Overview
Chile has some of the most celebrated wines in the world. Our extension brings you out to the Colchagua Valley, named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the 10 best wine travel destinations in 2012, to sample the wares of the boutique wineries. The region is noted for its full-bodied Cabernet, Carménère, Syrah, and Malbec wines.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Santiago
Arrive in Santiago, where you are met for a transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Santiago, visiting the historic Plaza de Armas, National History Museum, the Casa Colorado, once the residence of the colonial governor, and the stylish Providencia district. Also enjoy a trip to the top of Cerro San Cristobal for a good overview of the surrounding area. Overnight at Pullman Santiago El Bosque...meals on your own
Santiago - Day 1
Pullman Santiago El Bosque
Santiago, Chile
Day 1 (1 night)
Located in El Bosque, Santiago’s financial district, the modern Pullman Santiago has comfortable guest rooms and an excellent location close to the best restaurants in town as well as the prominent Costanera shopping center, popular for its observatory. Guest rooms have city views, the breakfast buffet is extensive, and there is a business center as well as an outdoor swimming pool on the 18th floor. The Pullman Santiago is just a few minutes’ walk from Santiago’s upscale El Golf district, with its renowned restaurants and shopping.
Day 2
Colchagua Valley Wineries
Meet your English-speaking guide for a private drive to the Colchagua Valley, one of Chile’s finest wine districts, about 2.5 hours from Santiago. Enjoy a visit and wine-tasting at the Casa Silva, one of the oldest vineyards of the valley, whose wine cellars are considered among the most beautiful in Chile. Lunch at the Viña Viu Manent, a winery nestled in the green hills of the valley. In the afternoon, visit the lovely Colchagua Museum in Santa Cruz, with its paleontology collection, pre-Columbian and Mapuche art, colonial exhibits, and antique carriages, riding gear, and wine-making implements. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday. Overnight at the Santa Cruz Plaza in the center of the small town of Santa Cruz...BL
Colchagua Valley Wineries - Day 2
Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
Santa Cruz, Chile
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights)
Set on the main square of the small town of Santa Cruz in the heart of Chile’s wine country, this pretty colonial-style hotel is a great base for exploring the vineyards. After a full day of wine touring, relax in the landscaped garden or take a dip in the swimming pool. There’s also a spa with a heated pool. The restaurant serves typical Chilean dishes as well as regional wines.
Day 3
Colchagua Valley Wineries
Enjoy another full day in the Colchagua Valley to enjoy world class wines. We begin at Viña Montes, whose steep hillsides provide grapes for the “Montes Alpha M,” “Montes Folly,” and “Purple Angel” labels. Its modern wine cellar was built and furnished according to the principles of Feng-Shui. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, continue to MontGras, where, with the help of an expert, you can create your own unique wine blend, bottle it, and take it home. At the family-owned Viña Bisquertt, tour the winery, which is surround by a large park with numerous native plants. Overnight at the Santa Cruz Plaza...BL
Colchagua Valley Wineries - Day 3
Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
Santa Cruz, Chile
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights)
Set on the main square of the small town of Santa Cruz in the heart of Chile’s wine country, this pretty colonial-style hotel is a great base for exploring the vineyards. After a full day of wine touring, relax in the landscaped garden or take a dip in the swimming pool. There’s also a spa with a heated pool. The restaurant serves typical Chilean dishes as well as regional wines.
Day 4
Santiago
A private transfer brings you back to the airport in Santiago for departure on homeward-bound flights...B
