“INTRODUCTION TO MAIPO VINEYARDS” TOUR.
In the middle of the metropolitan region that is one of the areas with the most wine-growing tradition in the country, on one side of the Maipo River. It was in this sector where the first vineyards were founded, favored by the climatic conditions and excellent soils between the Andes Mountains and the coastal mountains.
Currently, it has about 10,000 hectares planted. Taking advantage of the Mediterranean climate, with frosts at specific times, the finest wines in the country are produced, especially the Cabernet Sauvignon strain that stands out with its intense color, delicate aromas and fruit tones.
The vineyards are located through the Maipo valley, following the course of the river of the same name, from the foothills of the Andes mountain range, at a height of 800 m / s / n / m, to Isla de Maipo and Talagante at southwest of Santiago. This zone is inserted in the head of the Central Valley. Its natural limits are, to the east, the Andes mountain range and, to the west, the Costa mountain range; it has a natural decline from east to west, reaching 1,000 m / s / n / m in the first and descending towards the west with an average of 500 to 600 m / s / n / m. Due to its topography, the cultivation of the vine varies within the heights just mentioned, generally extending to gentle slopes.
The most relevant and closest rivers are the Maipo and the Mapocho, both with torrential flow in the months of rains and thaws that come from the Andes Mountains.
Itinerary
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Departure from our hotel in Santiago to visit the Maipo Valley and learn about the history of wine in Chile, which begins in the sixteenth century when the Spanish conquerors entered their first vines.
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According to our needs, we will visit one of the three most important vineyards in the valley: Viña Undurraga, one of the first wine exporters in the country; Viña Concha y Toro, recognized worldwide, or Viña Cousiño Macul, with a long family tradition.
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After having learned about the winemaking process and having tasted the final product, we will return to our hotel in Santiago.
Includes
- Guide service in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
- Transfers.
Does not include
- Professional guide in Russian language. If you want a guide in this language, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
- Wear hat, comfortable clothes and shoes, use sun block, sun glasses, bring binoculars and drink mineral water.
More Information
- 4 hrs aprox
- Flexible schedule depending on customer preference.
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
Options and Availability
Collective tour
Collective tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.Private tour
Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.Policies and Conditions
- Ratebook are express in US Dollars (USD) and may be changed without prior notice.
- Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
- This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
- This tour will not depart on the following dates from 25.12.2020 to 01.01.2021.
- The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
- Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
- No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.
