Full Day Valparaíso, Viña del Mar and Viña Casas del Bosque

Tour start time: 8:00 am

• No trip to Chile is complete without visiting the colorful coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel and then an hour and a half drive to the coast.
• We begin our tour of the coast in Concón, known for its coastal restaurants and surf shops. We pass through the impressive sand dunes of Concón where we will enjoy panoramic views of the bay of Valparaíso.
• The tour continues to the popular seaside town of Reñaca, where most days we will see sea lions resting on the coastal rocks.
• Then, we drive through Viña del Mar, Chile's “Garden City”, where you will see the city's landmarks such as the Flower Clock and Casino, a “Moai” statue from Easter Island, and the pristine beaches of the city.
• Afterwards, we arrive at our main destination, Plaza Sotomayor, the heart of Valparaíso. We will go up an old funicular to the Concepción and Alegre hills. Bohemian and colorful, the labyrinth of hills in Valparaíso has inspired poets and writers.
• You will discover something new at every turn - a gem of a building, a remarkable art gallery or a small gastronomic “find”. Delight in the architecture of this city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Stroll through its narrow streets, climb its infinite stairs and enjoy panoramic views from its many viewpoints.
• After exploring Valparaíso, we will travel into the Casablanca Valley, where we will stop at the Casas del Bosque vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. Today, Casas del Bosque is one of the most important vineyards in Chile.
• In 1993, a family of Italian descent established the vineyard. The large pine and olive trees, and the small white adobe houses, define the name “Casas del Bosque”.
• Currently, the vineyard has 580 hectares of vines planted, exclusively dedicated to the production of cold-climate wine varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah. One of the greatest strengths of Casas del Bosque is its soil. In the hills, volcanic red clay compounds sit atop layers of decomposed granite formed 110 million years ago under the Pacific Ocean. This soil gives your wines the unique and characteristic flavor of sea salt.
• Casas del Bosque has gained great prestige over the years and in 2010 it became the Best Vineyard to Visit in Chile. Enjoy an informative tour, browse their gift shop, and relax in the outdoor lounge!