On this full-day guided tour, visit the Cajon del Maipo area, which is located in the southeast part of the city of Santiago, famous for its hills, massifs, estuaries and rivers. This tour is ideal for ecotourism lovers who want to experience the tranquility and fresh mountain air. Start with a panoramic tour of San Jose de Maipo where you will learn the history and folklore of this area.
Later, advance through the wonderful landscapes to reach the mountains, towards Embalse el Yeso, a large lake surrounded by mountains. Thanks to weather conditions, this is the ideal place for a picnic. After enjoying more of the views, return to the city, appreciating the natural beauty of this place.
The Cajon del Maipo is located next to the Andes Mountains and is the beginning of the "Volcano" road to "El Yeso". On the path of the volcano, see many small towns such as Las Vertientes, El Canelo, El Manzano, San Jose de Maipo, El Melocoton, San Alfonso, to name a few. In these small towns, people try to escape the busy streets and the constant noise of the city to live a country life near the mountains.
Later pass the Tinoco Tunnel which has a special history and is very interesting to learn. After the last visit, start the direct path to the "Plaster Reservoir" on a dirt road. Spend about 40 minutes admiring the wonderful views of the Andes.
Langueges
This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual with Spanish and/or Portuguese)
Important information - there may be restrictions
Please note that the service may be modified due to weather conditions in the mountains, which may result in changes to the itinerary depending on the conditions on the day and at the time, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly. In the event that changes to the date or time are required, priority will be given to ensuring that guests are able to enjoy the attractions and experience the fullest possible time on the slopes, considering the conditions of the mountain, weather forecasts, and traffic patterns.
Embark on a historical walk through the streets and monuments of Santiago de Chile with this tour of the Pinochet dictatorship.
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Santiago de Chile in the morning. From there, we'll head to our first stop: the General Cemetery. This place is a kind of open-air museum, built almost two centuries ago, where we will go through Chilean history through the names of illustrious people who are buried in it. In the General Cemetery we will visit several places of very important historical relevance, such as Patio 29, where thousands of bodies were clandestinely buried during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, the Memorial to the Detained and Disappeared or the tomb of Salvador Allende, who was president of Chile until his death during the coup d'etat of 1973.
Later, we'll go to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, a space built to show the horrors committed during the Chilean military dictatorship between 1973 and 1990. Our guide will help us better understand the historical context of the time and reflect on what happened under Augusto Pinochet.
Finally, we'll go to the Villa Grimaldi, where the Terranova Barracks was installed at the end of 1973. Within its walls operated the Chilean secret police, better known as DINA, and the Metropolitan Intelligence Brigade, in charge of the repression of the Chilean population during the military regime.
We'll finish our historical tour of Pinochet's dictatorship by accompanying you back to your hotel.
The charming Undurraga Winery was founded in 1885 by Don Francisco Undurraga Vicunaand is considered one of the oldest in Chile! Located in the town of Talagante, 34 km from Santiago, in the heart of the Maipo Valley, the Undurraga winery offers breathtaking views!
The guides take visitors on a complete experience, showing details and passing on information that is often overlooked at other wineries. It's a very attentive tour and focuses on the production of wine, such as the type of grapes and strains, as well as showing the aging and bottling processes of the wines. And the most anticipated part of the tour: it also includes a tasting of 3 wines!
If you're a wine lover and you're planning to visit Santiago de Chile, you can't miss the Undurraga winery, one of the oldest and most traditional in the country. Undurraga was established in the Maipo Valley in 1885, when Don Francisco Undurraga began planting grapes from France and Germany. The first name of the place was Santa Ana, in honor of the farmer's wife, until he changed it to the couple's surname.
Undurraga was one of the first wineries to plant grapes from abroad and export the wine abroad. In 1903, the United States was the first country to receive the winery's pinot wines. Since then, Undurraga has become one of Chile's most recognized and awarded brands, with a presence in more than 70 countries. Over the years, the winery has undergone several transformations and modernizations, but without losing its essence and tradition.
Today, Undurraga produces around 25 million liters of wine a year, with different lines and varieties that cater to the most diverse palates.
The Cuneo family, of Italian origin, founded Casas del Bosque in 1993 in the Casablanca Valley.
It is located 70 kilometers from Santiago, the capital of Chile, and 30 kilometers from the port of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large and ancient forests of pine and olive trees and the small white adobe houses have given rise to the name "Casas del Bosque".
Today, the winery has a unique 235-hectare vineyard dedicated exclusively to the production of cool climate varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere come from carefully managed vineyards in Maipo, Colchagua and Cachapoal.
Mandatory instructions
Please ensure you have answered the mandatory questions during the booking process to ensure the correct provision of service.
Indulge in some of Santiago de Chile's famous wines with this wonderful tasting experience.
