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Andean Tour
Santiago, Chile
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Marvel at the grandeur of the Andes Mountains on a private tour from Santiago. Perfect for travelers who are running short on time, this half-day tour includes pickup from your accommodation so you won’t have to worry about a thing. You’ll then visit several ski resorts around Santiago to admire the magnificent mountains from different angles, before finishing up with a wine and cheese tasting while enjoying the great view.
- Discover the beauty of the Andes on a half-day private tour from Santiago
- Indulge in a wine and cheese tasting overlooking Condor’s Lookout
- Enjoy an intimate private mountain tour for up to five travelers
- Includes hassle free transportation from your accommodation and wine and cheese tasting.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Snowshoes and poles when needed. Binoculars. First aid kit
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Pick up at 8:00 am. Any place you will be staying in Santiago
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Coigue Expeditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Barbara_P
Nicolas did wonderful job as our guide . He was very knowledgeable about the area- names of the mountains, plants and animals of area,history , and people of the area.
Reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Kevin_O, Apr 2024
This tour was the highlight of our visit to Santiago. Nicolas was an outstanding guide. The drive into the Andes was spectacular. Nicolas helped us with explanations of the what we were experiencing. Of course the ultimate highlight was the incredible lunch at a beautiful location in the Andes. It was truly magical for us. Thank you Nicolas for making our visit to Santiago so memorable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Wow, what a wonderful review! We're delighted that the Andean Tour left such a lasting impression on your visit to Santiago. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your memorable journey in Chile. I´m personally thrilled to hear your kind words, Kevin. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future!
Rhonda_A, Mar 2024
This tour was amazing! Daniel, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly—-and an amazing driver on the curvy roads of the Andes Mountains! We went to ski resort area about an hour outside of Santiago. Because this is the start of the fall season, there was no snow and it was not open. But it was a perfect place to see condors! We had hoped to see 1-2 but saw about a dozen—some of which flew right over us! It was thrilling!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Daniel through the Andes Mountains. Even though the ski resort wasn't open due to the season, witnessing those majestic condors soaring overhead sounds like an unforgettable experience. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
susan_m, Jan 2024
We had the most wonderful trip today with Nicholas, such a beautiful soul, so interesting and knowledgeable about his country. We saw the majestic Andes on a beautiful day, we were even lucky enough to see some Condors in flight. We had a fabulous picnic in the midst of the Andes. We would highly recommend Nicholas to anyone looking to tour whilst in Santiago. Our only regret is that we are not in Santiago long enough to spend more time with Nicholas ❤️
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Susan! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of the Andes with you and spotting the majestic Condors. I'm glad you appreciated the picnic amidst such stunning scenery. Should you find yourselves back in Santiago, I'd be thrilled to guide you on another opportunity. Send you warm regards
Fernando_A, Jan 2024
This was a great experience- our guide Camilo was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. The tour itself was fantastic- we made several stops on our way to admire the valley the city sits in as well as the Andes from different viewpoints.
The views from the Valle Nevado resort was incredible and was the first place we got to see Andean Condors relatively close.
On the way back we stopped for a great lunch of local cheeses and wine overlooking the valley and again got to see condors drifting on the currents above us.
An absolutely memorable experience and one I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review, Fernando! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found our guide, Camilo, friendly and knowledgeable. It's great to hear that you appreciated the stops we made to admire the stunning views and that you had a memorable experience seeing Andean Condors up close. We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable adventures!
Steph_M, Jan 2024
If I could give this tour a 10, I would. Absolutely spectacular experience. We had a great tour of so many beautiful spots in the Andes. Nicolas, our driver was very personable and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel, took us on the tour, provided a tasty snack with Chilean wine and waters, cheeses, crackers, chips, olives, and a peanut mix. It wS the experience of a lifetime to have this picnic in a stunning location where we could watch the condors. I highly recommend this tour, Absolutely the best experience I had in Santiago. He went above and beyond. There were only 4 of us on the tour, so he had the opportunity to answer all our questions and tailor it to our interests. He willingly made photo stops for us. Absolutely the very best.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, Stephanie! We are thrilled to hear that you found our tour to be a spectacular and unforgettable experience. Your kind words make us especially proud.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure in the future.
Maggie_S, Jan 2024
A fantastic way to spend a few hours out of the city, and take in the majestic splendour of the Andes that are just on the doorstep. The drive up to the top of the mountains was thrilling in itself with plenty of opportunity to stop and take in the sights. At the top of the mountains, we had the honour of being able to watch condors flying by us, then this was finished off with a fabulous wine and cheese picnic at a fabulous viewpoint. We had a fabulous guide, who was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. Everyone in the group enjoyed the tour, and we would all recommend it.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thanks so much for your review, Maggie. We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring the Andes with us! From the thrilling drive and majestic mountain views to the awe-inspiring condor sightings and the fabulous wine and cheese picnic, we're glad you enjoyed every moment. Our knowledgeable guide, Camilo, is pleased to have made your experience enjoyable, and we appreciate your sincere recommendation.
