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No trip to Santiago is complete without seeing the colorful confection of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Let a guide organize transport and activities on a hassle-free excursion that gives a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel with ease between the highlights of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, and receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15. For added convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
What to expect
Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Santiago. Board a coach destined for the coastal towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. In Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embark on a panoramic tour of the port and Plaza Sotomayor (Sotomayor Square). Then, ascend to the summit of the Concepción and Alegre hills by traditional elevators. Break for lunch and enjoy Chilean cuisine at your own expense. The other stop is Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City for its plethora of greenery. Visit a coastal spot to observe sea lions before traveling to your final stop, the Casablanca Valley. Here, you can sample wines at a vineyard before returning to Santiago in the early evening.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Santiago City
DEPARTURE TIME
Pickup time starts at 8:00 AM
RETURN TIME
Approximately 6:00 PM.
WEAR
Comfortable clothes
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drop-off at Valparaiso port (if on cruise ship)
Local taxes
Wine tasting
Funicular in Valparaiso
Alcoholic Beverages
Entry/Admission – Ascensor Artilleria
Entry/Admission – Ascensor El Peral
Entry/Admission – Ascensor Reina Victoria
- Pickup is available from most centrally located Santiago hotels or Airbnb locations, please inform your location to confirm your reservation and pickup time If your hotel is not in the available areas, the supplier will provide the nearest meeting point from your location.
- Airport pickup or drop off , with a fee of USD 15 per person per section
Duration
- 10h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
1 – Santiago
Pick up in your location at Santiago City
2 – Moai
Genuine Moai brought from Easter Island in 1951. Now is part of the collection of the Fonck museum. Your tour guide will give you a complete brief about the island and they culture.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3 – Avenida Peru
Seaboard with nice view of the cost of Viña del Mar and Cerro Castillo.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Wulff Castle (Pass By)
Old castle of an important family of German origin who had a great contribution to the city.
4 – Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)
flowery garden that houses the famous clock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Costanera (Pass By)
Panoramic view of the city -
Vina del Mar Casino (Pass By)
First casino in Chile.
5 – Caleta Portales
Fish market and sea lions spot. Popular beach where you will have the opportunity to touch the Pacific ocean or just know more about it.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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El Arco Britanico (Pass By)
It was donated in 1910 by the British colony resident in Valparaíso on the occasion of the Centennial of the Independence of Chile.
6 – Plaza Sotomayor
Plaza Sotomayor is the largest civic center in the city here is located the Navy headquarter, Monument to the heroes of the Pacific War, first fire company of Chile besides being an archaeological center. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7 – Monumento a Los Heroes
Monument to the heroes of the Pacific War.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8 – Ascensor Artilleria
One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso (Pass By)
Panoramic view of the city with general descriptions to give you a better idea of what we going to see then in the walking tour.
9 – Paseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano
Famous walkway at top of the hill with spectacular view to the sea, bay, Colourful hills with an interesting history. We get here in ascensor.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10 – Palacio Baburizza
Fine art museum, Old mansion located in the top of the hill in the old wealthy neighborhood of the city. Has spectacular view of hills and bay.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11 – Ascensor El Peral
One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
12 – Pasaje Bavestrello
Interesting stairs made by the Italian community and donated to the Porteño’s people to shortcut the hill. Depending on availability we’ll give you to taste a local alfajores made by a former neighbor of the community.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13 – Gálvez Inc. Arte Contemporáneo
Ready to get inside of Valparaiso. Here start the Wall art alley ways . Walk through various exhibitions of street art that surprise you in this labyrinth of surprises.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14 – Cerro Concepcion
Walking tour through the top of the hill where you will find all the main attraction as victorian and german tudor architecture, vintage shop, and much more.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15 – Paseo Gervasoni – Paseo Atkinson
Famous walkway with spectacular view to the sea and bay and interesting history. Also have the oldest Ascensor of Valparaiso ”Concepcion” dating from 1883.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Ascensor Concepcion (Pass By)
First ascensor of the city date from 1883.
16 – Cerro Alegre
Walking tour Here is located most of the highlights World Heritage by UNESCO.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17 – Piano Staircase
Beautiful wall art in one of the hundreds stair of Valparaiso.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18 – Paseo Dimalow
Interesting alley which take you to Reina Victoria’s Ascensor. Awesome views.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19 – Ascensor Reina Victoria
One of the historical ascensores that is possible take in this tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
20 – Paseo Atkinson
One of the famous walkways with awesome view of the east side of Valparaiso, hills, centenary catholic and dicident cemetery.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
21 – Casablanca
In this prestigious valley you will have a wine sample in one of the beautiful wineries.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
22 – Return to the starting point
Drop off in your location at Santiago City
1 – Confirmation will be received at time of booking
2 – If you need drop off in Valparaiso or Viña del Mar please is mandatory to advise if you have luggages and how many pieces otherwise will not be possible to carry your luggages in the van.
