Top 10 Tours in Portillo, Valparaiso Region

January 1, 2022 Weston Hennigan

One of South America's largest ski resorts and Chile's oldest, Portillo is about two hours north of Santiago and offers 19 runs of all difficulty levels, skewing toward advanced and expert. The longest run is two miles. With just one hotel, crowds are small, and the feeling is intimate and refined.

1. Small-Group Tour: Portillo Ski Center, Inca Lagoon plus Premium Wineries in Aconcagua Valley

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Sincerely, this is the best way to experience the Aconcagua Valley, declared as the new wine region of the country, and be able to also enjoy a visit to the Andes, with the beauty that offers the Portillo Ski Center, and dazzle with the beauty of the “Laguna del Inca” (Inca’s Lagoon) next to it, with a maximum of 8 people per vehicle. This service can be on shared transportation with a maximum group of 7 persons per vehicle. Yes, we do have face masks. We ask tour participants to please bring their own masks, ideally reusable. As we are an ecological company we prefer not to have to use disposable masks to avoid contamination.

Inclusions: Small-group tour (max 8 people per vehicle), 4 Wine tastings for San Estaban option, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

2. Santiago: Full day Trekking to Aconcagua mountain

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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We invite you to explore the Horcones valley, which leads to the base camp of Aconcagua, the highest peak in America (6962 meters above sea level).

Inclusions: National Park fees, Snacks, Trekking equipment Canes, canteen and windbreaker

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not specified, Permits or additional costs at Chilean or Argentine customs, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide, insurance

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

3. Private Andes Adventure: Portillo, Inca Lagoon, San Esteban Vineyard

Chile Dream Tours
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Journey into the heart of the Andes Mountains to Portillo Resort, the Inca Lagoon, and San Esteban Wine Vineyard! - 8-Hour Private Tour - Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago - Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day - Professional & Multilingual Guide - Modern & Comfortable Van - Monument to the Battle of Chacabuco - Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at San Esteban Vineyard - Visit Inca Lagoon at Portillo

Inclusions: Multilingual Guide, Private Transport, Bottled water, Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at San Esteban Vineyard, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

4. Full day small group tour Archeology, Wine and Portillo ski resort

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We will combine an archaeological visit with wine tasting, heading to the ski center Portillo (Laguna del Inca) Taste Chilean wines in a special and different location, among cactus and petroglyphs from more than 1.000 years old in the Paidahuen archaeological park. From there you can observe the breathtaking panoramic of the different layers of the Aconcagua Valley and then continue your journey through the serpentine geography of the Andes mountain range to reach Portillo, ski center with a privileged view of the beautiful Laguna del Inca , located at 2,800 meters above sea level.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks (Chilean Empanadas), Wine tasting, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By talk2edith2

Excellent experience with a very knowledgeable tourguide with perfect English! He was very accommodating as well. Covered just about everything on this full day tour. Chilevive tours were booked via Viator tours. Highly recommended!!

5. Portillo, Laguna Del Inca experience.

Hotel Plaza San Francisco, A. Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins 816, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Travesía Turismo
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An environment with captivating landscapes, perfect to make your trip wonderful and enjoy nature ..

Inclusions: • Tourist Transport from / to hotels, • Bilingual guide, • Van with air conditioning

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Reviewed By A3149JPjenniferc

Suelen, a lovely person and also very helpful, we enjoyed the tour very much and would definitely recommend it to anyone xx

6. Private tour to Laguna del Inca, archeological park and more

Escuela Militar, Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Franco Cantergiani
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This tour is special because in a relatively short route you can see beautiful landscapes, historical places and archaeological trails, you can enjoy the best of Chilean wine and its gastronomy.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch

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7. Laguna del Inca Aconcagua, Portillo

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A trip that will take us full of landscapes I have imposing mountains full of snow and fields of vineyards, beautiful horses walk among those postcards. Some Condor will cross our path demonstrating its greatness. The Aconcagua river bathes our road that winds the mountain, on the other side of the river the line of the train that at the time transferred passengers to Mendoza Argentina and is now only used as a copper freight train, we begin to climb the slope the closed curved Caracoles Between trucks from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay we reach the top and that beautiful Laguna del Inca, Majestic and that color that marvels but first, first to the border to take those beautiful photos of the place.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Derin A

Great introduction to Santiago with this tour with Willy. He was punctual, very knowledgeable with a very wicked sense of humour. He's hilarious. Very nicely balanced tour with good insight into the history of the city and then the more commercial and laid back perspective. This was time well spent and highly recommended. Thank you.

8. Portillo and Laguna del Inca

Chilenjoy
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Take a tour of Portillo, one of the epicenters of skiing in South America. At 3,000 meters of altitude, you will be presented all year long - regardless of the presence or absence of snow - with unique and incredible landscapes, including a lake that, whether frozen in winter or reflecting the colors of the mountains in summer, will yield beautiful photos for the your travel album. Chilenjoy picks you up at your hotel or private address in Santiago and takes you back the same day. Everything for you to live this experience with the greatest comfort.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

9. Portillo Inca Lagoon at The Andes Mountains and San Esteban Vineyard from Santiago

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This tour will take you to the highest of the Andes by the international road to Argentina. The route gives a postcard view of the most imposing and beautiful mountains, including one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes mountains. The lagoon has an intense emerald green color and transparency that reflects the vastness of the surrounding mountains. It tells the sad story of a beautiful Inca princess who, when she died, her husband deposited the body of his beloved in the bed of the lagoon, turning the color of the waters to emerald green, like the eyes of the princess.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wine Tasting, Empanada snack, Paidahuen park ticket

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Macie B

What a great experience! This was no doubt the highlight of my trip to Chile. Emanuel and Daniel were extremely educated and you can tell they love what they do. Lunch was amazing, views were breathtaking, and wine (grapes) was delicious. Book this tour you will not regret it. *want to make note that they ensured COVID safety protocol*

10. Private Tour: Portillo Ski Resort Day Trip from Santiago

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Santiago Metropolitan Region Turavion Excursions/Transfers Santiago
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Take a private day trip from Santiago to Portillo, one of the most well known ski resorts in Chile. Admire the spectacular Andes landscapes on the scenic drive, then spend the day enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery as your guide tells you the history and legends of the area, including stunning Inca Lake.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop off, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, Ski equipment, lift tickets

Reviewed By Cruiser41645

Great walking tour with some driving. Guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable and made for an enjoyable few hours. Even helped us get a good exchange on currency. Was great to walk amongst the locals, and at leisurely pace. We toured on a Monday which unfortunately some sites are closed for maintenance, funicular closed also, so avoid this day for bookings.

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