Top Santiago Day Trips - page 14

Very enjoyable trip & good to see the countryside outside of Santiago. Alvaro the guide was friendly, funny & approachable. He provided a good commentary of the areas we visited & sites along the journey, answering people's questions as we went. The driver Alejandro was a good careful driver making the journey pleasurable.

My group had a really excellent wine tasting tour through the Maipo Valley with Benjamin leading the charge. The wineries were thoughtfully chosen to give us a broad experience of the different approaches to wine production in Chile. All of the winery representatives provided interesting insights, and the tastings themselves were delicious. My group especially appreciated the other guests on the tour. We weren’t expecting to enjoy everyone’s company so much, and I’m sure it wasn’t just the wine that made everything so enjoyable (but it certainly didn’t hurt)!

An outstanding half day tour into the mountains.we saw numerous Condors both at the top and at our way back Nicklaus, was an outstanding guide and host and provided the perfect stop with wine and cheese on the way back down It was like having a trip with your friend, rather that a tour guide

If you want a simple and safe way to see Viña Del Mar and Valparaiso, this tour is a great option. The logistics were excellent: we received a WhatsApp message the night before with our pickup time, and they even provided a live map of the bus's location so we knew exactly when to head downstairs. Our driver, Julio, was prompt, and while the bus seats 35+ people, our group was comfortably small with only about 20 passengers. The drive is about two hours there and more three hours back due to traffic. Our first stop was a rest area for breakfast and a wine tasting, which was honestly nothing special and the food is a bit pricey for what you get. However, our guide, Pablo, was incredibly informative and entertaining throughout the day. To be honest, the town itself felt quite rundown with not a ton to see, but Pablo’s insights really made the experience a lot more interesting. Be prepared for a decent amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must. Also, if you are visiting around winter, it gets incredibly chilly, so definitely dress warmly or you will be freezing! During the tour, you'll have the chance to ride the old elevator up one of the hills. You will need 1,000 CLP in cash for this, which is nice to experience, but you can also just walk the 130-ish steps instead (which is very easy, in my opinion). We ended the day near the beach with lunch at a pretty good seafood restaurant (they offered non-seafood options as well). On the way back, they can drop you off somewhere else along their route if you requested it. Overall, a very well-organized and hassle-free excursion!

Many compliments to Hermo for all the attention and professionalism on this tour. I could not have asked for a better guide. The tour was well planned and executed. The snack was a pleasant surprise and could have not asked for a better day and guide to be with.

Fantastic tour and great insight in to Santiago. Antonio spoke excellent English and knew so much information about the history of Santiago. It was a walking tour but we did drive between locations which enabled us to see so much more. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

This was a great overview of the interesting sights in Santiago. We rode the whole circuit without getting off until the end. Then we rode the cable car up and the funicular down to the place where we started. One draw back is that there are no signs on the street so it is a little bit difficult to find the stops. You have to play close attention to the intersections on the map. Although the buses seemed to be infrequent, we were able to get on without a long wait. The man who greeted us and announced the stops was very helpful. We felt that we were able to see a lot and have a fulfilling day given our limited time in Santiago. The cable car and funicular were a highlight.

You get to experience three different areas outside of Santiago. It was January, but you needed a light jacket since it was cooler and windy. Long day on the road, but the street art and other stops were good. Skip the lunch since the restaurant cannot handle two vans iof passengers n the designated time for the stop. Bring something to tide you over and enjoy a relaxed dinner when you return. Also, go to the restroom just prior to returning. Good experience in many ways!