Santiago, Mountain and Isla Negra with Pablo Neruda

Name: Travel Package to Santiago, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Brand: Visitchile
SKU: CCT005
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Code: CCT005

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Excursions: Shared
Lodging: Optional
Starting Point: Santiago Airport
Language: Spanish/English/Portuguese
Departure: Daily

Santiago, Mountain and Isla Negra with Pablo Neruda

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Description

If you have just few days to visit Santiago and outskirts, this program is perfect for you.

Price includes

Transfer airport / hotel / airport

3 nights lodging in selected hotel with breakfast

Excursions mentioned in the program

Box lunch in Cajón del Maipo

Wine tasting at Undurraga Winery

Entrance to Museum in Isla Negra

Price does not include

Services not mentioned in the program

Air tickets

Meals note mentioned in the program

Tips

Rates subject to confirmation on special dates (fairs, conferences, National Holidays, Christmas, New Year's Eve, etc.)

Itinerary

At your arrival to Santiago Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel.

Visit to Concha y Toro Winery:
Come with us to discover the most famous winery in Chile and Latin America. You will have the opportunity to taste some of its labels, tour its gardens and see the exterior of the old Concha y Toro family estate. You will also experience the legend of one of its most world-renowned wines, Casillero del Diablo.
Casillero del Diablo.

OPERATION:
Departure every day. Except holidays 01/05, 18/09, 19/09, 25/12 and 01/01.
01/01. Departure from the hotel at 12h40 approx, with return scheduled at 17hrs.arriving at the hotel.

IMPORTANT:
In closed venues, children under 18 years old are not allowed to participate in wine tastings.

Breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

We leave Santiago directly to the town of San José de Maipo to learn about its history, local culture and its importance in the area. We will continue the trip along the Maipo River and its mountains and then stop at the Tinoco Tunnel, declared a National Historic Monument, becoming a point of interest due to local paranormal stories. Then, we continue towards the reservoir and stop at Refugio Las Cáscaras, an old settlement from the 60's, which was originally used as a camp for the workers who built the reservoir. From there, we will be able to see one of the most emblematic glaciers of the area among the high peaks. Finally we head to the reservoir to enjoy the incredible mountain scenery and a moment of peace in nature.
Duration of tour: 9 hours approximately.

Difficulty level: From 7 years old to 70 years old. Route with low or minimal slope. Health compatible with the activity is required.

Activity: Panoramic tour to the Embalse el Yeso, without hiking except during the winter season (May-October) due to winter conditions and presence of snow, you may have a 20 to 25 minute walk to reach the reservoir.

Box lunch included.

Breakfast served at the hotel restaurant, for later departure from the hotel.

Approximately at 8 am you will be picked up for today's tour.
Culture and Wines, excellent panorama to enjoy! Visit with entrance to the most important house-museum of the poet Nobel Prize for Literature 1971-Pablo Neruda, with time for the complete visit, stop and free time for lunch before proceeding to an excellent wine tasting at the traditional Undurraga Winery.
Undurraga Winery which is also included in this tour and to finish with a glass of toast at the end of the tour.
Return to the hotel at approximately 16:00 Hrs.

OPERATION:
Departures on Wednesdays and Fridays. Except holidays 01/05, 18/09, 19/09, 25/12 and 01/01.

IMPORTANT:
In closed places, children under 18 years old cannot participate in the wine tastings.
wine tastings.
Lunch is not included in the tour

Breakfast served at hotel's restaurant.
At the agreed time, you'll be transferred to the airport.

Accommodations

Without accommodation

- : Sin alojamiento
or similar category, depending on availability.
Tourist

- Santiago: Diego de Almagro Providencia, Panamericana Hotel Providencia
or similar category, depending on availability.
Superior

- Santiago: Hotel Ismael, Cumbres Lastarria, Double Tree by Hilton Kennedy, Novotel Santiago Las Condes
or similar category, depending on availability.

Important note: In the event that one of the hotels does not have availability, it will be exchanged for a hotel with similar characteristics.

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Faq

The best time to visit Santiago is during spring (September to November) and summer (December to March), when temperatures are pleasant (between 18°C and 30°C) and there are many outdoor activities, such as hiking, vineyard visits and city tours. Autumn (April to June) is also a good option for the beautiful colors of the landscapes and moderate temperatures, while winter (June to September) is ideal for those who wish to do snow sports in the Andes Mountains.

Yes, especially if you visit popular places or do popular activities, such as vineyard tours, hiking in the Andes Mountains, or excursions to the Cajón del Maipo hot springs. During high season (November to March), it is advisable to book in advance to ensure availability, as tours and activities can fill up quickly.

Santiago offers a wide variety of gastronomic options, from traditional dishes such as empanadas, curanto (a seafood and meat stew), asados, to international cuisine. In the surrounding area, especially in the wine valleys, you can taste dishes based on fresh seafood, ceviche, and grilled meat. Also, do not miss the wines of the region and the famous Chilean pisco. If you visit Cajón del Maipo, you can try homemade dishes in the local estancias.

First choose the date on the calendar on your right and tour options. Click on book and then fill in your personal and booking information. Once received we will process your reservation requesting payment by secure credit card and send you vouchers and final instructions.