Chile's capital city and cultural and economic center of the nation, Santiago occupies a spectacular intermontane basin at the foot of the highest peaks in the Andes. Safe and modern, Santiago features excellent restaurants and hotels, cultural events and shopping. Ski areas, national parks, colonial haciendas and wineries all make easy day trips from Santiago.

Just an hour and a half northwest of Santiago, neighboring Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are like two sides of a coin. Viña, the 'Garden City,' is one of Chile's premier beach resorts, with excellent hotels and shopping. Valparaíso, immortalized in the words of Pablo Neruda, is one of South America's most charismatic and historic ports, with its charming ascensores (funicular railways) and colorful hillside constructions.

Day 1 Santiago
Reception at the airport and transfer to hotel  of your choice.  In the afternoon, we make a city tour along the major avenues, civic center, and La Moneda Palace.  The traditional Plaza de Armas, surrounded by important buildings such as the Cathedral, the Historical museum and Central post office, are also included.  The beautiful Central Market building features a color sample of fruits, seafood and flowers.  We continue to the San Cristóbal hill where we enjoy a magnificent view of the city.  Spread before us are the skyscraper, high rise apartment buildings and elegant residential areas, all constructed in the last two decades.  We also tour around El Golf and Las Condes areas.  Our trip continues to an exclusive crafts shop where we find the finest jewelry and handcrafts. Overnight, Santiago.

Day 2 Santiago / Viña del Mar
Breakfast. Departure to the coast via the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys, and to the picturesque port of Valparaiso. The city climbs the hills through public alleys and stairs . A tour along the narrow avenues of the port and Plaza Mayor features a spectacular view of the bay and the hillside architecture. Our trip continues to Viña del Mar, including a visit to the traditional Plaza Vergara and the casino. Finally, we  tour along the famous beaches:  Las Salinas and Reñaca. Lunch included. Overnight, Viña del Mar.

Day 3 Viña del Mar / Santiago
Breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, we  visit a wine house where we sample Chile’s best wines. Then we go to the Casablanca Valley,  visiting Indómita, and Veramonte, one of Chile’s most striking wineries. The building combines French Chateau style with the big-scale Californian. The best wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Arrive at the hotel in Santiago. Overnight, Santiago

Day 4 Santiago 
Breakfast, rest of the morning at leisure. Transfer to airport in time to take flight back home.

Services include:
Seven breakfasts
Transfers in and out Hotel/Airport/Hotel.
Two nights of accommodation in hotel of your choice in Santiago.
One night of accommodation in hotel of your choice in Viña del Mar.
Breakfast daily.
One lunch. (Alcoholic beverages not included).
Visit to a high quality handcrafts shop.
City tour of Santiago.
City tour of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.
Tour Casablanca wineries, wine tasting included.   Air conditioned car or van.
Bilingual guide.