Santiago Express


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In 7 Days and 6 nights visit Santiago and get inside the city and the chilean culture, you will visit the mountains and next day will be in the pacific ocean, this program also gives you time for relax or shopping in this great city.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Santiago

 
Arrival to Santiago, take some rest after your trip and get ready to start the tours next day after breakfast.
Transfer
Bus

Meeting and greeting at Santiago airport, transfer to the requested hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel

Santiago Bus picture

Day 2 - Santiago

 
Visit Santiago de Chile and his city highlights.
Santiago City tour
Sightseeing

Visit of the city, is a tour around historic areas, commercial and residential suburbs. Visiting the Government Palace "La Moneda", view of historic downtown Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Central Post Office and others. Then we move down to the main avenue of the city "La Alameda" after we see Forest Park and Cerro San Cristóbal and the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood.
Later we continue to modern residential areas, areas that reach the foot of the Andes. New neighborhoods such as Santa Maria de Manquehue, Las Condes and Vitacura mixed with sections of advanced architecture as the Barrio El Golf. Back to the hotel.
Note:
* Total time in the excursion: 3:30 hours.
* Total Miles of trail: 30 km.

Santiago Sightseeing picture

Day 3 - Viña Del Mar

 
Visit Viña del mar and Valparaiso in the chilean coast
Full Day Excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso
Sightseeing

Departure from Santiago to the Pacific coast, crossing the Coastal Mountain Range and the Casablanca and Curacaví Valleys.
Arrival to Valparaíso, city where the main commercial port and the Congress of Chile are located. During the tour, visitors are greeted by the multicoloured houses on the hills, parks and diverse historic monuments, traditional bars and restaurants. The tour follows to Viña del Mar, also known as the Garden City because of the great amount of parks and nice gardens that it has. The Casino somehow reflects the aristocratic character that the founder, José Francisco Vergara, tried to bestow upon this city. The tour continues by Reñaca, one of the most exclusive beaches of the central coast of Chile that has prestigious restaurants and modern buildings. By the afternoon, return to Santiago. Recommendations
Confortable shoes and clothes, sun block, sunglasses, hat or cap, mineral water.

Viña Del Mar Sightseeing picture

Day 4 - Santiago

 
Taste chilean best wines at Concha y Toro and Cousiño Macul wineries
Concha y Toro and Cousiño macul wine tour with lunch
Wine

Departure from the hotel, travel south of the city to approach a mountain range. The trip continues to penetrate into a canyon known as the Cajon del Maipo, rural zone in which combines the scenery of the snowy mountains and small plots of vines. Moving through the valley leads to one of the most renowned vineyards and international fame, Concha y Toro. Visit the park and plantations, traditional tour of the wineries to reach a corner that has one of the secrets of the vineyard ... The Casillero del Diablo. This visit is followed by a tasting cup and be used as a souvenir of this experience. Time to buy wines at the vineyard shop. Transfer to a restaurant located Pirque, lunch included.
In the afternoon we visit the High Maipú Valley, which houses the traditional Viña Cousino Macul. Surrounded by the city the vineyard was built in this place for over 100 years. Visit its historic underground cellars built by French teachers, view the Wine Library and knowing the secrets it holds a good wine. Tasting. Visit the vineyard shop. Return to hotel.
Total time in the development of service: 4 hours.
Total miles of trail: 70 km
Includes: wine tasting Open: Monday to Saturday.

Santiago Wine picture

Day 5 - Santiago

 
Full Day Excursion to Portillo and Laguna del Inca

Departure from Santiago towards Los Andes, in the Fifth Region, city that is also known for being the home of Saint Teresa de Los Andes, and every year thousands of pilgrims visit it. Once in Los Andes, the international road that connects Chile and Argentina is taken. This road goes towards the majestic Andes Mountain Range, spine of the South American Continent where the top of towering Mount Aconcagua with almost 7.000 m. of height is seen.
Portillo is located before reaching the Argentinean border. It is one of the most famous ski centres in South America, presents excellent skiing courts, and has an artificial snow system that guarantees a complete ski season.
This place has tracks for basic, advanced, and professional levels.
Besides the comfort of the hotel and ski centre facilities, skiers enjoy a charming view of the Andean peaks and the beautiful Laguna del Inca. Leisure time to enjoy the scenery.
By the afternoon, return to the hotel in Santiago.
*The skiing season starts in June and ends in September.
Recommendations
Comfortable shoes and clothing, sun block, sunglasses, hat or cap, mineral water.

Santiago  picture

Day 6 - Santiago

 
Free time to visit on your own
Free day
Hotel

This day is free for you to get some rest or to go out for shopping or visit some museums.

Santiago Hotel picture

Day 7 - Santiago

 
Good By to Santiago and go back home or start next trip
Transfer to the airport
Bus

At agreed time, pick up from your hotel to take you to the airport.

Santiago Bus picture

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