Santiago: Full Day Trip Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

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ID: GYG795837-1271794
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Country: Chile

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover the bohemian city of Valparaiso and the "Garden City" of Viña del Mar on a day trip from Santiago. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Reñaca Beach and take a stroll along the shore.
Discover the coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso on a full-day tour from Santiago. Admire the beautiful coastline of the Ruta del Sol, explore the streets and avenues of Viña del Mar, and learn about the history and architecture of these two coastal cities.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Santiago and head towards the coast, traveling along the beautiful Ruta del Sol. This scenic road borders the Pacific Ocean and offers breathtaking views of the Chilean coastline.

During the trip, enjoy the scenery of the Casablanca and Curacaví valleys. In Casablanca, see extensive vineyards that produce exquisite Sauvignon Blanc wines recognized worldwide, and in Curacaví, be amazed by the imposing hills of the Cordillera de la Costa.

Then, head to Valparaíso, a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This beautiful town, full of colorful houses and old buildings that rise on the slopes of the hills, is a coastal city located in central Chile, about 120 km west of the capital, Santiago.

It is located in a beautiful bay on the central coast of Chile, which makes it a perfect destination for those who want to enjoy the beach. In addition, the city is only two hours away from Santiago, the capital of Chile, which makes it very accessible for visitors. It is known for its impressive architecture, vibrant cultural life, and historical importance as one of Chile's main ports.

With its colorful streets, natural landscapes, and harbors, Valparaíso is a landscape of film. In Valparaíso, learn about its history and architecture through its Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, viewpoints, funiculars, and visit its most emblematic places such as the elevators, Plaza Sotomayor, and the Pablo Neruda's House Museum (La Sebastiana), Prat pier, among others.

After Valparaíso, head to Viña del Mar, the “Garden City” and known worldwide for hosting every year the famous song festival or Viña del Mar Festival, it is also known for its warm and pleasant climate and a great variety of outdoor activities to do.

In this beautiful city, enjoy a nice stroll through its wide boulevards and well-kept gardens. During this tour, visit some of the most emblematic points of the city, such as the flower clock, Plaza Vergara, walk through the vibrant Peru Avenue, the Presidential Palace, the Viña del Mar Casino, Wulff Castle, and Reñaca Beach, where you will have time to have lunch and enjoy the delicious gastronomy of Chile.

At the end of the tour, return to Santiago, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Highlights

  • Discover the bohemian city of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the streets and avenues of Viña del Mar, the "Garden City"
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the Chilean coastline from the Ruta del Sol
  • Learn about the history and architecture of these two coastal cities
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in Reñaca Beach and take a stroll along the shore

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children from 4 to 6 years old pay with descount. Children from 7 years and up pay the entire tour.
The price includes the start in all hotels, apartments and lodgings in Santiago. If you are in hotels that are not in the communes of Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura and Santiago Centro, once the reservation has been made we will inform you of the closest meeting point to your hotel.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, and bringing with sunblock, sunglasses and water.
This tour leaves with a minimum of two people. Take into account that if you make an individual reservation and there are no other passengers who wish to make the activity, the individual reservation becomes a private tour, which entails an additional cost.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.