Olive production is a booming new agricultural activity in Chile and Argentina. However, olives have been a part of Chilean and Argentine culture since Colonial times. This ten day tour takes you to diverse olive production centers, and introduces you to the best and the typical growers, and their farms. The scenery is spectacular, climate agreeable, food exquisite, wine world class, and people unforgettable!
Day 1, Sunday
Morning arrival, Santiago. Reception by Anglatin Ltd.® Transfer to hotel. Free time. Visit to Santiago’s newest and largest wine store. Tour of wine museum followed by wine tasting and group dinner overlooking the city and the Andes. Overnight Santiago
Day 2, Monday
Breakfast. Travel to central valley. Tour olive processing/export plant. Interview with export officials. Group lunch. Comprehensive guided city tour. Free evening to enjoy the lively hotel neighborhood. Overnight Santiago
Day 3, Tuesday
Breakfast. Travel south to San Vicente de Tagua Tagua. Visit farms citrus plantation and talk with owner about innovative irrigation system. Visit melon farm and interview manager. Transfer to hacienda Los Lingues. Group lunch followed by tour of the estate and horse demonstration. To Curicó, the cherry capital of Chile. Overnight Curicó
Day 4, Wednesday
Breakfast. Visit olive orchard and interview owner. Tour olive processing plant. Group lunch. Tour cherry packing plant. Free evening. Overnight Curicó
Day 5, Thursday
Breakfast. Transfer to Santiago. Flight to Copiapó, in the desert north. Group lunch. Guided tour of the city. Free evening. Overnight Copiapó