Janet_D, Jan 2024
Nicolas was a superb guide! We had a wonderful time exploring the flora, fauna, history, and incredible morphology of the Andes during our tour. We saw several Andean Condors soaring over the course of our tour, which was a special highlight.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Many thanks for sharing your half-day Andes experience, Janet. We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the rich flora, fauna, history, and stunning morphology of the Andes, with the added special highlight of witnessing Andean Condors. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and for the information provided to my personal email.
Joe_H, Jan 2024
Great experience and would definitely recommend. Saw a large amount of condors up close which really was special. The whole tour was well run, informative, convinient and comfortable
Response from Host, Jan 2024
It's great to know that you found the tour well-run, informative, convenient, and comfortable. We work with pansion and friendliness to our travellers to have an enjoyable experience, and your positive feedback is truly rewarding.
Nicolle_S, May 2023
Where to begin? We booked this tour last minute after our original tour was canceled, and boy, are we glad we did! Nicholas met us at our hotel, and we were quite surprised that it was just going to be the three of us on our tour up to the ski resorts at Valle Nevado, which were surprisingly just outside of Santiago. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and got to see the sun starting to rise over the mountains as we wound our way up to the top. Nicholas told us about the area and how people bike up the mountain for exercise as we passed a few on the way. We stopped and were able to see some horses grazing on some of the slopes on our way up also. Being the off-season, there was no snow or ice on the ground, making the trip to the top surprisingly quick, but we were well acclimated by the time we got to the top. I was floored to see that we were 3,000 meters high or 9,842 feet above sea level. We parked at the ski resort area, which is comprised of two large hotels and some condominiums, and the first thing we saw was a beautiful fox crossing the parking lot, not seeming to mind that we were there. Because it was off-season, we were the only people there save for some of the workers that keep the buildings running. Nicholas told us about the condors that frequent the area, and after a few minutes, we saw several of them perching on the top of one of the hotels. After giving us some perspective on these majestic birds, we climbed a little further above the resorts to get some great views of the majestic mountain peaks in the distance, and Nicholas pointed out the glacier near one of the peaks. He told us the incredible story of the Incan Child and let us take all the time we wanted. He readily took photos whenever we asked and ensured we had everything we needed. We then looked back on the valley where the condors were circling the area, looking for food. As we headed back to the car, and after taking many photos and taking in the calm serenity of the area, we saw even more condors joining their search for a meal. We ended up spotting about 10-12 condors, which Nicholas told us was the most he had seen in his many years of giving guided tours up the mountain.
The tour could have ended there, and we would have been delighted, but there was one more surprise awaiting us. As we left the resort area, we headed back down the road,
but as we were about 800 feet below the resort, Nicholas took us off-road to the top of a cliff that overlooked the valley, where he started setting up a terrific picnic with wine, cheese, and snacks so we could all enjoy and take in the beauty of the area.
We were even able to see the city of Santiago in the distance! We talked, and Nicholas didn’t mind that I was able to mix into the conversation my rusty Spanish, learned so many years ago in high school and college. We talked about our different worlds, our
families, our pets, and the overall beauty of the surroundings. Overall, it was an amazing day, one of the very best we’ve ever had. It felt like we were the only people in the whole world at that moment, and the entire tour was more than we could ever have imagined. We highly, highly recommend this tour and especially Nicholas as your guide. Five stars for sure!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Nicolle, You don't know how grateful we are to receive such a wonderful and detailed review. We greatly appreciate the time you took to describe your Andean experience with us, which otherwise makes us extremely happy to know that you had such an incredible day as you mention. Words received as your´s are the engine that pushes us to continue working and providing the best service so that our passengers can have the best encounter with the chilean wonders. Many many thanks once´s again!
Erickson_P, Mar 2023
Wonderful trip to the Andes from Santiago, Great sights, mountains, views, condors, etc. and nice wine and snacks taking in the views.
Nicholas was a terrific tour guide, right on time for pickup and right on time for airport drop off. Highly recommend. Great final day in Chile. Could not have asked for a better experience!!!
Response from Host, May 2023
Great to hear that you had a wonderful trip to the Andes from Santiago! The mountains, views, condors and other sights are truly breathtaking, and it sounds like you had a great time enjoying them. We are thrilled that your final day in Santiago was such a great experience, and we appreciate your recommendation.
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