Santiago de Chile

15 Best Andes Day Trips from Santiago

The high-mountain escapes: the Inca Lagoon’s glacial bowl with vineyard tastings on the way down, Farellones’ ski village and passes that flirt with the Argentine border. Altitude does the heavy lifting; the drivers handle the switchbacks.

1.Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range – Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included

Discover Chile’s stunning landscapes on this full-day tour from Santiago, including a family-owned vineyard visit, Inca Lagoon, and breathtaking mountain views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Alvaro was a great guide he was very Informative, entertaining and helpful. We had a Pleasant day on our tour. It was beautiful at the Inca Lagoon we had a nice lunch with a view of the lagoon.”

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2.Farellones Park Tour

Experience panoramic Andes views, adventure activities, and Farellones Park with a guided day trip from Santiago for $48 per person.

★ 5.0

“What a fantastic experience! Sebastian and Hernan were the perfect duo as our guides for the day. I highly recommend this tour; it's a good start if you want to learn to ski.”

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4.Andes Range Tour at Inca Lagoon & InSitu Winery Snack Included

Explore the stunning Andes, visit In Situ Vineyard, see the Inca Lagoon, and enjoy wine tasting—full-day adventure from Santiago for nature and wine lovers.

★ 4.5

“We really liked the itinerary of this tour. Everyone on the tour were so nice and wholesome. Joaquin was such a great guide and he helped us learn about the history of the Andes region and also he shared a lot of recs with us…”

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8.Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

Discover stunning mountain vistas, Inca legends, and a scenic mountain picnic on this full-day tour from Santiago to Portillo and Laguna del Inca.

★ 4.5

“Breathtaking views! Very well organized tour with no rush at all. In every single stop you have plenty of time to enjoy the views, take pictures, engage with the group and ask questions to the guide. We were always ahead of time and getting to…”

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9.Sunset in the Andes Mountains

Discover the stunning Andes with this 6-hour tour from Santiago, visiting Valle Nevado, Farellones, and ending with a sunset at Refugio Alemán.

★ 5.0

“This tour could have been 1-2 hours shorter. Too much time with nothing to do. Also, it was booked as an English tour and I was going to meet other travelers but it was bi- lingual and I was the only one that spoke English.”

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10.Small-Group Tour to Valle Nevado and Farellones from Santiago

Experience the Andes with a small-group day trip from Santiago to Valle Nevado and Farellones, featuring stunning mountain views, optional skiing, and authentic mountain village charm.

★ 4.5

“Good value way of getting to the mountains. Trip was fine, driver was great. His English was only a little better than my Spanish but we managed! Traffic was really bad so we didn’t get to the Valle Nevado but not the tour’s fault. We…”

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11.Farellones Park Tour: Ticket Park, Transportation and Snow Clothing

Discover a fun, accessible snow day at Farellones Park near Santiago. Tubing, sleds, canopy circuits & spectacular Andes views—perfect for families and non-skiers.

★ 4.5

“O parque é frustrante, cheio, sujo, sem estrutura decente de banheiros e de bebida quente. A empresa que nos levou deixou a desejar com a logistica. Mas nada que estragasse o passeio. Porém pelo preço pago eu esperava mais do transporte, do parque, das roupas…”

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12.Tour Parque Farellones Ticket+Transportation, optional Snowwear

Discover Santiago's snowy peaks with this full-day tour to Farellones, including transportation, activities, and optional snowwear for a winter adventure.

★ 4.5

“Firstly about the transfer, guide and the services included were everything perfect. Nevertheless, I need to talk about the rental which was a bad experience, because the clothes were dirty, bad smell and old. About the park, was amazing. That was our first experience with…”

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13.Santiago: Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

Discover the stunning Andes, Inca Lagoon, and Chilean vineyards on a full-day tour from Santiago, complete with scenic views and wine tasting for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic day-trip and absolutely recommend if you are coming to Chile. Our guide Camilo and driver Juan were fantastic, even through an unexpected van breakdown. Overall awesome day and great value for the money!”

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14.Santiago: Andes Mountains Sunset and Valle Nevado & Picnic

Experience breathtaking mountain views, a scenic trip to Valle Nevado, and a stunning sunset picnic in the Andes—perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.

★ 4.6

“É relativamente simples, porém com vistas lindas. Ele para no topo do Vale Nevado, fica um tempo lá, e depois vai para o Monte de uma cordilheira para ver o por do sol. Mesmo assim vale bastante a pena”

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15.Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine

Experience horseback riding in the Andes foothills near Santiago, Chile, with guided tours, scenic views, and a relaxing cheese and wine picnic.

★ 5.0

“This experience was truly one for the books! Our group embarked on a two-hour horseback ride through the breathtaking Andes mountains, guided by the incredible Gustavo. The scenery was absolutely stunning—vast mountain landscapes, fresh air, and even some wildlife sightings, including condors and hawks soaring…”

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More Andes Day Trips from Santiago

4.2Santiago: Valle Nevado and Farellones Ski-Center Day Trip9 - 10 hours$51 4.5Panoramic Andes Valle Nevado and Farellones7 to 10 hours (approx.)$65.14 4.5Skiing in Farellones Park: Ski Tickets, Lessons, Transportation and More10 hours (approx.)$201.00 4.5Andes Day Lagoon – Embalse del Yeso, Cajón del Maipo.9 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.5Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago9 hours$120 4.5Small-Group Tour: Valle Nevado and Farellones from Santiago9 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Tour 1 Day Portillo and Lagoon of the Inca from Santiago Picnic$75.00 5.0Private Andes Day Excursion to Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir8 hours (approx.)$192.00 5.0Tour from Santiago 1 day in Farellones and Panoramic Nevado Valley$63.00 4.3Santiago: Laguna del Inca and Portillo Small Group Tour9 hours$54 3.9Santiago: Full day tour in Portillo and Laguna del Inca10 hours$50 5.0Private Horseback Adventure in the Andes, with Picnic & Wine$278.90 4.5Chilean Alpes: Portillo & the Inca Lagoon6 to 8 hours (approx.)$112.00 3.0Small-Group Tour of Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon from Santiago8 hours (approx.)$49.90 5.0Andes Portillo & Aconcagua Premium vineyard tasting semi private10 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Andes Portillo & Aconcagua wine tour semi private$129.00 5.0Tour Panoramico Farellones & Valle Nevado6 to 7 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Private Tour: Valle Nevado and Farellones from Santiago8 to 9 hours (approx.)$170.00 5.0Tour Sunset Farellones & Valle Nevado$65.00 5.0Horse Riding Tour in the Andes Santiago Chile3 hours (approx.)$158.98 4.0Full Day Tour to Valle Nevado and Panoramic Farellones7 to 8 hours (approx.)$65.22 4.5Santiago: Panoramic Snow Tour in Farellones Region.8 hours$42 5.0Santiago: Private Andes Foothills Horseback Riding. Half day6 hours$250 5.0Half-Day Private Andes Hiking Tour from Santiago, carbon neutral.5 to 6 hours (approx.)$190.00

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Andes lagoons one way, painted ports the other, cabernet between.