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Laguna del Inca: Explore Chile's Alpine Beauty
4.8
46 Ratings
Los Andes
Discover Portillo’s Andes, Inca Lagoon, and savor local wines. Join our small group tour for an unforgettable adventure in nature’s splendor.
Discover Portillo’s Andes, Inca Lagoon, and savor local wines. Join our small group tour for an unforgettable adventure in nature’s splendor.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ruta CH-60 - Embark on a journey to Portillo via the Los Caracoles route, featuring 29 winding curves through the stunning Andes. Ascend to 3000 meters above sea level for a naturally captivating experience with breathtaking views.
- Laguna del Inca - Discover the enchanting Laguna del Inca, a serene oasis in the Andes. Its crystal-clear waters…
- Ruta CH-60 - Embark on a journey to Portillo via the Los Caracoles route, featuring 29 winding curves through the stunning Andes. Ascend to 3000 meters above sea level for a naturally captivating experience with breathtaking views.
- Laguna del Inca - Discover the enchanting Laguna del Inca, a serene oasis in the Andes. Its crystal-clear waters and rich history invite exploration of nature’s beauty. Enjoy a lunch stop at the historic Portillo hotel, Chile’s first ski center, offering spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
- Paso International Los Libertadores - Visit the main route connecting Los Andes in the Valparaíso Region of Chile with Mendoza Province in Argentina, facilitating the passage of heavy vehicles between the two countries.
- Ventisquero Guardia Vieja - Take a technical stop at the Ventisquero mountain refuge, where you can purchase empanadas, use restroom facilities, and interact with llamas.
- Vina El Escorial de Panquehue - Explore Viña El Escorial, a historic boutique winery established in 1880 in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley. Located just minutes from San Felipe, this family-owned vineyard offers a unique experience with a guided tour of the estate and underground wine cellar, followed by a wine tasting amidst beautiful mountain scenery.
What's Included
- Interaction with llamas
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Viña El Escorial
- Wine tasting
- Entry/Admission - Laguna del Inca
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tour Guides
- Interaction with llamas
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Viña El Escorial
- Wine tasting
- Entry/Admission - Laguna del Inca
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tour Guides
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
The adventure leads travelers to the core of the Andes, where they can discover the captivating Laguna del Inca, a turquoise lake encircled by towering peaks and the renowned Portillo ski resort. This tranquil alpine environment provides awe-inspiring vistas and a profound bond with nature. Tailored for small groups, the tour guarantees a personalized…
The adventure leads travelers to the core of the Andes, where they can discover the captivating Laguna del Inca, a turquoise lake encircled by towering peaks and the renowned Portillo ski resort. This tranquil alpine environment provides awe-inspiring vistas and a profound bond with nature. Tailored for small groups, the tour guarantees a personalized experience that blends exceptional wines, breathtaking scenery, and the magnificent splendor of the Chilean mountain range.
- The duration of the tour includes transfer times between areas, free hours, time at each attraction and lunch during the tour
- The legal age to drink alcohol in Chile is 18 years old
- During the winter months direct access to the lake shore is not permitted for safety reasons.
- In winter season, the lunch stop on Saturdays is not held at the Portillo hotel because the restaurant remains closed to the public
Location
Ruta CH-60
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(46 Ratings)
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The2docs
Apr 15, 2025
Drive to Portillo - We had a beautiful day for the long drive to Portillo. Julio was an excellent guide. The hotel and setting are beautiful. The restaurant does not offer a full menu until noon, but the wine list was excellent, and the food was good and reasonably priced.
My only complaint would be concerning the winery. We received very little service and there was no one there. The setting, however, is beautiful at Errazariz. if I did the tour again, I would definitely pick one with more wineries.
The company to their credit communicated well, and even though we were the only couple on the tour, they honored their commitment. we thank them for that.
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Voyager08750544535
Mar 4, 2025
Excellent tour to Portillo and winery - Great company.
Everything went as planned.
We were picked up on schedule!
And the tour was fantastic! super worth going to Portillo!
Julio who served us was polite and attentive.
I recommend!
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Nancy_w
Jan 9, 2025
Mauricio was a great... - Mauricio was a great driver and guide! He was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. The view at Laguna Del Inca was breathtaking.
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Nathan
Dec 19, 2024
A wonderful day trip from Santiago, Chile - A very enjoyable day exploring a couple of very special Chilean sights. The combination of Errazuriz Winery and Laguna del Inca (Portillo) gave us a fantastic taste of local touristic sights. Our guide John (sic) was engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate in his delivery of the tour and it was good to have a more personal experience.
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789scotte
Nov 28, 2024
An unforgettable day - This trip was incredible!! Mauricio is a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and personable. The vineyard we went to was truly stunning and the trip to the Inca lagoon was amazing. This is a don’t miss experience for sure! We loved it!
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H2233ukstephanied
Nov 18, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing experience, loved everything! Julio was a dear, we did a great trip, the vineyard is amazing, I would like to have more time la inclusive! The lake is beautiful, at that time it is quite empty, we made a stop in a place with lamas on the way to Caracoles, it was excellent!
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Mattiaboscaino
Apr 25, 2025
Unforgettable experience in the Andes. - The views and the places in general we went to were amazing and unforgettable. I highly recommend doing this tour. The price though is a bit high as it is mainly a "taxi" service with some information from the guide and a wine tasting session.
The guide was really nice, flexible, approachable.
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Adventure579235
Jan 1, 2025
Lovely views, van broke down during trip - We stopped at the Vina Errazuriz winery for a wine tasting, and it was absolutely lovely there. We unfortunately did not get a tour of the winery, but the tasting of the two wines was very nice and relaxed in a beautiful setting. On the way up to the Laguna del Inca, the van overheated and we were stuck on the side of the road in the Andes mountains for 3 1/2 hours. I’m not sure what oversight the company has of the maintenance of the vans they use for transport. After a new van and driver came out to our location, we were able to continue our way up to Hotel Portillo for lunch (and the bathroom!). The views from the dining room were lovely, but the hotel was not serving the full famous Portillos menu, only the “fast food menu”, which was still decent since it included burgers, fries, and other warm sandwiches. On the way back, we made a brief stop to see the view of the switchbacks and then drove back to the hotel in Santiago.
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Smokey2706
Mar 21, 2025
Andes Portillo driving tour - I thought the trip would be different. I didn't realize that there would be so much driving. Once we arrived, we had great views of the lake and canyon. The winery was very nice. Just too much driving for this old guy's liking. The driver was courteous and professional
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Jacqueet
Feb 24, 2025
Beautiful views, good wines, very long day - Our guide was great! He was informative and a very good driver. That matters because we spent 10 hours with him, the majority of which was riding in a mini van. The drive to Portillo was three hours without a rest stop. The road is two lane with lots of big tricks, 32 switchbacks, and magnificent views. The lake is beautiful and interesting, set among ski slopes where olympians train. We were there for an hour. We walked around for a bit then opted to only have a drink at the hotel and had lunch at a nice local restaurant part way down the mountain. The food was authentic Chilean and very good! Our next stop was 1.5 hours away at the Errazuriz winery. We tasted two wines, a Chardonnay and a Carmenere in a beautiful setting. The grounds and gardens are spectacular! We spent about an hour there then drove back to Santiago, which was almost 2 hours. We enjoyed the tour but would have liked to have known how much time we’d be in a car!
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