What to do and see in Valle Central, Valle Central: The Best Private Tours

March 25, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Chile's Valle Central, a verdant valley tucked between the Andes and the coastal mountain ranges, has a mild climate and moist soil perfect for grape growing. Made up of four distinct wine regions, Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule, the area is criss-crossed by well-traveled wine roads. At the northern end of the valley is Maipo, the oldest of Chile's wine regions, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. At the opposite end is Maule, which still grows Pais, the first grape brought to South America.
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1. Santiago city experience: Walking tour, Market visit, Lunch & Coffee included

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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Enjoy a different private city tour of Santiago as you explore and visit the main cultural and tourist attractions by metro and bus.

Inclusions: Lunch , All transport (bus or subway)

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not specified, Tickets not specified, Gratuities, vehicle

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

2. 6-Day Andes Crossing from Mendoza to Chile by Horse

Andes Vertical
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This 6-day tour will allow you to cross the Andes on a horse. It is a unique experience and one of the best horseback adventure expeditions in the Andes. You will discover the wild side of the Central Andes on this amazing traverse from Mendoza to Chile. This tour includes a professional guide, transport, and accommodation.

Inclusions: Transfers in Mendoza and Santiago, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, One-night hotel accommodation in Mendoza, One-night accommodation in Cajón del Maipo (Chile), Professional bilingual guide, Meals (breakfast, box lunch and dinner), Welcome dinner, Dining tent (table, chairs and dinnerware service), Mountain tents, Strong riding horses and saddles, Expert local "arrieros" (gauchos), Pack horse support during the expedition, Satellite phone, First Aid kit

Exclusions: Travel insurance, International transport, Rescue cost or hospitalization or medical cost

Reviewed By OutOfMyElement

Great day on the trail, with qualified guides. This is our second trip using Andes Vertical and we will use them again, the next time we travel to Mendoza. I would say, I would flag this hike as at least moderate, and no matter your condition level, use trekking poles, as there are area with loose rock. We were well prepared, and enjoyed the hike very much, but it was definitely more steep, than the Base Camp hike we did in 2018.

3. Private Full-Day Maipo Canyon Adventure: Hot Springs and Wine

Chile Dream Tours
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Join us for an exciting adventure into the Maipo Canyon to Valle de Colina Hot Springs followed by a tour and wine tasting at Concha y Toro Vineyard! - 11-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 - Valle de Colina Hot Springs - Concha y Toro Winery Tour and Tasting - Visit Village of San José del Maipo

Inclusions: Entrance to Hot Springs, Multilingual Guide, Private Transportation, Bottled Water, Winery Tour and Traditional Wine Tasting at Concha y Toro Vineyard, 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...

4. Viña del Mar Tour / Valparaíso / White House

PatourChile
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We are a company that is dedicated to inbound tourism in Chile. I personally take care that each tour is very carefully and respectfully. Leaving a nice impression of Chile. I've been working with hotels, embassies, companies. I studied tourism for more than 3 years and with an experience of more than 11 years.

Inclusions: WiFi on board

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

5. Countryside Tour through Maipo Valley

FoodTrip Chile
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We invite you to escape the city to immerse yourself in a tour to the deepest roots of the Chilean countryside. In the heart of the renowned Maipo Valley, you can have an experience of absolute connection with the traditions and typical customs of a rural and agricultural area par excellence in Chile.

Inclusions: Expert bilingual tour guide, Bottled water, Almuerzo de 3 tiempos con maridaje de vinos, Visit to an artisan cheese maker, includes tasting, We will visit a "chichería", a place where "chicha" (a traditional drink similar to cider) is made, to taste chichas, wines and liquors., Oils tasting and wine tour that also includes tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities, Comidas y bebidas extras (indicadas por tu guía anfitrión)

Reviewed By Brent S

Recently my wife, my daughter and I took a trip to Chile. We were going to be in Santiago for a day in between traveling from Patagonia to San Pedro de Atacama. We were referred to FoodTrip to provide tour guide services as we wanted to spend some time in the wine region and visit Valparaiso. Our day was very full. Keryma was our guide and we could not have been happier. Our day started first visiting a local restaurant for a bite of breakfast. Truly authentic. Then off to a local winery. I have been to many wineries but never had such a wonderful time. This was a very small winery where we were met by the owner. We spent a couple of hours enjoying the day, the wine and the company. How fortunate we were to have had that experience. From the winery we drove to Valparaiso where we had a late lunch at one of the most unique and interesting restaurants in Valparaiso. It is not often one has the experience to have the chef/owner greet you and then prepare super good food to order. Following our lunch was tour of Valparaiso. I wished we would have had more time there. So to sum it up, if you are looking for the local experience with excellent guide services I highly recommend FoodTrip. A special thank you to Keryma. My wife, my daughter and I feel we made a very good friend.

