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Wine lovers: whether you’re a die-hard oenophile or just a general grape enthusiast, you’ll be thrilled by the vineyards and cellars of Santa Cruz. This Chilean city makes a great base for exploring the Colchagua Valley, a wine region that’s loved for its full-bodied reds. Before you embark upon a day of tastings, be sure to explore Santa Cruz’s charming colonial architecture and cultural museums.
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1. Horseback Rides Santa Cruz
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
Horseback Rides Santa Cruz, was the first trail ride available in Colchagua Valley and Santa Cruz. I am an US citizen living in this area. We begin with a short ride up a hill to a picnic bench area which has a lookout over Santa Cruz and Colchagua Valley. The ride lasts about 3 hours, and includes transportation, gloves with chaps, and wine and cheese while enjoying a breathtaking view. We have both english and spanish horsemen to assist the whole way.
2. Natural Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
This is a very exclusive activity performed at the one-of-a-kind Ninquen hill, in the heart of Colchagua Valley, where the MontGras premium vineyards are located. Ninquen mountain vineyard grants a 360° view to enjoy its extreme nature. Riding through the rough terrain of the hill, you get to a viewpoint and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the valley. The tour guide provides the details about the area and how the grapes become a high quality wine. Tame horses and a wrangler are part of this adventure. The equipment will be ready for use. At the end, you have the opportunity to taste a premium wine produced with the grapes from the vines you have just seen.
3. Colchagua Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Colchagua Wine Tours is a boutique tour operator offering unique wine tour experiences and transportation services to the best wineries and attractions in Chile. Our services include: Private and semi-private customized wine tours, and Santiago and Valparaiso city tours. Transfers to and from Santiago and hotel recommendations, biking, trekking, and horseback riding.
4. Flotar
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Rise with the Sun and experience Colchagua from a Hot Air Balloon. Capacity: 8 passengers max 4 minimum Schedule: We meet at 6:30 in the morning near Santa Cruz. Take off around sunrise 1 hr flight Then enjoy a picnic and Champagne by the landing site. Usually we are done by 11:00
5. Colchagua Heights
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Explore the sources of premium wines! Customized private day-excursions to selected natural and cultural attractions in the Colchagua Valley area. Do you want to hike in a native Nothofagus forest? Swim below a pristine waterfall? Meet a rodeo horse trainer? Contact us whether you want to explore the nature and the people at the edges of this remarkable wine destination.
6. Vina Ventisquero Valle de Colchagua Apalta
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Apalta valley is one of the best wineries area in Chile and is on this area where Ventisquero make this premium and super premium wines. We have the best view point in Colchagua, where you can enjoy our excellent wines and enjoy nature.
7. Casa Suiza
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
We offer several guided tours as well as self-guided tours to explore the Colchagua Valley. We can also arrange various wine tours without additional charge. Casa Suiza Bikes offers high end bikes with panniers for maximum comfort.
Reviewed By Stanthorpe - Stanthorpe, Australia
Moritz and Jenna gave us a fabulous visit to the Santa Cruz region. Tours were organised in advance that were just what we asked for. We visited two wineries with tastings and had dinner at a traditional Chilean restaurant. We hired bikes, an activity we haven’t done for 30 years and our hosts pointed us to a calm surfaced flat road through vineyards and farmland. Very beautiful. Moritz was kind enough to assist when the muscles seized. Thanks Moritz, a wife saver! At Casa Suiza, the bed is comfortable and the facility spotless. We met some interesting folk from across the globe. Thanks for a great stay.
8. Club Ecuestre y Cabalgatas Santa Cruz
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Club Ecuestre Santa Cruz offer a guided horseback riding Tour tough Viu Manent vineyards landscapes
Reviewed By NWY1 - Levenmouth, United Kingdom
This was a very relaxed and enjoyable morning viewing a vineyard on horseback with my partner and guide Rodrigo. The stories and explanations form Rodrigo about wine production and the history of the vineyard were very interesting. Rodrigo’s coaching and control of the horses also was expert. Both of us were novices though and we both enjoyed the experience greatly! Topping it off we went for a wine tasting and a very nice stake afterwards. All-in-all, a very good morning spent in Viu Manent Colchagua!!
9. E-bike Tours
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The most fun way to enjoy the magic valley of Apalta. The electric bike, allows you to enjoy the outdoors, live the sport. May everyone have an incredible time! That is our job.
10. Cabalgatas Valle de Colchagua
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
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