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Things to do in Zapallar, Valparaiso Region: The Best Tours
Zapallar is a Chilean town and commune located in the Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 288.0 km (111 sq mi).
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1. Private Full-Day Chilean Treasures Nature Tour: Alpacas and Penguins
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
A Spectacular Tour of Chile's Beautiful Central Coastline Visiting Small Villages and Coves, an an Alpaca Farm, and even spot some Penguins in Cachagua!! - 9-Hour Private Tour - Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago - Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day - Professional & Multilingual Guide - Modern & Comfortable Van - Alpaca Farm - Towns of Cachagua, Zapallar, Llay Llay - Stroll along a stone path following the coastline and spot Humboldt Penguins on Penguin Island in Cachagua or take a small boat ride for closer viewing (weather-permitting)
Inclusions: Multilingual Guide, Private Transport, Bottled water, Entrance to Alpaca Farm, Digital Photographs
Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch, Optional One-Hour Private Boat Ride Around Penguin Island - $60.000 CLP per group to be paid on-site
Reviewed By Dreamer64284
Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...
2. Pacific Ocean Hike Private Tour 7K
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Wonderful hike, starting with a viewpoint on Isla Seca, where you can visit the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve viewed. Discover hidden beaches suitable for swimming, through a 2-hour walking path, always next to the Pacific Ocean, starting in Cachagua and ending in Zapallar. Be amazed by one of the most beautiful walks in the central area, the trail is considered one of the most inspiring works of architecture on the Chilean coast. It has tourist visits and waters full of marine fauna, you can get to see the Chungungo, a native Chilean otter, starfish, fish and shellfish. Recommended for families and adventurous people who want to get out of the city and discover a unique and beautiful place, full of tranquility on the shores of the Pacific. * beginning of the walk in Cachagua, where we will visit Las Cujas Beach * Three-hour walk where you can observe the "island of the penguins" and diverse flora and fauna typical of the central coastal area of Chile * We finish in Zapallar
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance, Bilingual Guide
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Reviewed By Msquared615
I wish I could be writing a review on the tour itself, but it never happened. I received email confirmation from TripAdvisor that the tour would happen and that my pick-up time was from 6:30-7:30 AM. I waited until 7:55. I emailed them and sent them a message via WhatsApp. No communication. I expect a full refund.
3. Penguin Island Tour in Cachagua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Amazing tour where we will take you to the coasts cities of Zapallar and Cachagua, located 2 hours from Santiago. Once there we will get on a fisherman's boat which will take us to the Natural Moment Penguim Island which is a small island located 100 meters from the cost. (It takes about 20 minutes to get there). We will get close enough to the island ( is a protected area , we can not get to the Island itself) so you will have the chance to see seagulls, pelicans, yeco ducks, sea otters and Humboldt penguins. After that we can take you to have lunch at a typical chilean restaurant if you like.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, National Park fees, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By CanTraval
I arranged our private tour with Mauricio via email. He was very professional and helpful in our decision to do a private tour of Valparaiso / Vina del Mar and return to San Antonio for our back to back cruise. Because of COVID-19, our 2nd cruise was cancelled and our tour guide Francisco was very agreeable to taking us to Santiago airport after our Valparaiso and Vina del Mar tour. Our tour guide, Francisco was very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant - he made our tour very enjoyable and spoke excellent English. We enjoyed the seafood empanadas, recommended by Mauricio. Thank you Mauricio and Francisco for a fun last day in Chile.
4. Private Cruise Shore Excursion From Valparaiso: Penguin Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
One of our most popular shore excursions. A spectacular tour of Chile’s beautiful central coastline visiting small villages and coves, and spot some penguins in Cachagua!
Inclusions: Private Transportation from Cruise Terminal in Valparaiso, Multilingual Guide, Bottled Water, Optional Boat Ride around Penguin Island (weather permitting), Digital Photographs
Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch
Reviewed By Dreamer64284
Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...
5. Penguins Island in Cachagua Beach And Valparaiso (FROM SANTIAGO PRIVATE TOUR)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else Private and Exclusive Transportation Private trip by motor boat (only for you) from Zapallar Dock to Penguin Island (1 hrs 20 min) Tour Guided Snack and Chilean Empanadas Lunch Flexible Time Tour Custom Service Free Child from Zero to 7 years old First aid kit
Inclusions: Juice, Fruit, Chilean Empanadas and Beverage, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, LifeJacket
Exclusions: Optional Gratuities
Reviewed By xenorealm
We had a pleasure of Waldo being our tour guide driving and showing us around Valparaiso. We had 2 children that are still young, so flexibility of the schedule is a must and Waldo is very flexible and intuitive of our needs. He even prepared desserts, drinks, fruits, you name it, he brought them with him so we have a pleasant day through out the day, as most of the restaurants is still closed during Phase 2. He even brought our bags along and carried them securely,to prevent robbery. Thank you Waldo for being very patient with us and waited until we had great photo for our Instagrams. We really recommend him!
