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The Best Wine Tasting & Tours In Chile

Browse through the best selection of chile wine tours.

Tour and country lunch at Clos De Luz

Enjoy the guided vineyard visit, organically produced wine tasting with some appetizer in one of the oldest Chilean vineyards the Clos De Luz winery

Icon Wine Tasting and Tour at Vina Santa Cruz

Taste the Most Exclusive Range of Santa Cruz Wines

Gran Chaman Tour at Vina Santa Cruz

Discover the Soul of the Vina Santa Cruz Wines

Full Day Family (2 adults + 2 children) Tour at Vina Santa Cruz

Visit their Automobile Museum and Wine Museum, followed by lunch and wine tastings

Full Day Couple Tour at Vina Santa Cruz

Take a tour of the cable car through the Hill of Cultures, visit the wine museum, and enjoy a delicious lunch with wine tastings

Icon Tasting and Tour at Viña Koyle

At Viña Koyle you will have the possibility to take a relaxing walk through our vineyards while learning about agriculture practices and the biodynamic methods, followed by a tasting of four wines

Discovery Tasting and Tour at Viña Koyle

Enjoy the beauty of Colchagua Valley in a vineyard walk at Vina Koyle, and taste four wines served with a cheese platter

Advanced Tasting and Tour at Viña Koyle

Discover the aromas and flavors of Koyle Wines, where you will have the opportunity to walk through the vineyards and sample six wines from the estate

Premium Tour at Viña Laura Hartwig

Explore Laura Hartwig winery: Discover Colchagua valley and vineyards, learn winemaking, and savor a premium tasting with a cheese platter

Centanarios Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

Explore the art of Chilean wine making at one of the country’s oldest wineries

Wine Tasting with Winery Owner

Enjoy award-winning wines paired with cheese, olives, and bread in an environmentally conscious environment at Attilio & Mochi

Wine tasting and tour at Viña Vik

Visit Viña Vik to enjoy a beautiful landscape and walks to the vineyards, and savor wines amidst their exceptional design, accompanied by culinary indulgence

Chile Wine Tours Offered by Local Guides

Discover Chile's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.

Concha y Toro Winery - Classic Tour with Transport - REGULAR

Casablanca Valley Wine Tour

A Wine Filled Adventure!

The Casablanca Valley

Out and About the Wine Tour!

Cousiño Macul Vineyard- Maipo Valley

Concha y Toro Vineyard Classic Tour AM or PM

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Wine lovers from all around the world flock to South America to enjoy the remarkable wine tours in Chile.

Viticulture in Chile started around the 16th century. Overtime Carmenere - the Chilean signature red wine grape - was born thanks to the work of skilled winemakers. Wine tours in Chile are usually accompanied by beautiful Ocean views or the massive Andes.

If you are planning to visit wine tastings and tours in Chile, you will have to carefully choose where to go first and start looking for the best region for you. There are plenty of gorgeous wine tours in Chile, spread all over each region. All wineries in Chile have their own story to tell, winemaking techniques, and unique wines to offer their guests.

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Visit Chile's wine valleys to experience gorgeous scenery, sip on world-class wines, and dine in top restaurants

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Colchagua Valley offers restaurant options for everyone.

Colchagua Valley is known for award wining red wines and there are several wineries in the valley that offer wine tours and tastings.

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Santa Cruz is a small country town located in the heart of Colchagua Valley and there is much to do. From wine tastings to hiking, biking and visiting one of the top private museums in South America.

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Maipo travel, eco wine adventures.

From  Maipo Valley , vineyard and historical cellar of Santiago, to the main wine valleys of Chile: Colchagua , Casablanca , San Antonio , Aconcagua , Maule , Itata , Bio Bio …  

For those of us who love nature and gastronomy, value friendliness … And worship wine devotedly!

Locally sourced healthy products, beautiful landscapes, historical heritage, tranquility and memorable experiences in the always pleasant and magical company of the excellent Chilean wines.

On foot , by bike , on horseback … Live genuine adventures with authentic people whose way of life is intimately linked to this generous land.

From  Maipo Valley , vineyard and historical cellar of Santiago , to the main wine valleys of Chile: Colchagua , Casablanca , San Antonio , Aconcagua , Maule , Itata , Bio Bio …

Enjoy locally sourced healthy products, beautiful landscapes, historical heritage, tranquility and memorable experiences in the always pleasant and magical company of the excellent Chilean wines.

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Enjoy a truly authentic experience!

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In a spectacular Wine Region!

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Concha y Toro, Santa Rita and Undurraga in a full wine day!

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11 Best Santiago Chile Wine Tours: Everything You Need To Know [2024]

Looking for the best Santiago Chile Wine Tours? You’ve come to the right place! The top 11 wine tours in Santiago are all listed here.

How do I know these are the best? I’m a wine lover who recently spent several weeks exploring Santiago and other regions in Chile. Plus, I’ve vetted all the tours in this article, including the reviews, so you can be sure they’re all highly rated.

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Chile is one of the best wine producing countries in the world. With rich winemaking traditions, varied grape varieties, and diverse microclimates, Chile produces both excellent red and white wines.

If you’re planning to visit Chile, you’re probably hoping to indulge in some of these excellent wines. And, luckily, you don’t even have to venture far from the capital to do so. Nestled in the midst of several of Chile’s most famous wine regions, Santiago is an excellent place to sample Chilean wine and explore some of the country’s best wineries.

However, the logistics of planning a trip to wine country can be a little overwhelming. Therefore, the best way to experience Chilean wine is to take a tour. And there are some excellent Santiago Chile wine tours to choose from!

To help you narrow them down, here is my list of the top 11 wine tours in Santiago Chile.

Our Top 3 Picks: Santiago Chile Wine Tours

# 1 top pick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

Maipo Valley Wine and Farm Tour with 4 Vineyards from Santiago ✔️ Wine & Pisco tastings included ✔️ Varied day with full farm and winery tour ✔️ Wine glass and mini bottle to take home Check Rates & Availability

# 2 PICK ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Horseback Private Wine Tour and Country Grill from Santiago ✔️ Unique Maipo Valley horseback experience ✔️ Traditional ranch barbecue included ✔️ Suitable for first-time riders! Check Rates & Availability

# 3 PICK ⭐⭐⭐

Casablanca Valley Wine Tour and Tastings Including 3 to 4 Vineyards ✔️ Viator Experience Badge of Excellence ✔️ Lunch stop at a fantastic local restaurant ✔️ Sample award-winning and organic wines Check Rates & Availability

Top 11 Santiago Chile Wine Tours

1. maipo valley wine and farm tour from santiago.

