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Small-Group Tour of Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon from Santiago
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Small-Group Tour of Portillo Ski Center and Inca Lagoon from Santiago

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Ages 4-99, max of 7 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Visit to the Inca Lagoon.
  • Visit to Portillo Ski Center
  • Entry/Admission - Los Andes
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Departure Point: Your Santiago accommodations in the districts of Providencia, Las Condes (hotels area), Vitacura (hotels area) , or Santiago Centro, or at another meeting point in those districts Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32917P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32917P7

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        • MTO Tour
          3,266
          Santiago, Chile
          Joined in March 2016
        • saahebg2023
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour!!
          Jhodad did an excellent job leading the tour! He was attentive and knowledgeable! His team was very helpful and a special shoutout to Julio who was an amazing driver! Thank you to all for a great tour!
          Written February 3, 2025
        • N7813HFneilm
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Professional & courteous
          Our local guide Jhodad Chavez is simply amazing! Good English and humour. On point and on time. Always willing to help and answer question.
          Written February 3, 2025
        • billp797
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day and experience
          The trip was amazing with a great view through the Andes. Can’t believe how light blue the reservoir was. Our guide Edison was so knowledable. To drive all the switchbacks was a challenge and his ability to take the switchbacks on was great. We made stops to take pictures as promised. Lunch as promissed was great and not part of the tour as promissed. I wish the “picnic” was overlooking the mountains and resevoir and probably should not have been held 15 minutes after lunch. Pickup and length of tour were as promissed
          Written February 3, 2025
        • Gigabit
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour, highly recommend
          Great guide, great tour, great scenery, great food, great experience, great everything! We had a wonderful day seeing Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar, from city to beach. The ride was comfortable too.
          Written February 3, 2025
        • YAYA014
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very good winery tour
          Our tour guide Felipe was very good. The grounds are beautiful and the wine very good. Enjoyed the extra tasting with cheese as it was very informative.
          Written February 2, 2025
        • Sightsee35646295151
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Full day tour of Santiago
          Our guide, Christian, was excellent! Busy but very interesting tour of Santiago and the Concha y Toro vineyard. Lots of fun and information! Highly recommended!
          Written February 2, 2025
        • Scrumpping
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great day out
          A lovely day trip, the lake is a real stunner and the whole vibe of the day was relaxing and peaceful. That said the drive is pretty scary in places, but Edison was superb.
          Written January 28, 2025
        • U6003VUlucianaa
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must go!
          Great experience! The guide Andres was incredible, took us to a lot of great spots to look at the mountains. Definitely a must go!
          Written January 27, 2025
        • Journey08513910066
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          The tour is very complete, and the landscapes are incredible
          I took this tour with my husband and we really enjoyed the route. The tour is very complete, and the landscapes are incredible. The guide explains everything very clearly, which makes the experience even more enriching. Valparaíso is a perfect city for those who enjoy street art and history. On the other hand, Viña del Mar offers the most beautiful connection with the Pacific Ocean you can have. As a recommendation, don't go to the restaurant they take you to. There are much nicer and cheaper places around the area. About this specific Agency, i will list some pros and cons: Pros: The itinerary is great; they give you perfect amounts of time to enjoy each stop. The bus is comfortable, the driver is professional. The guide, Joddah, was very kind and clear with all instructions. He has great communication skills and is also very polite, which is hard to find. Cons: The logistics and communication could be improved. First of all, they sent us all messages in English. Although I speak and understand English, it's not my first language, and my husband doesn't speak it at all. We're both from Chile. Another issue is that we provided our address and chose this specific tour because the publication said they would pick us up in Providencia. However, the day before the tour, they informed us that the pick-up would be 2 km away from our location. When I asked why they couldn't pick us up at our address, they told me we were "too far" from the pick-up area. We had to walk 2 km with our backpacks to the "meeting point." Here’s the funny part: after we got on the bus, they continued picking up passengers, and the driver even went to pick up another passenger who was waiting very close to the address we had originally provided.
