Chile

DAY 1: SANTIAGO

Welcome to Chile!

To ensure your comfort upon arrival, you will have an English-speaking representative waiting for you outside of customs holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will help to direct you to your private driver and vehicle, and will accompany you to your accommodation to assist with check-in.

Enjoy the comfort of an early check-in after your overnight flight.

Tonight, round-trip car service is included to the Santiago restaurant of your choice. Restaurant reservations will be confirmed at time of booking and are subject to availability. Dinner is at your own expense.

Accommodation: The Singular Santiago

The Singular Santiago is a five-star luxury hotel located in the Lastarria Neighborhood in the heart of downtown Santiago. The hotel was designed specifically to fit seamlessly into this iconic neighborhood, which epitomizes the pride and creativity of the people of Santiago. The rooms and suites at The Singular Santiago offer an alluring blend of the classic and the contemporary and balance modern comforts with the charm of a bygone era. Though the hotel is brand new, your room will have an air of classic comfort. Tasteful touches, rich wood, supple leather, different color schemes and soft lighting create a warm, welcoming environment within which to unwind after a day of exploring the city.

DAY 2: SANTIAGO

One of the best ways to understand Santiago is to study the city’s historical development. Your tour begins by driving to Santa Lucia Hill, which is called Huelen in the native aboriginal dialect. Santa Lucia Hill was popularized by Spanish conqueror Pedro Valdivia who founded the city and gave it the name Santiago de Nueva Extremadura, in honour of the apostle Santiago, who was the patron Saint of Spain. Next up, you will visit the Plaza de Armas (Main Square), which is the central point of the city's earliest urbanization. Today, the Cathedral, main post office, National Historic Museum and Municipalidad de Santiago (city council) are located around the square. Carrying onward, you will tour through the Pre-Colombino Art Museum where more than three decades have passed since Sergio Larraín García-Moreno and the Municipality of Santiago founded the museum. Wander around in Plaza de la Constitución Square, see La Moneda Government Palace as you discover the fascinating historical milestones of the city from independence to the present day. Before returning to your hotel, you will visit one of the oldest barrios of Santiago: Republica and Concha y Toro.

Accommodation: The Singular Santiago

DAY 3: SANTIAGO - SAN ANTONIO VALLEY

Enjoy a private tour with an English-speaking guide from Santiago to the San Antonio Valley (Matetic Vineyards). Tour a wine cellar with a view of the organic vineyards, and gain a deeper understanding of the winemaking process learn about the many aspects involved in winemaking, bottling and storage. At the end of the tour, you'll sample four wines from the EQ ultra-premium line: Sauvignon Blanc Coastal, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Following your vineyard tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in the San Antonio Valley.

Accommodation: La Casona at Matetic Vineyards

La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is a colonial country home featuring seven stylish rooms. With over 100 years of history, in 2004 it was fully remodeled and beautifully decorated by the renowned Max Cummins. La Casona offers the perfect setting for a relaxing, unique holiday experience. Visit the vineyard, explore the grounds, taste the fine wines and relax in the peaceful Rosario Valley. Come and enjoy the incomparable personalized service, comfort and exceptional hospitality. La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is located in Rosario Valley, a subdivisión of San Antonio Valley, 120 kilometers from Santiago between Casablanca and San Antonio.

DAY 4: SAN ANTONIO VALLEY

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to embark on a private tour through two of the most highly regarded vineyards in Casablanca: Bodegas Re, one of the most innovative wine making vineyards in the country, and Casas del Bosque, a vineyard specializing in time-honored, traditional practices.

Your guided outing of Bodegas RE will include a tour through the balsamic and artisanal fruit-liquor rooms, the clay vessel cellar and six wine tastings featuring RE Pinotel, RE Chardonnoir, RE Syranoir, RE Syragnan, RE Cabergnan, and Lomajes de Viña Roja (Carignan) which will be accompanied with lights snacks of bread, cheese, and olive oil. While visiting Casas del Bosque, you will enjoy a private tour of the grounds and cellar, including a tasting of one Reserve and two Grand Reserve wines.

DAY 5: SAN ANTONIO VALLEY - VALPARAISO

Enjoy a private transfer with professional driver and English speaking guide from San Antonio to Valparaiso.

On this private tour you will learn about the historical, social and cultural significance of Viña del Mar (the "Garden City") and Valparaíso (a World Heritage site). The tour begins by discovering the history of Viña del Mar. Stroll through the main streets and avenues, passing by museums and palaces alongside your expert guide before heading down the coast towards Reñaca, Chile's most popular beach town. Along the way, there will be a brief stop to see the wildlife and birds around “Sea lion Rock” before heading around the bay to Valparaiso.

The first stop in Valparaiso is the Artillería lift. After a brief ride, you will arrive at a lookout point where you can enjoy incredible views of the city. Continue onward and across the cerros (or folds in the hills) of the city to San Luis Square where you will discover Cerro Concepción on foot, a famous boulevard with shining examples of 19th Century architecture similar to St. Paul’s Cathedral and other Lutheran churches, and the Paseo Atkinson alleyway which features the world-famous Brighton Restaurant.

Accommodation: Casa Higueras

Found in the heart of Cerro Alegre and situated to offer magnificent views of Valparaiso’s bay, is Casa Higueras. A quaint boutique hotel perched high above Valparaiso, the simple facade of the property conceals the warm, modern and sophisticated style that courses through all five floors of this historic property. Casa Higueras offers luxury guestrooms designed to ensure guest comfort. On the garden level, there is swimming pool with a line of white sun chairs for sunbathers and swimmers alike. The on-site spa welcomes guests for a range of relaxing services. The on-site restaurant is well regarded by travelers and locals alike, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout common areas in the property.

DAY 6: VALPARAISO

Your excursion departs from Viña del Mar or Valparaiso and tracks north along the coast of this region, allowing you to enjoy a stretch of beaches and the beautiful seaside resorts of Maitencillo, Cachagua and Zapallar. Zapallar, your first stop, is an exclusive seaside resort with a small bay that is considered to be one of the most beautiful on the northern coast. You will briefly rest at the Zapallar viewpoint and walk along its famous Senderos de Piedra or Stone Pathways before departing for Cachagua, a small village characterized by its houses hidden among the vegetation. Stop at the Cachagua viewpoint where several bird species can be seen, including Humboldt Penguins. Your last stop is the small resort town of Maitencillo, a unique town with an ambience all its own that combines beautiful nooks festooned with native garden plants amid the marine landscape.

DAY 7: VALPARAISO

Enjoy a day at leisure in Valparaiso before returning to Santiago in the late-afternoon to catch your evening flight.

Meet your driver for a private transfer from your hotel in Valparaiso to Santiago.

Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard)

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.