Viña del Mar

Tours

Head down Route 68 from Santiago, passing through the Curacavi Valley on this full-day tour. Stop in Casablanca for a courtesy wine and olive oil tasting. Continue to Valparaiso on the Pacific coast. UNESCO declared the city’s historic center a Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. Admire its colorful houses, including La Sebastiana, one of the homes of poet and Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda. Next is a visit to the popular seaside resort of Vina del Mar, where you can choose to have lunch at a restaurant. The town is known as the Garden City for its numerous parks and beautiful flowers. Enjoy all the coast until Reñaca the most popular beach area of the region. On the return drive, you’ll visit Via Las Palmas, a unique place with palm trees on its hills.

Your tour will begin as you are collected from your accommodation, from where you will board a coach destined for the coastal towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Once in Valparaiso, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will embark on a panoramic tour of the port and Plaza Sotomayor (Sotomayor Square). Following your tour, you will ascend to the summit of the Concepción and Alegre Hills using traditional elevators. You will then take a break for lunch, during which time you can enjoy some Chilean cuisine at your own expense. Your next stop will be to Viña del Mar, which is known as the "Garden City" for its plethora of greenery. Towards the end of your tour, you will visit a coastal area to observe some sea lions, before traveling to your final stop, the Casablanca Valley. There, you can sample wines at the Indomita Vineyard, before returning to Santiago in the early evening.

Head out from Santiago to some of the most emblematic destinations within Chile, like Valparíso and Viña del Mar, as well as stopping by one of the best wine markets in Casablanca on your way and a visit to the famous Reñaca beach. Marvel at the towering Andean mountains that flank the road to your full-day tour outside of Santiago. You will stop at Río Tinto in the town of Casablanca, a wine market in the middle of Chilean wine country, for a complimentary glass of wine and an olive oil tasting. Afterward, visit Valparaíso and its city center which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Your next stop is Viña del Mar, famed for its music scene and its numerous parks and gardens, which have earned it the nickname of the Garden City. Head along the coastline northwards to visit Reñaca, the most popular beach area in the region.

Starting from your hotel in Santiago, meet your guide and travel 120 km to the Pacific Ocean through the Curacavi Valley where you will have the chance to see diverse scenery. On the road, stop in the typical hostelry Millahue for the chance to taste the typical Chilean drink, the "chicha". Arrive in Valparaiso and admire the amazing houses on the hills. Take a sightseeing tour of Victoria Square, Sotomayor Square, the naval heroes monument, and the May 21st Lookout. Take a walk into the hills, using 1 or 2 elevators or explore the bay area. Next stop in Viña del Mar, the city known as the Garden City. Explore some remarkable locations in the resort town including the floral clock, the Casino, and Reñaca beach where you'll have time to stop for lunch at your own expense. After lunch, spend a bit more free time to enjoy relaxing on the beach. Finally, before taking the coast road back to Santiago, stop at the Quinta Vergara, a place known for the international song festival. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Santiago.

Start your day with pickup from your accommodation in Santiago and travel 120 km towards the Pacific Ocean to discover the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Spend your day in two of the most famous cities in Chile with their very different in characteristics. First, stop at the multicolored port city of Valparaíso, where you will learn its history and discover why it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Walk among the valleys and discover the poetic, artistic, and historic characteristics of the city. Stop at some lookouts, and squares, and have the chance to take some pictures of the sea lions at the port. From there, the tour will continue to Viña del Mar - a more sophisticated town with resorts, casinos, and luxurious neighborhoods.  Here, you will have the chance to eat lunch and visit the main sights of the city, such as the beach, the flower clock, and a Moai brought from Easter Island. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Santiago.

Come to know the wonderful Valparaíso Region. We will pass through Casablanca Valley where you will visit a wine store in which we will taste a local product. You will enjoy a tour where culture and art are combined. You will walk in some of the of the Valparaíso streets, city declared as national heritage site by UNESCO, its beatiful and artistics hills, the coloured houses, murals, grafittis and architecture. You will get to know Viña del Mar, the "Garden City", its architecture, Reloj de Flores (Flowers Clock), coastal edge and an Easter Island Moai. The stop for lunch will be at one of the best restaurants of Viña del Mar, an ancient castle with a wonderful view of the ocean. The lunch is not included in the price of the tour.