We start by welcoming you on the main terrace, followed by a tour of the winery and storage and ends with a tasting of 3 wines in the private cellar: Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva, Haras de Pirque Red Blend Reserva de Propiedad and Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva. All accompanied by harmonisation in bites, that will make us experience great sensations.
At the end of the tasting, the tourists are invited to the wine shop, where they can buy souvenirs and wines. You can buy the wines to enjoy at home or to give to friends and family. For this tour we will meet you at your hotel (depending on the region) or we will arrange a meeting point.
Mandatory instructions
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
Embark on a sensory journey into Chile's rich wine history with a visit to the Cousino Macul vineyard. Located in the heart of the Maipo Valley, this iconic winery invites you to immerse yourself in centuries of family tradition and oenological excellence.
From the moment you set foot on this historic estate, you will be greeted by the majesty of its vineyards, where the harmony between nature and the art of viticulture is manifested in each carefully cultivated vine.
Your tour will begin with a walk among the rows of vines, where you can learn about growing techniques and the production process, while breathing in the fresh aroma of the earth and ripe grapes.
Delve into centuries-old wineries, where the magic of winemaking comes to life. Discover the secrets behind the production of its renowned wines, from the selection of the best grapes to the delicate aging process in oak barrels.
To culminate this unforgettable experience, delight your palate with a tasting guided by expert winemakers. Savor the diversity of flavors and aromas in each glass, from robust reds to refreshing whites, while you learn to appreciate the different characteristics of each varietal.
Conclude your visit with the opportunity to purchase some of these oenological gems to take home, allowing you to prolong the Cousino Macul experience and share their excellence with friends and family.
At the Cousino Macul vineyard, each sip tells a story, each strain carries with it the passion of generations and each visit is an unforgettable journey through the art and culture of Chilean wine.
We invite you to tour the city of Santiago where we will visit the main tourist attractions, we begin the visit on the Santa Lucia hill, with its beautiful gardens and historical terraces, then we will arrive at the Plaza de Armas to admire some of the most emblematic buildings of the city: the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Historical Museum, the Municipality of Santiago... and much more!
We will walk through the historic center of Santiago and we will walk through its streets until we reach the Palacio de la Moneda, a symbol of the country's political history, we will continue with the tour discovering other important places such as the Bellavista neighborhood, the Parque de los Reyes, the Museum of Fine Arts Arts and the New neighborhood.
Finally, we will take the cable car up to the San Cristobal hill to admire the impressive views and we will descend again to the center of Santiago in the funicular.
Embalse El Yeso is a dam with an intense blue color, which has become one of the main attractions of Cajon del Maipo.
Embalse El Yeso is one of the multiple destinations that it would take us to visit in just one day. With an imposing landscape of the snowy mountain range, and waters that captivate all who visit it, El Yeso Reservoir emerges as one of the must-sees that this mountain area offers us.
If what you are looking for is to observe a portrait of nature, away from city noise and have the privilege of seeing birds, snow, water and being able to breathe clean and free air, you have definitely hit your destination.
We will move to the interior of the Cajon del Maipo to visit a beautiful place located in the Andes mountain range at 2500 meters high with different stops to contemplate the attractiveness of the Cajon del Maipo.
The historic center of Santiago has its own life, it is diverse and combines multiple cultures, eras, and traditions.
Walking through its busy streets and pedestrian walkways, it is worth looking up and contemplating the diversity of eras and architectural styles that its buildings hide. It is the urban nucleus of the capital and its streets combine culture, tourism, and the daily life of those who pass through it.
Its buildings and monuments have witnessed important events in the colonial and republican history of the country. Since the foundation of Santiago del Nuevo Extremo, on February 12, 1541, the Plaza de Armas was the social, religious, political, and military nucleus of the incipient Santiago community.
We will visit one of the most recognized vineyards worldwide, Concha y Toro. We will visit the surroundings of the enclosure while we taste some of the best wines in the wonderful park of European influence, where the mansion of Pirque stands out majestically, an architectural monument built at the end of the 19th century. As we walk through the park and the lagoon, we will discover the vineyards that give rise to the production of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile. One of the most significant attractions of the vineyard is its old cellars where the founder, Don Melchor Concha y Toro, kept part of his best wines, there we will learn about the legend of Casillero del Diablo, a legend that made Chilean wines famous in the world.
We will get to know the 2 most important tourist cities in the region, Valparaiso, a World Heritage Site, with its beautiful viewpoints, we will enter the heart of the Hills to walk and see its architecture, then we will visit Vina del Mar, Garden City, we will tour its coastline to appreciate its beaches most important and its newest architecture.
