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Andes Mountains: Discover the Magic and Colors

5.016 reviews

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

A fascinating journey around the waist of Santiago, the pre-Andean route that will take you through the city’s history and culture. We’ll start in the charming Barrio Los Dominicos, where you’ll discover the local history and architecture. We’ll continue to the historic Casona Santa Rosa de Las Condes, the home of Chile’s first president, and then visit the Museo de la Chilenidad to immerse ourselves in Chilean folklore, traditional costumes, and local craftsmanship. As we proceed, you’ll enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Santiago from Cerro Calán, perfect for capturing the sunset with a 360-degree view and will taste a traditional chilean snack. The day will culminate at the Centro Artesanal Los Dominicos, where you can freely explore the local artisans' market.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Traditional chilean drink (snack)
  • Bilingual guide, spanish-english, with first aids certificate
  • Use of Segway

What's not

  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. Our certified guide will meet you, provide safety instructions for using the scooters, and you'll practice around the park. Afterwards, the guide will explain the itinerary and share the history of Santiago, including the Colonial architecture in the area.

    30 min

  2. The mansion of Chile's first president, a journey into the past to explain the country's current development. Inside, we will explore the evolution of Chilean painting and its most prominent artists.

    20 min

  3. Chilean culture and traditions, with displays of music, crafts, and the key characteristics of the central area.

    20 min

  4. Amazing views of the entire Santiago Valley, its hills, and the majestic Andes Mountains. You will also be immersed in a sclerophyllous forest, appreciating the essential elements of the central region's flora and fauna with their wonderful colors.

    45 min

  5. The largest craft center in the eastern area, where you can appreciate all forms of local craftsmanship.

    45 minAdmission included

  6. Only on Mondays, as the Museums are closed, this stop will be replaced by the monastery. It is a symbol of spirituality, a masterpiece of contemporary Chilean architecture, located on a hill with a stunning view.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meeting point: right outside the entrance of the church, you will find the scooters and your guide wearing a reflective vest (you can arrive by Metro at Los Dominicos station or park there)
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Rollin Chile
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for high-risk pregnancies, as the tour requires standing for extended periods

How it compares in Santiago

  • Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 1119 experiences we list in Santiago.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 287 of 1119.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santiago

Santiago, Chile's capital, sits in a broad valley beneath the snowy Andes, a city of hilltop parks, bohemian neighbourhoods and vineyards close by.

The Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral and grand old post office, is the historic heart, and the neoclassical La Moneda Palace stands a few blocks away. The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds treasures from across the Americas, and the Central Market serves seafood beneath a soaring iron roof.

Top-ranked sights in Santiago: Viña del Mar, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace (Palacio de la Moneda).

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