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(2,145)
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.
Excellent. Alvaro is great guide. Beautiful views.
Alvaro was an amazing and very informative guide. He taught us a lot about history and also about chile culture. I recommend this tour
Amazing day tour. Victor Fuentes was a great tour guide that made the day fun and memorable.
Álvaro was an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. The winery was absolutely beautiful and the wine tasted great. Although there isn’t much to do at Inca lagoon in the winter season, it was still nice to see.
Excellent work by Alvaro. Value for money
Excellent Tour. Alvaro was a great tour guide. Would 100% recommend
Victor was a great tour guide and definitely gave a very humorous and educational discussion about Chile and the sights visited along the way to Inca Laguna. Highly recommend!
Had an amazing experience. The tour was amazing, an amazing stop at a winery with a great view, then onto the lagoon which was stunning.
Alvaro was an expert guide telling us all about the land, the customs, and people and Arturo an expert driver navigating those switchbacks. We truly enjoyed our experience. I wanted mountains, llamas, and wine and the team delivered! This was a core memory for me and my cousin.
