EXPLORE COLCHAGUA - Chile Wine Trails

EXPLORE COLCHAGUA VALLEY
TWO DAY TOUR

COLCHAGUA VALLEY WINE TOUR

Our two-day Colchagua tour takes us via the Alto Maipo wine region to the entrance of the Colchagua wine valley. Visit three distinctly different wineries over the course of the first day. After an overnight stay, you’ll enjoy a further three wineries in the valley before returning to Santiago.

DAY ONE

First stop is a family-owned winery recognized both nationally and internationally for consistency and high quality. Visit their uniquely-designed and modern “bodega”, constructed to be in complete harmony with nature. Hear about the key factors that influence their wines. Experience first-hand the difference between American and French oak. Enjoy a tasting of three of their quality wines accompanied with a cheese board.

We then drive to the entrance of the Colchagua Valley to our next winery. You will enjoy an a-la-carte lunch (not included in price) in a beautiful setting with a view over the polo field.

After lunch, you’ll take a short tour of the colonial buildings of this historic winery. Then taste three wines from their Grand Reserve line, the result of their best terroirs.

On our last stop for the day, you’ll meet personally with the owner at a small production “garage” winery. Hear about their concept for “Slow Wine” and enjoy a conversation and glass of wine in a truly relaxing environment.

You’ll then be dropped off at your pre-arranged accommodation (not included in price) for a relaxing evening.

DAY TWO

You’ll be picked up from your hotel for your first winery. Visit an historic winery where you’ll take a tour through the vines in a horse-drawn carriage. See the wine making process and taste a wine in-progress, straight from the tank. Return to the colonial tasting rooms to sample a further 5 wines from their extensive range.

We then head into the Apalta valley, a sub-region of the Colchagua Valley, to the restaurant of a world-renowned Argentinian chef, where you can enjoy a delicious a-la-carte lunch. Located amongst the vines of Viña Montes (No. 4 in World’s Best Vineyards), you can select their wines by the glass, including the premium Purple Angel, or select a bottle from their ample selection. Choose from a range of delicious seasonal dishes featuring local produce cooked over the fire as you take in the beautiful surrounds of the vineyard. *Lunch not included in tour price

After lunch, visit the architecturally amazing facilities of this French-influenced winery, an ultra-premium, organic and bio-dynamic winery. Enjoy a tour through the vines to the majestic winery set in the hill. Start on the rooftop with amazing views over the vineyard and follow the wine making process on its gravitational path, finishing in the incredible barrel room. You’ll then taste two premium wines made in this impressive facility, Clos Apalta and Petit Clos.

You can then relax while you’re transported back to Santiago at the end of an amazing two days.

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Min. Group Size Price per Person

Group of 2 : USD $640 per person

Group of 4 : USD $425 per person

* US$ reference price current as at February 2024 and subject to change.

** Subject to availability. A minimum of two-weeks notice is required and week days are preferred. This tour is best during Summer Daylight Savings months (Sept to Mar)

Price is per person for a two-day tour with your English speaking guide, transport to and from your Santiago base and all tours, tastings, and lunches described. Does not include accommodation.

Consult for prices for larger groups.

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					  An amazing two days in the capable hands of Kylie and Julio(Driver) visiting two great wine valleys outside of Santiago. Great communication and very varied selection of wineries on our... read more list. Lunch spots were very diverse and delicious too. We were very pleased and Kylie offered all sorts of other ideas and suggestions to make our Santiago Visit even more special.				
walshaust
May 29, 2022 

					  Wow. Wow...what a great day with Kylie to two great wineries. Our group of 11 all seemed to enjoy the beauty of the country, the comfortable vehicle, safe driver and... read more charming Kylie.

And, of course, the visits to two wineries with tours of their beautiful vineyards, sample of wines and then a fabulous outdoor luncheon.				
MickieB45
January 21, 2023 

					  This is a very belated review (our tour with Kylie was in late-2016), but my wife and I had an excellent tour of Alto Maipo together with Kylie and another... read more couple who we joined at the last minute. We visited three wineries and had a great lunch at a local restaurant - Kylie was very knowledgeable about the wines of the region and made the entire experience a pleasure. Very glad to see she's gone from strength to strength - highly recommended!				
Sid9175
October 9, 2019 

					  Top notch wine tour. I contacted Kylie through a recommendation and I’m so glad that I did. My husband and I were picked up on time (Kylie arrived early) and... read more away we went on the Alto Maipo tour to two wineries. The first was Santa Rita where we were educated in the process of wine making with the addition of the the history of the independence of Chile. We enjoyed some very nice wines as tastings. Off to Haras Pirque, a smaller boutique winery where we has tastings of their very good wines. Lunch was next at el Manson Toro. This is a traditional restaurant and the food/drink was outstanding. Kylie offered us a third winery which we declined as we were “wined out” so we made our way back to the hotel. Kylie is the the difference between an ok tour and a five * tour. Gracious, knowledgeable and a joy to spend time with. We highly recommend Chile Wine Trails and Kylie as your guide.				
nixon5
February 6, 2023 

					  we ate we drank we got merry. And all off the usual beaten track of Chilean enoturismo. We asked  Kylie to put together a package that would be interesting... read more and different and she delivered in spades. The tour was a family Christmas treat so started from our flat in Las Condes and took in William Fevre in Pirque (for an early thirst quencher) where we met the enologist who discussed the different terroirs up the Cajon de Maipu and around Pirque, and how they affect the wines. We had a mooch round the  wine making facilities and then got to the important bit - a tasting under the trees (yummy) and some retail therapy in the bodega shop. We tried a chardonnay, a rose and the chacai (¿cachai?) a rather excellent asemblaje. Unfortunately we cleaned the shop out of it and  would have bought more if we could.

Next stop was Chateau Los Boldos - not usually open to Joe Public but that doesn't stop Kylie!  Here we met  the viticulturist - the guy in charge of actually growing  grapes good enough to make the wine. It was here that we learned how much a team effort the whole vitification is (and how the enologists steal all the glory!). We asked loads of questions, almost overstayed our welcome and of course did some tasting. Again excellent wines, no shop a few hints as to where you can buy them in Santiago. next stop was Anakena and lunch. We were late but we still got the tour description of the process tour of the gardens and shown how the leaves of the different vines differ.  The to the restaurant which was outstanding. Delicious hors d'oeuvres awaited us while the chef put the finishing touches to lunch. Well he had some more wine with lunch and of course bought yet more (cases) in the shop. After lunch it was time for some photos and then the ride home.

Kylie provided a highly personalised service with a great selection of different vineyards and delicious at very reasonable prices. If you hadn't guessed I'd recommend going on one of her trips (unless you don't like wine or food).  I'll be going on another soon I am sure.				
alicadden
January 15, 2015 

					  I had a great experience with Kylie, the owner of Chile Wine Trails. She's very knowledgeable and fun at the same time. She affords her groups personal attention and personality.... read more We visited Casas del Bosque, Emiliana, House and Casa Botha. They were all excellent and she clearly had all of the details worked out so all we had to do was show up and enjoy! I highly recommend taking a tour with Kylie!				
HollyG14
December 4, 2014

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