Lake Tours in Santiago: 6 Picked and Priced

1.Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 572 reviews · 10 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Santiago to Portillo and Laguna del Inca, with stops at Salto del Soldado and Ruta Los Caracoles. Your guide, such as Sebastián, Sol, Carlos, or Emilio, shares local stories in Spanish or Portuguese. You get mountain views, free time by the lagoon, and a simple picnic near Los Andes.

“As described and expected. The picnic is not much but fair for the price.”

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2.Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Santiago to Portillo Inca Lagoon with a multilingual guide such as Camilo, Sofia, or Eduardo. See the famous Caracoles switchbacks, hear Chilean and Incan stories, enjoy an empanada brunch, and taste wine at In Situ from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and holidays, tasting moves to Ventisquero Guardia Vieja, home to llamas.

“Everything about the trip was brilliant! Seba was a fantastic guide and our driver was lovely. Seba was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us lots of information at various points up to the lagoon - we all came away learning lots about Chile, especially the wine, which was great! Hoping to return soon and would definitely book another trip with him. There was nothing he could have done better! Thank you for a memorable trip.”

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3.Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and the high-altitude waters of Embalse El Yeso. In a group of up to 12, a bilingual guide leads you to viewpoints, waterfalls, San Jose de Maipo, and a relaxed wine-and-cheese stop. The route can change with weather, road closures, or park restrictions.

“Sebastian was a delight and made our trip fantastic”

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4.Laguna del Inca and Portillo Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 61 reviews · 9 hours · from $54

Travel from Santiago through the Chacabuco Tunnel and Aconcagua Valley to Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon. A guide in Spanish, English, or Portuguese explains local history and legends. You get free time at the resort, optional ski-lift access, and views of snow-capped Andes peaks. Hotel pickup is available in central Santiago districts.

“Muito além da expectativa, quero deixar aqui meu agradecimento especial ao nosso guia Edison Carrasco, que proporcionou a melhor experiencia que tivemos aqui no Chile durante os 8 dias que estivemos aqui. Passeio a Portillo foi espetacular. Muito obrigado!”

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5.Full day tour in Portillo and Laguna del Inca

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Santiago in a small group of up to 20 people to Chacabuco, Salto del Soldado, Cuesta Caracoles, Portillo, and Laguna del Inca. Expect an early pickup, a bilingual or Portuguese-speaking guide, mountain photo stops, a picnic, and about 10 hours on the road. Breakfast and lunch are extra.

“Výlet byl naprosto příšerný, za ty peníze to opravdu nestálo. Vyzvednutí bylo okolo 5:30 a v popisu aktivity bylo napsáno, že doba trvání je deset hodin. Jak je tedy možné, že zpátky jsme byli už cca v 14:15? Navíc jsme neviděli ani všechny slibované body (např. vodopád Salto del Soldado). Průvodce byl asi jen na ozdobu, protože nám za celý výlet nic moc neřekl. Jen to, co se týkalo organizace, typu "Toto je hotel Portillo, Laguna del Inca je za ním. Běžte se tam sami podívat. Máte na to hodinu a půl." Samotná laguna byla taky celkem zklamání, protože k ní nebylo možné jít, byla za lyžařským areálem. Ale co…”

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6.Inca Lagoon Tour with Local Vineyard and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 10 hours · from $79Top rated

Join a small group of up to 15 for a full-day Andes outing from Santiago. Guides such as Victor and Álvaro lead you to Viña San Esteban, Aconcagua views, the 29 switchbacks of Los Caracoles, turquoise Inca Lagoon, Portillo, and a llama stop. Pickup, wine tasting, transport, and lagoon entry are included.

“I had an absoluteley positive experience with tour operator providing the above tour. Great organisational skills and great comunication about booking, pick up time etc. Our tur leader Alvaro was very knowleadgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. A pleasure to listen to. Our driver Claudio was the perfect safe driver you want to have on a long trip/ drive up the mountains. I thank both Alvaro and Claudio for making my trip perfect. And would definateley recommend this trip.”

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