For a varied day of activities visiting family-run farms and wineries book this Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 Vineyards from Santiago .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 8-9 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? It’s one of the only tours which gives you a full Maipo Valley experience . You will have the opportunity to explore a family-run farm and three of the valley’s best wineries . Plus, you will get to taste more than 10 different wines, and have a pisco tasting!

✅ Visit 4 family-run and traditional vineyards ✅ Taste premium and signature wines and Pisco ✅ Tour a farm, vineyards, production warehouses & wine cellars ✅ Interact with alpacas and other animals ✅ Receive a wine glass and small bottle of wine to take home ✅ Experience different agricultural productions ✅ Includes hotel pickup & drop-off ✅ Wheelchair & stroller accessible

What makes this Maipo Valley wine tour the best is that it’s the most comprehensive tour available to explore Chilean wine country from Santiago. You will get to experience both wine production and agriculture in the Maipo Valley, and taste some of Chile’s best wines. Plus, this tour has hundreds of 5-star reviews !

Best wine tour I’ve ever been on !

The Maipo Valley is where the first vines were planted in Chile in the 1540s. And to this day, it remains the heart of Chile’s wine making industry, which you will get to experience on this tour. With both large and more intimate wineries on the itinerary, you will get a true sense of Chilean wine culture, and have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines.

Although this tour operates every day, something to note is that this is a group tour. Like all the group tours on this list, a minimum number of travellers are required for it to run. If you prefer to guarantee your tour, consider booking one of the private tours listed here instead.

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2. Horseback Private Wine Tour and Country Grill

Discover the beautiful Maipo Valley on horseback with this Private Wine Tour on Horseback With a Country Grill Lunch .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 9 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? It’s one of the most unique Santiago Chile wine tours , taking you on a guided horseback ride through the Maipo Valley, with breakfast, lunch and wine tastings included. Plus, it’s suitable for first-time riders , and it’s a private tour!

✅ Private full-day tour ✅ Includes round trip transport, breakfast, lunch & wine tastings! ✅ Unique wine country experience ✅ No experience necessary: suitable for first-time riders! ✅ Expert led wine tasting & guided horseback ride ✅ Barbecue lunch at a traditional Chilean horse ranch ✅ Great value for money ✅ Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

This is my favourite tour on the list! The only reason it’s not ranked number one is because horseback riding might not appeal to everyone. Although don’t let a lack of riding experience put you off, as this tour is suitable for first-time riders!

Our Favorite Day & Adventure in Chile!!!

Experiencing the Maipo Valley on horseback is truly a magical experience. You will get to enjoy the spectacular views as you stroll along the Maipo river, weave in-and-out of vineyards and gallop across open plains.

And not to forget about the food and wine! You will enjoy both a hearty breakfast to start the day, and a traditional ranch barbecue lunch, to refuel after your ride. The tour then ends with an expert-led tasting at Miraflores winery, where you can indulge in and learn more about Chile’s famous red wines.

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3. Casablanca Valley Wine Tour and Tasting

For a true 5-star experience , ideal for white wine lovers, book this Casablanca Valley Wine Tour & Tasting Including 3 to 4 Vineyards .

Why choose this tour? It’s the most highly rated tour in Chile’s best white wine region . Plus, it has a Viator Experience Badge of Excellence!

✅ Viator Experience Badge of Excellence ✅ Full-day wine-tasting tour in the Casablanca Valley ✅ Taste the best white wines in Chile ✅ Enjoy stunning scenery and panoramic views of the valley ✅ Sample award-winning and organic wines ✅ Guided tasting sessions and learn about winemaking ✅ Lunch Stop at a Fantastic Local Restaurant ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off included

If you’re a white wine lover, then this tour is the one for you! The Casablanca Valley is Chile’s top white wine region. In particular, it’s best known for its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

But it’s not just the excellent white wines that you can enjoy here. The valley also produces some excellent Pinot Noir. And, on this tour, you will get to sample a variety of white, red and sparkling wines, including organic and award-winning wines.

Great day trip from Santiago!

This whole tour is really enjoyable from start to end. With knowledgeable guides, comprehensive tastings and stunning scenery throughout the entire day. Plus, the variety and quality of the wines and knowledgeable guides make it a really special experience.

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4. Maipo Valley Top Wineries Private Tour and Tastings

Go behind the scenes and discover the Maipo Valley’s top wineries in a more intimate setting with this Private Maipo Valley Top Wineries Tour and Tastings .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 10 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? Visit three of Chile’s most renowned wineries on this all-inclusive tour, and get to go behind-the-scenes with a private guide !

✅ Private full-day tour ✅ Tour 3 iconic wineries in the Maipo Valley ✅ Facilities tour and tastings included at each stop ✅ Learn about production processes and gain industry insight ✅ Visit century-old wine cellars ✅ Lunch included ✅ Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

The best part about this tour is that you get to spend the whole day with a knowledgeable guide and go behind-the-scenes at the wineries . This makes it a much more informative experience, and you get to see a lot more of the wineries than you would in a group tour.

First class experience

This is the ideal tour if you’re looking for a more personal service and to learn as much as possible about Chilean wines. Plus, each winery on the tour has something different and unique to enjoy. From century-old cellars to an onsite museum, and one of the best restaurants outside of Santiago!

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5. Semi-Private Premium Wine Tour at Santa Rita Winery

For a luxury winery experience in an intimate setting, book this Semi-private Premium Wine Tour at Santa Rita Winery .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 4 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? This is a VIP-style small-group excursion to one of Chile’s leading and most historic wineries in the Maipo Valley!

✅ Intimate small-group tour ✅ Tour one of the Maipo Valley’s most historic wineries ✅ Exclusive tasting of some of Chile’s best wines ✅ Taste high-end vintage wines ✅ Tastings accompanied by a cheese board, nuts and fruits ✅ Explore the onsite Park and Parisian-inspired hotel gardens ✅ Maximum 8 guests ✅ Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

The best part about this tour is that you will receive the VIP treatment at one of the Maipo Valley’s most significant wineries . Not only does Santa Rita Winery have a rich history and heritage, but it also has an impressive portfolio of wines. And you will get to taste some of their premium vintage wines, which aren’t usually available to guests!

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In addition to the exclusive wine tasting, the winery has some of the Maipo Valley’s most beautiful grounds, and an onsite museum, which you will get to explore.

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6. Full-Day Private Maipo Valley Bike Tour and Wine Tasting

For a day of adventure, sightseeing and discovering local wine, try the Private Maipo Valley Bike Tour and Wine Tasting !

Why choose this tour? Cycling is the most scenic way to explore the landscapes and vineyards in the Maipo Valley. Plus, as this is a private tour , you have more flexibility to customize the day to best suit your interests!

