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Full Day Portillo, Laguna del Inca and Classic Vineyard
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Full Day Portillo, Laguna del Inca and Classic Vineyard
Travel into the heart of the Andes to Portillo Resort, Laguna del Inca and Viña San Esteban!
- 8 Hours Private Tour
- Free pick up from any hotel, Airbnb or residence in Santiago
- Free transfer to or from Santiago airport on the day of the tour
- Professional and multilingual guide
- Modern and comfortable transportation
- Visit to the Monument to the Battle of Chacabuco
- Tour and classic wine tasting in Viña San Esteban
- Visit to the Laguna del Inca in Portillo
Starting point
- Free pick-up from anywhere in Santiago (prior coordination)
Itinerary
Día 1
Andean Adventure: Portillo, Laguna del Inca and Wine
Tour start time: 8:00 am
Tour end time: 4:00 pm
- After your hotel pickup, we start an adventure into the heart of the Andes Mountains. Admire the picturesque surroundings as we make our way to the city of Los Andes. On the way we will pass by the Monument to the Battle of Chacabuco that led to the Independence of Chile.
- We will continue further into the Aconcagua Valley and towards the middle of the Andes on a road known as “El Caracol”, at an altitude of almost 2,600 meters. Your heart will feel racing with excitement as your driver deftly navigates sharp turns.
- In addition to the impressive mountain landscapes on this tour, you will also be able to see the ruins of the Inca Empire, where the llama caravans stopped to rest after a long journey on the Inca Trail. You will also be able to see the ruins of an intricate Transandine Train route winding through tunnels through cliffs.
- Just kilometers from the border with Argentina, we will reach our final destination: the Laguna del Inca. Immerse yourself in the tales of the lagoon's legendary past, learning the myths and history behind this sacred body of water.
- On the shore of the lagoon is Portillo, the oldest ski resort in South America. Here you can have a coffee (not included) enjoying the spectacular views of the sparkling lagoon surrounded by the peaks of the Andes.
- Then we will continue to Viña San Esteban. This vineyard is located at the eastern end of the mountainous Aconcagua Valley, and is a pioneer in hillside vineyard planting, taking full advantage of the unique combination of rocky soil and sun exposure that creates grapes rich in structure and character.
- After the visit to the vineyard and the wine tasting, there will be time for lunch (not included), if you wish, in a rustic restaurant called "La Ruca" which means "house" in the Mapuche Indian language. This tour is perfect for those who want to know the Andes Mountains and Chilean culture!
Tour end time: 4:00 pm
Include
- Multilingual guide
- Private transport
- Tour and classic wine tasting in Viña San Esteban
- Bottled water
Not included
- lunch
- Optional tip for guide
Activities
- Wine tasting (incluida)
- Natural areas visits (incluida)
- Flora, wildlife observation (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Notes
- The order of the sites visited may vary.
- During the winter months (May-June-July-August), the road to Portillo and the Laguna del Inca may be closed due to weather conditions. If this happens we will visit an alpaca patch instead.
- If you are prone to dizziness or altitude sickness, we recommend that you take preventive medications for these ailments before setting off on this excursion.
- Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors to the vineyard participating in the vineyard tour and wine tasting that is beyond our control.
Cancellations policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripCLP 170.000USD 178.79
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