The main attractions of the central region in just one day! Visit two of the most important cities of the central coast, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, and transport yourself to a world filled with poetry, art, culture, cuisine and Chilean traditions. The experience begins in the Casablanca Valley, famous for its wines, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a classic tasting in one of its main vineyards. Continuing towards Valparaiso, to one of the main ports in the country, where the great poet Pablo Neruda´s House Museum La Sebastiana is located. The tour is audio guided, so that you may enjoy and learn about all the curios relics, antiquities and maps that are inside the museum. Followed by a guided walking tour where you will enjoy some of the most emblematic sectors of its coastal hills. Finally, the tour will conclude with a panoramic visit of Viña del Mar, visiting the “Reloj de Flores”, a clock made of flowers then ending with a visit to one of the cities beaches.

*A Private Coastal Escape* Embark on a captivating private exploration of Valparaíso, Chile's vibrant coastal gem, on this unforgettable full-day tour! Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private tour, allowing you to customize the itinerary to your interests. Your friendly guide/driver will pick you up directly from your Santiago accommodation and whisk you away on this coastal adventure. Fisherman's Wharf: Our first stop is the bustling fish market, a sensory overload of colorful fresh catches and lively bartering fishermen. Witness the daily bounty of the sea and get a glimpse into Chile's unique maritime heritage. Viña del Mar Delights -Flower Clock Marvel: Journey to Viña del Mar, where time seems to stand still with the iconic Flower Clock, a mesmerizing display of colorful blooms that has been keeping perfect time since 1962. -Parque Museo Fonck: Delve into the cultural richness of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with a visit to Parque Museo Fonck. Marvel at an original moai statue, a powerful testament to the island's history. -Oceanic Beauty: Continue your journey along the scenic coast, stopping to admire the playful 'Sea Lions Sanctuary'. Be mesmerized by the breathtaking panoramic views of Reñaca and ConCon beaches, two of Chile's most celebrated coastal paradises. Valparaiso Hills Alive with Color -Back in Valparaíso, ascend the charming hills via the iconic funicular railways. These unique cable cars offer a thrilling ride up the steep slopes, revealing a maze of narrow streets and vibrant alleyways. -Cerro Concepción & Cerro Alegre: Explore the two most famous hills, 'Concepción Hill' and 'Happy Hill'. Wander through a kaleidoscope of brightly colored buildings, bohemian cafes, elegant restaurants, and hidden alleyways adorned with captivating street art. Culinary Delights (Lunch Not Included) -Indulge in a delicious lunch (not included in the price of this tour) featuring fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and fine coastal white wines. Savor the flavors of the region in one of the charming restaurants nestled amidst these picturesque hills. Descend & Depart -After enjoying the vibrant energy of the city, embark on a short descent back down the funicular. Your driver will then take you comfortably back to your starting point, concluding your enchanting exploration of Valparaiso. This private tour offers a personalized and immersive experience, allowing you to discover the captivating coastal city of Valparaíso at your own pace. Book your adventure today and create lasting memories!

Receive pick up at your hotel in Santiago and enjoy the scenery as you drive along the green fields of Chile’s Casablanca Valley, best known for its Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. Take a break along the way for a taste of a local drink called chicha. The next stop is Viña del Mar, called the “The Garden City” for its abundance of flowers and green areas. Walk the charming streets, stopping to check out the main plaza and one of the famous Easter Island heads. After Viña del Mar, travel to Valparaíso, a photographer’s dream with its street murals, brightly painted buildings, and distinctive funiculars. Stop for a seafood lunch on the coast (at traveler’s expense). Then, on the way back to Santiago, stop for a guided wine tasting at a local vineyard before concluding the tour at your accommodation.

First we will visit Valparaíso, a World Heritage city with its picturesque hills, elevators, viewpoints and port. Then we will visit Viña del Mar, the so-called Garden City with its famous Flower Clock, Castles, Casino and coastline. To finish at the most famous beach in Viña del Mar Reñaca where we can enjoy its gastronomy and walk along its main beach. itinerary: Stop in Casablanca for breakfast * Valparaiso: National Congress The Sebastiana Hike Cerro Concepción and Alegre (approximately 1 hour) Typical Elevator Descent (Optional) Sotomayor Square Port * Vina de Mar: Coastal Edge Flower clock Wulf and Arab Castle Av Ex Peru Moai Reñaca Beach