✅ Private Full-day tour ✅ Personalized Experience with a knowledgeable guide ✅ Explore vast vineyards by bike ✅ Winery tour and premium tastings included ✅ Stops at iconic Maipo Valley wineries ✅ Includes delicious 3-course lunch ✅ Learn about the winemaking process ✅ Flat terrain – accessible to different fitness levels ✅ Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off

This is the ideal tour for anyone who is looking to explore the Maipo Valley in a unique and active way , with a more personalized experience.

The best part of this tour is that you get to cycle through charming towns, beautiful vineyards and the most prominent wineries in the Maipo Valley. Along the way you will get to meet locals and learn more about the local community, life in the country and the winemaking process. Plus, you will have plenty of opportunities to taste and buy wine, and sample traditional cuisine.

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7. Bahai Temple and Cousiño Macul Vineyard Tour

To experience two of Chile’s most historic landmarks, book this Bahai Temple and Cousiño Macul Vineyard tour !

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 5 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? It offers the chance to see one of Chile’s architectural icons and visit one of the region’s most historic wineries. It’s also a half-day tour which starts in the afternoon (1:45 pm) . So if you’re not a morning person, this tour is for you!

✅ See the Santiago Baháʼí House of Worship ✅ Visit one of the oldest wineries in the Maipo Valley ✅ Afternoon start (1:45 pm) ✅ Learn about Chilean wine and the winemaking process ✅ Immerse yourself in the French architecture ✅ Receive a Cousiño Macul wine glass to take home ✅ Wine tastings included ✅ Return transport included

This is a fantastic tour if you’re short on time but still want to make the most of your time in Santiago . Not only do you get to visit the Bahai Temple, which is one of Chile’s architectural icons, you also get to spend time at the historic Cousiño Macul winery, which dates back to 1856.

Great combo tour

At the winery, you will get to admire the beautiful French architecture and sample Chilean wine. Plus, you can learn about the winemaking process from the sixth generation of family who manage the vineyard.

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8. Private Maipo Valley Historic Wine Tour

Discover Santiago’s two most historic wineries on this Private Maipo Valley Historic Wine Tour: Santa Rita and Concha y Toro Vineyards .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 7 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? With the full attention of a knowledgeable guide, you will get to explore two of Chile’s most historic wineries , and visit the Andean Museum , to learn as much as possible about Chilean wine, history and culture.

✅ Private tour with a local guide ✅ Visit both the Santa Rita and Concha y Toro vineyards ✅ Wine tastings at both wineries included ✅ Includes admission to the Andean Museum ✅ Visit vineyards, gardens and wine cellars ✅ Learn about Chilean wine, history and culture ✅ Includes private transport ✅ Wheelchair and stroller accessible

This day tour is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about Chile’s history, visit Santiago’s most notable wineries and immerse yourself in nature. Plus, as this is a private tour you will have the full attention of your guide, to make sure all your questions are answered and you make the most of the day.

Drink wine and learn Chilean history!

During your time at the Santa Rita and Concha y Toro vineyards, you will get to sample typical Chilean wines, learn about the long history of the wineries, and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds. Then, you will continue discovering the local history and culture at the Andean Museum, under the guidance of your local guide.

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9. Concha y Toro Marqués Vineyard Tour

Discover the beautiful grounds of Chile’s most famous winery with this Concha y Toro Marqués Vineyard Tour .

Why choose this tour? It offers the chance to spend half a day exploring a single winery. It’s the ideal tour if you’re short on time but don’t want to miss out on experiencing an iconic Santiago winery.

✅ Half-day tour to Chile’s most famous winery ✅ The home of the Casillero del Diablo and Don Melchor wines ✅ Try premium wines from the Marqués Casa Concha line ✅ Wine tastings and cheese pairings included ✅ Discover the winery’s beautiful grounds, gardens and mansion ✅ See the legend of Casillero del Diablo wine cellar ✅ Morning and afternoon tours available ✅ Round trip transfers included

This is the ideal tour to experience wine, history and culture near Santiago. The iconic Concha y Toro winery produces two of Chile’s most internationally recognized wines . Plus, it houses the wine cellar from the famous legend of Casillero del Diablo , which you can visit on this tour.

Exceeded my expectations

In addition to learning about the winery’s history and production process, you will get to try some delicious premium wines and cheeses, and explore a stunning property.

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10. Small Group Full-Day Santiago City and Wine Tour

If you don’t have much time in Santiago, consider booking this Small Group Full-Day Santiago City and Wine Tour

⭐ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 8 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? This is the best tour to explore the highlights of Santiago , learn about Chilean history and culture, and visit a popular local winery , all in one day!

✅ Personalized and guided small group excursion ✅ Combine a Santiago Chile wine tour with a city tour ✅ See Santiago’s key historic and architectural sites ✅ Explore local parks, markets and vibrant neighbourhoods ✅ Choose between Undurraga , Concha y Toro or Santa Rita winery ✅ Winery visit and tastings included ✅ Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

This small group tour isn’t just a winery tour. It’s a complete Santiago Chile experience, with sightseeing, a local guide to teach you about the history and culture, and a winery visit to end the day. This is ideal if you don’t have much time but want to experience as much as possible of Santiago.

Excellent tour!

This tour includes just about everything you would want to experience in Santiago, so it’s ideal is you only have a couple of days in the city. And, your group will get to choose which winery they want to visit for a tour and wine tasting. Plus, your guide will take care of everything to ensure it’s a smooth day out.

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11. Inca Lagoon Tour with Local Vineyard Visit and Tasting

To do multiple excursions in one day trip, book this Inca Lagoon Tour with Local Vineyard Visit and Tasting .

⭐ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕒 Tour Length: 11 Hours | 💰 Check Rates & Availability

Why choose this tour? This is the best way to fit in two of Santiago’s top day trips in one, combining the beautiful Andes mountain landscapes with an authentic Chilean winery visit and tasting !

✅ Spend time at South America’s oldest ski resort ✅ Visit a winery in the Aconcagua Valley ✅ Wine tastings included ✅ Scenic drive through the Chilean countryside ✅ Stop to pet llamas at a farm ✅ Informative narrated tour ✅ Free time to explore at your own pace ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off included

This is a very full day out, but is an excellent option if you don’t have long in Santiago and want to maximize your stay! Combining both these activities into one tour means you get to experience both the stunning Andes Mountains, and Chilean wine country in one day.

Absolutely amazing trip. A must

This tour is full of fun activities from start to finish. With stops at the San Esteban Vineyard, Portillo ski resort and a local llama farm. Plus, you will drive through the scenic Chilean countryside and on one of the most famous roads in the Andes, known as the ‘Snail Road’ due to its 29 switchbacks.

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Santiago Wine Tour FAQs

What is the closest wine region to santiago.

The closest wine region to Santiago is the Maipo Valley, at about a 1-1.5 hour drive away. The other nearby wine regions are up to a 2.5 hour drive from the city.

What is the best wine region in Chile?

