3-Day Private Tour Exploring Chile Santiago - Valparaiso - Andes Mountain

3-Day Private Tour Exploring Chile Santiago - Valparaiso - Andes Mountain

This 3-day tour of Chile takes you to visit the principal attractions of Chile's Central Valley. Explore the local history, culture, wines, the Pacific seaside and its World heritage sites. During the 3 days, you will be touring in the Capital city: Santiago, the Pacific coast: Concón, Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, as well as part of the Andes: Maipo Valley & Yeso Dam.

Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago Discovery

Stop At: La Moneda, Moneda S/N, Santiago 9170007 Chile
After hotel pickup from Santiago, explore the capital city's main attractions, culture, and history behind the principal points of interest. Proceed to the center of Santiago and enjoy a city tour through the historical center. The first stop will be the government palace: La Moneda and Constitution Square. These places hide stories of the years of the military coup in Chile

Stop At: Plaza de La Constitucion, Moneda and Morande, Santiago 8340503 Chile
Constitution Square
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Santiago Stock Exchange, La Moneda, Santiago Chile
Next, get ready to visit the oldest street in Santiago: New York Street, and visit the commercial center of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8329001 Chile
At the next stop Plaza de Armas, you will get an introduction to the history of Santiago and the importance of the place. You will get to also visit the Metropolitan Cathedrar and observe the Mapuche Monument, Central post Office and the local artists,
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8320147 Chile
Metropolitan Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Central Post Office (Museo Postal), Plaza de Armas, Santiago Chile
Central Post office
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Central Market (Mercado Central), Ismael Valdes Vergara 900, Santiago 8320009 Chile
See the Chilean seafood and enjoy local cuisine at Central Market, and after visit the Santiago´s Fine Arts Museum.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, Jose Miguel de la Barra 650, Santiago 8320000 Chile
Museo Bellas Artes
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Bellavista, Santiago Chile
Next, get ready to explore the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood, and the house of the national poet Pablo Neruda (La Chascona).
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Casa Museo La Chascona, Fernando Maquez de la Plata 0192, Santiago Chile
House of Pablo Neruda
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cerro San Cristobal, Pio Nono 445, Recoleta Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, Santiago 8320000 Chile
After the city tour, ascend to San Cristobal Hill where you can observe the city with a 360° view and take great photographs.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tupahue station. Cerro San Cristobal Cable Car, Recoleta, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Cable Car ride
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Tirso de Molina, Av. Santa Maria 409 Recoleta, Santiago 8320000 Chile
Visit to a local fruit and vegetable market
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at a typical local lunch spot at the fishmarket or other similar place
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Andes Mountains - Maipo Vally and El Yeso

Stop At: Parroquia San Jose De Maipo, Comercio, 369 Centro, San Jose de Maipo 9460000 Chile
After meeting your guide, depart your hotel and head towards the Andes and the Cajon del Maipo area located 31 mi (50 km) from Santiago. The road skirts the Maipo River, which accompanies with a great view over Andes foothills. After proceeding for one hour, the tour continues by ascending to El Yeso area, situated 62 mi (100 km) from Santiago and at 9,842 ft (3,000 m).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Camino Embalse El Yeso, San Jose de Maipo Chile
After arriving in the final destination El Yeso Reservoir, get ready to walk a 3 km trail along the reservoir, where you can take great photographs to capture this fantastic place. Having a slight of luck, you can observe condors, eagles and wild foxes. After the walk, have a picnic breakfast in the outdoors, enjoying the fresh air and mountain surroundings.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Concha y Toro, Avenida Virginia Subercaseaux 210, Pirque 9480092 Chile
After the visit, proceed to Concha y Toro winery for a 1 hour wine tour and tasting.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Picnic snack in the outdoors including Chilean wine cheese olives and other snacks etc
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Chile's coastline - Concon Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

Stop At: Concon Dunes, Concon Chile
After pickup, see a different side of the Pacific Ocean on a tour of Chile's coastline. Travel the 15-mile (25-km) long coast and see its seaside resorts and cities: Viña del Mar, Concón and Valparaiso. Climb up to the beautiful viewpoint of Concon Dune fields
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Roca Oceanica, Av. Borgono, Concon Chile
Stop at the Roca Ocenica viewpoint for a great photo spot
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores), Caleta Abarca, Vina del Mar Chile
Continue the trip with a visit to Viña del Mar and its famous Flower Clock,
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Vina del Mar Casino, Avenida San Martin 199, Vina del Mar 2520179 Chile
Viña del Mar Casino
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso Chile
then to Valparaiso with visits to Plaza Sotomayor and the renowned Valparaiso port,
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso Chile
Next, go on a walking tour in the pituresque hills of Valparaiso to get better in touch with the culture, people and local life
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Abtao, Cerro Concepcion 675 Abtao, Cerro Concepcion, Valparaiso 2370822 Chile
Cerro Concepcion
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Paseo 21 de Mayo, Valparaiso Chile
Finish the day by driving up to the 21 de Mayo viewpoint to see a great view over the UNESCO city and the port. You will have the chance to purchase Chilean handcrafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at a local typical seafood lunch spot or other similar place
No accommodation included on this day.