Visit Chile’s capital city, Santiago, discover delicious Chilean wines in the Lolol, Colchagua and San Antonio Valleys, and immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the lakes, volcanoes, mountains and waterfalls of the Seven Lakes region!
Day 1: SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Your private driver and English-speaking guide await you at the Santiago airport! After settling into your hotel in the heart of the Chilean capital, you’ll take a private tour of this beautiful city at the foot of the Andes with your English-speaking guide. A modern metropole, Santiago has preserved its historic neighborhoods – true artifacts of the city’s past. The visit begins in the Republica neighborhood, home to Chilean artistocrats until the end of the 20th century. You’ll make your way to the Palais de la Moneda, where you’ll wind through the charming pedestrian streets in the heart of the historic quarter to arrive at the Plaza de Armas. Next stop: the famous Mercado Central, a lively, traditional spot perfect for a midday lunch stop! After lunch you’ll go to the top of the Cerro San Cristobal for a panoramic view of the city before visiting the modern neighborhood El Bosque, home to the highest tower in Latin America.
After dinner, the evening is free for you to get settled in your accommodations and visit the neighborhood at your leisure.
Lunch at your leisure, dinner included. Night and breakfast at your four-star hotel in the heart of Santiago.
Day 2: SANTIAGO DE CHILE – LOLOL VALLEY – SANTA CRUZ
After breakfast, your private English-speaking guide and driver will whisk you away to the lovely wine-producing Lolol Valley. You’ll visit the renowned François Lurton vineyards, the first bodega in the region. The winery stretches over 28 hectares and offers wines perfected by the region’s ideal weather conditions and granite schist. Here, you’ll enjoy a picnic while enjoying a tasting of the estate’s wines.
In the afternoon, you’ll go to your hotel in Santa Cruz, where the remainder of the evening is free to enjoy as you wish!
Lunch included, dinner at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your charming, colonial-style four-star hotel in Santa Cruz.
Day 3: SANTA CRUZ – COLCHAGUA VALLEY – SANTA CRUZ
Today you’ll continue exploring the region’s vineyards, heading to the Colchagua Valley. The valley, stretching from the Andes in the east to the Pacific coast in the west, benefits from a moderate, Mediterranean climate. The grapes grown here mature slowly, allowing for rich, full-bodied wines. The valley is also known for its fruit and vegetable production, which is exported around the globe.
If you’d like, start the day with a visit to the Colchagua Museum – the largest in the country! Here, you’ll find pre-Columbian artefacts, weapons, Mapuche silver, huasos (cowboy) gear, as well as El Gran Rescate, an exhibit commemorating the famous 2010 rescue of 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet underground.
At the MontGras vineyards, you’ll explore the property and vines during an hour and a half bike ride before savoring a well-earned wine tasting of select bottles from the property. Enjoy lunch in this idyllic setting before returning to your hotel in Santa Cruz in the afternoon.
Feeling more creative than adventurous? You can choose to rest your legs and blend your own bottle of wine in place of the bike ride!
Lunch included, dinner at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your charming, colonial-style four-star hotel in Santa Cruz.
Day 4: SANTA CRUZ – SAN ANTONIO VALLEY – VALPARAISO
After breakfast you’ll head to the San Antonio Valley, known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir – considered the best in the country!
Here, you’ll discover the Matetic vineyard, by bike, on horseback or foot – the choice is yours! During this outdoor excursion you’ll experience authentic Chilean countryside: exotic, indigenous forests, sheep, alpacas… and an unforgettable sense of tranquility!
You’ll enjoy lunch at Matetic’s lovely Equilibrio restaurant.
After lunch, your driver will take you to the gorgeous Pacific port city of Valparaiso!
Lunch included, dinner at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your picturesque boutique hotel in Valparaiso.