The Maipo Valley is considered the best red wine region in Chile. It produces the country’s best Cabernet Sauvignon, which is the wine Chile is most known for. And it is the most historic wine region in Chile.

However, the best white wine region in Chile is the Casablanca Valley. Both the Maipo Valley and the Casablanca Valley can be visited on day trips from Santiago .

Which wines are produced in Santiago?

Chile is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère and Sauvignon Blanc. These wines are all produced in and around Santiago.

In particular, the Maipo Valley is the closest wine region to Santiago and is the country’s largest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon. However, it also produces excellent Carménère, Merlot, Malbec and Syrah.

What white wine is Chile known for?

The most notable white wine produced in Chile is Sauvignon Blanc. However, it’s also known for its Chardonnay. The country’s top white wine producing region is the Casablanca Valley, which has a cooler climate.

What is the most famous winery in Chile?

Concha y Toro is the most famous winery in Chile and one of South America’s leading wine producers. It produces two of Chile’s most internationally recognized wines and is home to the legend of Casillero del Diablo.

Located in the Maipo Valley, Concha y Toro can easily be visited on a day tour from Santiago .

What makes Chilean wine so good?

Chile has diverse microclimates which are conducive to wine production, and a wide range of grape varieties. As a result, Chile produces both bold reds and crisp white wines, which are some of the best in the world.

How do you get from Santiago to the Maipo Valley?

It’s about a 1-1.5 hour drive to the Maipo Valley from Santiago. However, the best way to get there if you’re visiting Santiago is by taking a Maipo Valley wine tour . This makes things easy as your transport, itinerary, and all winery tours and tastings are taken care of for you.

When did Chile start making wine?

Chile’s winemaking roots date as far back as the 1500s, when Spanish conquistadors introduced the first vines to the region. More grape varieties were then introduced by European settlers in the 1800s, resulting in the country’s rich winemaking tradition.

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Final Thoughts – Best Santiago Chile Wine Tours

Taking a wine tour is one of the best activities to do when visiting Chile. And luckily there are plenty of exceptional Santiago Chile wine tours to choose from!

Whether you’re looking to explore the historic Maipo Valley, try Chile’s best white wines, or combine several activities for a memorable day out, there are wine tours for every type of traveller in Santiago. So, hopefully this list has helped you to find the one that best suits you.

Still unsure which tour is right for you? View all Santiago Chile wine tours .

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Chanelle Rosenbaum is the founder and author of Chasing Chanelle, a blog that aims to help travellers and expats navigate new destinations and take on more outdoor adventures. She has lived in Canada, Europe, the UK, Australia, and South America, which has given her a local’s perspective of the places she writes about. She is also an avid hiker, camper, runner, paddler, skier, and snowboarder, and is passionate about sharing her hobbies with others through her blog.

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Chile, the ‘bootlace’ of South America! 2500 miles long from the Atacama dessert in the north to the glaciers of Patagonia in the south, and yet only 90 miles from west to east at its widest point! An exciting and stunningly beautiful country whose wine industry has made huge strides in quality and diversity in the last 20 years.

Main Regions

The wine regions are mostly concentrated within 100 miles of the capital Santiago. To the south are Maipo, Colchagua, Curico and Maule valleys, and to the north and west Aconcagua, Casablanca Leyda, and San Antonio. Further north are the arid, dry, almost desert-like, Limari and Elqui valleys, famous for crystal-clear skies and some of the world’s best stargazing.

Main Grapes

‘International’ grape varieties dominate and the most widely planted whites are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, followed by Semillon and Riesling. Cabernet Sauvignon is by far the most widely planted black grape followed by Merlot and Syrah. Carmenere, which was originally from Bordeaux, has become Chile’s signature grape. Pais, which used to be the most widely planted grape and known as Mission, is often now used in blends and bulk wines.

Terroir & Climate

With the Andes to the east and the coastal ranges to the west, the vineyards are in the intervening valleys. The Andes bring cool air and snowmelt for irrigation. The Pacific Ocean brings a strong maritime influence, and the Humboldt current from Antarctica generates cool onshore breezes. 80% of country is mountainous, and this somewhat chaotic terrain gives rise to variety of different aspects, exposures and soils.

With its very dry climate and sandy soils Chile has remained free of the phylloxera louse, and so the country’s grapevines don’t need to be grafted with phylloxera-resistant rootstocks. Chile has a perfect climate for organic viticulture.

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Chile Wine Tour

15-24 march 2024.

Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to Chile in March 2024, exploring the boutique wineries and delicious gastronomy of this stunning country. Staying in some amazing places – Santiago, Valparaiso, Santa Cruz and Curico – you’ll have the opportunity to explore hand-crafted and characterful wines from Casablanca, Maipo and Colchagua. And did we mention the rodeo visit?!

We’re also offering a 3-day extension where you’ll experience the wines of the Limari and Elqui Valleys, visit an observatory for a spot of stargazing and explore the hieroglyphs of the Enchanted Valley. What’s not to love?

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OUR WINE TOURS

Welcome to the Tours Menu ,  where you’ll find our popular day tours to some of the different wine regions close to Santiago.

All of these tours leave from and return to Santiago.  Santiago Airport, or Valparaiso or San Antonio Passenger Terminal pick-ups or drop-offs can also be arranged.

You can choose a tour as described, or customize your own tour by telling us what you want and we’ll put something together for you. Whichever tour you choose, we’re sure you’ll have a great time getting to know the varied Chilean wine regions.

PORT TRANSFER To Santiago With Wine

Make your way to Santiago from Valparaíso or San Antonio Port, with time to discover the city and enjoy some wine alon the way.

Your local guide will meet you with your name on a sign and will escort you to the vehicle to start the tour in Valparaíso and Casablanca, before heading to your accommodation in Santiago.

COLCHAGUA Valley

Arguably Chile’s most famous wine region, Colchagua is synonymous with quality wines and favorable for Chile’s flagship Carménère.

An overnight tour designed to get you deeper into wine country, visiting six wineries, each unique in their own way, and tasting a range of Chile’s amazing wines.

ACONCAGUA Valley

A hot climate valley known for its big reds and long ripening cycle thanks to the influence of the nearby Pacific coast.

Tasting and exploring in the Aconcagua Valley, you will be visiting three wineries, including a winery lunch.

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Looking for the best wine tours in Chile? Wine Paths is here to help you find some of the most exclusive wine tours Chile has to offer.

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Why visit chile .

Chile, though a small country in  South America,  produces some of the most well-known new world wines in the world. These wines are not priced too high but guarantee good quality standards and appeal to the modernized palates of young consumers. A wine tour in Chile will take you through the ever-changing wine regions of the country to experience the constant advances in wine production techniques.

What to know About Chile Wine ?

