Andes Sunset Tour: Valle Nevado, Farellones & Snacks

Summary

Andes mountains sunset tour with Valle Nevado stop and snacks

You’ll ride from Santiago up winding mountain roads with a local guide, pause at Curve 32 for those wild Andes views, visit Valle Nevado ski area, then watch sunset in Farellones village with snacks and wine as the light fades over snowy peaks. Expect laughter, fresh air, and maybe a moment or two that sticks with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed the meeting point at Parque Arauco because I got distracted by some street vendor selling candied nuts (the smell was ridiculous). But our guide, Carla, just grinned and waved me over. We piled into the van, and she made sure everyone was comfy before we started winding out of Santiago. The city faded fast, replaced by those jagged Andes peaks that always look closer than they really are. I didn’t expect the air to get so crisp so quickly — it’s like someone opened a fridge door as we climbed.

Curve 32 was our first real stop. Carla joked it’s where everyone’s phone memory fills up. She wasn’t wrong — people were scrambling for photos, but honestly I just stood there for a second trying to catch my breath (altitude or nerves, who knows). The snow on the slopes looked soft enough to eat. A couple of locals zipped past on their way up, shouting something cheerful in Spanish that I definitely didn’t catch. There was this weird hush between gusts of wind — you could hear your own boots crunching on gravel.

We kept going until Valle Nevado popped up out of nowhere — all ski lifts and sharp lines against the sky. Carla told us about how busy it gets in winter; today it felt almost private. After that we rolled down to Farellones village for sunset. Someone handed around glasses of wine and a plate of cheese and olives (the cheese had this nutty thing going on — still thinking about it). The sun dropped behind the peaks and suddenly everything went pinkish-gold. People got quiet for a minute, which doesn’t happen often on group tours, you know? It felt kind of big, even though it was just us and a few locals waving from their porches.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Andes mountain views and sunset

• Meet at Turistik Parking, Parque Arauco
• Stop at Curve 32 for photos
• Visit mountain village and learn history
• Enjoy sunset in the Andes Mountains
• Return to Turistik Parking, Parque Arauco

Top questions

Where does the Andes sunset tour start?

The tour starts at Turistik Parking next to Parque Arauco mall in Las Condes, Santiago.

Is pickup included in the Andes sunset tour?

Yes, round trip transfer from the departure point is included for your group.

What is included during the Farellones sunset?

A snack with an appetizer and glass of wine is served while watching the sunset in Farellones.

How high do we go during this Andes mountains tour?

The highest point reached is approximately 3,000 meters above sea level.

Is this day trip suitable for children or infants?

Yes, infants can join; strollers are allowed and infants sit on an adult’s lap if needed.

Will there be time to take photos during the tour?

Yes, there’s a dedicated stop at Curve 32 specifically for photos of the landscape.

Is there a guide on this Andes sunset experience?

A bilingual guide accompanies you throughout the trip.

What’s included

Your day includes round trip transfer from Parque Arauco in Santiago exclusively for your group, guidance from a bilingual local expert throughout the journey into the Andes mountains, photo stops at scenic viewpoints like Curve 32, entry to Valle Nevado ski area and Farellones village plus an appetizer snack with wine as you watch sunset before heading back down together.