Santiago, Chile

Tours

Admire the stunning massifs, estuaries, and rivers of the Andes Mountains on a full-day trip to the Cajon del Maipo on this van tour. Enjoy a delicious picnic in a stunning natural setting along the way. See sights like the Tinoco Tunnel and pass by charming, traditional towns.  Depart Santiago and journey to San Jose de Maipo in a spacious and air-conditioned van. Listen as your guide tells you about the folklore of the area. Head towards the volcano and see small towns like Las Vertientes, El Canelo, El Manzano, El Melocoton and San Alfonso.  Learn the history of the Tinoco Tunnel as you make your way along a dirt road to the large lake of Embalse del Yeso. Stop at the reservoir to enjoy a picnic-style snack with cheese, olives, salami, juice, wine, and more.  Start back towards Santiago at around 3:00 PM and be dropped off at your hotel or in the city center at approximately 6:00 PM.

Head down Route 68 from Santiago, passing through the Curacavi Valley on this full-day tour. Stop in Casablanca for a courtesy wine and olive oil tasting. Continue to Valparaiso on the Pacific coast. UNESCO declared the city’s historic center a Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. Admire its colorful houses, including La Sebastiana, one of the homes of poet and Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda. Next is a visit to the popular seaside resort of Vina del Mar, where you can choose to have lunch at a restaurant. The town is known as the Garden City for its numerous parks and beautiful flowers. Enjoy all the coast until Reñaca the most popular beach area of the region. On the return drive, you’ll visit Via Las Palmas, a unique place with palm trees on its hills.

Discover the magnificent Andes Mountains on a guided day trip from Santiago. Pass by the Tinoco Tunnel, admire the picturesque Cajón del Maipo gorge, and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the El Yeso Dam. Start your tour early in the morning with a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation. Hop into the air-conditioned van and set out towards the Maipo Canyon. As you travel, admire the wonderful views of this natural landscape full of high mountain passes, lakes, and forests. Hear about the area's traditions and listen to folktales told by your guide. Along the way, you'll pass the Tinoco Tunnel, a dark disused train tunnel that runs along the Camino Al Volcán, a remnant from the region's railway days. Listen as your guide tells you about the history of this unusual attraction and the tragic story behind the shrines located at the tunnel's entrance and exit. Not far from here, you'll reach the El Yeso Dam. This large reservoir was created in 1964 by damming the Yeso River and now serves as one of the major sources of water for Santiago. Stop here to enjoy a picnic-style lunch served with a glass of wine and some juice. Then, sit back and relax as you set out on your return journey to Santiago, where your driver will drop you off directly at your accommodation.

Head out from Santiago to some of the most emblematic destinations within Chile, like Valparíso and Viña del Mar, as well as stopping by one of the best wine markets in Casablanca on your way and a visit to the famous Reñaca beach. Marvel at the towering Andean mountains that flank the road to your full-day tour outside of Santiago. You will stop at Río Tinto in the town of Casablanca, a wine market in the middle of Chilean wine country, for a complimentary glass of wine and an olive oil tasting. Afterward, visit Valparaíso and its city center which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Your next stop is Viña del Mar, famed for its music scene and its numerous parks and gardens, which have earned it the nickname of the Garden City. Head along the coastline northwards to visit Reñaca, the most popular beach area in the region.

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in a van. You will head north of the city of Santiago along the Los Libertadores highway. On the way you will pass the famous Autopista Caracoles which is known for its curves. We will arrive at the border with Argentina where you can take a picture with the Welcome to Chile sign. You will know the Portillo Ski Center. You will have a time determined by the guide to visit the ski resort and the wonderful Inca Lagoon that is located between the mountains, this lagoon also has a beautiful story about an Inca king. You will also participate in a picnic on the mountain at no additional cost. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Santiago.

We will visit the major vineyard of Chile and the second in the world Concha y Toro and be getting Pirque town after 40 minutes , the pickup point is your hotel. Visitors will gladly be received in Don Melchor Square by a Guide inviting you to enjoy the panoramic view accompanied by a glass of wine, with it in the hand the visitors walk through the old park, going back in time by appreciating the Pirque Casona (Big house) ,Concha y Toro Family´s residence. In the Pirque vineyards you´ll be informed on vides, technological and cultural management which stand for a first quality industrial output. Concha y Toro invites you a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, while you´re witnessing the old legend inside the old facilities. Once the tour is finished, we go back to your hotel.