The region of Colchagua is home to some of the  best modern wineries  in Chile. By combining new technology with innovative processes, the wineries of the Colchagua Valley make the area one of the most promising hotspots for wine connoisseurs. Producing largely reds, many of which are world-class, the region boasts some of the most influential varieties across the world.

You’ll find a range of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and the Syrah grape varieties. Compared to its northerly cousin  Maipo , temperatures are cooler yet still of a Mediterranean style climate. This means that the white wines benefit closer to the coast where there’s a delightful ocean breeze. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are a must by the sea.

The other main wine destination to visit is  Santiago , the capital of Chilean wines. There are organic vineyards and exclusive wineries surrounding the city – and more hectares of vines than Bordeaux in France!

The Casablanca Valley provides a change from typical reds to sampling crisp whites and cold-climate Pinot Noirs at the  Kingston Family Vineyards  ahead of a memorable food and wine afternoon in  Casablanca .

Best Time to Visit Chile

With the Atacama Desert in the north to the central region where the weather resembles the Mediterranean, there’s somewhere to go year-round.

Many visitors find that the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) or autumn (March to May) are ideal as the weather is warm and crowds are few.

The summer months (December to February) attract the most tourists, but even when it gets busy there’s still a sense of being off the beaten path in many of our tour locations.

During the winter (June to August), temperatures are much cooler, but rarely ever falling below 15°C / 5°F (although some regions will see snowfall).

For festivals, summer is the time to book your trip. Or to catch the wine harvest, plan to arrive from late February to May. Wine harvesting festivals known as Vendimias feature grape stomping, music, food and tastings.  Chile's wineries  are open throughout the year though, and can be fantastic for tours from summer to winter.

Distance from Santiago

Santiago, the capital of Chile, is centrally located in the country. Here are approximate distances from Santiago to some key destinations in Chile:

• Santiago to Valparaiso > Approximately 120 kilometers ≈ 75 miles (By Car 1.5 to 2 hours)
• Santiago to Viña del Mar > 120 kilometers ≈ 75 miles (By Car 1.5 to 2 hours)
• Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina > 365 kilometers ≈ 227 miles (By Plane 1 to 1.5 hour)
• Santiago to La Serena > Approximately 470 kilometers ≈ 292 miles (By Plane 1 to 1.5 hour)
• Santiago to Puerto Montt > 1,000 kilometers ≈ 621 miles (By Plane: 2 hours) 

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Which Places to Visit in Chile ?

Chile is a country with diverse landscapes and attractions, offering a range of experiences for visitors. Here are some notable places to visit in Chile:

Torres del Paine National Park: Located in the stunning Patagonian region, this national park is known for its towering granite peaks, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife. It's a popular destination for trekking and outdoor enthusiasts.

Valparaiso: A colorful and artistic city known for its steep streets, vibrant street art, and bohemian atmosphere. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers a unique cultural experience.

Santiago : The capital and largest city of Chile, Santiago is a modern metropolis surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Explore historical sites, visit museums, and enjoy the city's vibrant food and nightlife.

San Pedro de Atacama: Located in the Atacama Desert, this small town serves as a gateway to some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. 

Colchagua Valley : Chile is renowned for its wine production. Visit the picturesque wine valleys, take vineyard tours, and enjoy wine tasting experiences. Colchagua Valley is particularly known for its red wines.

Other Places to Visit

Casablanca Valley: Wine-producing region in Chile, known particularly for its cool climate and the production of high-quality white wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Maipo Valley: One of Chile's most renowned wine regions and is located just to the southwest of Santiago, the capital city. It is part of the larger Central Valley wine region, which is known for its diverse terroir and various microclimates that contribute to the production of a wide range of wine styles.

Easter Island : Known as Rapa Nui in the local Polynesian language, is a remote island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is part of Chile and is situated about 3,700 kilometers (2,300 miles) west of the Chilean coast. The Island is also known for Moai Statues, one of the most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites.

Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chile *

Wine and fine dining are bedfellows in Chile, with many restauranteurs and world-renowned chefs calling this remarkable destination their home. Local and native Chilean ingredients are the heart of the culinary narrative, telling a story of cultural diversity and a fusion of different worlds. The cuisine here is flavoured by traditional Spanish influence, bound by indigenous Mapuche staples, and fortified with European styles from Germany, Italy and France .

To taste a unique menu that embodies the best attributes of the local region, book a table at  Clos Apalta Restaurant  in the Colchagua Valley. At Clos Apalta, you can enjoy lunch under the vineyard pergola, visit the kitchen’s special herb garden, and watch world-class winemaking in action.

Best Accommodation in Chile *

Escape to a boutique hotel by Relais & Chateaux, or let us help you hand-pick  luxury accommodations  at the most exclusive wine country hotels in Chile. Whether you want access to vineyards and wine tastings, gourmet dining experiences or luxury spas, our team can help you find the perfect place to stay made for your luxury holidays in Chile.

If you’re staying in Santiago , you’ll find this location to be the most convenient base. With over 126,000 hectares of vineyards distributed mainly around the city, you can plan a number of different tours and tastings. Just over an hour away is the seaside, so you won’t miss out on the beauty of the Chilean coastline.

It’s also the safest capital in South America, making it suitable for walking around at night when you’re frequenting the wine bars. We also recommend it as a family-friendly place to stay if you’re looking to combine a holiday with children and some winery tours.

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Maipo Valley wine tasting tours and winery visits

Best wine tours in Maipo Valley

Discover the beautiful Maipo Valley and visit two beautiful wineries with this full-day wine tour.First you will visit Concha y Toro, one of Chile’s best-marketed wineries. Don't miss their ... See More

Discover the Maipo Valley and two of its most amazing wineries: Concha y Toro and Santa Rita, with this full-day wine tour.Start with a visit at one of the most recognized vineyards in the w... See More

Tour the magnificent and beautifully landscaped grounds of Santa Rita vineyard in Maipo Valley, Chile and taste premium wines with this half-day wine tour.You will be picked up from your hot... See More

Get to know and enjoy the three most famous wineries in the Maipo Valley in just one day! Concha y Toro, Santa Rita and Undurraga We propose you to enjoy a day  exploring the most represen... See More

A totally unique bicycle private tour very close to Santiago de Chile: Three hours by bike through the town of Isla de Maipo that will seem very short while pedaling through beautiful tree-... See More

If you like trekking in the hills, enjoying magnificent views of vineyards, forests and rivers, and want to taste an excellent wine in a historic winery, this is the perfect plan for you! Y... See More

Why Visit Maipo Valley?

Landed in Santiago and looking for a tour to the Maipo Valley? For a truly authentic and immersive wine travel experience, choose from one of our locally guided wine tasting tours and vineyard visits to Chile’s oldest and most traditional wine regions. It is the closest wine region to Santiago, making it a great destination for shorter tours or day trips into the countryside. You can explore the Maipo Valley on a private or group tour or on a fully-tailor made experience .

