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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 18-99, 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 travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

        • 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
          2,871
          Santiago, Chile
          Joined in March 2016
        • X2440VMmonicas
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The most and beautiful experience than ever seen
          Amazing place and people love it, the experience, walk and weather was perfect, the bus driver was so friendly and respectful the information about the places and explanations about the tours was very interesting
          Written October 6, 2024
        • Ulises S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent value great sites
          Excellent day tour of Valparaiso. Jhodad our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Well organized, safe and great site seeing walking tour. Great value. Thanks Jhorad !
          Written October 1, 2024
        • Caroline G
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Well worth it!
          Trip was exactly as promised. Jhodad our guide moved between Spanish and English seamlessly. It was great to walk around Valparaiso- I took sooo many photos. Lunch was delicious. Thank you!
          Written September 30, 2024
        • Rsebast1028
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome!
          Jhodad and David were wonderful! Very helpful and informative! Also we got to see a lot! Definitely would recommend !!!
          Written September 30, 2024
        • joanc643
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good tour
          Picked up on time, Jhodad our driver/guide was very organized and funny. He was knowledgeable and informative. Great day!
          Written September 30, 2024
        • Q6536SMisabellas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          The guide Mario was very nice, the tour delivered all it promissed! They picked us up at our airbnb, the van was good, the view is amazong and the explanations were interesting! I recommend it!
          Written September 28, 2024
        • MizaJunior19
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience in Chile
          It was a great experience! They are very helpful and support the entire tour. I recommend this good tours and good prices
          Written September 26, 2024
        • caiohenriqued201
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tour Mr.Juan is great.
          Amazing trip, thank you Mr. Juan Trip safe, wine isso great, chease, and cajon del maipo isso beautifull place to visit chile.
          Written September 25, 2024
        • sarahrF2190KN
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic!
          Very good option to know these places! We spent good times in snow, visiting the restaurants and ski stations, and drinking beer! So good!
          Written September 24, 2024
        • brunoclozel
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful place with an amazing guide!
          Mauricio is the best tour guide ever! So much information, easy going, respectful, kind, funny, helpful, everything! I want to come back in summer and do it again with him!
          Written September 22, 2024
        • ariovaldoj538
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Breathtaking Day at CajĂłn del Maipo
          My trip to Cajón del Maipo was absolutely unforgettable! The scenic beauty of the Andes mountains was beyond what words can describe. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating insights about the area’s geology, history, and wildlife. The landscapes were mesmerizing, from the towering peaks to the turquoise waters of the reservoir. We stopped at several viewpoints, each more stunning than the last, offering plenty of photo opportunities. The fresh mountain air and the peacefulness of nature made this a perfect escape from the city. The highlight was definitely the Embalse El Yeso, a pristine reservoir with crystal-clear waters nestled between the mountains. Our group enjoyed a delicious picnic surrounded by this incredible scenery, which added to the overall experience. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just looking for a beautiful day trip from Santiago, Cajón del Maipo is a must-visit. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Chile's natural beauty!!
          Written September 16, 2024
        • Pioneer67280
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wine Tasting A plus!
          An experience that you CAN’T skip! From the staff to the wine, EXCELLENT memory. Come with your family! Thanks a lot! We’ll be back soon!
          Written September 12, 2024
        • L9881ZLtedr
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Simple but amazing
          Valentina was amazing she carried the tour by herself. Walking tour and beach 🏖️ was amazing. Casablanca stop is not that great. More of a tourist trap.
          Written September 12, 2024
        • Trev L
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Avoid this tour
          Booked this tour two days before we were to go. They said we'll receive an email confirming pickup time 21.30 day before. So when no email arrived I was trying to contact MTO tours but no answer, called the vivitar help line ( who TripAdvisor booked through) and they were very helpful to tell me my booking was confirmed ( which I knew) and more importantly the pickup time was 8 am. So next morning no one showed up . Frustrated and angry we waited an hour then tried to contact MTO tours again and no answer so contact vivitar and they tried to contact the tour operator too and no answer. After 2 hours we gave up and organised a credit which hopefully was promised to arrive in 7 days. We read the reviews and there were lots of 1 stars but we gave them the benefit of doubt. How wrong were we. Avoid at all cost to save frustration and valuable holiday time.
          Written September 11, 2024
        • GoPlaces30896726804
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bad tour operator
          Extremely bad. It was advertised the pick up time would be 7am but asked to pick up at 5:30am. We wouldn’t be booking if the information is correctly stated. Asked the operator to proceed and not to pick us up but no response since. They are dishonest tour operators. Viator, the responsible customer service agent, is not helping at all too. So disappointed to trip advisor as I assume they will provide offer from trust worthy agent on their website. So far no response from trip advisor yet but won’t accept such an irresponsible arrangement.
          Written September 6, 2024
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        3.0
        3.0 of 5 bubbles43 reviews
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        16
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        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
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Anderson L
        2 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 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
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        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
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        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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        Sergio Adelmo L
        2 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
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        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
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        jemsee12
        Dallas, TX1 contribution
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022 • Solo
        Trip was canceled at midnight, six hours before pickup.

