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Wines and Poetry Tour

$55.000 CLP Per Person (Group of 5 or more)

What pairs better than wine and poetry? On this tour, you will get a chance to visit a vineyard operated by one of Latin America's largest winemakers, explore a Chilean village, and visit the home of famed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. You'll be picked up in Santiago and then transported to the Concha y Toro vineyard, famous the world over for its wide variety of wines. Get a tour, sample some reds and whites, and maybe even get a peek of the legendary Casillero del Diablo cellar. After your wine tour, you will head to the village of Pomaire for a hearty Chilean lunch, taking some time to wander its streets and visit its clay workshops. You'll then continue to the coast and Isla Negra, the beach where you'll find the Pablo Neruda Museum. Located inside one of the famed Chilean poet's homes, this museum offers guided tours that give a glimpse into Neruda's life. End your visit with a walk along the beach before returning to Santiago. This tour departs at 9am and returns around 8pm. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, Concha y Toro wine tour and Pablo Neruda Museum tour. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring light clothing, a windbreaker, sunscreen, and a camera. Inquire about available dates.

Andes & Concha y Toro Tour

Combine fine wine and breathtaking mountains with the Andes and Concha y Toro tour. First, you'll head east to Valle Nevado, a popular Chilean ski resort just 46 kilometres from Santiago. See the snow, do some exploring, and perhaps even ride a lift for even better views. Then you'll head back west to the village of Farellones, where you can relax and take in views of La Parva, El Colorado, La Paloma glacier and more. Continue down the road to El Arrayan, just outside of Santiago, where you'll stop at a traditional Chilean restaurant for lunch. Your final stop will be Concha y Toro, a famous Chilean winery. Try some of their finest wines, go on a guided tour, and visit the famed Casillero Del Diablo cellar. This tour departs at 8am and returns around 7:30pm. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, and a Concha y Toro wine tour. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring light clothing, a windbreaker, sunscreen, and a camera. Inquire about available dates.

Horseride Los Andes

$55.000 CLP Per Person (group of 5 or more)

Head for the hills on horseback with this tour. You'll depart Santiago in the morning and head southeast to Cajon del Maipo, a scenic canyon that is home to San Jose de Maipo, the area's major village. Your guide will walk you around the village square and tell you about the horseback trip you're about to embark on. Stock up some snacks while you're in town if you wish. You'll continue on to San Gabriel, where you'll meet your horse and guides and head off into the Andes. See beautiful mountain grass fields ("vegas cordilleranas"), wild horses running wild, and perhaps even the Chilean Condor. If you choose, enjoy a Chilean BBQ (or asado) after your ride. This tour departs at 8am and returns around 9pm. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, and a horseback riding tour. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes (no flip flops), long pants, sunscreen, a hat, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

Yerba Loca Hike

Explore the Yerba Loca Valley, with its glaciers, waterfalls, and impressive alpine flora and fauna. A morning departure from Santiago will take you to the Yerba Loca nature sanctuary, where you'll get ready for a 3.5-hour hike in the mountains in search of a pristine waterfall. Your guide will tell you about the history and geography along the way, and identify the plant and animal species you'll see. Spot peaks such as Cerro Altar and False Altar, and see the Paloma Glacier. You'll have a chance to break for lunch before beginning your descent. This tour departs at 9am. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, and a entrance to the park. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, two liters of water, warm clothing, sunscreen, a light coat, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

Los Andes Waterfall Hike

$30.000 CLP Per Person (group of 5 or more)

A short drive from Santiago lies Aquas de San Ramon Park, home to a stunning waterfall and plenty of beautiful plants and animals. This tour will take you on a full-day hike of the park, where you'll traverse suspension bridges, take in mountain views, and learn all about the park's inhabitants from your knowledgable guide. Learn to identify plants, get a great view of Santiago, and enjoy a relaxing lunch beside a 30-metre waterfall on this trip. This tour departs at 9am. You will be hiking for approximately 7-8 hours. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, and a entrance to the park. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, two liters of water, warm clothing, sunscreen, a light coat, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

Ocoa Natural Tour

Explore La Campana National Park in the Ocoa Valley on this trek. After a stop along the way to get some snacks from a small village, you'll arrive at La Campana, where you'll have a chance to do some stretching as your guide tells you about the hike you're about to enjoy. See vivid wildflowers, watch butterflies flutter past, and stop at a lookout point to see the famed Chilean Wine Palm, a tree that covered the land in prehistoric times but is now only found in certain spots such as this. Stop for lunch by a waterfall before turning around and heading back to the tour van. This tour departs at 9am. You will be hiking for approximately 4 hours. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, a bilingual guide, and a entrance to the park. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and clothing, sunscreen, a light coat, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