Often referred to as the birthplace of Chilean wine, French-inspired vineyards initiated Chile’s second wine boom some 150 years ago and are partially responsible for the Maipo Valley’s famed  Cabernet Sauvignon  – still by far the region’s most prized grape – as well as home to some of the finest  Carmenere  in Chile. 

Needless to say, the Maipo Valley has tons of wineries to visit. Many tours leave from Santiago and include visits to some of the most famous wineries and vineyards in the Maipo Valley.  Concha y Toro Winery in the Pirque commune is one of the most picturesque, featuring guided tours through gorgeous antique gardens and the winery’s storied ancient cellars. Following the winery tour, you’ll be treated to a tasting of their incredible selection of wines (and cheese!). To round out the experience, you can pick up a bottle or two to share with friends and family back home. Santa Rita is also another beautiful winery we recommend visiting.

Things to do in Santiago

Though great wine is enough of an attraction, the Maipo Valley doesn’t stop there. Just northeast lies the Chilean capital of Santiago, home to some incredible sights, sounds, and most of all, tastes. To get the most out of Santiago, we recommend hopping on a wine tour complete with comfy transport, a multilingual guide, and of course, local snacks to keep you fuelled on your journey through the city. Beginning in Santiago’s historic downtown, enjoy some of the city centre’s best architectural gems before venturing out into the surrounding residential districts, such as the belle-epoque style Lastarria neighborhood. If it’s views you’re looking for, you will also have the opportunity to take in the stunning sights of San Cristobal Hill, offering sweeping panoramic views of the city and mountains. Of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without a little more Chilean wine! After a journey through Santiago, you can choose from either the Aquitania Wine Vineyard or the Cousiño Macul Wine Vineyard, both of which sit at the foot of the Andes and offer a comprehensive and delicious look into the Chilean wine industry.

Things to do in the Maipo Valley

The Maipo Valley and surrounding areas have lots of things to do in the way of hiking, walking and biking. For a relatively easy trek, you might consider a hike to the summit of Cerro Manquehuito, located right in the Lo Curro neighborhood of Santiago. This is a well-traveled and clearly marked path that only takes one or two hours to complete, leaving you plenty of time to get back to your true calling: wine. The Maipo Valley is also home to Cajon del Maipo, a great area for hiking, rafting, and outdoor adventures. A great extension to a wine visit in the valley would be a hike through El Morado National Park. The area is also home to natural hot springs if you are longing for a little rest and relaxation following all that tiring wine tasting! You can join a wine tour on bike or combine trekking with visits to the Maipo Valley 's famous vineyards.

Tailor-made wine tours of the Maipo Valley and Santiago

Wine tours are meant to be fun but sometimes planning gets in the way. Our tailor-made wine travel team LOVE curating the perfect wine tours and winery visits for wine lovers, like you! We offer fully customised and totally unique wine tours where you decide how long you'd like to spend visiting wineries, the style and type (and we'll make recommendations) and the type of accommodation, if you need it. Get in touch with our wine travel experts now .

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From Santiago

Wine tours from santiago | private & custom-designed.

Our wine tours from Santiago are a blend of two main elements. An introduction to Chilean wine on your first night here, with a guided tasting at a wine bar. Then the next morning we start our selection of full-day adventures out to the wineries, how far you travel and how long that adventure will be, is entirely up to you!

What does the “ideal” Santiago-based program include?

• Private pick up and transfer upon arrival in Santiago
• Comfy hotel in a great location, Vitacura or Las Condes
• Introductory tasting on your first evening, at a great venue
• Many options on full-day trips visiting contrasting wineries
• Wine experiences in Santiago, Pirque, and Isla de Maipo
• Private guide and driver just for you and your group
• Premium tastings, tours with owners or winemakers
• Traditional food at wineries or local restaurants

Gary and Malka will be your hosts while you are here in Chile, from your airport pickups and transfers, through all the tastings, visits and tours they will always be with you.

Remember: Everything we do is modular and custom-designed . This means you can add easily destinations to your Santiago wine tour. For example, that might be a couple of nights in Colchagua. Maybe you would like to blend in a cultural or outdoor destination such as Atacama, Easter Island , or Patagonia? Chile is very well connected with short flights, so let us suggest an itinerary and deal with the logistics.

Your First Night in Santiago

You have been picked up by us at the airport, driven to, and checked into your comfy hotel, enjoyed a hot shower, and you are now ready for a drink and to have something to eat. Sound about right?

So early evening we will swing by to take you to your introductory tasting. We work with a number of wine bars and “vinotecas” which are perfect for enjoying your first taste of Chilean wine on native soil. Your wine guide will take you through a flight of regional highlights with some local cheese and bread. We may choose an ancient bush vine Carignan from Itata, a tree-climbing Pais from Maule or a high altitude Carmenere from Aconcagua. You will enjoy 4 or 5 wines that differ in a number of ways and guide you through the geography and terroir that they express.

After the tasting, if you want to continue drinking at the same place or move on then that we can do. There are a large number of eating and drinking options nearby. Tired? If so we will walk back with you and bid you goodnight at your hotel.

Next Morning – Historic vs. Cutting Edge

Today we start our exploration of Chilean winery contrasts. Firstly we will take you for a tour and tasting at an iconic Santiago winery that is a national treasure, Cousiño Macul. Later you will enjoy a great lunch, then tour and taste at the high-tech, modern architectural marvel that is Haras de Pirque. Along the way, we will add another visit to add extra interest and fun to your day, which will remain a surprise for now.

The Cousiño Macul winery was founded in 1856 and obviously at that time it did not lie within urban Santiago, now it does. When we arrive we will enjoy a morning glass of wine to get our motors running and then it’s off to have a look at some of the vineyards.

After getting close up and personal with the all-important plants themselves, we will have a tour around some of the original buildings and equipment, some production areas, and of course the historic underground cellars. Along the way, we will try a couple more wines and at the end of the walkabout, we will taste a further 2 or 3 more premium wines in the comfort of the historic patio with a little bread and cheese to keep us fueled.

Onward we go, back to the vehicle and driving out into the nearby countryside for around 40 minutes. There are a number of options we can opt for en-route and the beauty of a private tour is we can adapt to your interests.

Arriving at the impressive Haras de Pirque we will have lunch in the lovely restaurant first, as you will probably be hungry at this stage, and then enjoy a tour and tasting of this Antinori property. The rest of our afternoon is spent here with some time to simply relax and sip with the view you see above before we head back into the city and drop you at your hotel.

