Andean Tour
Description
Discover the Andes Mountains in a half-day private tour around the ski resorts nearby Santiago, where you’ll have a Wine&Cheese tasting while enjoying grandiose panoramic views. Three stops were carefully selected in order to maximize your appreciation of the Andes. The experience begins in your hotel where your guide will pick you up to then head towards the mountain by the road that connects the city with the main Ski Resorts. Among the main attractions you will appreciate La Paloma Glacier, one of the largest ice bodies of central Chile. You'll reach 9842,52ft a.s.l. when when you get to Valle Nevado S.Resort -with bathroom and souvenir facilities-, and from a lookout you will observe Plomo mount. wich reaches an altitud of 17.795,28ft. Last stop will be at the Condor´s Lookout; a huge and secure cliff from where you will have a delicious W&Ch tasting while you will enjoy the views with the possibility to meet the majestic condor, which often elegantly glides by the area.
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Itinerary
Valle Nevado Ski Resort offers world-class skiing and snowboarding amidst the stunning backdrop of the Andes Mountains, just a short drive from Santiago, Chile.
Last stop will be at the Condor´s Lookout located near Farellones mountain town; a huge and secure cliff from where you will have a delicious chees and wine tasting while you will enjoy the views with the possibility to meet the majestic condor, which often elegantly glides by the area
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
An outstanding half day tour into the mountains.we saw numerous Condors both at the top and at our way back Nicklaus, was an outstanding guide and host and provided the perfect stop with wine and cheese on the way back down It was like having a trip with your friend, rather that a tour guide
Hi Ian. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure sharing this day in the Andes with you. I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the condor sightings, the mountain scenery, and our wine and cheese tasting. Your comment about feeling more like traveling with a friend than with a tour guide truly means a lot to me.
Nicholas was a fantastic guide! Great driver too, which is important on the switchback roads ascending the mountains. We saw 6 condors and one was really close. It was incredible. The wine and cheese at the top was so tasty and the views were spectacular. Couldn't have been any better. Ask for Nicholas!
Hi Diane. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it! It was a pleasure spending the day with you in the Andes. I’m especially glad we had such special moment enjoying the condors gliding above us. Thanks again for joining the tour, and for taking the time to share your feedback. I hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Chile in the future! Kind regards.
Had a lovely day driving up to the Andes. Cristobal our guide was very knowledgeable and a good driver on some very curvy roads. He didn’t rush us.
Hi Joanne. Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day in the Andes and that you felt comfortable and well looked after along the way. Cristóbal will be very happy to know that you appreciated his knowledge and his careful driving on the mountain roads. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
A great opportunity to see condors and explore a tiny bit of the Andes. Our guide, Frank, was extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating to our needs. A great way to spend a morning.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the opportunity to see condors and spend time in the Andes. Frank is a fantastic guide, and I’m very happy to know his knowledge and flexibility helped make the morning a great experience for you. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to the mountains on a future visit.
Our guide was superb! Hermo made us feel comfortable throughout our Andean Mountain experience. We are senior citizens so going up around 10,000 feet requires more patience and understanding and Hermo fully accommodated our need to walk a little slower and to ensure we were safe. We absolutely were in awe of the spectacular views and seeing the Andean Condor. Having a nice lunch snack with Chilean wine made this day even more special! I highly recommend this trip, it is worth every penny!
Hi Milan. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly glad to hear that you felt comfortable and well cared for throughout your Andean Mountain experience. Hermo is a very attentive and experienced guide, and your kind words perfectly reflect the patience, safety awareness, and respect he brings to each guest, especially when adapting the pace to individual needs. We’re also happy to know that the spectacular views, the chance to see the Andean Condor, and the wine and snack break added to such a memorable day in the mountains. Thank you for your recommendation. It was a real pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to the Andes in the future.
Nicholas was a most informative and genial host for our trip. We saw condors gliding above us and experienced a memorable view of some spectacular mountain ranges. A fitting conclusion was the wine and cheese tasting on the edge of a cliff overlooking the valley below.
Hi Stephen. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and the time we spent in the mountains. Watching the condors glide overhead and taking in those spectacular Andean views is always unforgettable, and I’m happy you got to experience it. I’m also thrilled you liked the wine and cheese moment at the lookout. Thanks again for joining the tour, and I hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the Andes!
This tour was exactly what we were hoping for - we were short on time and wanted to get high up into the Andes. The views were unbelievable, the cost was perfect, and we got to see so many condors and other plants and animals. But what really made the tour was nicolas - he is so knowledgeable and friendly, and his passion for nature made the whole experience so beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly happy to hear that the experience met your expectations and that you enjoyed the Andes, the condors, and all the natural beauty along the way. It was a real pleasure sharing that day with you and showing you this special corner of Chile. Your appreciation of nature and curiosity made guiding you a real joy. Hope to see you again someday for another adventure!
Nicolas picked us up on time, and drove us high into the Andes. We had a great trip up into the mountains, with Nicolas providing us with interesting information as we travelled. On understanding my wife's minor mobility problems, Nicolas was happy to change his intended plans for our cheese and wine, and changed the location to enable easier access
Hola Huw. Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure to share the Andes with you both. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the trip and that the change of plans helped make things more comfortable. Ensuring everyone has a relaxed and memorable experience is always my priority. I appreciate you choosing to explore the Andes with Coigüe and hope to welcome you again in the future!
We had a lovely day with our wonderful guide, Hermo. He picked us up on time, accommodated all our needs, and gave us the extraordinary opportunity to see the impressive Andes, as well as several condor sightings. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!… words can’t capture the serenity and beauty of our lunch spot where he laid out delicious snacks and a luscious red wine. This is a “must do” tour if you have an extra day in Santiago. We’re delighted to have been able to do this. Grateful thanks again to Hermo - we won’t forget our amazing time with you!
Dear Cliff, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day with Hermo. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Andes, the condor sightings, and the peaceful lunch spot. We truly appreciate your kind words, and Hermo will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed his company and the tour. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so glad that you were able to make the most of your extra day in Santiago with us. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
We had a great trip with our guide Ermo. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He arranged the perfect trip for us into the Andes. We were able to see condors and have a lovely mountainside lunch with wine, cheese, and snacks. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Ermo!
Hello Bruce. Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Ermo. It sounds like you had an unforgettable time in the Andes, from seeing the majestic condors to enjoying the beautiful lunch with wine and snacks. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Ermo. He’ll be so happy to know that his efforts made your trip special. Thank you again for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
