Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon: Small Group Tour from Santiago
3.3
39 Ratings
Batuco
Join our small group tour from Santiago and explore the stunning Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon. Experience the beauty of the valley and hear the enchanting legend associated with the lagoon. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monument to the Victory of Chacabuco - The Monument to the Victory of Chacabuco, also known as the Monument to the Battle of Chacabuco (truly To the Victory of Chacabuco). Is a monument that commemorates the Battle of Chacabuco which took place on February 12, 1817. It was designed by Héctor Román Latorre and built in 1971. It is 20 meters tall.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Visit to Portillo Ski Center
- Visit to the Inca Lagoon
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Situated roughly two hours north of Santiago, in proximity to the city of Los Andes, the picturesque town of Portillo awaits your visit. It’s a must-see for enthusiasts of snow-capped landscapes and pristine nature. The town of Portillo often astonishes visitors with its scenic valley setting, home to the majestic “Laguna del Inca” (Inca’s Lagoon), which is steeped in a romantic legend that captivates those who come to Portillo for the first time. Transportation to this destination is available via shared services, accommodating no more than seven individuals per vehicle. Indeed, we provide face masks. However, we encourage our guests to bring their own masks, preferably those that are reusable. Our commitment to the environment means we strive to minimize the use of disposable masks to reduce environmental impact.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Monument to the Victory of Chacabuco
Chile
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
(39 Ratings)
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Markbq5370id
Dec 8, 2022
Great tour guide - Diego Pablos was a great guide, very friendly and gave plenty of interesting information in both perfect English and Spanish. The tour was good value and the time given at the stops was just right. We got to see the Chile border as well which was a highlight
Thanks to Diego and the company
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865jo_og
Oct 3, 2019
Wonderful Tour - Nice Snow and Lagoon views, nice tour guide Santiago (provide a lot of infos and best photo spots) and nice driver Mario (the funniest). Really enjoyed this tour.
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Emily2523
Aug 13, 2022
A lovely day in the Andes. - A great guide and driver (Yamin and Julio). A lovely day in the Andes with some nice views. Perfect if you’re into your photography.
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Rachel
Oct 7, 2019
INCA-redible lagoon as a last (ski) resort - We were originally booked on to the Cajon Del Maipo tour but received an email the day before stating that due to safety issues the tour was unable to go ahead. We were offered a full refund or the option of
The Portillo tour instead.
The lagoon and the mountains were stunning and gave good photo opportunities. The guide was good and made the day a lot better than it could have been with the knowledge and information he shared.
It seemed to be a long day in mini van for not a lot of gain. We spent a lot of time at stops along the way which all seemed rather unnecessary; buying snow gear, getting coffee and then a place for lunch that only did a buffet (not food everyone will eat).
Overall the day was ok but not something I would recommend as a must do whilst you are in Chile. If we could chose again we would take a refund instead.
Recommendations:
- Pack warm and cool clothing depending on time of year (Very different in the mountain compared to Santiago).
- Don't buy any snow gear - you don’t need it!
- Take your own lunch and water, it is more than enough.
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B5862iimiguelangell
Oct 12, 2023
Bad experience - Terrible attention, if you have questions at no time do they clarify them, they do not have telephone numbers to communicate with them.
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N1811gimateoc
Aug 22, 2023
Son unos ladrones / They are thiefs / Eles são ladrões - Cancelaron el tour aduciendo complicaciones climáticas nunca devolvieron el dinero. Son unos ladrones.
They canceled the tour citing weather complications and never returned the money. They are thiefs.
Eles cancelaram a turnê alegando complicações climáticas e nunca devolveram o dinheiro. Eles são ladrões.
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552regist
Aug 11, 2023
They canceled the tour... - Unfortunately the tour was canceled due to terrible weather conditions and they suggested changing it to the Vale Nevado tour.
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Steve
Sep 20, 2022
UNRELIABLE - Our flight was delayed and we had an extra day to tour. We scheduled our tour with anticipation because the Andes were not visible in Santiago because of cloud cover. MTO gave us a pick-up time of 06:55 at our hotel. At 07:09 I requested an ETA. Tour guide Diego Pablo's responded "15 minutes". 45 minutes I texted for another update. Nothing. I called him 6 times and texted him 8 times in the next 30 minutes. I texted MTO and they wouldn't reply. After 90 minutes we gave up, very disappointed.
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Jemsee12
Aug 7, 2022
Trip canceled with 6 hrs notice - Trip was canceled at midnight, six hours before pickup.
I understand things come up and would not have minded if the trip was canceled 24hrs ahead. Six hrs notice is not enough time to rebook with another guide.
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Natalie
Jul 18, 2022
Poor service - The tour guide didn’t pick me up from my hostel and I am still waiting for a refund over a month later
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