Explore the vineyards and the wine cellars of the renowned winery of Cousiño Macul. Discover the Chilean wine-making tradition as you get acquainted with the history of the winery and wine production. At the end of your tour, taste some of the delicious wines produced here.  The tour begins in the outdoor area where the winery guide will explain the grapes that produce the best wines - Finis Terrae and Lota. Learn about the quality of the vineyard and the concept about how smaller the amount of grape clusters, the greater the concentration of its compounds. Continue through the winery with the largest barrels in Chile and in the world, made with Chilean oak and with a capacity for 30,000 liters, though no longer used are still a part of history. See many more elements and old pieces that were used for wine production and get to understand the differences between the old and modern-day production processes. Walk among the huge stainless steel barrels where the wine is processed today and visit the cellars that were built in the 19th century to see how and where the wine is stored. Before the end of the tour, you will partake in a tasting of some of Cousino Macul wines with some guidance on what to see, taste, and smell.

Admire spectacular views of the city of Santiago from the highest building in Latin America and admire the views of the city itself and the Andes mountain range. Discover an unparalleled experience atop Latin America's highest building at the Sky Costanera Observatory. Explore the extraordinary space that offers visitors a panoramic view of Santiago de Chile that extends far and wide. Admire the stunning beauty of the Andes mountain range and the city's iconic landmarks. Ascend effortlessly in state-of-the-art elevators, reaching the summit within a minute to embrace an incredible 360-degree perspective. Witness the bustling cityscape and its surrounding natural wonders from a completely new and captivating angle. Enjoy the observatory's unrestricted views and innovative facilities that provide a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the grandeur of Chile's capital. Marvel at the radiant city lights at sunset or the twinkling stars against the backdrop of the Andes, this observatory promises an unforgettable experience that will leave an indelible mark on your memories.

Departing between 7:30 - 8:00 AM, head towards the wine-producing region of the Maipo Valley. The first stop is the amazing family farm ‘’Campo La Quirinca’’ The experience is completed with a full tour in the facilities and gardens discovering the different kind agricultural productions, you will be introduced to the Chilean country way to produce wine, also learn about the animal husbandry as Alpacas, various breeds of chickens and more. After the fun tour you’ll get in to the salon to relax and enjoy the wine tasting, snacks plus the famous Chilean pisco. Many of the local products are available for purchase so you can take something authentic to your home. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Stop At: Viña Santa Ema. This charming winery you'll have a full tasting of 3 premium wines including one of their signature wines in a beautiful environment. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Vina TerraMater. Around 12:30pm you will visit the TerraMater winery which have a fantastic restaurant Zinfandel for lunch time (own cost). This winery is also the house of the olive oil which is the most award in Chile and the world. In the shop you will be able to buy it with cellar price. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Stop At: Vina Undurraga. One of the older and most tradicional winery with 130 years of experience. This winery will tell you the long history of the Chilean wine production so will have a better overview to understand why is the quality of our wines. You'll start tasting 4 premium wines plus the full tour to gardens, vineyards, productions warehouse, wine barrel cellar, pre-columbian exposition. Also you will get a wine glass of wine gift. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes After this fun day you will be dropped off at your hotel or AirBnB around 6:00 pm to 6:30pm.

Starting from your hotel in Santiago, meet your guide and travel 120 km to the Pacific Ocean through the Curacavi Valley where you will have the chance to see diverse scenery. On the road, stop in the typical hostelry Millahue for the chance to taste the typical Chilean drink, the "chicha". Arrive in Valparaiso and admire the amazing houses on the hills. Take a sightseeing tour of Victoria Square, Sotomayor Square, the naval heroes monument, and the May 21st Lookout. Take a walk into the hills, using 1 or 2 elevators or explore the bay area. Next stop in Viña del Mar, the city known as the Garden City. Explore some remarkable locations in the resort town including the floral clock, the Casino, and Reñaca beach where you'll have time to stop for lunch at your own expense. After lunch, spend a bit more free time to enjoy relaxing on the beach. Finally, before taking the coast road back to Santiago, stop at the Quinta Vergara, a place known for the international song festival. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Santiago.