Arrival and Luggage Drop at Hotel Las Cumbres, Lastarria

Check-in for four nights at our hotel will be later in the day. We proceed immediately to the first day of the tour. 

City Tour including El Mercado Central
Discover the Metropolitan Region (Santiago), a city full of history, culture, museums, restaurants, parks, markets, and activities for all tastes.

Museo de la Memoria (Memory Museum)
The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is designed to give visibility to the human rights violations committed by the Chilean State between 1973 and 1990.

Lunch in El Mercado Central Fish Market (This lunch is not included). One of the most characteristic gastronomical centers of Santiago in whose restaurants one can taste typical Chilean food mainly based on seafood. In 2012 National Geographic chose it as the fifth best food market in the world. The market, which opened in 1872, was designed by architect Fermín Vivaceta.

Visit “La Moneda”
La Moneda is the headquarters of the Chilean government and the office of the president. 

Visit San Cristóbal Mountain with 360 ° Views of Santiago
Cerro San Cristóbal is the largest park in Santiago and one of its emblematic attractions.

16:30 Return to Hotel Time to rest up and get ready for dinner.

20:00 Welcome Dinner Chipe Libre.
Chipe Libre is a Restaurant & Pisco Bar inspired by all the regions with a Pisco designation of origin, namely Northern Chile and Southern Peru. The “Pisco”, tired of so many conflicts alleging its “true origin”, rebelled and moved its borders, creating its own Independent Republic which combines the rhythm of cocktail shakers, the seasoning of creative signature cocktails, and a cuisine of expressive, explosive flavors full of substance. And it is right across the street from our hotel! 

Join renowned Chilean Chef Matías Palomo (Ex El Bulli, Spain and of one of Chile’s most prominent chefs) for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in the heart of Santiago. This exclusive tour starts at the iconic La Vega Market, where you’ll handpick fresh local ingredients while learning about Chile’s vibrant food culture. After shopping, you’ll head to the chef’s kitchen for an interactive cooking session, preparing and enjoying a full gourmet meal paired with amazing Chilean wines. This will be a delicious and immersive journey through flavors, stories, and Chilean traditions. Full lunch with wine pairing.

Casablanca, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Zapallar We explore the Casablanca Valley Wine Region and enjoy a 5-star lunch in one of the area’s best restaurants located at the Casas del Bosque vineyard. In addition, you will have a guided tour and tasting of the winery. 

07:30: Departure from Santiago to Santa Cruz The trip lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Leaving Santiago, we will have views of the beautiful landscapes of Santa Cruz on the way. 10:30: Premium Wine Tours – Viña Montes Walk through these beautiful vineyards, with a great view of the Valley. Tour this mystical winery where premium and ultra-premium wines are vinified: Montes Alpha M, Montes Folly, Purple Angel and Montes Alpha. Visit the Barrel Room, where their best wines rest and mature accompanied by Gregorian Songs. 

07:30: Breakfast 8:30: Leave Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza to Viña Vik. This is a one-and-a-half-hour ride. 

In her open-kitchen studio at Viu Manent, the renowned chef Pilar Rodríguez shows and shares her passion for cooking and for wine in a cooking classes with food and wine pairing menus. 

Flight to Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (flight included in tour price) After a 1 hour 45-minute flight, a short ferry ride to Chiloé Island. Upon Arrival Natural Bath Tour Embark on a unique experience of contemplation and self-awareness as you stroll the serene Pullao Trail. Guided by the soothing voice of an expert, this journey invites you to live in the present moment, awakening your senses and deeply connecting with the island’s natural beauty. Check in for three nights to the Hotel Refugia Chiloé Refugia Chiloé offers a luxury travel experience for world travelers. The hotel sits high on a hilltop overlooking the calm inland sea, Pullao Bay, and the green lands of the archipelago. This boutique hotel has just 24 wood-clad rooms, its own boat, and the private Refugia Spa. Refugia’s hospitality is personalized, the dining is truly fine, and operations are smooth and professional. The cuisine at Refugia Chiloé is prepared by the Chef and team of culinary artists and feature the wonderful local produce picked from the hotel’s gardens, meats of all types delivered from the nearby free-range animal farms, fish caught daily from the sea, or shellfish and sea urchins harvested from the bay and shore.

Explore the shores of the coast at low tide to join in a traditional activity steeped in the history of time – the craft of shell fishing. When the tide goes out, join our experienced guide to try the ancient craft of shell fishing for a glimpse into a lifestyle unique to this region. Equipped with rubber boots and armed with handmade tools, stroll along the beach seeking various types of shellfish including clams, cholgas, mussels and piures. Back at the hotel, see how the shellfish gathered during the excursion is cooked and enjoy a lunch that celebrates Chilote tradition and local produce.

Quinchao is the second-largest island in Chiloé, which we will reach by taking a ferry from the village of Dalcahue to Achao, the island’s capital known for its historic buildings with colorful façades made of shingles. We will walk along its bay to reach its renowned church, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Castro City Tour and flight to Santiago The essence of Chiloé lies in its traditional stilt houses called Palafitos, UNESCO World Heritage churches , and the authentic artisan markets of Castro. The Yumbel Market offers a sensory feast with the most characteristic products of Chiloé from native potatoes and giant garlic to intricate baskets, textiles, and a wide variety of fresh seafood. We will visit the Church of San Francisco, a National Historic Monument and UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the coastal shipyard where the Hotel Refugio’s “Williche” was built. The tour concludes with a visit to the Church of Nercón, a valuable example of the renowned Chiloé School of Wooden Architecture. Flight to Santiago in the evening Check back into the Hotel Las Cumbres, Lastarria for one night.

Pueblito Los Dominicos and Flights Home 13:30 Farewell lunch Say goodbye to Santiago and Chile and new friends at lunch featuring Chilean cuisine of course! 15:30 Transfer to Pueblito Los Dominicos. Pueblito Los Dominicos reproduces the characteristics of a traditional Chilean village. Narrow dirt streets are flanked by small adobe houses with thatched roofs house workshops where artisans work in front of visitors. This haven in the middle of the city features musical and theatrical performances, national gastronomic displays, and the Las Condes Wax Museum. This is a great place to buy original artisanal souvenirs and gifts to bring back home. Evening transfers to Airport for flights home.

Arrival in the U.S. after overnight flight from Santiago. Welcome home!