Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included
Overview
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.
What you’ll do
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)
From €72
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