Day 5: VALPARAISO
You’ll spend the day in this colorful seaside town. During the city tour, you’ll see the Congreso, the Plaza O’Higgins and the Plaza Italia. You’ll visit la Sebastiana, home of 1971 Nobel Laureate for literature, Pablo Neruda. You’ll take a stroll around the Cerro Concepcion to see the Paseo Atkinson, Paseo Gervasoni and the Paseo Yougoslavo. Don’t forget to charge your camera – the walk is picturesque! The funicular will take you down to the Plaza Sotomayor, and you’ll then head to the Muelle Prat port. Another funicular will take you to the Paseo 21 de Mayo. Perched up high you’ll have a breathtaking view of the city, including the Iglesia Matriz de Valparaiso, the stock exchange, the Mercurio building, and the Plaza Victoria.
You’ll return to your hotel in the late afternoon to enjoy this picturesque setting at your leisure.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your picturesque boutique hotel in Valparaiso.
Day 6: VALPARAISO
Today is free for you to explore this charming, colorful city as you desire!
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your picturesque boutique hotel in Valparaiso.
Day 7: VALPARAISO and ISLA NEGRA – VIÑA EMILIANA – POMAIRE – SANTIAGO
After breakfast your private driver will meet you to go to the Emiliana vineyards. After visiting the estate, you’ll enjoy a tasting of their delectable wines!
Next stop: Pomaire, where you’ll stop for lunch. This traditional village is famous for its pottery, which you’ll find in the home of any self-respecting Chilean cook! Here, you can also taste the country’s largest empanadas – a whopping pound of local delicacy!
You’ll make your way to Santiago in the evening, where your driver will take you to your hotel, conveniently located across the street from the airport.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your conveniently located, four-star hotel in Santiago.
Day 8: SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO VARAS – PUERTO ROSALES
After breakfast, simply cross the street to the airport to take your domestic flight to Chile’s beautiful seven lakes region!
This region’s name, naturally, comes from the seven lakes that dominate the area. Volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, rivers, rapids and the native flora and fauna make this region a beautiful getaway for nature lovers!
Your driver will meet you at the airport at your arrival in Puerto Montt and take you to your hotel in Puerto Varas. Settle in, and in the early afternoon your driver will take you to a lush Nature Sanctuary where you’ll discover local fauna and flora surrounding the breathtaking Lake Llanquihue and its volcanos.
To discover the area, you’ll go on a unique horseback ride through nature. The horses roam free; you’ll meet them in their habitat and prepare them, with your guide’s help, for the ride. After this unique nature discovery, you’ll bid farewell to your horse and enjoy a typical, regional snack.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your four-star hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 9: PUERTO VARAS – LAGUNA ESCONDIDA
Today you’ll discover the region’s natural beauty from a new vantage point: the lakes! After breakfast, your driver will take you to La Poza, and you’ll head onto the lake by kayak. You’ll enjoy 3 hours paddling on the tranquil waters amidst the lush vegetation, with a beautiful view of the Calbuco volcano, arriving at the Laguna Escondida.
After this adventure, your driver will take you back to your hotel.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your four-star hotel in Puerto Varas.
After breakfast you’ll head towards the Osorno volcano, arriving at the ski center where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views. After a few photos, you’ll descend to El Solitario to begin your trek around the volcano! Passing through a lush forest, you’ll reach the volcanic rock. This trek offers stunning landscapes with each step, including views of the Osorno, Calbuco and Puntiagudo volcanos and Lake Lluanquihue. After the trek, you’ll go to the Petrohué Saltos, home to stunning, turquoise waterfalls.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your four-star hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 11: PUERTO VARAS – PUERTO MONTT – SANTIAGO
Today your driver will take you to the airport in Puerto Montt for your flight to Santiago.
On arrival in the capital, your driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Meals at your leisure. Night and breakfast at your four-star hotel in Santiago.
Day 12: SANTIAGO – USA
Your driver will take you the international airport 3 hours before your flight for check in. Buen viaje!
Breathtaking Chilean wine and nature
From $4,265/person
Rate based on double occupancy
Included
• Domestic airfare (Santiago – Puerto Montt and Puerto Montt – Santiago)
• Hotels with breakfast
• Meals as indicated
• Transport as indicated
• Activities as indicated
• Entry tickets for sights and activities as indicated
Not included
• International airfare
• Meals, unless indicated
• Beverages, unless indicated
• Gratuities
• Personal insurance
• Personal expenses
