Embark on a full day adventure through Chile’s Andes Mountains, visiting the Portillo Ski Center, tasting local wines and empanadas, and marveling at the beautiful landscapes along the way.
Embark on a full day adventure through Chile’s Andes Mountains, visiting the Portillo Ski Center, tasting local wines and empanadas, and marveling at the beautiful landscapes along the way.
- Vina San Esteban - We arrived to this place to make a wine tasting in the In Situ vineyard and eat a typical Chilean empanada (included in the tour price).
- Ruta CH-60 - Along this path we will ascend for 1 hour and a half to reach the Portillo ski center and Laguna del Inca
- Portillo - Here it is possible to have lunch in the hotel…
- Vina San Esteban - We arrived to this place to make a wine tasting in the In Situ vineyard and eat a typical Chilean empanada (included in the tour price).
- Ruta CH-60 - Along this path we will ascend for 1 hour and a half to reach the Portillo ski center and Laguna del Inca
- Portillo - 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.
- 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.
- Ventisquero Guardia Vieja - Here, you’ll have the opportunity to use the restroom, take photos of Andean camelids (llamas), enjoy delicious empanadas chilenas, have lunch, and more.
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Scenic drive through the Andes via “Los Caracoles” road
- Stop to see llamas and take panoramic photos
- Guided visit and wine tasting at a small local winery
- Free time at Portillo and the iconic Inca Lagoon
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Scenic drive through the Andes via “Los Caracoles” road
- Stop to see llamas and take panoramic photos
- Guided visit and wine tasting at a small local winery
- Free time at Portillo and the iconic Inca Lagoon
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on an enchanting private full-day tour from Santiago to explore the breathtaking Andes Mountains. Begin your adventure with a visit to a family-run vineyard in San Esteban, where you can savor exquisite artisanal wines. Then, journey along the picturesque mountain road “Los Caracoles” to reach the historic Portillo ski resort.
Situated at an…
Embark on an enchanting private full-day tour from Santiago to explore the breathtaking Andes Mountains. Begin your adventure with a visit to a family-run vineyard in San Esteban, where you can savor exquisite artisanal wines. Then, journey along the picturesque mountain road “Los Caracoles” to reach the historic Portillo ski resort.
Situated at an elevation of nearly 3,000 meters, discover the awe-inspiring Inca Lagoon, a glacial lake encircled by magnificent peaks. Relish some leisure time for photography and an optional lunch at the resort, and enjoy delightful encounters with llamas during scenic roadside stops. This is an ideal getaway to immerse in nature, history, and local culinary delights.
- The winery visit is unavailable on Sundays, but the wine tasting will be offered at an alternate location.
- 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
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.
