Chile : Tours : Colchagua, Wine Valley

In the Valley of Colchagua, located south of Santiago, we will visit some of the main vineyards of the Wine Route. In one day you will be able to see and understand the process of elaboration of the best wines of our country, visiting the vineyards Montes, La Posada and Pueblo Antiguo. We will taste the different varieties of wines produced in both wineries, and have a typical country lunch in La Posada, where you will be able to acquire to a convenient price, the wines that you most enjoy. Later, we will visit the Museum of Colchagua, one of the main private collection, where you will be able to admire an unique group of pieces of the Latin American cultures and especially of the area of Colchagua, including Paleontology, Archeology, Precolumbian Art, and History of Chile

In the Morning: Viu Manet and Bisquertt Wineries
In the morning we´ll leave from the hotel, and go south towards the city of San Fernando, starting the Colchagua Wine Valley Route. From San Fernando, we go towards the city of Santa Cruz to visit the first vineyard of our tour: Viu Manet Vinayard. Once we are in the Vineyard, we will enter the plant after an enjoyable ride through the vineyard in an old carriage pulled by two Percheron horses. After this we will continue on to the Bisquertt Vineyard. This beautiful vineyard shows us the colonial architecture from 200 years ago. We can visit the carriage house where antiques are displayed, used by the family in years past.

In the Afternoon: Colchagua Museum
After the visit at Bisquertt Vineyard, we will return to Santa Cruz to enjoy a delicious lunch, typical of the area, in the restaurant of the famous Santa Cruz hotel. We´ll have the afternoon to walk through the Colchagua Museum where we can see a collection of pieces demonstrating the Latin American culture, especially that of the one time inhabitants of the Colchagua Valley region.

Included Excursions

Viu Manet Vineyard
The tour begins at the Visitor´s Reception area "La Llaveria", where the visitors are received by a bilingual guide who will give a tour in an antique carriage pulled by horses. A wide view of the vineyards is given so participants can see the process of production and the work put into the development at the specific season. The next step is the winery where, with a cup in hand, participants can taste wines directly from the vats while learning about the process and production of fine wines. The tour of "La Llaveria" continues on to constructions from the beginning of the 20th century with an accurate remodeling of the Chilean homestead from this time. The visitor is offered a pleasant stop among gardens of the "Cava Don Miguel", and a display of the harvesting machines used in the past at this vineyard. The visit ends at the wine store where in addition to a tasting of the Viu Manet Reserve wines, wines and accessories may be purchased.

Bisquertt Vineyard
Located in the Santa Cruz region of the Colchagua Valley, the Bisquertt Vineyard has developed a tourism plan inviting companies and privates tours to see the production processes and their wines known throughout the world. The visit includes the century old wineries, the restored family home (la Casona) and its beautiful gardens, the rooms filled with history and tradition, the marvelous collection of antique carriages and the spectacular reception room, where gastronomy has been specially prepared for visitors to taste and enjoy the relationship between wine and gastronomy.

Colchagua Museum
The Colchagua Museum belongs to the Cardoen Foundation, a non profit organization, begun by the industrial businessman Carlos Cardoen Cornejo. The Museum collection is organized into 11 sections: Paleontology - Paleoindio in Chile - Precolumbian Art - Conquest and Colonization - Liturgical Art - Independence - Republic and the Pacific War - Folklore, Cowboys, their tackle and carriages - Agricultural machines - Water Equipment - Paleoindio stone structures.

The Program Includes

• Private transfer to and from Santiago.
• Bilingual guide.
• Lunch at the Santa Cruz Hotel.
• Tasting in different wineries.
• Museum entrance.
• Entrance to the Santa Cruz Museum.

Notes

• The program applies for a minimum of 2 participants
• The program is available from Tuesdays to Sundays
• Costs per participant - may be modified without previous notification.

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Cancellation Policy

Once the reservation has been confirmed by Gotolatin, the following charges will apply for cancellations made by the passenger, according to the program departure date:

• Between 30 and 15 working days before the beginning of the Program
  Charge of 30% of the total program value per passenger
• Between 15 and 7 working days before the beginning of the Program:
  60% of total program value per passenger
• Between 7 and 0 working days before the beginning of the Program:
  No devolution applies
• There are no refunds for portions of the Program not used, hotel accommodations, etc.
• We recommend considering Travel Insurance for any reason.