Highlights of Santiago & Valparaiso 09 Apr, 2025

Active & Adventure / Chile

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

Discover the best of Santiago and Valparaiso on this unforgettable 7-day Chile vacation, showcasing the country's best wine and natural and historical wonders.

Acquaint yourself with Santiago's storied past on an exciting half-day walking tour. Begin in the city's heart and wind up the historic Santa Lucía Hill to the Torre Mirador viewpoint for unparalleled city views, including an aerial view of the Plaza de Armas, where Santiago was founded in 1541. Sample some coffee at a local cafe before continuing to the Central Market, the Vega Chica Market, and a beautiful flower market for a delicious and immersive journey into Santiago's best flavours, scents, and colours. 

Venture beyond the city to the beautiful Pérez Cruz Vineyard nestled in the heart of Maipo Alto. Explore the vineyard's rich 60-year history as you sample its prestigious grapevines, highlighted by its cabernet sauvignon, cot, merlot, syrah, arménère, and petit verdot. Marvel at the estate's 550 hectares and stunning cellars complimenting the surrounding natural wonder. 

Indulge further in more of Chile's best wines from the Casablanca Valley. The feeling of walking through the vast, scenic vineyards is enough to captivate you alone. However, the valley's renowned chardonnays and sauvignon blancs elevate the experience to new heights. 

Travel west to Valparaiso on Chile's Pacific coast and settle into the luxurious Hotel Casa Higueras, nestled on the Cerro Alegre hill, showcasing beautiful 1930s-inspired architecture and modern hospitality. Step out into the city and begin exploring Valparaiso's UNESCO-listed historical quarter, appreciating the beautiful architecture lining the city's colourful hillsides, rich with late 19th and early 20th-century international sea trade history. Ascend to the sky in one of the city's 16 funicular railways and marvel at the city's natural amphitheatre setting from above.

Highlights

Departures

Daily

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Santiago
  • 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Valparaiso
  • Round-trip transfers and dinner reservations in Santiago
  • Private-guided "Santiago Sensations" walking tour
  • Semi-private tour of Perez Cruz Vineyard with two wine tastings
  • Private transfer from Santiago to Valparaiso
  • Semi-private tour of Casablanca Vineyards with six wine tastings
  • Private-guided walking tour of Valparaiso
  • Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees if applicable

Summary

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santiago de Chile - City Centre

 

Dinner Reservations and Round Trip Transfers

Tonight, set out to discover some of the best gastronomy that Santiago has on offer. Arranged to coincide with your preferred dining time, reservations will be made with the restaurant of your choice (subject to availability). To take you to and from the restaurant, private transfers will be arranged. Top dining choices in Santiago include La Mar which specializes in Peruvian fusion and seafood dishes (ceviche in particular), Bocanariz, an innovative restaurant and wine bar where each dish is intended to pair with one of many the venues exceptional wines, and Osaka, an impressive and unique sushi restaurant. If you have another dining option in mind, please speak with your Destination Specialist. Please note, your food and drinks are not included and are to be paid for on-site.

 

The Ritz Carlton Santiago Hotel

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast

The exclusive Ritz Carlton is located in the prestigious neighborhood of El Golf in Santiago, only a few minutes away from the city center. The hotel has 205 fully equipped rooms with Wi-Fi, TV, safe deposit box, minibar, private bathroom and fantastic views of the city. In addition, it features four restaurants offering traditional Chilean cuisine and delicious drinks and wine. General facilities include conference center, spa facilities, heated indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

The Ritz Carlton Santiago Hotel

On this wonderful tour, you will experience Santiago guided by your senses. During your first stop, visit the historic Santa Lucía Hill, which is a lone steep rock that is adorned with wonderful facades, fountains, stairways and where the city was founded in 1541. From there, continue to the París-Londres neighborhood where you will find examples of famous European architecture within the areas surrounding buildings. A little later, get to know the unique culture of Santiago by sipping coffee at one of the notorious “café con piernas”. From there, you will visit some of the most popular streets of the city, filled with history and home to bustling commerce. Later, head towards the Central Market known for its cuisine and exotic fish stores. You will also experience the Vega Chica Market, which boasts some of the best flavors, scents and colors of this metropolis. It is here that you will try one of Chile's traditional drinks known as Cola de Mono. Winding down, your final stops will be to a renowned flower market filled with colorful displays and beautiful scents, followed by a tour of the cultural Lastarria Neighborhood, where you will find sights and sounds unique to this amazing city. Soon after, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.

This excursion will take place south of Santiago, in the heart of an area called Maipo Alto, which you will be privately transferred to in the morning. In this wonderful corner of Chile, you will find the Pérez Cruz Vineyard, a place full of history as well as excellent vines. Specially designed to merge with the surrounding landscape, the cellars stand out not only for the quality of the wines but also for their architecture. Here you will find 550 hectares of magnificent grapevines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. All of these come from this small yet prodigious production, which in 1993 evolved into a wine making project that has earned a fair deal of prestige. The estate is owned by the Pérez Cruz family, who show great dedication to viniculture, participating actively in the production to assure that traditions, quality, and care for the environment meet the highest of standards. Following your tour of the vineyard, which will be paired with two wine tastings, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.

In the early 1980’s, and thanks to the climatic features of the area, the Casablanca Valley became the most suitable place for the Chilean winemaking industry. After meeting your private guide, your first stop will be the William Cole Vineyard; here you will participate on shared walk through the facilities to learn about the history of William Cole and about the winemaking process. Before you leave, you will be invited to taste some of the vineyards best wines. You will continue our tour through the valley towards another nearby vineyard, Viñamar. This place is located in the high part of Casablanca and it was founded with the purpose of producing the most exceptional red, white and sparkling wines in the country. Here you will have the opportunity to visit every corner of the vineyard on another shared experience to learn the secrets of their products and taste their specialties: sparkling wine (Brut), Chardonnay, special reserve Merlot and a glass of Cabernet and Carmenere blend. Afterwards, visit the vineyards restaurant to enjoy a lunch accompanied by, of course, a glass of wine. After this amazing day full of delicious wine and food, you will be returned to your accommodation in Santiago.

 

Santiago de Chile - City Centre to Valparaiso - City Centre

 

Casa Higueras

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast

Hotel Casa Higueras is one of the Boutique and Design hotels in Valparaíso. It is situated on Cerro Alegre and therefore offers great views over the harbour and the Plaza Sotomayor. Casa Higueras was built in the region’s traditional style of the 1930´s and during 2006 was completely renovated. The building has 4 floors and offers 20 luxurious, modern and spacious rooms as well as inviting living areas. Furthermore the hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor swimming-pool, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, big terraces and a big garden.

Casa Higueras

On this walking tour you will have the opportunity to discover much of Valparaiso’s cultural attractions, natural beauty and Chilean charm. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this important port city was once considered “The Jewel of the Pacific” (before the opening of the Panama Canal). You will have time to explore the downtown area, Sotomayor Plaza, Echaurren Plaza, the well-known harbor area along with the Prat Pier, and much more. You will also visit some of the city’s famous colorful hills and neighborhoods. There, high above the metropolis there is a fantastic collection of brightly painted houses and panoramic views. The upper and lower parts of the city are connected with 16 funicular railways constructed around the turn of the century when the city experienced tremendous growth. Part of this excursion will include a ride on one of these historical cable cars, as well as the public trolleybus. The fantastic cultural atmosphere combined with stunning architecture offers one of the best urban experiences in Chile, which you'll experience first-hand on this walking tour. Following the tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Valparaiso - City Centre to Santiago de Chile - City Centre

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