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

Day 1 · Santiago Discovery

1. 1

   La Moneda

   Passing by

   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

2. 2

   Plaza de La Constitucion

   10 min

   Constitution Square

3. 3

   Santiago Stock Exchange

   10 min

   Next, get ready to visit the oldest street in Santiago: New York Street, and visit the commercial center of the city.

4. 4

   Plaza de Armas

   15 min

   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,

5. 5

   Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

   10 min

   Metropolitan Cathedral

6. 6

   Central Post Office

   5 min

   Central Post office

7. 7

   Central Market (Mercado Central)

   20 min

   See the Chilean seafood and enjoy local cuisine at Central Market, and after visit the Santiago´s Fine Arts Museum.

8. 8

   National Museum of Fine Arts

   15 min

   Museo Bellas Artes

9. 9

   Bellavista

   15 min

   Next, get ready to explore the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood, and the house of the national poet Pablo Neruda (La Chascona).

10. 10

    Casa Museo La Chascona

    5 min

    House of Pablo Neruda

11. 11

    Cerro San Cristobal

    30 min

    After the city tour, ascend to San Cristobal Hill where you can observe the city with a 360° view and take great photographs.

12. 12

    Stop 12

    10 min

    Cable Car ride

13. 13

    Mercado Tirso de Molina

    10 min

    Visit to a local fruit and vegetable market

Day 2 · Andes Mountains - Maipo Vally and El Yeso

1. 1

   Parroquia San Jose De Maipo

   30 min

   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).

2. 2

   Embalse El Yeso

   one hour

   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.

3. 3

   Concha y Toro

   one hour

   After the visit, proceed to Concha y Toro winery for a 1 hour wine tour and tasting.

Picnic snack in the outdoors including Chilean wine cheese olives and other snacks etc

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

1. 1

   Concon Dunes

   20 min

   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

2. 2

   Roca Oceanica

   15 min

   Stop at the Roca Ocenica viewpoint for a great photo spot

3. 3

   Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores)

   10 min

   Continue the trip with a visit to Viña del Mar and its famous Flower Clock,

4. 4

   Vina del Mar Casino

   10 min

   Viña del Mar Casino

5. 5

   Plaza Sotomayor

   15 min

   then to Valparaiso with visits to Plaza Sotomayor and the renowned Valparaiso port,

6. 6

   Cerro Alegre

   40 min

   Next, go on a walking tour in the pituresque hills of Valparaiso to get better in touch with the culture, people and local life

7. 7

   Cerro Concepcion

   20 min

   Cerro Concepcion

8. 8

   Paseo 21 de Mayo

   20 min

   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.