Santiago & Valparaíso Excursions

You'll start at the main avenue Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins by visiting La Moneda, the Government Palace, followed by a walk through the pedestrian streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada, bustling with city life and commerce. Afterwards, explore the historic Plaza de Armas, surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and other key buildings.

The tour then takes you to Santa Lucia Hill, the site of Santiago's founding in 1541. Crossing the Mapocho River, you arrive in Bellavista, Santiago’s artistic neighbourhood, nestled at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill, the city's highest point that offers sweeping views. The final stop is Providencia, an area noted for its fine dining, sophisticated shopping, and modern architecture.

Half-day | 4 hours | Easy 

This excursion starts with a visit to Viña del Mar, also known as the 'Garden City'. Here, you'll enjoy a scenic waterfront walk and see key attractions like the Moai statue from Easter Island and the well-known Flower Clock.

Next, the tour heads to Valparaíso recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and urban design. You'll take a cable car ride to a viewpoint offering expansive views. You'll also stop at Plaza Sotomayor, a central square commemorating naval heroes. Conclude with a look around Valparaíso's historic port area before a transfer back to Santiago.

Full-day | Easy 

Delve into Valparaíso's lively graffiti and mural scene. Meet your guide at Anibal Pinto Square, near the Neptune fountain, and explore various streets and alleys where walls and buildings serve as canvases for everything from large murals to detailed stencils.

Throughout the tour, your guide will shed light on the techniques, histories, and styles of notable street artists, emphasizing the cultural and political influences behind the striking art. You'l get a close look at Valparaíso's art community and the societal themes it reflects, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s culture.

If you have time you can also visit the house of the Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda.

Half-day | Easy

In the morning, a transfer will pick you up at your hotel in Santiago to take you to the Central Market, a historical building boasting an enormous variety of shops and restaurants. At the front of the building, an assistant chef will be waiting to meet you. You will visit the market stalls to choose the fresh ingredients that will be used to prepare a full menu.

Once you have everything you need, you will head to the El Galeon restaurant to begin preparing your meal in a very interactive kitchen. After enjoying your specially made, delicious lunch, you will return to your hotel. 

Half-day | Approx 4 hours | Easy

Immerse yourself in Santiago's history, culture, and flavours on this private evening tour. You'll experience the city like a local, exploring the charming Barrio Lastarria on foot with a guide who will share the stories and secrets that shaped this iconic neighbourhood.

The excursion takes you to three carefully selected bars to celebrate Chilean identity, where you will sample local craft beer, national wines, and creative pisco cocktails. Each drink is paired with gourmet tastings of local flavours, offering a true taste of the country's traditions. This walking tour begins at 5:30pm in winter or 6:30pm in summer.

Half-day | 4 hours | Easy

Upon arriving in Santiago, you'll be met by your driver for a private transfer to the Matetic Vineyard, just over an hour away. You'll enjoy a breakfast buffet, followed by a guided tour of the wine cellar and a tasting of four different wines. After you'll enjoy a four-course lunch, each dish paired with a carefully selected wine.

The afternoon offers a choice of activities, including cycling, a gentle hike, scenic van tour or simply relax by the pool. Savour an afternoon cocktail and, depending on flight times, an à la carte dinner, accompanied by a half bottle of your choice of red or white wine before a private transfer back to Santiago. 

Full-day | Easy

Escape to the picturesque Casablanca Valley. Your adventure begins with a visit to William Cole Vineyards, where you’ll delve into the history of the vineyard and the winemaking process. Sampling a selection of their finest wines. The journey continues to Viñamar, renowned for its superb variety of wines. You'll get an in-depth look at their winemaking and sample top selections including a sparkling Brut, Chardonnay, special reserve Merlot, and a Cabernet-Carmenere blend.

Cap off your visit with a sumptuous lunch at the vineyard's restaurant, enjoying a meal that complements the wines you've tasted. Your day wraps up with a private transfer back to your hotel.

Full-day | Easy

Your excursion begins with an 8:30 am pick-up in Santiago before heading to the prestigious Viña Casas del Bosque winery. Here, you'll take a bike for a tour through the vineyards, choosing an easy-to-moderate route that suits you. You’ll pedal past rows of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, stopping at scenic spots.

The day continues at the family-run Kingston Vineyards, where you’ll tour the barrel room and learn about their artisanal winemaking methods. The visit culminates in a tasting of their finest wines, followed by a carefully curated pairing lunch overlooking the valley. After, you will be driven back to Santiago. 

Full-day | 8 hours | Easy/Moderate

Located to the southeast of Santiago, just 45 minutes from the international airport is the winery where the Carmenere grape was 'rediscovered' in 1993.

With a beautiful walled 40-hectare park, designed by leading French landscape gardener Guillaume Renner, Casa Real Hotel is unique in Chile. It is tastefully decorated with late-19th-century furniture, heirloom paintings and tapestries. Service and food are of excellent quality and reminiscent of an 'old-school' 5-star European hotel. 

Full or half-day | Easy

The bicycle-based tour traverses through art and culture, giving insight into the life of a regular Santiaguino, but also the multicultural aspects of the heart of the city. Your day starts pedalling our way through the graffiti-filled Barrio Bellavista, weaving between cobbled streets and colourful murals.

Next stop is La Chascona, the Santiago house of the famous Nobel-prize-winning Chilean poet and cultural icon, Pablo Neruda. Continue towards La Vega, the largest market in Santiago, and the Tirso Molina market. You will go back through Parque Forestal, a 9-mile-long riverside park that runs through the capital.

Half day | 3 hours | Easy/Moderate

Discover a different side to Santiago as you climb high above the city to watch the capital's lights twinkle to life below. The excursion begins with a pick-up from your hotel before heading to the trailhead. Your guide will choose a route to match your fitness, tackling either the iconic peak of Cerro Manquehue or its gentler neighbour, Manquehuito. Both promise spectacular views of the Andes. The winding path leads you to the summit, where your reward is a breathtaking panorama of the sprawling city and the mountains beyond. After soaking it all in, you’ll head back down and be dropped off at your hotel.

Half day | Approx 4 hours | Moderate