Inca Lagoon and Andes Mountain Range: Explore Local Vineyards with Wine Tasting
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666 Ratings
Los Andes
Embark on a scenic tour through the Inca Lagoon and Andes Mountain Range, exploring local vineyards and indulging in wine tasting. Capture stunning photos of llamas, enjoy lunch at Portillos Restaurant, and marvel at the breathtaking views of the lagoon and winding road.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Vina San Esteban - Visit San Esteban Vineyard with Reserve Wine Tasting
Under the oak Trees at garden. - Laguna del Inca - Visit Inca Lagoon Located beside The First and Oldest Ski Resort in South America called Portillo. Time for Lunch (Clients own expense) Free time to explore the shores of the Lake (except in winter season)
- Los Andes - Stop on the road in the Valley to Glance the Highest Mountain in All the americas called the Aconcagua, 6.960 mt above sea level.
- Paso Internacional Los Libertadores - Ride in one of the most amazing roads in the andes. Riding it’s 29 switch backs called LOS CARACOLES (the snail road) located a few kilometers from Chile & Argentina Border line
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Ventisquero Guardia Vieja - Stop to Visit Park with Free Llamas to photograph and pet.
Time for restrooms and to purchase optional Empanadas.
Note: during the tour we will have a stop for the lunch on a local restaurant.
What's Included
- Explore Inca Lagoon at your leisure
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Wine tasting experience at San Esteban Winery
- Meet and interact with Llamas
- Lunch available at Portillo restaurant (cost not included)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- The Winery will not be included on Sundays - The wine tasting will be provided in another location
Additional Information
Start your journey with a pickup from your Santiago hotel just before an 8 a.m. departure. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the rural areas to arrive at the family-run San Esteban vineyard. Unwind and savor high-quality wines from the Aconcagua Valley. The Andes mountains serve as a brilliant backdrop while you indulge in the renowned wines of the Aconcagua Valley. Post the vineyard visit, the group will proceed towards the Inca Lagoon. Before arriving, make a pit-stop to interact and photograph the free-roaming llamas in a park. An optional stopover for buying Empanadas and using restroom facilities is also planned. Continue your journey through stunning landscapes on the way to one of the most striking natural lakes nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca Lagoon. Upon reaching the oldest and initial ski resort in South America, you will have leisure time to enjoy a meal at Portillo’s Restaurant while admiring the lagoon views in the Andes Range. On the return journey to the hotel, pause to capture images of the renowned serpentine road.
- A small amount of walking is involved (wear comfortable shoes)
- Please bring sunblock and a wind jacket
- Pick up time is confirmed 1 day before travel date by email
- It is requiered to mention if infant seat is needed
- Pick up from hotels central located Santiago downtown, providencia, las condes or vitacura. If staying apart from hotel radio area must consider a meeting point
Location
Vina San Esteban
Avenida La Florida 2220, San Esteban
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(666 Ratings)
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Y6298doamyp
May 27, 2024
Great day at winery and Inca lagoon - The tour to the winery and Inca lagoon was really lovely. Our guide, Benjamin was super knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting background and information and our driver navigated traffic and switchbacks seamlessly! I would recommend this tour.
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Kevin
May 27, 2024
Definitely a bucket list thing to do!❤️ - This is an absolutely worthwhile tour!! I was picked up at 0730 and back at my hotel around 1515. Not a super long day but sooo worth the time. There’s a short stop about 30 minutes after we hit the highway for washrooms, snacks and coffee then off to the next stop for wine tasting @ Viña San Esteban. I’m getting really used to wine for breakfast, is that a bad thing🤷🏻♂️. We sampled a very nice Chardonnay and a lovely Carmenere which is the pride of Chile. Next the journey up the mountain to the ski resort of Portillo @2800m begins. After we survived the 29 switchbacks we arrived safe and sound to Lagoon del Inca. The weather cooperated so we had amazing views of the lake and the Andes rising up around us. Lunch followed at the Portillo Hotel on the lagoon, with spectacular views. Get a window table early for the view of a lifetime😎. Last but not least a huge shout out to our amazing guide Benjamin who kept us entertained with great info and entertaining stories along the way and our trusty driver Richardo for getting us there and back safe and sound❤️.
This was the 3rd tour I’ve taken with Isto de Chile, 3 different guides, and 2 different drivers and every tour was professional, informative and our safety was 1st of mind. I highly reccomend this tour operator.👍👍👍
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Jonatasc72
May 22, 2024
Memorable - The destination is incredible. We caught the start of the snow season and the lake was incredibly stunning. We went with the guide Benjamin and the driver Ricardo, who were extremely attentive and careful with the tourists. Most of them were Brazilian and Benjamin took care to speak Portuguese. Furthermore, we learned a lot about Chile's recent history. The whole trip was very worth it. I loved discovering the snow.
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André
May 20, 2024
Incredible! - The place is simply spectacular! The images speak for themselves. The road to get there is long, but we were with the guide Benjamin who is extremely attentive and didactic and explains all the points along the trip in a very good way. We learned a lot about the history of Chile itself. The wine tasting is fantastic and the Inca Lagoon is something inexplicable. An intense day, but worth it.
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520franciscau
May 18, 2024
Excellent experience! - Very pleasant from the moment they pick you up until when you arrive back. Our two favorite moments were the tasting and, of course, the incredible Lagoon. Also, emphasize that during the trip in the van the guide comments on everything that can be seen along the way. 10/10 :)
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Luke_o
May 17, 2024
A must do when visiting Santiago - A must do when visiting Santiago.
It exceeded all my expectations - the views were sensational. Alvaro was also a 10/10 guide with great local knowledge.
The lagoon in May with the snow in the background was spectacular.
Prepare for a long day in the car. But with scenic views the whole way. It’s worth it.
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Francisco
May 16, 2024
Beautiful, long travel but worth it - Beautiful day trip north of Santiago. If you have extra time to spare, I recommend this. It’s a long trip (ours was 12+ hours due to traffic) but the view was worth it. The wine tasting was also fun (even if it was at 10am) and the group got along well. Our guide, Alvaro, was fantastic. He was patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. Our driver, Ricardo, was phenomenal and safe maneuvering the traffic.
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Jackie_c
May 16, 2024
Maipo valley, glacier and Yeso Lagoon / dam - Our original trip to the Inca Lagoon was cancelled due to government shutdown of the pass because of snow. Our guide company put together 3 alternative trips and we were very happy with our choice. Our guide Hector was informed and made the experience worthwhile.
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Ibsenm2018
May 14, 2024
Very handsome - It's impactful and exciting to get to know this region and with snow it's even more exciting. Without a doubt, it is a place that cannot be left off your itinerary in Chile. For me, the best tour.
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Nikhita_g
May 28, 2024
Worth visiting for the view - It was good, but spent 3 hours getting there and back and 1.5 hours there. Most of that was having lunch. They recommend bringing snow books / warm coats, otherwise you can hire it there. Trainers were fine and you don’t need a huge coat and jumper. We went just before the ski season started (1st June) and we paid to hire the snow boots which weren’t necessary.
The wine tasting was ok, but it wasn’t a tour - we sat outside and tasted 3 wines and our guide was doing the tasting, not anyone that worked for the vineyard.
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