Valparaiso & Wines Tour

Culture and wine blend together for this day tour, which will take you to the Casablanca wine region, as well as the coastal cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Heading west out of Santiago, your first stop will be at Veramonte Vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, where you'll taste three kinds of wine and learn how they're made. Then it's on to Valparaiso, considered Chile's cultural capital and a major port for the country. Ride cliff railways that are nearly 200 years old, visit the Naval Museum, wander the Plaza Sotomayor, and go to the top of the Cerro Alegre and walk the Paseo Yugoslav, a scenic street at the top of this hill. Enjoy a traditional Chilean lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Vina del Mar, home to white sand beaches and beautiful gardens. Your guide will take you to some of the best of both of these attractions before the day is through and it's time to return to Santiago. This tour departs at 9am. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, vineyard tour and tasting, the Valparaiso ascensores (lifts/cliff railways), and a bilingual guide. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

The Whale Soul Trip

This trip takes you to Quintay, once a hub for whaling operations on Chile's central coast. As you drive west from Santiago, your guide will stop at a pink quartz mine for a quick tour before arriving at Quintay, home to a museum in the former whaling station, which shut down in the 1960s. After learning about the town's maritime history, you'll stop for a seafood lunch and then walk down an interpretive waterfront trail and explore a local wetland. Your guide can tell you all about the plants and animals you might encounter on your nature walk. Your last stop will be the nearby seaside village of Algarrobo, where you can enjoy an ice cream and a beautiful beach before heading back to the city. This tour departs at 9am. Price includes transportation, Santiago hotel pick up and drop off, entrance to the whaling museum, and a bilingual guide. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

Through the Andes Tour

Discover the beautiful Andes mountains with this hike, which will take you through a scenic valley and to an ancient glacier at El Morado National Monument. You'll depart Santiago and head southeast to the Cajon del Maipo area, where you'll stop at the community of San Jose de Maipo to stock up on lovely local food for your upcoming hike. Next stop is the mountain village of Banos Morales, where you hike into the Andes will begin. Your guide will tell you all about the alpine flora and fauna as you hike through the glacial valley, past San Francisco Lagoon and eventually to the foot of San Francisco Glacier before returning to Santiago. This tour departs at 9am. Price includes transportation, pick up and drop off at your Santiago hotel, a bilingual guide, and a entrance to the park. Lunch, tips and insurance not included. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, two liters of water, warm clothing, sunscreen, a light coat, and your camera. Inquire about available dates.

EcoChile Wine Tours

$50.000 CLP Per Person (Maipo or Casablanca, group of 4 or more)

Santiago is only a short drive from some great Chilean wine regions, and EcoChile can take you there on your own private tour. They offer packages to the Maipo Valley, Aconcagua Valley, or the Casablanca and San Antonio Valleys. You'll be able to choose two of the three featured wineries in each area to tour, taste, and visit, with your own private guide to show you around and transport you from place to place. If two wineries isn't enough for your tastes, you can add additional stops on to your tour. From organic vineyards to Latin America's largest wine producer, there is a winery in Chile to suit everyone's tastes. Choose from a wine tour of the Maipo Valley (Miraflores Organic Winery, Undurraga Winery and/or Concha y Toro Winery), Casablanca and San Antonio Valley (Emiliana Organic Winery, Matetic Winery, and/or Vina Mar Winery) or the Aconcagua Valley (Errazuriz Winery and San Esteban Winery). Each tour includes stops at two wineries, private transportation and your own personal guide. Lunch not included. More winery stops can be arranged for an additional fee; ask for a list of more wineries. Valley combination tours can also be arranged. Inquire about available dates.

$60 USD Per Hour (per person, base price)

Private Santiago Tour

by Patagonia Shorex

If you are landing in Santiago and have some time to spare pre-or post-cruise, or are just visiting Chile's largest city and want a personal guided tour of the area, turn to Patagonia Shorex for your customized touring needs. They could take you on a tour of the city proper, pointing out highlights such as La Moneda Palace, the National Historical Museum and San Cristobal Hill. You could also head for the Maipo Valley, home to some of Chile's biggest and best wine producers, or discover the coastal town of Valparaiso and its nearby wineries in the Casablanca Valley. Your guide will pick you up at the airport or your Santiago hotel and take you on your own private adventure. Experience a personal, private tour from a small company. Examples of tours are Santiago Panoramic City Tour (4 hours), Maipo Valley Wine and Village Tour (5.5 hours), Full Day Valparaiso and Winery (8 hours), or Full Day Valparaiso (6 hours) Tours include pick up and drop off at the Santiago airport or your hotel, personal service from an English-speaking guide, and entry into any attractions you will visit. Insurance not included. Please note that the price listed is a base price only. The final price will be determined after you speak with your Patagonia Shorex guide and have your tour designed for you.