most advanced and comfortable light helicopters in the world. As you climb above the city, the urban sprawl gives way to the rugged beauty of Cajón del Maipo: dramatic valleys carved by glacial rivers, ancient rock formations, and snow-capped peaks stretching towards the Argentine border. Your bilingual guide narrates the landscape throughout the flight in Spanish, English, or Portuguese, bringing the geology, history, and Andean culture to life from the air.
The centrepiece of this experience is a confirmed landing at Embalse del Yeso — a remote turquoise reservoir nestled at 2,500 metres above sea level in the Andes cordillera. Fed by glacial meltwater from surrounding peaks, the reservoir's vivid colour and absolute silence create a scene of rare, almost otherworldly beauty. You'll have time to step out, breathe the crisp mountain air, take in the scale of the surrounding peaks, and capture photographs that no ground-based tour can replicate.
During your stop, a light snack and refreshments are served — a quiet moment of rest at altitude before the return flight over the cordillera.
This is a fully private experience. Return transfer from your Hotel, logistics seamless from door to door.
Ideal for couples seeking an unforgettable romantic experience, families wanting to show their children the true scale of the Andes, or corporate groups looking for a premium team outing unlike anything else in Santiago.
Operated by Andes Heli Bike — pioneers of helicopter adventure tourism in Chile since 2016 and the first helibike company in the country — this flight combines the thrill of private aviation with deep local knowledge of the Andean terrain.