        I understand things come up and would not have minded if the trip was canceled 24hrs ahead. Six hrs notice is not enough time to rebook with another guide.
        Written August 7, 2022
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        Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We understand your feelings yet we do work under protocol and these are the instructions to follow. We'll work hard to be better in the future. MTO Tour Team
        Written May 21, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        JoĂŁo G
        25 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice Snow and Lagoon views, nice tour guide Santiago (provide a lot of infos and best photo spots) and nice driver Mario (the funniest). Really enjoyed this tour.
        Written October 3, 2019
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        Thank you for commenting! we're glad you had a good time with us and enjoyed the scenery our country could provide you, we'll tell Mario about your kind comments :D Don't hesitate to contact us the next time you or your friends want to come to live another gratifying experience in one of our tours. Best regards, MTO Tour Team
        Written December 14, 2023
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        Tracy T
        Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        We originally booked the Maipo tour but was emailed 1 day prior to advise that the route had been closed to tourists due to an accident. They then offered us the Portillo tour instead, claiming that it was twice the cost and we would still see lots of mountains.

        The first stop was to the snow clothing hire shop. We were convinced it was going to be a lot colder and the tour guide recommended that we dress accordingly. Our hire came to a total of $86aud for pants, gloves and snow boots for 2 people. Only to find out when we arrived to the mountain that they were not necessary.

        We then were taken to a snow area on the side of the highway to play in the snow. We were told that the ski resort would be too crowded and this would be a good time to get photos etc.

        As most of the bus was from Brazil, our tour guide spoke mostly in Portuguese, translating to English every now and then. However when we arrived to the ski resort at midday, our understanding was that we were to spend and hour and a half at the resort and have lunch at the restaurant. The guide took a list of names who were wanting to go to the restaurant as we were told that the hotel only wanted paying customers at the resort.

        The food was terrible and overpriced. We paid $70aud for 2 meals and the meat was so over cooked, it could be cut or chewed. This was quite disappointing considering how much we paid and even though we bought lunch, we were not allowed to use the bathrooms. We were told that these were for hotel guests only.

        The resort is a bit of let down also, there’s not much to do, other than take photos in one designated area for tourists.

        When we arrived back to the bus, we were told that we would drive for another hour and half to take back the snow gear and then have lunch! We approached the driver and told him we thought he asked us to have lunch here. There was another English speaking person on the bus and she too had lunch at the resort from the guides instructions. Clearly something was lost in translation.

        The food at the lunch spot was half the price too and looked much more appetising. We were very disappointed.

        Overall I would not recommend this tour to anyone. It was boring and we ended up paying more on the day then we did the tour cost.
        Written August 5, 2019
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