7 Day Best of Santiago & Valparaiso

7 Day Best of Santiago & Valparaiso
Stretched out along a narrow strip of coastline between the Andes and the Pacific, Chile is beguiling to look at, and even better to sip slowly. This leisurely paced wine-focused tour takes you from bustling Santiago and the famous wine valleys of San Antonio and Casablanca to gorgeous seaside Valparaíso in a brisk week-long getaway that never feels hurried.

It starts in Santiago, Chile’s sophisticated capital, where you’ll discover the city’s pre-colonial past on a fascinating private tour of the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and other important civic landmarks.

Next, head south to the San Antonio and Casablanca valleys, Chile’s premier wine-making regions. Here, you’ll be treated to a blind tasting of delicious Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs, pinot noirs, and other top wines at Casa Marin before embarking on a private tour of the valleys celebrated wineries. Each valley possesses its own distinctive terroir and approach to wine making, and you’re sure to find a few new favorites here.

Last stop: Valparaíso, where the Andes tumble into the Pacific. Get to know this gorgeous hillside city and its UNESCO-protected downtown on a multi-angle sightseeing tour that takes you through its famous twisty streets and up the mountainsides via ascensores (funiculars). After a visit to the coastal resort towns of Maitencillo, Cachagua, and Zapallar (home to beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and, if you’re lucky, penguins and otters), you’ll return to Santiago and home with a newfound appreciation for Chile and its cultivated charms.

Kensington Tours creates private trips from the world’s finest ingredients. Tailor-made with care by your personal Destination Expert, your personalized trip is always a one-of-a-kind experience made just for you. Expert local guidance and 24/7 service come standard.