Chile is famous for its wines - the central valley offers ideal conditions to grow a wide variety of grapes, north to south, and from lower to higher altitudes, which require different micro-climates for their development. The Central Valley is an ideal destination for those who wish to combine gourmet pleasures with walking in the foothills of the Andes. The tour starts in Santiago and makes a nice little circuit through some of the best wine growing regions.

Day 1: Santiago - Las Majadas de Colchagua (190 km / 120 mi)

Today you will pick up your car and drive to the renowned Colchagua Valley. Drive 142 kilometres to San Fernando and then follow the route towards Santa Cruz. Along the road you will be able to see how the thriving wine industry has taken over most of the valley. There at Santa Cruz you will reach your final destination at Viña Bisquertt. There, the old family house has been remodelled to provide excellent accommodations and also features an inviting wine cellar. (B)

Day 2: Viña Bisquertt

This day you can pick your way through some of the many wineries of this always surprising region, while driving you will be able to see Chile's most traditional Huaso area, with old adobe houses and beautiful corridors. Overnight at Las Majadas de Colchagua. (B)

Day 3: Colchagua - Valparaíso (250 km / 160 mi)

Today you will drive through the I-80-g route to reach your final destination in Valparaíso. This route is a great alternative to Chile's main highway since it keeps most of the quaint appearance from the old times. Once you make it to Valparaíso you will be able to experience the oldest and most important port of Chile. Valparaiso's picturesque layout, enhanced by the surrounding hills that seem to dive into the ocean, remind us that this was once the most important maritime destination of the Pacific coast before the Strait of Panama was opened to navigation in 1914. Overnight in Valparaíso. (B)

Day 4: Along the Coast

Today you can drive along the coast and explore some of the most traditional beach town in Chile, including Viña del Mar and Con Con. Maybe you want to explore the nearby old whale processing factory in Quintay or visit the house of Pablo Neruda (Literature Nobel Prize winner) in Isla Negra with its beautiful collections (Closed on Mondays). There are some amazing wineries that specialize in whites in the Casablanca valley. Overnight in Valparaíso. (B)

Day 5: Termas de Jahuel (260 km / 160 mi)

Today you will leave the coast to start climbing up the Andes Mountain Range. You will drive towards the city of San Felipe. Here you will start seeing some of the traditional country side houses that were built in one of Chile’s first developed agricultural areas. Then at 1180 m / 3900 ft and only 14 km / 9 mi Northeast of San Felipe you will find the amazing spa and health service of Alto Jahuel. Overnight in Alto Jahuel. (B)

Day 6: Santiago (100 km / 62 mi)

Today you will drive back to Santiago to drop off your car and catch your flight back. (B)

Please note that all our itineraries can be customized and modified to suit your wishes.

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Hotels used with itinerary

Las Majadas de Colchagua The Viña Bisquertt is an enchanting winery situated on the thriving valley of Colchagua. There, a recently renovated old Casona called Las Majadas de Colchagua awaits you. The house, owned by a family with over 100 years of wine making tradition includes 20 rooms looking onto the house's ancient and superbly maintained park. The cellar maintains in its front, Colchaguas's traditional architecture with thick sun-dried clay walls, corridors and gardens. The property is packed with little corners to visit like their horse cart museum, the saddle collection room and the Salón del Fundador. The vineyard’s 600 hectares allow the Bisquertt family to focus on premium wines through their recognized trademark La Joya. Las Majadas de Colchagua takes you on a journey tracing the tracks of the first Bisquertts- French-Spanish immigrants. Enjoy a glass of excellent wine in a unique environment beneath blue day skies or a wide and star-filled night sky!

Hotel Casa Zero The Zero Hotel is located in a house typical for Valparaíso. Having been beautifully restored and decorated, it features now nine bedrooms. Four of them have an amazing view of the bay and the others face the hills. This hotel helps you to experience Valparaiso's way of life.

Hotel & Termas de Jahuel Termas de Jahuel, located at 1.180 m / 3.870 ft above sea level at a distance of 18 km / 11,2 miles to San Felipe, offers 94 exquisite rooms, fully equipped with color TV, telephone, Internet access, central heating, air conditioning and safe deposit box. The Hotel owned Spa's thermal waters have an average temperature of 22°C / 71,6 F and are recommended for respiratory, rheumatic, digestive, cardiac affections. General facilities of the hotel include restaurant, bar, open air swimming-pool, tennis court, gym, library, conference facilities (2 saloons each with a capacity for up to 180 persons)

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Hotel Vendimia This hotel has been built with the classical Colchagua Valley style in mind, 8 colonially ornamented rooms and a home feel to the common areas which include the dinning room and reading studio. Beautiful gardens allow customers to spend the warm spring and summer evening outside by the pool. Internet connection is available.

Hotel Thomas Somerscales*** Once the home of the artist Thomas Somerscales this exquisite hotel in the heart of Valparaíso, a World Heritage Site that preserves the early 19th century style of urban development in South America. Thomas Somerscales hotel has been restored in full compliance with the heritage conservation guidelines. Its 8 traditionally decorated rooms exude a 19th century ambience, yet also feature modern amenities such as telephone, internet access, cable TV, minibar and safe deposit box. The hotel also offers a cafeteria and a saloon with capacity for up to 30 people.

Hotel & Termas de Jahuel Termas de Jahuel, located at 1.180 m / 3.870 ft above sea level at a distance of 18 km / 11,2 miles to San Felipe, offers 94 exquisite rooms, fully equipped with color TV, telephone, Internet access, central heating, air conditioning and safe deposit box. The Hotel owned Spa's thermal waters have an average temperature of 22°C / 71,6 F and are recommended for respiratory, rheumatic, digestive, cardiac affections. General facilities of the hotel include restaurant, bar, open air swimming-pool, tennis court, gym, library, conference facilities (2 saloons each with a capacity for up to 180 persons)