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Chilean Wines and Countryside
Fly & Drive
From: USD 1786 per person
Travel through Chile's stunning countryside, stopping in the picturesque Casablanca Valley and taste unique Chilean wines. Explore renowned wineries and enjoy the fruity tones of Casablanca Valley's Sauvignon Blanc, the velvety Merlots of Cachapoal Valley and discover the Chilean varietal par excellence, Carménère, in Colchagua valley.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 – Santiago de Chile
Day 2 – Casablanca Valley & Valparaiso
Day 3 – Cachapoal and Colchagua Valleys
Day 4 – Santa Cruz – Colchagua Valley – Santa Cruz
Day 5 – Return to Santiago de Chile
Itinerary
Pick up your rental car at Santiago de Chile international airport. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city and surroundings. We recommend visiting the historic center of Santiago (downtown) and San Cristobal hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Accommodation at Director Vitacura Hotel
In the morning, depart to Casablanca valley (125 Km. – paved road). Visit one of the wineries in this valley, such as Indomita, Viña Mar, Veramonte, Casas del Bosque, to mention a few.
In the afternoon, visit the city of Valparaíso (70 km – paved road) and tour “La Sebastiana” Museum, former house of the poet Pablo Neruda.
Accommodation at Casa Higueras hotel.
Drive to Cachapoal valley (196 Km. paved road), where you can tour many different facilities and cellars, as well as learning the wine making process. Some of the wineries found in this valley are Lagar De Bezana, Chateau Los Boldos, Porta, Anakena, Altaïr, Gracia and Casas Del Toqui.
In the afternoon, drive to Colchagua valley (93,82 Km. paved road), renowned for being one of the most fertile wine valleys, mainly producing red wines of world-class quality. Some of the great wineries found in this valley are Viu Manent, Santa Laura, Bisquert, Mont Gras, and Montes.
Accommodation at Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
Visit “Los Espíritus de Colchagua” (House of Spirits of Colchagua) (100 mt. from the hotel), a magical place that recalls the past by reviving the old tradition of mixing fruits and herbs with alcohol to give life to these tasty “mistelas” (spirits). Then, visit Colchagua Museum, the most complete private museum in the country, displaying an interesting collection of insects trapped in amber and pre-Hispanic artefacts.
In the afternoon, visit Santa Cruz Winery (25 Km. paved road), and get on a cable car which will take you to the top of a hill where Mapuche, Rapa Nui and Aymara houses have been recreated.
Accommodation at Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
Departure from Colchagua valley and return to Santiago airport to return the car (125 Km. paved road).
Price: From USD 1786 per person in double basis
Rate includes:
- 5 days of car rental ( Hyundai Accent Toyota Yaris Sedan XLI 1.5 Mec or similar ), unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver.
- Accommodation in selected hotels with breakfast.
Please note that…
- International driver’s license is required for car rental, as well as being over 25 years old.
- Entrance fees to places of tourist interest not included. Approximate costs: Cable Car USD 8, La Sebastiana USD 10, Casablanca vineyards USD 25, Cachapoal vineyards USD 20.-