- Mountain peaks reaching for the clear blue skies,
- fertile valleys with rivers winding through spacious terrain and between green rolling hills, heading towards the ocean.
- A local Chilean cowboy; a "huaso," with his characteristic hat and colourful poncho, on horseback, riding alongside the vast vineyards greeting you cordially.
- This is the perfect setting to let you sample and taste superb wine; enjoy marvellous food and stay overnight at a boutique vineyard hotel.
- Whether you're a wine aficionado, or just curious, experiencing the wine scene in Chile may just convert you.
- We will be happy to put together a perfect wine journey just for you, tailored to fit your needs and group size
Below are 3 multi-day tours with group tours
Essential Wine Valleys
Day 1: Santiago – Santa Cruz/Colchagua Valley
Upon arrival to Santiago, Chile’s capital, we will start our journey through one of the most important wine valleys of Chile. Located just a 185 Km. / 115 mi. south of Santiago one enters the unique Colchagua Valley. As we approach the district’s capital Santa Cruz, you will be able to see how the thriving wine industry has taken over and turned what used to be nothing but open fields into what is now considered the Napa Valley of South America. Home land of the Huaso (the Chilean Cowboy), this valley also represents past and present of the old traditions that were established by the Spaniards and locals during colonial times, which can be observed in architecture. Long corridor houses decorated with colourful flowers, where locals are enjoying peaceful evenings are a typical scene. Overnight in or near Santa Cruz at your choice; either at a winery or a hotel. (L, D)
Day 2: Ruta del Vino de Colchagua – Museum
This day we will get the chance to explore in depth the true wine culture that has made this valley so famous. By taking the Ruta del Vino “the Wine Route” we will be able to see firsthand the grape vines that produce such exquisite reds as the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chile’s unique Carmenère. After visiting 2 vineyards, sampling award winning wines and having a great lunch we will head to the Museo de Colchagua. The incredible private collection of artefacts that one can find in this great museum has made it earn the reputation of being one of the best in South America. Pre-Columbian objects from all over the continent, focused on the most significant civilizations, such as the Inca and Maya; and the progress of Chile; from colonial times until the present date; are exhibited. Overnight in Colchagua (B, L, D)
Day 3: Santa Cruz – Maipo Valley – Santiago
Today we will be leaving the Colchagua Valley and start heading back towards Santiago. However, not without visiting one of the most traditional wine valleys of this region first: the Maipo Valley. Situated on the foothills of the Andes and fairly close to the big city, this Valley is surrounded by impressive mountains and is home of one of the most privileged climates in the central part of Chile. Here, we will be visiting the vineyards of the prestigious Santa Rita Estates founded in the 1880s in El Alto Jahuel. After a tour of the vineyard and its installations, we´ll enjoy a great lunch at the estate. We will be heading back to Santiago where we will be arriving by the end of the day. The authentic bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria or the modern Providencia area will welcome you with open arms. (B, L)
Day 4: Transfer to the airport
In due time, your transfer will take you to the airport. End of a spectacular wine adventure in Chile. (B)
Price per person in US$:
|
Hotels
|
Double
|
Single
Supp.
|
1 Person
alone
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Validity
|
|
Hotel Vendemia +
Lastarria Boutique
|
1237
|
289
|
2112
|
2012
|
|
1265
|
289
|
2145
|
Jan 1-April 30 2013
|
Las Majadas de Colchagua +
Lastarria Boutique
|
1694
|
473
|
2462
|
May 1 - April 30 2013
|
Program includes: 3 overnights with breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinner, transfers and excursions with driver and English / German / Italian speaking guide (during some parts of the itinerary clients share the service with other travellers like visit to winery) entrance fees, wine tasting at vineyards.
Curico Wine Route
Day 1, Santiago
Welcome at airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon departure from the hotel. The trip is towards the town of Pirque, bordering the Valley of the Maipo, a zone that stands out because it concentrates the most traditional vineyards of Chile and that is, because of its characteristics, the ideal zone for the production of the most elegant red wines. Concha y Toro Vineyard was founded by Marques de Casa Concha in 1883. Nowadays the winery has more than 750 hectares of vineyards in different areas of the region elaborating noble Chilean wines of French vine stock. Tour of the park, vineyards and fermentation room. Lodging.
Day 2, Santiago
Breakfast. Half-day tour, in regular service, around the city of Santiago. Afternoon departure from the hotel. The trip is taken along Route 68 in a beautiful area of rural landscapes of the Chilean countryside until arriving at the Undurraga Vineyard, founded in 1885 by Francisco Undurraga Vicuña. The tour includes a view of the production process of wine starting off with bottling, labelling and vinification, as well as a visit to the park designed by the French landscape designer Pierre Dubois. Lodging.