          Written January 27, 2025
        • katiecS5346UH
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommend this tour
          Great tour. Gonzalo was a great (but fast) driver. Felt safe. Enjoyed the tour and scenery. The hot springs were wonderful. The driver was also the tour guide… we had 3 languages in our bus and Gonzalo did a wonderful job of translating it all. Would definitely recommend.
          Written January 25, 2025
        • KiwipaulUKNZ
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great day!
          The tour was perfect. For anyone wanting to see Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar it was perfect. The vineyard and Easter Island statue were an added bonus. Jhodad was our guide and he was excellent at explaining the history of where we went. He’s very funny too which made it an excellent day.
          Written January 25, 2025
        • peterrK6198UP
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          Jhodad was a first rate guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Jhodad if you’re visiting.the Chilean coast.
          Written January 24, 2025
        • Pcfaguiar
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing team and experience
          Highly recommended! Jhodad and David made it an unforgettable experience because of their professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge. Each stop was breathtaking: from the vivid street art of Valparaíso to the vineyards of Casablanca and the beaches of Reñaca. Their passion and enthusiasm brought each destination to life, making this tour an absolute must. Don't miss it!
          Written January 23, 2025
        • 279arleneh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Needed Rest and Relax
          The tour was relaxing and offered a variety of experiences. Fantastic!! The tour guide was respectful, friendly and funny. The bus driver was helpful and kind.
          Written January 23, 2025
        • 972stellad
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Chile 1st wine experience
          Disappointed that driver did not speak English to describe what we were seeing in Santiago since we were in the van for an hour. Tour was great, in spite of the group size. Preferred wine tasting with the cheese pairing made the trip worth it!
          Written January 23, 2025
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        Isaias Albuquer... S
        Natal, RN21 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Couples
        The agency cancelled it twice alleging weather conditions, which was not true. What I found out was that the tour wasn't worth it, unless it was to get to know the famous road that leads from Chile to Argentina, and they probably didn't have a public to do. On site, a Resort with all closed and only place to eat (and logically more expensive). We just look at the pond, take pictures and leave. As I had to hire another driver I didn't know, we decided to go to the currency and as a result we were stuck for an hour in immigration. If you want to see and enjoy snow, look for Farellones and Snow Valley which is much more open, has food options and the car climbing adventure is much more radical.
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        Written September 13, 2024
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        Obrigado pelo seu comentário! Atenciosamente, MTO Tour Team
        Written October 23, 2024
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        Brunela G
        1 contribution
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Family
        The MTO agency rather disorganized, we were cancelled without reason the day before and then told that the tour was done. Then they complied with everything stipulated.
        The tour itself is very good, all the stops indicated were made and the times were very well set. We highlight the work of driver and guide Pablo who did his job very well and the most enjoyable walk.
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        Written July 7, 2024
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        Gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Lamentamos el pequeño inconveniente pero nos alegra que la experiencia junto a nosotros haya sido buena. No dudes en contactarnos la próxima vez que vengas, estaremos encantados de recibirte, MTO Tour Team
        Written July 10, 2024
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        D N
        Leicester, UK27 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2019 • Couples
        We were originally booked on to the Cajon Del Maipo tour but received an email the day before stating that due to safety issues the tour was unable to go ahead. We were offered a full refund or the option of
        The Portillo tour instead.
        The lagoon and the mountains were stunning and gave good photo opportunities. The guide was good and made the day a lot better than it could have been with the knowledge and information he shared.
        It seemed to be a long day in mini van for not a lot of gain. We spent a lot of time at stops along the way which all seemed rather unnecessary; buying snow gear, getting coffee and then a place for lunch that only did a buffet (not food everyone will eat).

