Portillo & Inca Lagoon Private Andes Experience
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the dramatic beauty of the Andes Mountains on this private full-day tour from Santiago, combining spectacular scenery, high-altitude landscapes, and a relaxed pace. Travel along the scenic route toward the legendary Portillo ski resort, ascending the iconic mountain road known as Los Caracoles. At nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, reach the breathtaking Inca Lagoon, a glacial lake framed by towering Andean peaks. Enjoy time to walk, take photographs, and appreciate the stillness of this remarkable mountain setting. On the return to Santiago, stop in a peaceful natural setting where you can enjoy lunch (optional), observe local wildlife, and share a relaxed toast with a complimentary glass of Chilean wine, juice, or coffee. With private transportation and a professional bilingual guide, this Andes tour offers a comfortable and personalized way to experience Portillo and the Inca Lagoon in one memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Stop to see llamas and take panoramic photos
- Private transportation from and to your hotel in Santiago
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Scenic Refreshment Stop
- Scenic drive through the Andes via "Los Caracoles" road
- Free time at Portillo and the iconic Inca Lagoon
What's not
- Optional lunch with mountain views (not included)
Itinerary
Along this path we will ascend for 1 hour and a half to reach the Portillo ski center and Laguna del Inca
Here it is possible to have lunch in the hotel restaurant (on your own), open all year, and then visit the spectacular Laguna del Inca.
Spectacular lagoon formed by the melting of the Andes at 3,000 meters above sea level, 5 km. from the border with Argentina, inserted in the oldest ski center in South America, Portillo.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to use the restroom, take photos of Andean camelids (llamas), enjoy delicious empanadas chilenas, have lunch, and more.
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
- ChileViveTours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During the winter season, access to the lagoon's shore is restricted due to a preventive closure by Hotel Portillo, due to heavy snowfall.
- From June to October, lunch at Hotel Portillo is not available on Saturdays, so lunch will be provided at an alternative restaurant.
- Wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes
- Difficulty level: easy, but includes altitude
How it compares in Santiago
- Its from-price is 21% 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 177 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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