Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included
Description
Start your adventure with hotel pickup in Santiago before an 8 a.m. departure. Enjoy a scenic drive to In Situ Family Vineyards, a family-owned winery in the Aconcagua Valley, where you'll relax and taste high-quality wines with the Andes Mountains as your backdrop. Next, head toward the Inca Lagoon, stopping along the way to interact with and photograph free-roaming llamas. A restroom stop is available if needed. Continue along a stunning mountain road to the Inca Lagoon, a breathtaking natural lake nestled in the Andes Mountains. Arrive at Portillo, South America's first ski resort, where you'll have free time to lunch at Portillo’s Restaurant and soak in the incredible views. On the return journey, make a final stop to photograph the famous winding road before heading back to your hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop to grab a bottle of water, coffee or some stacks to bring on the way and restrooms.
In a specific location on the highway is possible to see the Highest Mountain in All the americas called the Aconcagua, 6.960mt above sea level. In some special days when the weather allows is possible stop to Glance and take beautiful pictures.
In Situ Family Vineyards is a family owned and operated producer of high-quality wines and table grapes. Located in San Esteban, Region V, Chile You will taste their special wines provided by our guides. In a charming outdoor space with the Andes mountains and Vines as the back round.
Time for restrooms and to purchase optional Empanadas. (This stop has Llamas to photograph and pet)
Ride in one of the most amazing roads in the andes. Riding it's 29 switch backs called LOS CARACOLES (the snail road) located a few kilometers from Chile & Argentina Border line You will stop for awesome pics.
Enjoy the view of Inca Lagon and their history Legend tells that the spirit of the Inca, Illi Yunqui, that haunts the watery tomb in which he buried his soul-mate, the Princess Kora-Illé, who had tragically fallen from a cliff during a royal mountain banquet (a nascu). The Inca Yunqui, whose grief shook the mountain, believed that no earthly grave could compare with this lake. Shrouded in white linen, she was lowered into the blue depths in the presence of the grief-stricken imperial court. From that moment, the waters were tinted with the emerald shade of the beautiful eyes The Lagoon is Located beside The First and Oldest Ski Resort in South America called Portillo. Free time for Lunch (Clients own expense) Free time to explore the shores of the Lake (except in winter season)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-We offer FREE Pick-up from Hotels, Hostels, Airbnb, Etc In Downtown areas such as: *Santiago Downtown *Providencia *Las Condes *Vitacura If accommodation or hotel is far away from the Downtown Hotel Pick-up area. The local Tour operator will assign a Meeting point the night before **If your accommodation is Not a Hotel or Hostel. Please provide the exact address contacting the Local tour operator or writing this information in special requirements After this information is checked. The customer will be informed if the pick-up is possible or will need to arrive to a Meeting Point** -In the case of Hotels at AIRPORT AREA (Or outside the city) **The Costumer will have to meet the van at a downtown Hotel in Santiago as a Meeting Point** (The Local Tour operator will Provide the Meeting point the night before) -The EXACT pick-up time will be sent the Night before the tour at: **9:00 PM approximately** By the Local Tour Operator (The Pick-up time in the voucher. Is printed the same for all the bookings)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A small amount of walking is involved (wear comfortable shoes)
- Please bring sunblock and a wind jacket
- Pick up time is confirmed 1 day before travel date by email
- Pick up from hotels central located Santiago downtown, providencia, las condes or vitacura. If staying apart from hotel radio area must consider a meeting point
- In winter season there is no access to the shore of the lagoon due to preventive closure by the Portillo hotel, due to the quantity of snow
Reviews(2,149)
This was a great day trip into the Andes. The tour guide and driver were friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Chilean culture and History. Would recommend!
I was in Chile for a quick work trip and was so glad that I was able to tuck in the excursion! Our Guide Alvaro was so friendly, knowledgeable and caring of the group. He made sure I didn’t slip on the snow near the lagoon and that I knew which llamas to avoid. The llamas were a riot keep your cameras close for that part. Lastly, I appreciate him taking pics for me as I was a solo traveler! Everything was so pretty 🤩. Shout out to our driver who got us to and from l safely.
A wonderful tip through the foothills onto the Andes mountains. The tour guide and driver were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting and recommend the salmon (over the burger) at the ski resort. A very nice trip.
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the Andes, the wine tasting, and the whole experience. We’re glad our guide and driver helped make your day special. Hope to welcome you again soon!
It was a great experience! The staff is well organized, we were picked up and dumped in the hotel, the landscapes are beautiful and the Laguna del Inca is spectacular! The guide Álvaro speaks very well Portuguese, English and Spanish and the various historical contexts of the places we passed. It was worth it!
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação 😊 Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado da organização, das paisagens e da Laguna del Inca. O Álvaro ficará muito contente com seu comentário. Agradecemos sua recomendação e esperamos recebê-lo novamente em breve!
Highly recommend this tour to immerse yourself in Chilean nature. Driving through The Andes was a beautiful experience and the lagoon's emerald waters are simply gorgeous. Our guide Alvaro is one cool dude who kept us well informed, entertained and took some amazing pictures!
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the Andes, the Inca Lagoon, and the whole experience. Álvaro will be very happy to know he helped make your day fun, informative, and memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation!
The tour was conducted in a very friendly and professional manner. Our guide, Alvaro, and the driver both did a terrific job. We enjoyed the various stops along the way: In Situ winery, the llamas, picture taking opportunities, and finally the Inca Lake (Lagoon) at Portillo. Disappointments: the restaurant at Portillo where we had lunch was not very good, and the stop there is really limited to taking pictures and selfies of Inca Lake. There is a standard beautiful photo of Inca Lake online, in the various brochures and elsewhere, and when you get there, it looks just like that. Then you take the same picture yourself, have a mediocre lunch, and are driven back to your hotel. I had hoped for more of an “Andes” experience, but this was not quite it. There are other day trips listed on TripAdvisor that seem more appealing in this regard, but this one is for people who don’t want to overexert themselves. Still, a very pleasant day was had.
Thank you so much for your detailed review 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the friendly service, Álvaro’s guidance, and the stops along the way, especially In Situ, the llamas, and the Inca Lagoon views. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the lunch and overall experience. This helps us improve and better meet expectations. We hope to welcome you again for a more complete Andes experience in the future! 🏔️
Excellent. Alvaro is great guide. Beautiful views.
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful views and your time with Álvaro. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Alvaro was an amazing and very informative guide. He taught us a lot about history and also about chile culture. I recommend this tour
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour. Álvaro will be very happy to know his knowledge of Chile’s history and culture made your experience even more special. Thank you for your recommendation!
Amazing day tour. Victor Fuentes was a great tour guide that made the day fun and memorable.
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted you had an amazing day! Victor will be very happy to know he made your experience fun and memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
We had a very pleasant day as a family. All the tours were excellent. Guide Álvaro was very kind and professional, as was our driver. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much 😊 We’re delighted your family had such a wonderful day. Álvaro will be very happy to know you appreciated his professionalism and kindness. Thank you for your recommendation!
