Laguna del Inca Aconcagua, Portillo
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8–10 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
Highlights
Designed for a minimum of 2 persons per reservation.Private and Personalized Experience. A journey that will take us to places full of landscapes I towering mountains full of snow and fields of vineyards, beautiful horses stroll in the field like postcards. Some Condor crosses at our first stop demonstrating its greatness. Along the way we can appreciate the majestic Aconcagua with a height of 6959 meters high, the highest in South America. The Aconcagua River bathes our path that winds the mountain, across the river The line of the train that in its time transferred passengers to Mendoza Argentina and now only used as a freight train of Copper, we began to climb the slope the curved snails between trucks of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay we reached the top and that beautiful Laguna del Inca that impresses us. Majestic and that color that marvels. The Portillo hotel awaits us with its magnificent Restaurant and huge windows overlooking the lagoon in a natural setting.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation from Santiago round trip
- Stops along the way to take photos
What's not
- Lunch and drinks
- tips
Itinerary
We will begin a wonderful trip through the Intermediate Depression of our country from your hotel at approximately 06:40 am (remember that this value is in regular service shared with more tourists) taking the General San Martin highway that will take us to the border with Argentina, We have a technical stop at a service station, bathrooms, coffee, water etc. We will arrive at the MONACENTO DE CHACABUCO, where one of the battles for the Independence of Chile took place (1817). Then we will cross a mountain range called Cordón de Chacabuco through a tunnel of approximately 2 km and that serves as a regional limit, to find the beautiful view of Mount Aconcagua (the highest in the southern hemisphere) with its 6,959 meters high. We will also tell you about our first Santa from Chile, Santa Teresa de los Andes that its Sanctuary is Nearby. Later, we will find the old Trasandino Railroad line (1910) that worked between the city of the Andes and unites with the City of Mendoza (Argentina) nowadays only works on the Chilean side as a mining freight train. When passing through Rio Blanco we will see small towns, mining camps, glaciers and the imposing mountains. We will begin to climb 29 curves and see how the man built some sheds to prevent the avalanches that occur in the winter season continuing to reach the center of Ski Portillo (headquarters of the World Ski Championship in 1966) located at 3,000 meters high and a few more kilometers the international step LOS LIBERTADORES is one of the steps between the most winding mountains in the world and an adventure between deserted mountains of veguetacion. Then we will enjoy lunch (on behalf of the passenger) at the Hotel Restaurant with the stunning view of the Laguna del Inca. In the afternoon, approximately 3:30 pm we return and at your hotel between 18/19 hours depending on the traffic of Santiago.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Chiletourfun
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum 2 people or payment for two.
How it compares in Santiago
- Its from-price is 36% above the median of the 401 day trips we list in Santiago.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 132 of 401.
- 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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