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

October 11, 2021 Kelli Reichel

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. Day Trip to Cajon del Maipo Embalse El Yeso

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Santiago Metropolitan Region Stamp's Tour
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Connect with nature in an environment of peace and fresh mountain air with the best views of the Andes. Discover the Embalse El Yeso and let yourself be surprised by the landscape, through the whole experience in the company of our guides. The tour includes stops in historical landmarks and in the small town of San Jose de Maipo. Take the magic of the mountains with you.

Inclusions: Picnic at the lagoon (cheese, wine, snacks, and beverages), Lunch time (empanada), Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4X4

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Macie B

What a great experience! This was no doubt the highlight of my trip to Chile. Emanuel and Daniel were extremely educated and you can tell they love what they do. Lunch was amazing, views were breathtaking, and wine (grapes) was delicious. Book this tour you will not regret it. *want to make note that they ensured COVID safety protocol*

3. Maipo Valley Wine Tour Including 3 Vineyards and Country Town of Isla de Maipo

Stamp's Tour
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Visit the bucolic town of Isla de Maipo ( Island of Maipo ) for a day of exploring Chilean wine country just 40 minutes away from Santiago. Though not truly an island, the area takes its name because it is surround by tributaries of the Maipo River, which make for perfect grape-growing conditions. Visit three family-owned wineries—each with their own specialities—and enjoy several tastings and a delicious lunch along the way. We have made a special selection of wineries which will let you discover differet aspects about wine making in the country from a small family producers at San Antonio winery, Progressive wine makers using organic techniques in De Martino vineyard and a old winery with a lot of tradition in Undurraga.  Lunch at the quite country town of Isla de Maipo and explore the town with the authentic life of the people which respect and protect their ancestral traditions also you will see rural architecture, beautiful landscapes and much more.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, All activities, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Macie B

What a great experience! This was no doubt the highlight of my trip to Chile. Emanuel and Daniel were extremely educated and you can tell they love what they do. Lunch was amazing, views were breathtaking, and wine (grapes) was delicious. Book this tour you will not regret it. *want to make note that they ensured COVID safety protocol*

4. Small Group Tour: Cajon del Maipo with Hotsprings plus Picnic and Andinian Zoo

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On one day in this guided tour. Visit the Cajón del Maipo famous for its hills, massifs, estuaries and rivers. This tour is for lovers of ecotourism, tranquility and fresh mountain air. Start the visit of San Jose de Maipo to learn the history and the folklore of this area. Later, towards the Andinian Zoo a beautiful place where you can see Lamas, Peacock, sheep, Horses, Donkey and many kind of different birds. After that enjoy the best part of the tour to the hotsprings thermal pools with temperatures that vary between 25 degrees Celsius, in the lower pools, up to 55 degrees Celsius, the highest. The thermal baths are perfectly integrated with the wonderful mountain environment, being able to appreciate the majesty of the Andes mountain range. The waters are highly mineralized and have a series of healing properties, from the relief of rheumatic ailments, healing of dermal wounds, purification of toxins. All this with Picnic included (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc)

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Live commentary on board, This tour includes tour guide separated from driver (the service can be multilingual), Picnic (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc), Alcoholic Beverages, Hotsprings Entrance Includes

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

5. Tour Termas Colina and Cajón del Maipo Full Day, departure from Santiago

Oficentro, Serrano 73, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile andesturismo.cl
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Renew, relax and enjoy the natural properties of the hot springs and all the beauty of the Andes Mountains and Cajon del Maipo, get away from the stress of the city and get out of the routine at the Colinas Baths. The waters of Termas Valle de Colina are highly mineralized, of magmatic origin, come from the bowels of the San José Volcano and have a series of healing properties, from the relief of rheumatic ailments, healing of dermal wounds, purification of toxins and even improvements of depressive states and stress. In addition to enjoying the hot springs, it is possible to perform other activities such as walks through the sector enjoying the nature Termas Valle de Colina is within the Fundo El Volcán, an area of more than 500 thousand hectares, protected by the Ministry of Agriculture in the so-called project for the protection of ecosystems and high Andean species, due to its importance for the conservation of biodiversity.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, We will make a Picnic when we reach the Termas Colina where we will taste a good red wine, nuts, cheese, snacks, water, juices

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Reviewed By Luisajoyy

The best wine tour and tasting that we have experienced so far. The view spectacular, the food was excellent and Rafael, our tour guide, was very charming, entertaining and knowledgeable.

6. Self Drive Experience in Colchagua Valley, 4 days

Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez, Aeropuerto SCL, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile Signature Tours

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, 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.

7. Full Day Personalized Experience: "ROUTE OF DRINKS".

Congreso Nacional de Chile, Av. Pedro Montt s/n, Valparaíso, Chile Valparaíso Free City Tour Guide/ Walking Real Chilean Tour "THE AMAZING EXPERIENCES AND BEER "

IDEAL TO DO WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. It is a tour that encompasses the best of Valparaíso, Casablanca and Curacaví. In addition to including tastings of drinks and meals at each stop. It also includes private transportation and private guide. Far the best option to know in just one day these magical places.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tasting of the traditional chili drink; Chicha de Curacavi, Interpreter guide throughout the tour., Tasting of red wine, white wine, sparkling wines and craft beer. Also 2schop, Typical Chilean Food in Typical Restaurant, Private transportation

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Reviewed By KledsonPires

Not as safe as most people want us to believe. The tour around the favelas of Valparaiso allows us to enjoy murals and beautiful street art. Warning: we a tourist being mugged on broad daylight. Alvaro, the tour guide, was excellent.

8. Wine tasting tour through Santiago

Monseñor Félix Cabrera 62, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile FoodTrip Chile

A trip through the best valleys of Chile, terroirs, labels and gastronomy. We will show you those strains that can represent what makes our chilean wine famous. Glass after glass we will learn and discover aromas and flavors representative of the most outstanding wine valleys in the country; accompanied by perfectly paired snacks for tasting. A proposal that wine lovers cannot ignore.

Inclusions: Expert bilingual tour guide, Wine tastings, Six chilean tapas

Exclusions: Private transportation, Optional gratuities, Tips

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.

9. Hiking to the base of the volcano and hot spring Colina from Santiago.

Adventure

We provide security and confidence given by our experienced drivers in mountain driving, expert guides and cordial on the ground. Flexibility in the time of walking and bathing in the thermal baths so that they enjoy a relaxed and comfortable experience.

Inclusions: Sandwich, snacks, wine, water and juices., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Tips

Reviewed By GoPlaces553518

Was pick up at My hotel, sadly I was the only client that day, but it didn’t stop mr. Miguel from giving me a VIP treatment ,I had great personalized hike, informative Explanation ,beautiful view Of the maipo mountains , my picture taking,, and at the end he made a beautiful table with delicious snacks and the most delicious local wine.. I enjoyed and sure recommend this tour.

10. 6 days tour Don´t miss

turistrans teheran chile

Live an experience with us, we are number one on the mountain. Come and enjoy an unforgettable moment with your family and friends. We are an turism agency registered in Sernatur. Current year vehicles, trained professional and responsable drivers.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Restroom on board

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