6. Pick up at the Pier and Valparaiso -Viña del Mar and transfer to the Airport

Anclatourchile
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A country with a very special geography invites us to visit Valparaiso and viña del mar which will bring us closer to history 120 kilometers from the capital, passing through valleys which give us a vision of central Chile so your guide stop for your wine tasting , when we reach the coast we can see the real meaning of the port city of Valparaiso, the first foot of the history of Chile a whole landscape like a rainbow is a perception of something that calls the popular and traditional inmercion and then viña del mar that is a very different and very beautiful city, which reminds us of its first social group aristocracy that I inhabit the garden city as they call it now a great contrast between both cities exploring history and the miscelanio of the city  of viña del mar as a citizen. we back to the city and we can drop off to you at the airport or to the hotel. REMEMBER THE GUIDE WILL BE WAITING AT THE PIER FOR YOU AND READY TO START THE ACTIVITY.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, professional driver, professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

7. Cajon del Maipo Tour + Private El Yeso Reservoir

Discover Santiago
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Discover Santiago stands out for the quality of its service, punctuality, kindness and good disposition of the guides, generating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere with all those who accompany us. On this tour you can enjoy an incomparable view, beautiful landscapes, Chilean fauna and also a small class on History and Geography of Chile. Our guides are flexible, empathetic, pro-active and speak several languages, so we can communicate easily to deliver information and meet the needs and concerns of our travelers. * IMPORTANT * The amount of the tour corresponds to 10% of the value of the service. The remaining value must be paid the same day of the tour by credit, debit or cash card.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wines and Cheeses, Entrance to El Yeso Park, WiFi on board, Tour guide, Passenger insurance, Round trip transportation to your Hotel / Hostel / Department

Exclusions: Breakfast

Reviewed By Rachael L

Carla and Brian were amazing guides and provided informed and entertaining commentary for our trip out to Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. Communication prior to hotel pick up was great and we had a relaxing time walking the cobble-stoned streets of Valparaiso learning the history and taking in the street art. We had lunch at Vina Del Mar with local beers and Pisco sour cocktails!! Highly recommend this tour or any other tour with Discover Santiago- we would have like to have ventured into the mountains, however, COVID-19 had other plans for us and we had to return to Australia following the cancellation of our holiday.

8. Private Full-Day Santiago Experience with Lunch

MTO Tour
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This Santiago experience includes an extended city tour with the visit to two of the most important hills in the area, Santa Lucia and San Cristobal, complete with funicular ride. This 10-hour tour will visit the financial district, including a trip to the top of the highest building in Latin America. Also included is a lunch of 3 dishes with drinks. You'll also have a choice of visiting Santa Rita, Concha y Toro or Undurraga Vineyard. All this in the comfort of an air-conditioned van, accompanied your own private guide.

Inclusions: Funicular ride - Includes Ticket, Extended city tour including Santa Lucia and San Cristobal Hill, Winery option tour between Concha Y Toro, Santa Rita or Undurraga winery, 3-wine tasting included, 3-course lunch, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Includes Costanera Ski Ticket - Highest Viewpoint of Sudamerica

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Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

9. Private Tour: Santiago at Night with Dinner and Show

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Enjoy this 4-hour tour of the city of Santiago, at night. Accompanied by a private guide and your personal group, see locations such as Santa Lucia Hill and the city center. After you tour the city, delight in dinner and a traditional dance show at a local restaurant.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, 4-course dinner, San Cristobal Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

10. Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show

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Explore Santiago on this 4-hour tour before enjoying dinner and a cultural dance show. See the beautiful sites of the city from the top of San Cristobal Hill. See La Moneda Palace, Plaza de la Constitucion, the municipal theater and the central market.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off (if option selected), Private service - Tour inside San Cristobal Hill, Beautiful panoramic view of the city at night on the highest turistic hill of the city, Panoramic tour on Downtown including: La Moneda Goverment Palace and Plaza de Armas square plus principal spots of the area, Local taxes, Beverages, 4-course dinner, Artistic Folklore show with dances and costumes from the North, Center, South of Chile including Eastern Island, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off (if option not selected)

Reviewed By 27larryh

I highly recommend this operator for their honesty, communication and integrity. They went above and beyond to help us in a time of need. We are very appreciative of all they did to help us. Thank you.

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