Visit and Stop at Casablanca Rio Tinto Wine Supermarket, Valparaiso, National Congress, Hike Cerros Concepcion and Alegre (approx 1 hour walk), descent in typical elevator Reina Victoria or El Peral (Optional), Plaza Sotomayor and Port, La Sebastiana (Panoramic), Vina del Mar, Coastal Border, Wulf and Arab Castles, Av Peru, stop at the Beach, return to Santiago, stop for lunch in Vina del Mar or Valparaiso
Founded in 1880, Santa Rita Vineyard has become one of the most famous vineyards of Chile, with its star wine "120 de Santa Rita." Its main house is located in the Maipo Valley at Alto Jahuel, where apart from the vineyard, you can find the Casa Real Hotel and the Andean Museum that possesses a fancy collection of aboriginal art. You will tour the beautiful vineyard, and enjoy a refined tasting of wines in a beautiful garden, while taking in the natural beauty of the landscape.
You will be picked up from your hotel in a van with air-conditioning head to the south of the city. On the road the guide will give you an introduction of the Maipo Valley and the vineyard that are you going to visit. This is a perfect moment to ask questions you may have about the lives of Chileans and their traditions. The time from your hotel to the winery is around 40 minutes. Near from the vineyard is located the little town called "Alto Jahuel" where the people of Santiago go to escape the noise of the city. When you arrive at the vineyard you are going to see the majestic landscape and the big house before the tour starts.
Begin your guided tour trough the vineyards, starting at the wineries and finishing with the wine bottling process. Visit the historic Bodega 1 made of "cal y canto" and the famous "Bodega de los 120 Patriotas,"" nowadays, a national treasure. The tour finishes with an amazing wine tasting of some great aged wines. After that you have time to buy some souvenirs or if you prefer, some bottle of wine to have later.
If you come to Santiago you cannot miss the opportunity to spend a full day with your guide visiting the Andes. Stop and explore the Valle Nevado Ski Center, considered one of the best in South America, with the longest snow slopes on the continent. We will also visit the town of Farellones, located at 2340 meters above sea level, a place that enchants the visitor with its romantic romantic facilities, making it an ideal place for meditation and relaxation.
You will enjoy a scenic drive while heading east of the city. After about 15 minutes by car you will notice the Farellones road starting with the first wonderful views of some of the hills next to the Andes. During the winter, there is a stop for snowwear rental if you want to rent some (at your own cost). You will continue this tour enjoying the landscapes that this part of the valley offers, looking at some of the houses built between the hills. Farellones is the only city in the central region. You will travel between the streets and learn about the historical aspects and lifestyle of this small community. You will continue to make a panoramic stop at the Colorado ski resort, the second most popular ski resort in the central region. After a brief stop, you will continue on the road again to venture into the Valle Nevado ski resort.
Explore the activities available for you to do there. Keep in mind that any activity you decide to do is at your own cost and is not included in the price of this tour. Some of the things you can do at your own expense here is any of the snow sports. You can take the air-conditioned gondola to see the incredible views of the Andes and the Paloma Glacier, or you can enjoy lunch at one of the 3 different restaurants. Basically you will have free time to do what you want. Your guide will let you know what time to meet. Once you meet your driver in the afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel in Santiago.
Langueges
This tour includes English tour guide (the service can be multilingual with Spanish and/or Portuguese)
Important information - there may be restrictions
Please note that the service may be modified due to weather conditions in the mountains, which may result in changes to the itinerary depending on the conditions on the day and at the time, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly. In the event that changes to the date or time are required, priority will be given to ensuring that guests are able to enjoy the attractions and experience the fullest possible time on the slopes, considering the conditions of the mountain, weather forecasts, and traffic patterns.
Located approximately 2 hours north of Santiago, near the city of Los Andes, is the beautiful town of Portillo. You do not want to miss this if you like snow and nature. Portillo surprises many with the beauty of the valley in which it is located, a large lagoon called "Laguna del Inca" associated with a beautiful legend that inspires love for the first visitors of Portillo.
On this tour, you will go north of the city of Santiago to take the Los Conquistadores road to the first stop of a giant monument that belongs to one of the most important episodes in the history of Chile. It will continue along the road, crossing the Chacabuco tunnel, to the Aconcagua valley - declared the last winery valley in the country. On the way, you will see the Aconcagua which has the highest summit in the western and southern hemispheres. You get to know the official mascot of the Portillo Ski Center, a great San Bernardo, who welcomes you at the beginning of your visit. You have free time to visit the ski resort and the wonderful Laguna del Inca that is located between the mountains, which has a beautiful story about an Inca king attributed to it. You can also take the chairlift and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view of the lagoon (activities and lunch not included).
Languages
This tour includes an English tour guide (the service can be multilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese)
Important information - there may be restrictions
Please note that the service may be modified due to weather conditions in the mountains, which may result in changes to the itinerary depending on the conditions on the day and at the time, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly. In the event that changes to the date or time are required, priority will be given to ensuring that guests are able to enjoy the attractions and experience the fullest possible time on the slopes, considering the conditions of the mountain, weather forecasts, and traffic patterns.