        Overall the day was ok but not something I would recommend as a must do whilst you are in Chile. If we could chose again we would take a refund instead.

        Recommendations:
        - Pack warm and cool clothing depending on time of year (Very different in the mountain compared to Santiago).
        - Don't buy any snow gear - you don’t need it!
        - Take your own lunch and water, it is more than enough.
        Written October 7, 2019
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        Thank you for your comment and for letting us into your experience, we're happy you had a mostly good day with us and our guide. Best regards, MTO Tour Team
        Written May 15, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Educador Matheu... P
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Couples
        We recommend the experience of this tour! Me and my wife went along with a group of about 6 more tourists in a van driven by the friendly driver Pablo.

        In fact, a big difference besides the good mood, was his great historical knowledge shared during the journey, which fueled even more our curiosity to know more about the local culture and about Chile!

        Portillo is a snow park that is also open (free of charge) for those who do not want to ski, it is a great option for those who want to venture with the family, take lots of photos, enjoy mountainous landscapes with ice, rocks and nature.

        Tip: If you are well packed, there is no need to buy all the waterproof parts. In our case, we already bought in Brazil waterproof boots and cold clothes (first skin), so we only need to rent waterproof pants and 1 glasses, it was enough.

        Quiet route, pleasant day and everything went well both on the way and back.

        We really liked!!!
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        Written July 7, 2024
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        Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que sua experiência conosco foi boa. Transmitiremos suas amáveis palavras ao Pablo! Não hesite em nos contatar na próxima vez que vier, estaremos encantados de recebê-lo. MTO Tour Team
        Written July 8, 2024
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        Anderson L
        2 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Couples
        MENTIROSE COMPANY. Except for a bad service with semi-automatic and time-consuming messages. The company canceled my tour the night before saying the venue was closed due to weather conditions. When I entered the site of Sky Portillo I saw that all routes were open and the weather was excellent, so I made the same ride with another company which said it would be normal. On the day of the tour, not only this new company but another 20 were in portillo doing the work normally.. If I had fallen into the history of this agency I would have missed an incredible experience. I was offered to switch to a tour somewhere else, which I was not interested in.
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        Written September 6, 2024
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        Obrigado pelo seu comentário gentil! Lamentamos muito os inconvenientes causados e vamos revisar o seu caso para entender o que aconteceu. Você nos ajuda a melhorar. MTO Tour Team
        Written September 6, 2024
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        Sarah V
        2 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Family
        The company canceled our 23h tour the night before because they did not make an exchange they themselves requested!!! They did not even question to remarket our tour! We booked and paid the tour on May/24, and the company canceled 12 hours before, so we couldn’t even make the tour! Besides, they did not answer the messages asking for help!
        We had a bad experience! Do not close tours with this company!!
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        Written August 5, 2024
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        Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Lamentamos muito os inconvenientes ocorridos e investigaremos seu caso para que isso não volte a acontecer. Saudações, MTO Tour Team
        Written August 5, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Mateo c
        Santiago, Chile1 contribution
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2023 • Friends
        Cancelaron el tour aduciendo complicaciones climáticas nunca devolvieron el dinero. Son unos ladrones.

        They canceled the tour citing weather complications and never returned the money. They are thiefs.

        Eles cancelaram a turnê alegando complicações climáticas e nunca devolveram o dinheiro. Eles são ladrões.
        Written August 22, 2023
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        Gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Lamentamos las inconveniencias e investigaremos la situaciĂłn para darte una soluciĂłn pronta. MTO Tour Team
        Written March 15, 2024
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        Sergio Adelmo L
        3 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Family
        Our tour to Portillo was cancelled the previous afternoon, with the argument of unavailability, but we had bought in May 2024. Surface answers by whatsapp to dispense you, do not answer the phone and there is no physical store.
        Frustrated family in the middle of the journey.
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        Written August 5, 2024
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        Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiĂŞncia! Lamentamos muito os inconvenientes ocorridos e investigaremos seu caso para que isso nĂŁo volte a acontecer. MTO Tour Team
        Written August 5, 2024
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        Mark B
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022 • Couples
        Diego Pablos was a great guide, very friendly and gave plenty of interesting information in both perfect English and Spanish. The tour was good value and the time given at the stops was just right. We got to see the Chile border as well which was a highlight
        Thanks to Diego and the company
        Written December 8, 2022
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        Hi markQ5370ID, i hope are you well Thank you for your kind comment! We are very pleased to know you had a good experience with us. We will pass on the message to our guide who will be proud to read your review. It is very important for us and our guides that you had a good experience. Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you plan on visiting Chile, it will be a pleasure to welcome you once again. Best regards, MTO Tour Team
        Written December 8, 2022
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        Steve N
        5 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our flight was delayed and we had an extra day to tour. We scheduled our tour with anticipation because the Andes were not visible in Santiago because of cloud cover. MTO gave us a pick-up time of 06:55 at our hotel. At 07:09 I requested an ETA. Tour guide Diego Pablo's responded "15 minutes". 45 minutes I texted for another update. Nothing. I called him 6 times and texted him 8 times in the next 30 minutes. I texted MTO and they wouldn't reply. After 90 minutes we gave up, very disappointed.
        Written September 20, 2022
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        Thank you for sharing your experience! We deeply regret these situations, as they are unacceptable, and we will strive to ensure they do not happen again. MTO Tour Team
        Written May 22, 2024
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