Enjoy the services of your own personal guide on a private day trip exploring the coastal towns of Central Chile. Travel through wine country, stopping for a sample before arriving in the 'Garden City' of Vina del Mar. Visit the bohemian town of Valparaiso and the Pablo Neruda Museum before heading back to Santiago after a day of relaxed sightseeing.
Highlights
- Private day trip to Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso from Santiago
- Stop at Vina del Mar - 'the garden city'
- Visit Pablo Neruda Museum in Valparaiso
- Wine tasting
- Private transportation and guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Valparaiso, ChileView from one of the hills in Valparaiso, ChilePhoto by: Anonymous06 2010 -
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Vinas del Mar, ChileVinas del Mar, ChilePhoto by: Francis J CPuerto Rico, 12 2009 -
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wine country between santiago ...wine country between santiago and valparaisoPhoto by: Francis J CPuerto Rico, 12 2009 -
structures in the hills ...structures in the hills around valparaisoPhoto by: Francis J CPuerto Rico, 12 2009 -
view of vinas del mar from ...view of vinas del mar from valparaisoPhoto by: Francis J CPuerto Rico, 12 2009 -
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Useful Information
Private Tour: Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso Day Trip from Santiago
Depart for the central coast traveling through the valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca. The latter is known for its recent success as a wine producing area and there is a stop to visit one of the vineyards and taste some Chilean wine.
Continue to the coast and visit the beach area of Renaca and the town of Vina del Mar, known as the Garden City for its pretty parks and flower lined streets. Visit the Gaming Casino and the coastal road.
In the afternoon continue to the picturesque port of Valparaiso built in the 16th-century on a total of 43 hills which are reached by narrow windy streets, staircases and a series of lifts (funiculars). This area has been declared by UNESCO as patrimony of humanity due to its eclectic architecture and urban development.
You may wish to visit the Pablo Neruda Museum which contains some of the poets collections, specifically related to the sea. The Museum is situated on one of the hills overlooking the bay offering fantastic sea views.
At the end of the day you have the choice to return to Santiago, or stay in Valparaiso for a little longer making your own way back to the city at your leisure.
Reviewed by Karen C, November 2012
We spent a lovely day touring from Santiago with Juan. The private tour was definitely worth the extra charge- it is nice to be able to spend a few extra moments here, or less at another. I wish I knew the name of the restaurant we visited in Vina del Mar- it was the best meal I had in Chile!
Reviewed by Morris B, January 2012
This tour was a highlight of our stay in Santiago. The driver and tour guide were very attentive to our interests and needs; they were flexible and responsive; and when we got stuck in slow moving traffic at Vina Del Mar, they did not expect us to pay any more for their longer day. The car was roomy and comfortable for the four of us.
Our guide was a native of Valparaiso and had a deep understanding of its history. She was personally delightful.
We would definitely encourage any of our friends to take this private tour.
