*Tours subject to International Travel Requirements.
*SOLD OUT Chile Wine, Food & Culture, March 22nd-29th, 2023
*8 days/7 nights , land pkg only
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT. Contact us for future dates.
$1,875 pp/double occupancy
$2,275 single occupancy
8 days/7 nights
*land package only, if booked with the Mendoza Wine Region tour receive a 5% discount and one night hotel stay between tours.
**A deposit of $300 required to hold your spot, non-refundable 60 days or less before start of tour. Balance due 60 days before start or tour, refund only if a replacement guest is booked minus deposit.
all transporation*, Hotels and Breakfast inclusive
***Includes a welcome reception, Chilean Asado bbq buffet with wine, a gourmet course wine and food pairing lunch with Sommelier. A total of **6 wineries /tours and/or tastings, some with lunches, 2 private walking tours.
*pre-scheduled transfers for flight arrival into SCL
***schedule permitting
Terms and Conditions
**some substitutions may be scheduled according to availability of locations, events and seasonal adjustments. Everyone who attends a Wine Flights Travel Tour is required to sign a liability release form. Deposit and final balance paid within 60 days of start of tour are NON REFUNDABLE. (pre payments are required months in advance to secure hotel rooms and tours.)
*International travel requirements can be found here:
See latest update from the US State Department here;
https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
-see Travel Tips under Wine Touring 101 for info on companies that offer travel insurance plans.
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
Day One: Arrive in Santiago and check-in at our Hotel Sommelier boutique www.sommelierboutique.cl in the Belle Artes and Barrio Lastarria area, or Santiago’s NoiVitacura.
https://www.noihotels.com/noi-vitacura Meet and greet at 6pm on the rooftop for a welcome reception with wine and light hors d’oeuves. Dinner will be on your own with lots of great restaurants in the neighborhood.
Lunch and Dinner on your own.
Day Two: Hotel breakfast then off on our scenic tour of historical landmarks and monuments of Santiago, Cerro Santa Lucía, the Mercado Central and scenic neighborhoods, ending at the Barrio Bellavista for lunch (on your own) at one of the dozens of eateries with a little time to shop in the area! We then return to our coach and head off to Santa Cruz and the Colchagua Valley. Breathtaking views of the Andes on the way! We arrive at one of our boutique hotels. *** [TerraViña Wine Estate http://www.terravina.cl/?lng=en ] or *** http://www.noihotels.com/hotel/noi-blend/default-en.html
, ***or similar] where a traditional Chilean Asado (Barbecue)dinner
awaits us.
Breakfast and Dinner included, Lunch on your own.
Day Three: Breakfast at Hotel then off to the vineyards!! We will visit Viu Manent http://viumanent.cl/en/ for an “ebike” tour or a horse drawn carriage ride through the vineyards followed by a customized 3 course Sommelier lead, wine and food pairing Lunch. After lunch we visit another winery and then return to the hotel .
(Breakfast and Lunch included). Dinner on your own.
Day Four: Breakfast at Hotel, then off to the plaza at Santa Cruz where traditional artisans gather and sell their textiles and goods. Another option is to visit the Museo Colchagua across the street from the plaza:
http://museocolchagua.cl/english/index.html
After that we head out to visit wineries for tastings in the Apalta Valley. Wineries such as Neyen winery http://neyen.cl/en/ , Clos Apalta http://www.closapalta.com/ , or Viña Ventisquero http://www.vinaventisquero.com/en/ , or Viña Maquis https://www.maquis.cl/en/quienes-somos/*** (as available). Breakfast and a late afternoon picnic included. Dinner on your own.
Day Five: Breakfast at Hotel, board our coach and depart for Valparaiso. First stop is at Viña Chocalán in the Maipo Valley, https://chocalanwines.com/web/eng/ to enjoy a tour, tasting and picnic lunch at Quincho “El Origen”, where we will enjoy an amazing picnic lunch under the cool shade of the Quillayes trees. After lunch we stop in a small traditional village, Pomaire, known for its artisanal pottery shops. You’ll have time to shop and enjoy a coffee or afternoon cerveza in the village plaza with many outdoor cafes to choose from. Back in our coach for our final leg to Valaparaiso arriving at our hotel CasaBlu.
Enjoy dinner at one of the many local eateries in the neighborhood. Recommendations available!
Breakfast and Lunch included. Dinner on your own.
Day Six: Hotel breakfast followed by a private guide leading us on a walking tour around Valparaíso . After that you will have free time to explore or take one of the extra optional excursions offered. (details of excursions on request). Breakfast included,
Lunch and Dinner on your own.
Day Seven: Hotel breakfast then a free day in Valparaíso to visit the museums, view the street art and travel up one of the funiculars to view the seascape and surrounding city views.
https://www.touropia.com/things-to-do-in-valparaiso-chile/
Several optional excursions (*must be booked ahead for additional charge), For example, an afternoon horseback ride in the Precordillera
around the coastal hills of Valparaiso or Wine Maker for a Day (*must be booked ahead for additional charge).
Breakfast included, Lunch and Dinner on your own.
Day Eight: Hotel breakfast and time to depart, our last day before heading back to the airport. We'll stop at one of our favorite Casablanca Valley wineries. i.e., Casa del Bosque
https://www.casasdelbosque.cl/en/enoturism/outdoor/picnic-experience/ , surrounded by native chilean flora and fauna. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the beautiful Casablanca Valley before heading back to SCL airport for flights home. (Breakfast and lunch included). Arrival at SCL by 5pm.
If you would like to extend your stay, please contact me and I can arrange further accommodations and itineraries.
Valparaíso "Cultural Capital of Chile"
*Itinerary and venues are subject to availiabilty.
Valparaíso "Cultural Capital of Chile"
Valparaíso was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003. Built upon dozens of steep hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaíso has a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways, embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. Valparaíso is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have a private walking tour on Day 6 of our tour and hear the history and stories behind this fascinating city!