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Andes Mountain Tour: Emerald Lagoon and Scenic Views
4.6
382 Ratings
Santiago
Embark on a breathtaking journey to the Grand Andes Mountains and San Esteban Vineyard on the Portillo Inca Lagoon Tour. Discover the stunning beauty of the Andes and immerse yourself in the captivating legend of the Inca princess.
Embark on a breathtaking journey to the Grand Andes Mountains and San Esteban Vineyard on the Portillo Inca Lagoon Tour. Discover the stunning beauty of the Andes and immerse yourself in the captivating legend of the Inca princess.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santiago - The pick-up begins at 7:30 am from your hotel or AirBnB at the specified location.
- Copec - A technical stop to grab water, coffee, or some snacks for the journey.
- Autopista los Libertadores - At a certain point on the highway, you can see the highest mountain in America, Aconcagua. On special days with good weather, you can…
- Santiago - The pick-up begins at 7:30 am from your hotel or AirBnB at the specified location.
- Copec - A technical stop to grab water, coffee, or some snacks for the journey.
- Autopista los Libertadores - At a certain point on the highway, you can see the highest mountain in America, Aconcagua. On special days with good weather, you can stop to take beautiful pictures.
- Vina San Esteban - In Situ, the altitude winery. Here, you will taste their special wines in a charming outdoor space with views of the Andes mountains.
- Los Caracoles - One of the most unique highways you’ll see, named Caracoles (snail) for its 30 sharp curves reaching up to 3,000m. You’ll stop for amazing photos.
- Laguna del Inca - Your final destination is the marvelous Inca Lagoon, where you can explore and have lunch at the Portillo Hotel restaurant. The lagoon is breathtaking. You will love this place!
- Portillo - The oldest ski resort in South America, visited by celebrities from around the world. A place rich in history.
- Ventisquero Guardia Vieja - A good technical stop for Chilean empanadas and a charming llama farm.
- Salto del Soldado - A viewpoint of a canyon formed by erosion in the Andes rock, telling the story of a patriotic soldier who saved his life by jumping off the cliff.
- Santiago - Drop-off at your hotel in Santiago around 5:30 - 6:00 pm.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pick up time is delivered the prior day after 8PM
- Winery visit with wine tasting
- Empanada snack
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pick up time is delivered the prior day after 8PM
- Winery visit with wine tasting
- Empanada snack
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
This journey will transport you to the apex of the Andes via the international highway to Argentina offering a picturesque view of the most magnificent and stunning mountains, which includes one of the most attractive lagoons in the Andes peaks. The lagoon showcases a deep emerald green hue and clearness that mirror the vast panorama of the adjacent…
This journey will transport you to the apex of the Andes via the international highway to Argentina offering a picturesque view of the most magnificent and stunning mountains, which includes one of the most attractive lagoons in the Andes peaks. The lagoon showcases a deep emerald green hue and clearness that mirror the vast panorama of the adjacent mountains. It narrates the melancholic tale of a stunning Incan princess who, upon her death, was laid to rest by her spouse in the lagoon, infusing the water with an emerald green tint reminiscent of the princess’s eyes.
- Minimum numbers apply (4 people) . There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Location
Santiago
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(382 Ratings)
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Gabriel
Nov 3, 2024
I highly recommend!!!! - was an excellent tour, loved to meet the guide Julio, very friendly and helpful! knows very well the places and was beautiful he talking about his own country, came to be exciting!
It was a whole day of learning about the culture of Chile. Great to know another part of Chile that is not just Santiago.
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B751dkdavida
Oct 31, 2024
Beautiful - It is a very nice dream place! Worth knowing. While the road is long you see some interesting stops! Emerald and Alex are excellent!
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Rafaelr50
Oct 22, 2024
Incredible Tour Combining Snow and Wine - The activity was Excellent! The Guide Alex very helpful, fun and knowledgeable of the script. The experience at the vineyard is amazing, with a tasting right in front of the vineyards. The Lagoa del Inca, next to the Portillo station has an amazing view. Although it is no longer snow season, some ice remains can be accessed. On the return, a lunch in a typical restaurant, with the right to interact with the LLamas
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Rosana
Oct 17, 2024
Sublime! A lovely experience that combined a magical environment an excellent Guide and a beautiful group - The Guide was very clear and made us enjoy the history, the environments in a very quiet and enjoyable way
Highly recommended. Every stop had its charm
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Marianamj7992ra
Oct 17, 2024
Chile mountains, history and wines!! - If I had to title this tour it would be Chile mountains, snow, history and wines! I appreciate having done this tour, not heeding the negative reviews about the hotel colt lunch does not begin the experience of the route of knowing chili the peace of enjoying a place not so tourist, but full of mystique, know the history, life... Guide a person in love with his land with extensive knowledge and ability to transmit it and a driver of excellent quality. 100% recommended
Up Chilean assholes!!!
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X6300lymarianal
Oct 17, 2024
Recommended! - The best tour! Guide Cris a genius, we learned a lot about the history and geography of Chile with him, he is also very funny and very good photographer (he even took his own drone to take shots). The driver, José, is also very good, I felt very safe traveling with him. We visited the geroglyphic Incas, very little known to tourists, which along with the wine tasting was the best closure for this beautiful excursion!
Highly recommended 🥰
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C5483pfjulioh
Oct 10, 2024
Amazing travel - Nacho is an amazing guide and Alex a great driver. which made our trip even more sensational.
I hope more people can have the same experience I had.
Thank you very much!
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Joe_l
Oct 9, 2024
Mountain tour, wine & empanadas - Great to get close to the Andes mountains and see the main highway traveled by many counties in South America. Stopped at Portillo/Inca lagoon for @ 1 hour taking in the beautiful mountain scenery. Stopped at a winery on the way back and had a taste of locally made empanadas and wine. Our tour guide, Christian, was knowledgable, friendly and very entertaining.
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Kerch_h
Oct 17, 2024
Great staff taking you to fantastic views. Portillo is not friendly. - Great driver and interpreter. Many stops along the trip were fun and explained well. In Situ winery had good wine and a grand view.
However, the staff at the Portillo hotel were very rude. And it should be explained that you can't walk down to the lake.
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Romain_v
Sep 26, 2024
Couldn't do the tour because of climatic condition, was given plenty of options ! - I wasn't able to go on this tour -because of climatic conditions that wouldn't allow the tour to go on the date I selected-, so will book it next time I come back to Santiago.
But I want to acknowledge that the tour operator did give me some other tours to do in place of this one on the same date and also offered a full refund !
I did pick another tour that they were offering and had a fun time.
Thanks again !
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