Welcome to Chile!

To ensure your comfort, an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you outside of Customs holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.

To accommodate early flight arrivals into Santiago, an early check-in will be arranged at your hotel.

Upon arrival in Chile, you will receive a PDI Entry Form at customs. Please take a photo of this form and keep the physical copy with you during your stay. Hotels will request it at check-in, and it must also be presented when departing the country.

This evening, consider dining at Bocanariz Wine Bar, found a short walk away from your hotel. Located in the heart of the trendy Lastarria district, this elegant resto-bar is not a destination for only a meal, but also for exceptional Chilean wine experiences. Unlike traditional restaurants, Bocanariz boasts a menu elaborately designed for its food to complement the wine, and not the other way around. With over 200 varietals on-hand and a wait staff comprised fully of trained sommeliers, your taste buds will be dancing by the end of the evening. Many can be sampled by the glass, or you can try a themed flight and see if your palate can tease out delicate notes such as smoky, spiced, citrus, herbed or sweet.

One of the best ways to understand Santiago is to study the city’s historical development. Your tour begins by driving to Santa Lucia Hill, which is called Huelen in the native aboriginal dialect. Santa Lucia Hill was popularized by Spanish conqueror Pedro Valdivia who founded the city and gave it the name Santiago de Nueva Extremadura, in honor of the apostle Santiago, who was the patron Saint of Spain. Next up, you will visit the Plaza de Armas (Main Square), which is the central point of the city's earliest urbanization. Today, the Cathedral, main post office, National Historic Museum and Municipalidad de Santiago (city council) are located around the square. Carrying onward, you will tour through the Pre-Colombino Art Museum where more than three decades have passed since Sergio LarraÍn GarcÍa-Moreno and the Municipality of Santiago founded the museum. Wander around in Plaza de la ConstituciÓn Square, see La Moneda Government Palace as you discover the fascinating historical milestones of the city from independence to the present day. Before returning to your hotel, you will visit one of the oldest barrios of Santiago: Republica and Concha y Toro.

Lacking the international recognition that the mouth-watering Novoandina cuisine of Lima or the extravagant asado barbecues of Buenos Aires command, tonight you will discover that the Chilean capital of Santiago deserves a seat at the table of gastronomic excellence. Reservations will be made in advance at the restaurant of your choice, and round-trip transportation in a private vehicle will also be provided. Please note: Your meal is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Enjoy a private transfer with an English-speaking guide from Santiago to the San Antonio Valley (Matetic Vineyards). This transfer will take approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to embark on a private tour through two of the most highly regarded vineyards in Casablanca: Bodegas Re, one of the most innovative wine making vineyards in the country, and Casas del Bosque, a vineyard specializing in time-honored, traditional practices.

Your guided outing of Bodegas RE will include a tour through the balsamic and artisanal fruit-liquor rooms, the clay vessel cellar and six wine tastings featuring RE Pinotel, RE Chardonnoir, RE Syranoir, RE Syragnan, RE Cabergnan, and Lomajes de ViÑa Roja (Carignan) which will be accompanied with lights snacks of bread, cheese, and olive oil. While visiting Casas del Bosque, you will enjoy a private tour of the grounds and cellar, including a tasting of one Reserve and two Grand Reserve wines.

After meeting your private guide in your hotel lobby, head to Sotomayor Square to observe the Iquique Heroes Monument as well as the most historically important buildings of the region, which surround the square. You’ll then board the El Peral Funicular, one of the five funiculars still working in the city, which leads to the Yugoslavian Promenade. From here, wind your way through labyrinthine, narrow streets of the hill to La ConcepciÓn where you’ll arrive at Gervasoni and Atkinson Promenade. In La ConcepciÓn Hill you’ll notice the strong influence of Anglosaxon immigrants while appreciating what is likely the best preserved district in the city. After returning to downtown Valparaiso, head to the old Custom-House Square and Artilleria Funicular, where 21 de Mayo Promenade is located and where you can take in a panoramic view of Valparaiso Bay and ViÑa del Mar City. Returning to the downtown core of the city, you'll pass by important squares and monuments en route to your hotel.

The day begins with a hotel lobby rendezvous in the ViÑa del Mar & Valparaiso region and, after settling into your private vehicle, tracks north along the coast, passing the Mantagua Dune Field and stretches of gorgeous beaches and charming seaside resort towns, en route to Cachagua, your first stop. Here you’ll visit Las Cujas Beach, an enclosed bay of crystalline waters where after a walk to the mirador of Cachagua Island you’ll be greeted by a range of wildlife including – with luck – Humboldt penguins and sea otters. You’ll then carry on to Zapallar, an exclusive seaside resort with a small bay that is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful on the northern coast. Stop for a break here and take in the sights at the Zapallar viewpoint and walk along the Senderos de Piedra (or Stone Pathways), enjoy lunch when the time is right, then settle in for the return transfer back to your accommodations.

This morning, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or simply unwind at your hotel and recharge for what is next.

To accommodate your schedule, a late check-out has been arranged at your hotel.

Meet your driver for a private transfer from your hotel in Valparaiso to Santiago. Approximate travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The Singular Santiago is a five-star luxury hotel located in the Lastarria Neighborhood in the heart of downtown Santiago. The hotel was designed specifically to fit seamlessly into this iconic neighborhood, which epitomizes the pride and creativity of the people of Santiago. The rooms and suites at The Singular Santiago offer an alluring blend of the classic and the contemporary and balance modern comforts with the charm of a bygone era. Though the hotel is brand new, your room will have an air of classic comfort. Tasteful touches, rich wood, supple leather, different color schemes and soft lighting create a warm, welcoming environment within which to unwind after a day of exploring the city.

La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is a colonial country home featuring seven stylish rooms. With over 100 years of history, in 2004 it was fully remodeled and beautifully decorated by the renowned Max Cummins. La Casona offers the perfect setting for a relaxing, unique holiday experience. Visit the vineyard, explore the grounds, taste the fine wines and relax in the peaceful Rosario Valley. Come and enjoy the incomparable personalized service, comfort and exceptional hospitality. La Casona at Matetic Vineyards is located in Rosario Valley, a subdivisiÓn of San Antonio Valley, 120 kilometers from Santiago between Casablanca and San Antonio.

Found in the heart of Cerro Alegre and situated to offer magnificent views of Valparaiso’s bay, is Casa Higueras. A quaint boutique hotel perched high above Valparaiso, the simple facade of the property conceals the warm, modern and sophisticated style that courses through all five floors of this historic property. Casa Higueras offers luxury guestrooms designed to ensure guest comfort. On the garden level, there is swimming pool with a line of white sun chairs for sunbathers and swimmers alike. The on-site spa welcomes guests for a range of relaxing services. The on-site restaurant is well regarded by travelers and locals alike, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout common areas in the property.