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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

1. Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in a van. You will head north of the city of Santiago along the Los Libertadores highway until the first stop at a Chacabulco Monument that belongs to one of the most important episodes in the history of Chile. On the way you will pass the famous Autopista Caracoles which is known for its curves. We will arrive at the border with Argentina where you can take a picture with the Welcome to Chile sign. You will know the Portillo Ski Center. You will have a time determined by the guide to visit the ski resort and the wonderful Inca Lagoon that is located between the mountains, this lagoon also has a beautiful story about an Inca king. You will also participate in a picnic on the mountain at no additional cost. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Santiago.

From Santiago: Portillo Inca Lagoon and San Esteban Vineyard

2. From Santiago: Portillo Inca Lagoon and San Esteban Vineyard

Start with pickup from your hotel in Santiago by a professional guide. Travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes mountains, Portilla Inca Lagoon. Capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Marvel at the archaeological park located in a hill in the middle of San Esteban Vineyard in which you will explore walking trails and find its various petroglyphs which belong to the Aconcagua culture. Ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort to take in the verdant beauty of San Esteban Vineyard before pleasuring enjoying some samples of local wine.

Santiago: Laguna del Inca and Portillo Small Group Tour

3. Santiago: Laguna del Inca and Portillo Small Group Tour

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned van. You will head north from the city of Santiago taking Los Libertadores highway until the first stop to a giant monument that pertains to one of the most important episodes of Chilean history. Following this you will continue on the road, crossing the Chacabuco Tunnel, to the Aconcagua valley, declared the last winery valley of the country. On the road you will see Mount Aconcagua which has the tallest summit of the western and southern hemisphere. You will get to meet the official pet of Portillo Ski Center, a big St Bernard, which welcomes you to the start of your visit.  You will then have free time to visit the ski resort and the marvelous Inca Lagoon which is located between the mountains, this lagoon also has a beautiful history about an Incan King attached to it. You are also able to take the ski lift and enjoy a lunch with a beautiful view of the lagoon. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Santiago.

Santiago: Portillo, Inca Lagoon with Optional Aconcagua Park

4. Santiago: Portillo, Inca Lagoon with Optional Aconcagua Park

Your tour will begin as you are picked up from your centrally located Santiago hotel, at which point you will begin driving to Portillo. You will pass through the intermediate depression, and will also be able to admire the Andes mountain range. You will soon reach the Chacabuco Monument, which is a historical site where a battle for Chile's independence took place in 1817. You will then cross a tunnel which borders the region, before reaching a place where you can see the Aconcagua Mount in the background. Along the road, you will see the old Andean railway and, as we cross Rio Blanco, you can admire the small towns, mining camps, glaciers, and the impressive Andes mountains. You will reach Portillo and see the protective passageways that were built as shelters from avalanches which occur during the winter season. It will then be time for lunch (not included), as you marvel at the beautiful and imposing Inca Lagoon. Finally, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago. If you choose the option with Aconcagua Park, you will also see Puente del Inca, a geomorphological curiosity that is 48 meters long, 28 meters wide, 8 meters thick, and is suspended 27 meters above the river. A series of stalactites, calcium inflorescences and winter ice needles hang from this natural bridge. After the visit to the Puente del Inca, head to the Aconcagua Provincial Park, where you can see the highest mountain in South America. Depending on time availability, a short trek may be available for interested guests.

Horseback riding in the middle of Los Andes with Chilean BBQ

5. Horseback riding in the middle of Los Andes with Chilean BBQ

Our experience starts at 6 am, we will pick you up in our 4x4 jeeps. As we enter the valley we will see the sunrise coming above the Andes Mountains, following the river, we will arrive to our first stop, in a luxury Lodge where we will have a buffet breakfast with a view to the volcano. We will continue through the mountain to some viewpoints for then arriving to where the horses wait ready to start the adventure. We will horse ride following the river, then we will enter a road that will take us to a nice spotview where we can appreciate the division of the valleys and beautiful landscapes with colorful mountains. The horse ride lasts for 2:30 approx. Then we will descend to our Quincho where we will enjoy a complete Chilean barbecue. The Chilean grill is the most common celebration among the Chileans, whether between family, friends or to celebrate or commemorate a special day there is always an "Asado" to reunite. This consists of an appetizer and then 4 courses, all in Finger Food format, you can also taste different Chilean wines and the famous pisco sour. It's an all-inclusive tour from the drinks to the food. You will return to Santiago at approximately 5PM. Drop Off included

Portillo Ski Resort and Lagoon Private Trip from Santiago

6. Portillo Ski Resort and Lagoon Private Trip from Santiago

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in selected areas of Santiago, and then journey by air-conditioned van towards the ski resort of Portillo. Stop to look at a giant monument, considered one of the most important in Chile, along the way   Cross the Chacabuco Tunnel to arrive in the wine lands of the Aconcagua Valley. Get a stunning view of the peaks of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the southern hemisphere. Get a meet and greet from a large and friendly Saint Bernard dog upon arrival at the Portillo ski resort! Get some free time to make use of the facilities and gaze in wonder at the majestic Laguna del Inca. Use the time to take the ski-lift and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view of the lagoon. Head back to Santiago in the afternoon and get dropped off at your hotel or a central point in the city center on arrival.

Santiago: Argentina and Chilean Andes Day Trip with Lunch

7. Santiago: Argentina and Chilean Andes Day Trip with Lunch

Go to Argentina in a jeep tour and be literally in the middle of the Andes Mountains range, visit the Inca lagoon and continue going up to 3,854 meters (12,644 ft) where we will reach the Christ Redeemer of the Andes located at the border with Argentina. Go down throughout the Argentinian side where we will enjoy a delicious traditional Argentinian meal at a local restaurant. Leave Santiago at 10:00am and head into Argentina on a one day tour. Drive to the Andes Mountains that are the natural border between Chile with Argentina. Discover Inca lagoon located at a Ski resort called Portillo. Continue the drive through a dirt snail road with the most amazing views. Climb up to the Christ the Redeemer of the Andes where you can see Chile and Argentina sides at the same time. Face the Aconcagua Mountain, the highest mountain of the Andes range, with hanging glaciers. Go down to an Argentinian local restaurant to taste some traditional Argentinian dishes and local wines.

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What people are saying about Los Andes

Excellent day trip that did all it promised. Stop at winery had 3 tastings with nut snacks. Stop at ski resort gave time for lunch and walk to lake. Stop for photo at 29-curve road. Great guide benjamin and driver gabriel with group of 13. Highly recommended.

Un tour muy educativo y entretenido. Las vistas son maravillosas y pasamos un buen rato en el viñedo San Esteban. Nuestro guía Benja hizo del tour una experiencia muy amena y pudimos compartir mucho con el grupo del tour.

We had a fantastic time with our guide Julio! We loved the whole day. We started with a beautiful vineyard and great wine, saw llamas and had an empanada lunch, and spent the afternoon immersed in the Andes.

A perfect day with an excellent guide. Beautiful images, interesting places, a lot to learn. The wine excellent as well!

Great experience. Our tour guide Isabel was wonderful. Really enjoyed the wine tasting at the end of the tour.