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2-Day Private Tour Exploring Santiago and Andes Mountains

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2-Day Private Tour Exploring Santiago and Andes Mountains
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2-Day Private Tour Exploring Santiago and Andes Mountains

Make the most of your time in the Chilean capital with this private 2-day tour of Santiago, the Maipo Valley, and El Yeso Reservoir. On the first day see the cultural highlights of Santiago: its historical monuments, palaces, and museums. The second day takes you to the Andes mountainous beauty of Maipo Valley and El Yeso Reservoir, including a winery tour. Lunch is included on the first day and breakfast on the second.

Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago Discovery

Stop At: Cerro San Cristobal, Pio Nono 445, Recoleta Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, Santiago 8320000 Chile
We will visit Santiago's landmark San Cristobal Hill and enjoy the beautiful views

Stop At: Barrio Lastarria, Jose Victorino Lastarria, Santiago 8320165 Chile
Visit to the art and nightlife area Lastarria
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8329001 Chile
In Plaza de Armas, find out about the history of Santiago and the importance of this place in the early stages of Chile. Visit the Santiago Cathedral and observe the various street artists - and paintings, as well as the historical buildings: Central Post Office – the Former Presidential Palace, and the National History Museum.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8320147 Chile
Metropolitan Cathedral
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: La Moneda, Moneda S/N, Santiago 9170007 Chile
See the Presidential Palace La Moneda & Constitution Square and hear about the history of the years of dictatorship as well as the current political situation in Chile.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Central Market (Mercado Central), Ismael Valdes Vergara 900, Santiago 8320009 Chile
We continue next to Santiago Fish Market - Central Market, where we can see local vendors selling the fresh seafood from the Chilean Pacific
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Parque Metropolitano de Santiago - Parquemet, Pio Nono 450 Recoleta, Santiago 8420541 Chile
Our next visit takes us to the Metropolitan Park access (Pedro de Valdivia), where we hop on the cable car leading us to the San Cristobal hill summit, allowing us to see great views of the city and the Andes mountain range.
Duration: 20 minutes

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

Stop At: Barrio Bellavista, Santiago Chile
We drive back towards the city center until getting to Bellavista neighborhood; a cultural and bohemian part of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Casa Museo La Chascona, Fernando Maquez de la Plata 0192, Santiago Chile
We will see the house of our National Poet Pablo Neruda (from the outside) and hear about his interesting life
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Tirso de Molina, Av. Santa Maria 409 Recoleta, Santiago 8320000 Chile
We will cross the Mapocho River to see a local fruit and vegetable market: Tirso de Molina.
Duration: 15 minutes

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

Day 2: Maipo Valley and El Yeso in the Andes

Stop At: Parroquia San Jose De Maipo, Comercio, 369 Centro, San Jose de Maipo 9460000 Chile
On this route we will cross the Maipo Valley offering us great views over the Andes foothills and the Maipo River as well as San Jose de Maipo Village
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Camino Embalse El Yeso, San Jose de Maipo Chile
In Embalse el Yeso, we will go on a small walk (2 km/ 1.3 miles approx.) bordering the lagoon to take in the landscape and obtain great photographs. Having a bit of luck we get to observe condors, eagles and wild foxes in their habitat. After the walk, enjoy a nice picnic in the outdoors overlooking the Andes
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Concha y Toro, Avenida Virginia Subercaseaux 210, Pirque 9480092 Chile
Next, we drive out to southern Santiago where we get to visit the Concha y Toro Winery. The visit includes a 1 hour guided wine tour with a local guide, 3 different tastings and a souvenir gift. After the tour, you will have the chance to visit the Concha y Toro wine shop and purchase their wines and products.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Picnic snack in the outdoors accompanied by wines, juice, typical Chilean cheeses, olives, biscuits etc


No accommodation included on this day.



Duration:2 days
Commences in:Chile, Chile
Country:Chile
City:Chile

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