2-Day Private Tour Exploring Santiago and Andes Mountains

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El Yeso Reservoir — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Huaso Tours & Bike Rental Santiago

Ages: Children (0–3 years) · Adults (4–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: Winery tour and tasting
Included: Transportation by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Day 1 · Santiago Discovery

Cerro San Cristobal

Passing by

We will visit Santiago's landmark San Cristobal Hill and enjoy the beautiful views
Barrio Lastarria

15 min

Visit to the art and nightlife area Lastarria
Plaza de Armas

15 min

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.
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

15 min

Metropolitan Cathedral
La Moneda

15 min

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.
Central Market (Mercado Central)

15 min

We continue next to Santiago Fish Market - Central Market, where we can see local vendors selling the fresh seafood from the Chilean Pacific
Parque Metropolitano De Santiago

20 min

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.
Stop 8

10 min Admission included

Cable Car ride
Bellavista

15 min

We drive back towards the city center until getting to Bellavista neighborhood; a cultural and bohemian part of the city.
Casa Museo La Chascona

15 min

We will see the house of our National Poet Pablo Neruda (from the outside) and hear about his interesting life
Mercado Tirso de Molina

15 min

We will cross the Mapocho River to see a local fruit and vegetable market: Tirso de Molina.

Lunch at a typical local lunch spot at the fish market or other alternative similar place

Day 2 · Maipo Valley and El Yeso in the Andes

Parroquia San Jose De Maipo

15 min

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
Embalse El Yeso

one hour

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
Concha y Toro

one hour Admission included

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.

Picnic snack in the outdoors accompanied by wines, juice, typical Chilean cheeses, olives, biscuits etc

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Bellavista By Suecia
Santiago Departamentos
Casa Los Ciervos
Tremo Santa Maria 281
Hotel Tempo Rent
Grey & White House
Hotel Bellavista Santiago Suite
Hotel Plaza Alameda
Casona Patio Bellavista
Hotel Pasko
Hotel He Wang
Reyluxe Amoblados

and 227 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.