3 – If you request drop off in Valparaiso or Viña del Mar you will miss the visit at the winery because this stop is made at the way back to Santiago.
4 – Minimum numbers apply (2 people) . There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
5 – Not wheelchair accessible
6 – Infant seats available
7 – Most travelers can participate
8 – This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
9 – This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
10 – Child is considered from 3 to 12 years old
VALPARAISO AND VIÑA DEL MAR
Discover Valparaiso's vibrant culture and the coastal beauty of Viña del Mar on a full-day tour.
Visit the bucolic town of Isla de Maipo for a day of exploring Chilean wine country. Though not truly an island, the area takes its name because it is surround by tributaries of the Maipo River, which make for perfect grape-growing conditions. Visit four wineries, each with their own specialities and enjoy several tastings and a delicious lunch along the way.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Santiago City
DEPARTURE TIME
Approximately 8:00 AM
RETURN TIME
Approximately 6:00 PM.
WEAR
Comfortable clothes
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Winery Tour
Wine tasting
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Entry/Admission – Campo La Quirinca
Entry/Admission – Vina Santa Ema
Lunch stop – Vina TerraMater
Entry/Admission – Viña Undurraga
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Lunch
Departure details
- Pickup is available from most centrally located Santiago hotels or Airbnb locations, please inform your location to confirm your reservation and pickup time If your hotel is not in the available areas, the supplier will provide the nearest meeting point from your location.
Duration
- 8–9 hours
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
1 – Santiago
First you will be picked up from your Hotel or AirBnB in the specific areas in Santiago from 8:00 AM.
2 – Campo La Quirinca
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 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
3 – 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
4 – Viña 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
5 – Viña 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 and a mini bottle of wine gift.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
6 – Return to the starting point
Drop off in your location at Santiago City
1 – Confirmation will be received at time of booking
2 – Minimum numbers apply (4 people) . There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
3 – Wheelchair accessible
4 – Infant seats available
5 – Most travelers can participate
6 – This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
7 – This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
8 – Child is considered from 3 to 12 years old
Maipo Valley Wine Tour
Explore the stunning Maipo Valley Wine Tour, featuring 4 vineyards and the beautiful Isla de Maipo!
Immerse yourself in the mountainous splendor of the Andes on an exhilarating full-day excursion to San Esteban Vineyard from Santiago. With a professional guide, travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes Mountains; capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Marvel at archaeological park located in a hill in the middle of San Esteban Vineyard in which you will explore walking trails and find its various petroglyphs which belong to the Aconcagua culture; ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort; and absorb the verdant beauty of San Esteban vineyard before pleasuring your palate with wine samples.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Santiago City
DEPARTURE TIME
Pickup time starts at 8:00 AM
RETURN TIME
Approximately 6:00 PM.
WEAR
Comfortable clothes
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit 1 vineyards
Professional guide
Wine tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Empanada snack
Small groups
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Lunch
Departure details
- Pickup is available from most centrally located Santiago hotels or Airbnb locations, please inform your location to confirm your reservation and pickup time If your hotel is not in the available areas, the supplier will provide the nearest meeting point from your location.
Duration
- 9h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Santiago
Pick up in your location at Santiago City
- Monument to the Victory of Chacabuco (Pass By)
Autopista Los Libertadores
Some days is possible see one of the nicest view of Aconcagua mountain peaks.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vina San Esteban
In Situ, the winery of altitude. In this beautiful vineyard you will taste they special wines with good company and charming outdoor space with Andes mountains view.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Parque Arqueológico Paidahuen
By the winery is a hill with old petroglyphs of pre Colombian cultural call Aconcagua.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ventisquero Guardia Vieja
Good technical stop for Chilena Empanadas for snack. Also here is a charming Llamas farm
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Los Caracoles
Probably this is one of the more special highways you will see. It’s name is Caracoles (snail) with 30 sharp curves that reach the high 3.000m. You will stop for awesome pics.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Laguna del Inca
Finally you will get at your destination at the marvelous Inca Lagoon that is possible to explore and lunch at the restaurant of Portillo Hotel. The lagoon speaks for itself. You will leve this place!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Ski Portillo Chile
The oldest sky resort in south America. It was visited by important celebrities from all around the World. A place full of history.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Return to the starting point
Drop off in your location at Santiago City
1 – Confirmation will be received at time of booking Minimum numbers apply (4 people) .
2 – There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
3 – May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
4 – Not wheelchair accessible Stroller accessible
5 – Infant seats available
6 – Most travelers can participate This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
7 – Child is considered from 3 to 12 years old
Portillo Inca Lagoon
Discover breathtaking views at Portillo Inca Lagoon, Andes Mountains, and San Esteban Vineyard from Santiago!