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

“It's a fun filled tour to the area near to the Andes Mountain Range which include the Laguna de Inca and a beautiful vineyard of Insitu. Much thanks to the energetic guide of Alvaro and the excellent driver of Juan who make the entire trip…”

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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

“The park it is nice and super fun, and it is worth visiting. Also, the guide Alexis deserves a kudos because he made the trip super smooth, giving clear advices and information.”

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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

“Chile is just gorgeous. The Andes mountains, the wine, the scenery, the Chilean people are just beautiful. The lagoon in the middle of the mountains is stunning. Don’t forget to have empanadas! We had a great time our guide Camilo and driver Mauricio were the…”

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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

“I had a great time. It was exactly the experience I was looking for - rugged and "out there", but not too technically challenging where it wasn't any fun. They take you about as for into the Andes as you can probably get with a…”

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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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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

“What a perfect day skiing in Chile in July, Gonzalo was the most amazing driver/tour guide! The trip up to the ski areas had wonderful views and was quite thrilling. When we arrived at Valle Nevada, Gonzalo gave me a discount card to use and…”

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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

“Pessoal da Turistik foi excelent com minha família.. Contornou nosso atraso com maestria. Farellones é um lugar incrível para crianças. Obviamente, há muita gente em época de neve e férias escolares. Tenha paciência que tudo flui bem. Recomendo.”

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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

“Loved the guide Camilo and the driver vicor.. they really took care of us.. the trip lasted 11 hours and they were guiding us every second of it with very rich history of chille . Now we know all about its culture. Food and geography,…”

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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

“I absolutely loved this tour! Josefina was very fun and informative, and it was very beginner friendly too. The flora and fauna were beautiful and unique. A really spectacular and special experience. I would recommend to everyone 😊”

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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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