The Maipo Valley is the closest Chilean wine region to Santiago. It is a historic wine-producing region and the birthplace of the Chilean wine industry with vines growing there for the past 150 years.
We first visit Cousiño Macul Vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. Founded in 1856, Cousiño Macul is the only winery in Chile among those established in the 19th century that continues in the hands of the original founding family. The mission of Cousiño Macul is to produce world-class wines that are unmistakably Chilean, carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley.
Then, we visit Santa Rita Vineyard, which dates back to the 1880s and played an important role in Chilean history as the site of one of the battles during the War for Independence. Admire the old hacienda-style Estate house and enjoy your wine while you stroll through the old cellars. You will see the grape variety garden, vineyards, winemaking and cellaring facilities, and bottling process, visiting “Bodega 1” – the winery’s first cellar and the “Cellar of the 120 Patriots”. You will discover the exciting story that gives 120 its name. The tour ends with a tasting of Reserve and Grand Reserve wines.
After the tour, you can visit the neighboring “Museo Andino” (Andean Museum), which contains a special collection of pre-Columbian pottery, textiles and other artifacts.
Please note:
(1) The order of the vineyards visited may vary.
(2) Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors at the vineyards joining you on the winery tours and tastings, which is beyond our control.
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From Santiago
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From Viña/Valparaiso
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| Duration: |
6 Hours |
10 Hours |
| Departure: |
10:30 a.m. |
8:30 a.m. |
| Return: |
4:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
This tour is available Tuesday to Sunday (weather permitting). Not available on Monday due to the closure of Cousiño Macul Vineyard.
Price from Santiago:
- 2 guests – USD 180 per person
- 3-4 guests (10% discount) – USD 162 per person
- 5+ guests (20% discount) – USD 144 per person
Note:
* There is a two-person minimum per booking.
* An additional fee may apply for tours starting and/or terminating in Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, San Antonio, or any other city outside of Santiago.
Included:
- Multilingual Guide
- Private Transportation
- Winery Tour and Traditional Wine Tasting (3 wines) at Cousiño Macul Vineyard. (An alternative vineyard will be visited if Cousiño Macul is closed or does not have availability on the date selected)
- Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at Santa Rita Vineyard. The Classic Wine Tasting includes 3 wines: two Reserve wines and one Grand Reserve wine. The wines may vary at the discretion of the vineyard. (An alternative vineyard will be visited if Santa Rita is closed or does not have availability on the date selected)
- Entrance to Andean Museum at Santa Rita Winery
- Bottled Water
Optional Wine Tasting Upgrade:
Cousiño Macul Vineyard – There is the option to have a Premium Wine Tasting following the Traditional Wine Tasting. The Premium Wine Tasting includes an additional 3 Premium wines. The wines may vary at the discretion of the vineyard. There is an additional cost of USD 25 per person.
Santa Rita Vineyard – There is the option to upgrade to a Premium Wine Tasting. The Premium Wine Tasting includes 4 Ultra Premium wines. The wines may vary at the discretion of the vineyard. There is an additional cost of USD 25 per person.
If you are interested in a wine tasting upgrade, please indicate this on your reservation form. Tour starting time and end time may vary if selecting a wine tasting upgrade.
Not Included:
- Lunch
- Optional Gratuity for Guide
