MAIPO VALLEY HISTORIC WINERIES TOUR: COUSIÑO MACUL AND SANTA RITA VINEYARDS

Enjoy a fun, relaxing day close to Santiago visiting two vineyards in the Maipo Valley for winery tours and wine tastings: the historic Cousiño Macul and Santa Rita Vineyards.

BOOK TOUR

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.

You will first visit Cousiño Macul Vineyard for a winery 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, you will 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.

There will be time for lunch at La Panaderia Bistro Cafe at Santa Rita Vineyard between the two winery tours and tastings.

Traditional Wine Tastings

10:30 a.m. Depart Hotel in Santiago
11:30 a.m. Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Cousiño Macul Vineyard
12:45 p.m. Depart Vineyard
1:15 p.m. Lunch at La Panaderia Bistro Cafe at Santa Rita Vineyard
2:30 p.m. Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Santa Rita Vineyard
4:00 p.m. Depart Vineyard
5:00 p.m. Return to Hotel in Santiago

Premium Wine Tastings

10:00 a.m. Depart Hotel in Santiago
11:30 a.m. Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Santa Rita Vineyard
1:00 p.m. Lunch at La Panaderia Bistro Cafe at Santa Rita Vineyard
1:45 p.m. Depart Vineyard
3:00 p.m. Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Cousiño Macul Vineyard
4:15 p.m. Depart Vineyard
5:00 p.m. Return to Hotel in Santiago

Please Note

(1) All times are approximate and the order of sites 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.

(5) On Mondays, due to Cousiño Macul Vineyard being closed, we will visit Concha y Toro Vineyard for the winery tour and tasting (Traditional Wine Tasting option only).  In this case, the restaurant for lunch will be La Vaquita Echá.  Click here for restaurant’s menu.

  • 2 guests – USD 180 per person
  • 3-4 guests (10% discount) – USD 162 per person
  • 5+ guests (20% discount) – USD 144 per person 

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking Driver 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, which includes 4 wines: one Reserve wine and three Grand Reserve wines.  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 (except for Mondays when the museum is closed)
  • Bottled Water

Optional Wine Tasting Upgrade

  • This tour includes a Traditional Wine Tasting (3 wines) at Cousiño Macul Vineyard and a Classic Wine Tasting (4 wines) at Santa Rita Vineyard.  If you are interested in an upgrade to the Premium Wine Tasting at Cousiño Macul Vineyard, which includes an additional 3 Premium wines, and 5 Ultra Premium wines at Santa Rita Vineyard, instead of the Classic Wine Tasting wines, please indicate this on the Online Reservation Form.  There is an additional charge of USD 60 per person for the wine tasting upgrade.  
  • The Wine Tasting Upgrade option is not available on Mondays when Concha y Toro Vineyard is substituted for Cousiño Macul Vineyard due to the closure of Cousiño Macul Vineyard.

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Optional Gratuity for Driver Guide (appreciated)

Please Note

  • A 5% booking fee is applied to all purchases.
  • There is a two-person minimum per booking.
  • Child rates: 0-3 years – Free / 4-17 years – USD 25. Child rates apply only when accompanied by 2 full-priced adults.  
  • An additional fee applies for pick up from Santiago International Airport (USD 80 for up to 4 guests / USD 150 for 5 guests or more).
  • An additional fee may apply for tours starting and/or terminating in another city other than Santiago.