Gary shot the drone footage below when he wasn’t as good at flying and filming as he is now (he is still not great he admits!), but you can see how Haras de Pirque is a really spectacular winery. We can personally confirm that it’s a real treat to spend time lunching, sipping, and wandering around here.

Second Morning – Large scale vs. Boutique

Today we venture into the nearby countryside and show you an interesting contrast in scale and history. We will be enjoying the historic powerhouse of Viña Santa Rita first. The vineyards you will see to the left as we drive in are shared with Viña Carmen, a sister winery and the oldest in Chile. Viña Carmen is not only Chiles’s first winery (founded in 1850) but these vineyards are the place where Carmenere was “re-discovered” in 1994.

Santa Rita came into being in 1880 so it too is steeped in winemaking history. The beauty here is that unlike Carmen, you can actually visit Santa Rita, and what a great visit it is.

Upon arrival, some 60 minutes after leaving your hotel, we will tour the production facility, some of the original buildings, the underground cellars plus enjoy a tasting of course. Something unusual in a winery is an Andean Museum, Santa Rita has one which we can visit if you are interested. The on-site hotel in its own private park is quite a place, we can arrange a quick look round but be warned, you might want to stay.

To be fair you could spend hours at this winery, there is a cafe in the original winery bakery with one of the original train carriages inside! There is a great wine store in a wing of the old hacienda which also houses an excellent restaurant. So you can see how the time could just disappear. BUT we do need to move on to the boutique winery visit, where we will have lunch.

The LOF winery is a recent family venture and their small estate vineyards were planted with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in 2008. Just 900 bottles were produced in the first vintage. Each year this number has increased and the aim is to produce 6,000 bottles of each variety.

We will have lunch at the family home when we arrive, trying their two wines while we chat, as you can see above. The experience is very intimate and it is a real pleasure to spend time with these lovely people. After we have eaten we will tour the brand new facility and the surrounding vines and see how they do it.

At some point, although we know you won’t want to leave, we need to get you back to your Santiago hotel. In our experience, most of the way back will be spent asleep!

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What an amazing road trip we had! The route from Salta to Mendoza is so interesting, not just for wine but all the landscapes and cultural experiences, its hard to find 6 days in a South American trip with so much other stuff to do but if you can then do it. The Phillips family - Oregon USA - December 2023

Thanks again for a spectacular day.  Great wine, unique wineries, insightful conversations and a definite memory maker. We were too tired to finish all the vino so we left 2 bottles from RE for you at the Doubletree check-in desk under your name. Until we meet again and with our warm regards The Brun / Hartzell group, Ohio USA - Jan 2022

We enjoyed a 3 day wine trip in the Colchagua region of Chile with Gary and Malka - just incredible! They took us to vineyards that we had never heard of; all of which were interesting and different in their own way. Gary and Malka are both super knowledgable, extremely passionate about wine and just really nice / professional people to spend time with. Steven & Meg, Aberdeen, UK - Sept 2021

What a great time we had in Georgia drinking Qvevri wine, we will be coming back and adding Armenia and maybe Turkey next time. Gary did a great job in the planning, he obviously knows his stuff! The Sanders Family, NY, USA - Jan 2020

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Boutique Wine Tours & Tastings in Chile

Small-group wine tours from santiago to the casablanca, maipo, aconcagua and colchagua valleys in chile from 95 usd pp, with a focus on boutique and micro wineries.

CASABLANCA VALLEY WINE TOUR

Historically known for its fresh, mineral white varieties, small wineries are focusing on diverse cool-climate red varieties with outstanding results. Day trips from 105 USD pp .

ACONCAGUA VALLEY WINE TOUR

Explore the essence of Chilean Andes wines with exquisite full-bodied reds and mountain whites at three virtually unexplored wineries. Full day wine tours from 115 USD pp .

SAN ANTONIO WINE TRANSFER

The Leyda and San Antonio Valleys are nestled right between Santiago and the ports, convenient for visiting on the way. Wine transfers from 130 USD pp .

MAIPO VALLEY WINE TOUR

Two small winemaking projects are the focus of this journey through Chile’s most traditional valley, also featuring an olive oil tasting. Full day wine tours from 95 USD pp .

COLCHAGUA VALLEY WINE TOUR

We visit two independent boutique wineries as we explore the acclaimed Colchagua Valley.  Gourmet lunch at the Fuegos de Apalta restaurant. Full day wine tours from 95 USD pp .

VALPARAISO WINE TOUR

The Casablanca Valley is located just 30km from this historic and cultural center and makes for a wonderful day trip from Valparaiso or transfer to/from Santiago. Wine tours and transfers from 105 USD pp .

Our boutique wine tours strive to bring you to small-scale artisan wineries to meet local winemakers and owners -whilst still offering excellent value-for-money, from 95 USD per person.

The focus is on tasting a variety of exceptional Chilean wines whilst building upon your expertise in wine. Our guides are knowledgeable and experienced, speak top-notch English, and have a deep passion for wine.

Small-group wine tours of up to 8 people allow for an entertaining but affordable trip to the Chilean wine country from Santiago, Chile. 

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Our trip to Aconcagua Valley was perfect in every way. We’d highly recommend this wine tour company.

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We did a wine tour to Casablanca. Christopher took us around. He is knowledgeable, fast, precise and very warm. We had great conversation about Chile and many other things .

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Wine tours in Chile & Tasting

By: Chile Travel - 28 August, 2021

If you are a wine enthusiast and would like to enjoy a fresh take on this fascinating drink, we invite you to discover wine tours in Chile. Grab a glass and explore the wonderful tourist attractions in the beautiful valleys where the vines are grown. From north to south, you will find important vineyards that produce some of the most outstanding wines in the world and that will open your palate to new experiences.

Elqui Valley and Limarí Valley

Located in the Coquimbo Region, 500 kilometers north of Santiago, the Elqui Valley is the northern border of Chile’s winemaking territories. One of the main hubs for stargazing and astrotourism, the valley is also renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and its production of pisco, a type of grape brandy that is very popular in Chile and one of the best wine tours in Chile. For those interested in learning more about the history of pisco, visit the Los Nichos artisanal distillery and the Capel pisco distillery, where you will be able to prepare cocktails and visit their museum.

The Viña Falernia and Cavas del Valle wineries are open to the public if you would like to learn more about the winemaking process, taste wines, and have lunch at their local restaurants. The Limarí Valley is in a different sector of the Coquimbo Region, characterized by the production of white grapevines and fresh reds due to its mineral-rich terroir. Its Mediterranean climate has a strong sea influence, which favors the production of exquisite wines.

For those who wish to follow some of the best wine routes in northern Chile, there are tours of the Limarí Valley and the mythical El Encanto Valley, to see the remains of pre-Colombian villages. You can also visit many different wineries such as Agua Tierra, Tamaya and Tabalí. The latter offers a guided tour of its facilities, with wine and cheese tasting sessions, and a stop to enjoy a typical lunch in the Chilean countryside.

