Santiago & Bohemian Valparaiso

From Santiago to Santiago

Tour Overview

Fall in love with Santiago and Valparaiso on this city stopover.

On our Signature tour of Santiago, stay 3 nights in comfortable central accommodation. Learn of Santiago's rich history, take in the beautiful architecture and public spaces. Head out to Casablanca Valley to sample the wonderful local wines this region is famous for, then continue to the coast to enjoy the stunning coastal city of Valparaiso. Explore the hilly streets and fabulous street art of this bohemian port city, Valparaiso.

 Santiago is a fantastic place to start your South America adventure, and a gateway to the Atacama Desert, Patagonia and more! 

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Explore Santiago and learn about its history and culture with the Andes mountain as a backdrop. Your evenings are free to choose from the many great dining options.

Sample premium wines at one of Santiago’s most renowned wine valleys, Casablanca Valley. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting experience at a picturesque cellar door.

Visit Valparaiso, one of the most colourful cities in South America and have fun exploring the steep and windy streets, checking out the street art and local galleries.

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1
Arrive in Santiago

Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s capital. Vibrant, sophisticated and cosmopolitan, the city is emerging as a favourite destination of travellers to the region.

The city is situated in the centre of the Santiago Basin and surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range. Originally inhabited by the Picunche Indians, the city was established during the Spanish Conquest of Chile by Pedro de Valdivia.

After you arrive and settle in at your centrally located, superior accommodation, why not visit Barrio Bellavista in the evening? This trendy area is considered ‘the Soho of Santiago’ thanks to its street art and it features a number of good restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat.

*Please note Australian passport holders are required to obtain a Chilean tourist visa or if transiting for longer than 8 hours before arrival.

Overnight in Santiago

Day 2
Santiago City Tour & Local Dinner

Today you will enjoy a small group tour of Santiago. Explore sites including the Natural History Museum, Santiago’s central square, or Plaza de Armas. Surrounding the square you will see the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palacio de la Real de Santiago.

From the plaza you will walk to Palacio de la Moneda along a traditional Chilean street. Originally a colonial mint house, hence the building’s name, the Palace is the seat of the President of Chile. If you’re lucky, you might catch the changing of the guard, which occurs every second day.

Finally you will visit Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill on which Santiago was founded. Now a park, you will walk past its fountains and up some stairs to a fort with panoramic views of the city.

In the evening you will enjoy a local Chilean dinner in a private apartment. The dinner will be family style and shared with other like minded travellers and includes wine and local drinks. This is an exclusive experience not to be missed!

Overnight in Santiago

Day 3
Valparaiso & The Casablanca Valley

Today you will join a small group tour to head towards the Chilean coastline.

Your first stop is the charming Valparaiso. This city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and many of its colourful buildings perch in a haphazard fashion on the hillside.

You will take a walk to discover the local art galleries and street art which embody Valparaiso’s bohemian lifestyle, including visiting one stairwell which claims, “we are not hippies, we are happies.” You will also take a ride on one of the city’s remaining funiculars.

Then it is on to the Casablanca Valley. This region is famous for wine production, in particular Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir varieties. You will visit a cellar door for a premium wine tasting and have the chance to purchase some wines and other souvenirs.


Overnight in Santiago

Day 4
Depart Santiago

If time permits before your onward flight, why not visit Cerro San Cristobel?

Located in Parque Metropolitano in the north of the city near Bellavista and Providencia you will find a funicular that will carry you to the top of Cerro San Cristobel mountain.

At the top you will find the fourteen metre high statue of the Virgin de la Immaculada Concepcion.

You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your onward flight.

What’s Included

Accommodation
  • Included Copy 20 Accommodation in standard hotels
  • Included Copy 31 Upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodation
Food
  • Included Copy 20 Breakfast daily, and other meals as outlined in the included sightseeing tours
Fees & Services
  • Included Copy 20 Private airport transfers
  • Included Copy 20 Sightseeing on a shared basis as outlined in the tour itinerary with English speaking guides
  • Included Copy 7 International Flights, Visa and reciprocity fees (if applicable), tips, travel insurance

Activities

  • Included Visit Casablanca Valley, where some of the country's best cool climate wines are produced.
  • Included Enjoy highlights of Chile’s colonial capital Santiago, a now vibrant & cosmopolitan city.
  • Included Santiago Panoramic tour, explore old and new Santiago, including Santa Lucia hill
  • Included Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Valparaiso, Chile’s oldest port.
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Duration

4 days

Price from

$1,326 USD

Per person, sharing

Daily departures