Day 3, Santiago
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel and transfer to train station in Santiago, to board the train that will take us to the city of Curicó (train ticket included, duration of the trip: 2 and half hours). Welcome at train station in Curicó Valley, visiting 3 wineries of the Curico wine route, lunch-menu included. Once the visits are over, transfer to the train station to board the train back to Santiago (train ticket included). In Santiago, welcome at train station and transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 4, Santiago
Breakfast. Day at leisure. Lodging.
Day 5, Santiago
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
2012-2013 Price Per Person in US$:
| Hotel |
May 1-Sept. 30
|
Oct. 1-Nov. 30
|
Dec. 1 - Feb. 28
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| |
sgl
|
dbl
|
tpl
|
sgl
|
dbl
|
tpl
|
sgl
|
dbl
|
tpl
|
| Grand Hyatt |
1888
|
1278
|
1146
|
2101
|
1405
|
1244
|
2125
|
1432
|
1269
|
| Marriott |
1803
|
1235
|
1175
|
1844
|
1276
|
1216
|
1868
|
1303
|
1240
|
| Sheraton |
1660
|
1150
|
-
|
1929
|
1276
|
-
|
1725
|
1217
|
-
|
| Plaza San Francisco |
1403
|
1007
|
918
|
1575
|
1119
|
1016
|
1468
|
1075
|
983
|
| Neruda |
1351
|
1013
|
899
|
1392
|
1053
|
940
|
1416
|
1080
|
964
|
| Torremayor |
1294
|
938
|
887
|
1472
|
1048
|
997
|
1359
|
1006
|
953
|
| Galerias |
1334
|
964
|
904
|
1529
|
1005
|
997
|
1399
|
1032
|
970
|
| Panamericano |
1214
|
930
|
853
|
1255
|
971
|
894
|
1279
|
997
|
919
|
| Atton Las Condes |
1374
|
993
|
946
|
1615
|
1119
|
987
|
1439
|
1060
|
1012
|
| Diego de Velazquez |
1288
|
935
|
861
|
1444
|
1033
|
940
|
1354
|
1003
|
926
|
Includes:
- All the transfer
- 4 nights of accommodation
- group tours with English-speaking guides
- All the breakfasts
- Wine tastings in each visited winery
- Return train tickets to Curico.
- 1 lunch in Curico with one soft drink per person
Colchagua and Curicó -
Land of Wines
Day 1 Santiago
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 2, Santiago / Santa Cruz
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel towards the south via Panamerican Highway, passing the city of San Fernando on to Santa Cruz (178 kms), located at the shores of the Tinguiririca river, nowadays an active town located in the heart of the wine zone. During this day we will visit 2 wineries, with wine tasting included. Enjoy a typical Chilean lunch-menu at restaurant Los Varietales, in Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza. After lunch, visit to the Colchagua Museum (closed on Mondays), known today as one the most complete Museums in South America. Lodging at Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
Day 3, Santa Cruz / Curicó Wine Route / Curicó
Breakfast. In the morning, we continue south to visit the Curicó Wine Route which is rich in history and attractive places like the Vichuquén Lake, or the old churches (1734) and the Condell hill that looks after the growing city, land and the heart of the wine growing area of Chile. Checkin at hotel. Lunch-menu at hotel. In the afternoon, there is a visit to a winery in the Curicó Wine route including some wine tasting. Lodging at Turismo hotel, located downtown very close to all the attractions of the area.
Day 4, Curicó / Santiago
Breakfast. During the morning, there is a visit to a winery including wine tasting. Lunch-menu included at a local restaurant. Transfer to Curicó train station to take train back to Santiago. Upon arrival in Santiago, transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day, 5 Santiago
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
2012-2013 Price Per Person in US$: (all with Santa Cruz Plaza and Turismo hotels in Santa Cruz and Curico)
| Hotels |
May 1 - Sep 30
|
Oct 1 - Nov 30
|
Dec 1 - Feb 28
|
| |
sgl
|
dbl
|
sgl
|
dbl
|
sgl
|
dbl
|
| Grand Hyatt |
1977
|
1358
|
2083
|
1422
|
2121
|
1454
|
| Sheraton |
1862
|
1294
|
1997
|
1357
|
1740
|
1347
|
| Galerias |
1699
|
1201
|
1797
|
1272
|
1577
|
1254
|
| Alcala del Rio |
1654
|
1180
|
1674
|
1200
|
1531
|
1233
|
| Panamericano |
1639
|
1184
|
1660
|
1205
|
1517
|
1237
|
Includes:
- All the transfers
- 4 nights of accommodation
- All the breakfasts
- group tours with English-speaking guide
- Wine tastings in each visited winery
- 1 lunch in Hotel Santa Cruz (Colchagua Valley) with one soft drink or glass of wine per person
- 2 lunches in Curico with one soft drink per person
- Colchagua museum entrance.