The tour of the Agua Tierra winery includes music, local cuisine and a party. Finally, Viña Tamaya offers a particular visit to a rural cemetery inside its winery. You may also climb one of the two viewpoints overlooking Mount Tamaya.

The Aconcagua Valley stands out for its privileged location between Santiago and Valparaíso. This is where Viña Errázuriz is located, one of the world’s most renowned wineries and one of the best wine tours in Chile. A visit to this vineyard includes a walk with beautiful views of the valley, century-old wineries and wine tasting. Nearly adjacent to Errázuriz is Von Siebenthal, a traditional winery with sophisticated technology and wines from grapevines such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carménère and Petit Verdot.

The Aconcagua Valley also offers other attractions and activities, such as pre-Colombian petroglyphs found in the San Esteban vineyard, visiting the Portillo ski resort, trekking to Mount Aconcagua and kayaking in the Laguna del Inca, home to one of Chile’s most moving legends.

Just an hour and a half from Santiago lies the Casablanca Valley , where you will find one of the most outstanding wine tours in Chile, home to a dozen vineyards specially dedicated to serve wine tourism enthusiasts. Apart from wines and tastings, they offer fine cuisine and a wide range of activities. Vineyards such as Santa Rita, Concha y Toro, Santa Emiliana, Santa Carolina and Morandé offer wine tastings, horse-drawn carriage rides and restaurant lunches.

At House of Morandé, a chef makes five-star preparations to marry the wines. Attend organic wine tastings at Viña Emiliana, have lunch at Casas del Bosque and enjoy panoramic views at Viña Indomita. Viña Puro Caballo offers traditional Huaso (Chilean cowboy) and horse shows.

San Antonio Valley

One hour away from the port of San Antonio is one of Chile’s newest wine regions: the San Antonio Valley . Its vineyards stand out for the production of fine white wines, yet their reds also boast top quality and flavors. The Casa Marín, Garcés Silva, Leyda and Matetic wineries focus on the production of premium wines, recognized both nationally and abroad.

Visit the wineries of San Antonio during your visit to the Valparaiso region. It is one of the newest wine tours in Chile with state-of-the-art tourism infrastructure.

Colchagua and Cachapoal Valley

This is one of the most prestigious valleys in the country, with a wide variety of wine tours in Chile. It is close enough to Santiago that you may want to stay overnight or simply visit during the day. Here you will find two outstanding valleys: Colchagua and Cachapoal, whose wines stand out in world rankings thanks to their varieties of Cabernet, Carménère, Syrah and Malbec.

The Colchagua Valley is undoubtedly one of the best wine routes in Chile and offers more than a dozen wineries open to the public, where you can sample wines, go hiking, participate in culinary demonstrations, ride bicycles and go horseback riding. The Colchagua Valley is ideal for a romantic getaway, and was chosen by Lonely Planet as one of the best places in the world to spend a honeymoon thanks to its beautiful landscapes combined with dreamy hotels and delicious restaurants.

You may also ride the Sabores del Valle (“Flavors of the Valley”) train excursion, which takes you to discover the flavors and aromas of the Colchagua Association’s vineyard. You will tour the Colchagua Museum, which has a private collection of antique cars as well as objects from several periods in the history of Chile and the rest of the world.

The Santa Cruz Vineyard is a veritable landmark of this area. One of its features is a cable car that goes up to the top of Mount Chamán, where you can admire the constellations at the observatory bearing the same name. The Cachapoal valley offers a number of tourist programs that include tours of the vineyards, their wineries and facilities, as well as bicycle rides, horseback riding and countryside barbecues.

Viña Altair offers a nightly wine tour, the first of the southern cone, which begins with a horseback ride to a viewpoint to appreciate first-hand the fruit and the tasting of Sideral, the vineyard’s ultra-premium wine. Alternatively, you can visit the winery during the day. The tour includes a horseback ride to Alto El Aguila, to enjoy a lunch served with wine from Viña Altair.

Maipo Valley

Near Santiago is the Maipo Valley , which houses the main headquarters of Chile’s great traditional wineries, such as Concha y Toro, Tarapacá, Carmen, Santa Rita, Cousiño Macul and Barón de Rothschild. Here you can learn about the history of Carménère, a vine of French origin that was thought to be extinct, but was brought back to life in the central valleys of Chile.

You can also visit the Veramonte vineyards, another wine tours in Chile and taste their reserve wines; visit Viña Emiliana, an organic vineyard featuring a garden with farm animals; and explore Viña Catrala, its winery and barrel cellar, tasting their wines and local cheeses. In Santiago, many hotels offer transportation and tours to the Maipo Valley, a must for those visiting the Chilean capital.

Early in the 1980’s, the Spanish enologist Miguel Torres was a pioneer in numerous storage techniques, bringing about significant developments in the Chilean wine sector and in this valley in particular. It is also home to one of the Chile’s largest wineries, Viña San Pedro. Chile’s largest harvest festival is held during March and April, with traditional activities such as grape-crushing competitions and the election of the grape harvest queen.

The Curicó Valley Wine Route allows you to visit the many different vineyards in this area and taste renowned wines in underground cellars over a hundred years old.

This is the Chile’s largest valley and one of its oldest. In fact, along with the other wine valleys of the Maule Region, it claims the title of “the cradle of Chilean wine”. Its production of this beverage dates back to the time of the Spanish conquerors. Some of the varieties found in this area are Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

The Casa Donoso, Carpe Diem and Balduzzi wineries open their doors to visitors and offer lodging services, high quality dining and other activities such as horseback riding and trekking.

Itata Valley

The Itata Valley itinerary includes visits to wineries such as Casanueva, Del Alba, Tierra de Arrau, Casas de Giner, among others. Here you will learn about the wine production process from the harvest –depending on the season– and taste varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Tintórera, Semillón, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Of course, served together with the local cuisine of the Ñuble Region.

Bíobío Valley

The Bíobío Valley has a particular microclimate, perfect for growing shorter-cycle red and white varieties for wine tours in Chile. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed in this valley include classic horseback and bicycle excursions, and winery visits such as Agustinos and Veranda, as well as boat rides along the Bureo River and lunches served with special local wines.

Malleco Valley

This is Chile’s southernmost winemaking area, with producers in the districts of Angol, Lumaco, Traiguén, Ercilla, Victoria, Purén, among others, featuring varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The wonderful landscapes of the Araucanía region, brimming with reddish volcanic soils and low temperatures, are ideal for the production of distinctive wines. Some of the region’s most outstanding vineyards are Aquitania, Los Colonos, Viñedos de La Araucanía and Wiliam Févre.

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