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

“Let me start by saying that our tour guide Sebastian and our driver were really good. Nonetheless, the process of getting the snow gear could be significantly improved. It felt like we were cattle rushing to get outfits in min time record. Terrible! The park…”

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7.Andes Day Volcano 8K – Cajón del Maipo

Discover the stunning Andes near Santiago with a guided volcano hike, scenic views, and a relaxed day exploring nature’s grandeur for $150.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful experience. Horse riding was amazing, very scenic. Hike was Hard but very rewarding hike - the base camp is at 4800 meters and I got altitude sickness; thankfully, I had medicine for it so it didn’t impact me much at all. Guide Dario was…”

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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

“My wife and I enjoyed the day very much....we loved Valle Nevado and Farellones and enjoyed all the stop along the way. It was a great day and very warm, so only needed boots.....still lots of snow on the ground and beautiful mountains.....and we saw…”

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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

“Contratamos passeio para PARQUE FARELLONE com guia turístico em português, so falava Bom Dia em português rsrsr O local de aluguel de roupa e horrível, escuro sujo, tudo jogado, ninguém para orientar, roupa suja. quando o ônibus chegou foi uma correria tem vários ônibus chegando…”

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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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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

“vale nevado no verão nao vale a pena, nao tem nada e ainda é muito frio, mas o por do sol em Colorado e picnic foram show! O guia Diego e o motorista Marcus tb! a volta para Santiago foi super divertida, com músicas brasileiras,…”

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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

“Organized on time, great communication prior to, and excellent historic, geographical and some political information. Matias the guide and the Chilean cowboy Tomas:A1. Food and presentation was real! Engaging and enthusiastic time was had by all six guests. Would most highly recommend to anyone that…”

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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.