6. Penguins Island in Cachagua + Zapallar Coastal (FROM VALPARAISO PRIVATE TOUR)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else Private and Exclusive Transportation Private trip by boat from Zapallar Dock to Penguin Island (1 hrs 20 min) Tour Guided Flexible Time Tour Custom Service Free Child, Zero to 7 years old First aid kit
Inclusions: Chilean Empanadas and Beverage in ConCon Beach, Bottled water, Fruit and beverage, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, lifeJacket
Exclusions: Optional Gratuities
Reviewed By xenorealm
We had a pleasure of Waldo being our tour guide driving and showing us around Valparaiso. We had 2 children that are still young, so flexibility of the schedule is a must and Waldo is very flexible and intuitive of our needs. He even prepared desserts, drinks, fruits, you name it, he brought them with him so we have a pleasant day through out the day, as most of the restaurants is still closed during Phase 2. He even brought our bags along and carried them securely,to prevent robbery. Thank you Waldo for being very patient with us and waited until we had great photo for our Instagrams. We really recommend him!
7. Wild animals, flora, typical Chilean drinks and food! Penguins and sandboarding!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Our most popular tour. A combination of very Chilean experiences that one would otherwise search to find separately. Chilean music from pop to folk on the way, typical homemade Chilean food, stories about Chilean nature and geography, the most beautiful places in the area and on top of that - PENGUINS in their natural habitat. In the final of the day we will take you to the top of sand dunes, where you will witness a breathtaking view of the ocean and the amazing coast all the way to Valparaiso, try a super fun sandboarding activity and enjoy Chilean wine. All this in a one day tour, perfect for travellers looking for a great outdoor experience. Our primary goal is to ensure an authentic and memorable experience for each guest. Join our tour to have a day full of laughter and breathtaking action!
Inclusions: A lunch/picnic is provided, including food, snacks like fruits and nuts, drinks like tea, pisco sour and water, and typical Chilean dulces for desert. We will make sure no one leaves the table hungry., Bottled water, Sandboards will be provided for the sandboarding activity, Private tours available! Please contact us for more details.
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Reviewed By JulieO1602
Jimmy and Simone created a fantastic personalized day for our family. Their knowledge of the local area and fun personalities made sure everyone had a great day. The highlight was surfing! Everyone in our group was able to make it up – what fun. In addition, we had a 2nd personalized trip with just my husband and I to the foot hills of the Andes to visit hot springs. What ever you have in mind, these two will accommodate!
8. Penguins, sandboarding & Chilean food! A fantastic one day tour from Santiago
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A combination of very Chilean experiences that one would otherwise search to find separately. Chilean music from pop to folk on the way, typical homemade Chilean food, stories about Chilean nature and geography, the most beautiful places in the area and on top of that - PENGUINS in their natural habitat. In the final of the day we will take you to the top of sand dunes, where you will witness a breathtaking view of the ocean and the amazing coast all the way to Valparaiso, try a super fun sandboarding activity and enjoy Chilean wine. All this in a one day tour, perfect for travellers looking for a great outdoor experience. Our primary goal is to ensure an authentic and memorable experience for each guest. Join our tour to have a day full of laughter and breathtaking action!
Inclusions: A picnic with typical Chilean food and drinks, such as empanadas, pebre, fruits, nuts, pastries and pisco sour is provided. We will make sure no one leave the table hungry!, Bottled water, Sandboards, Binoculars , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, You will get on a boat., Chilean Wine & Pisco Sour
Exclusions: Parapente and instructor
Reviewed By JulieO1602
Jimmy and Simone created a fantastic personalized day for our family. Their knowledge of the local area and fun personalities made sure everyone had a great day. The highlight was surfing! Everyone in our group was able to make it up – what fun. In addition, we had a 2nd personalized trip with just my husband and I to the foot hills of the Andes to visit hot springs. What ever you have in mind, these two will accommodate!
9. Wine Safari Tour from Santiago
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 18 reviews
Take part an exciting and savory adventure sightseeing and drinking wine with Humboldt penguins, sea otters, seals, dolphins and visiting the second largest Alpaca Farm in South America with a wine tasting there. Afterwards, you will visit vineyard Flahertys in Aconcagua where lunch will be prepared by the owner which compliments the wine and then you will start your wine tour. During the day, you will be accompanied by a professional Sommelier.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Wine41PWC
This review is long overdue, as we had one of the best days in Chile when we were there in February 2019.We were a group of 4 friends traveling together from Canada and our friends from USA.We have done wine tours all over the world,and this day with Mick ranks at the top.Great scenery, his selection of Winery’s was top notch.Our first and favourite was Antiyal.I am a member of Opimian Society,which is the largest wine club in Canada,and Antiyal Wines are available to us. If you want a great relaxing day with friends and wine ,you won’t be disappointed.No pressure by Mick or the wineries to purchase.We left the selection of the wineries to Mick.Fantasic choice for lunch he picked.HarasDePirque.Try the Albis wine with lunch. We have not up loaded photo as 2 of our pictures are already up.The 4 of us are with Mick in the picture. The 2 men have Cork hats on from wine trip to Portugal .Sorry for the delay Mick. Paul and Debbie from Toronto Canada
10. Self Drive Experience in Santiago Central Coast - 4 Days
As a consequence of its geography, Chile has all the climates of the planet and the four seasons are well differentiated. The warmest season is between October and April and the coldest, from May to September. REQUIREMENTS: Meet the minimum age 25 years old A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile) A major credit card in the name of the renter (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club or American Express)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Local guide assistance at Santiago Airport, 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Viña La Playa (buffet breakfast & dinner), Free Parking at the hotel , 3 days car rental, category C (Hyundai Accent mechanic or similar), Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes, Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Santiago Airport around 12:00 PM, CWD, PAI and SACA insurances, GPS tracking , Tailor-Made Itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown
Exclusions: Gasoline , Extra days , Extras at the hotel, Meals , Personal Insurance
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
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