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A day trip to the Chilean town of Portillo, which boasts snow fields and a big lagoon.

Highlights

• Learn about the local history and legends
• Visit snow capped mountains
• Enjoy the most beautiful views of Inca Lagoon

Description

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned van. You will head north from the city of Santiago taking Los Libertadores highway until the first stop to a giant monument that pertains to one of the most important episodes of Chilean history. Following this you will continue on the road, crossing the Chacabuco Tunnel, to the Aconcagua valley, declared the last winery valley of the country. On the road you will see Mount Aconcagua which has the tallest summit of the western and southern hemisphere. You will get to meet the official pet of Portillo Ski Center, a big St Bernard, which welcomes you to the start of your visit.  You will then have free time to visit the ski resort and the marvelous Inca Lagoon which is located between the mountains, this lagoon also has a beautiful history about an Incan King attached to it. You are also able to take the ski lift and enjoy a lunch with a beautiful view of the lagoon. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Santiago.

Includes

Small-group tour Hotel pickup and drop-off from Providencia, Las Condes, Downtown and Vitacura Tour guide Transportation by air-conditioned minivan

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund