About this experience
Ecotours Chile Private Tours has developed this superb experience for you, visiting Colchagua Valley from Santiago on private services and discovering 3 super wineries.
Wineries visited:
- Tour and wine tasting at Los Maquis winery
- Viña Montes for lunch at Francis Mallman restaurant
- Tour and wine tasting at Clos Apalta winery
- Wine by glass at Apaltagua winery
The Colchagua Valley is one of the world’s premier wine tourist destinations. Known for its beautiful vineyard covered hills, hundred year old vines, enchanting colonial estate houses and modern high tech wineries, sets up a perfect atmosphere to enjoy a day trip from Santiago city.
Located in the southern half of the Rapel Valley, the Colchagua Valley has evolved over the last twenty years from being a calm stretch of farmland to becoming one of the largest and most active wine-producing regions in the country.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr 31 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr 31 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Wine tasting and tours
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
- Dinner
- Tips for driver and guide
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
We'll depart at 08:00 hrs from your Hotel and drive 2,30 hrs to Clos Apalta winery and experience their Explore the vineyard tour.
Explore our historic Clos Apalta Vineyard, with a private walk around the vineyard, where our vines planted in 1907, stand as one of the world's oldest. Immerse yourself in our commitment to viticulture, boasting organic practices. Dive into the intricacies of vineyard management guided by our experienced hosts, culminating in an unforgettable wine tasting.
The experience last approximately 60 minutes, offered in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
This private visit includes a tasting of Prelude 2023, Le Petit Clos 2022 and Clos Apalta 2022 as you savor the essence of our wines amidst the scenic beauty of our vineyard estate.
Our next stop will be at Apaltagua winery to enjoy two of their Icon wines by glass.
The winery’s vineyards, some of which are over 70 years old, produce a range of varietals including Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Chardonnay. Notably, Apaltagua is renowned for its Carmenère, with the “Envero” Gran Reserva and “Signature” lines receiving international acclaim.
- We'll head to enjoy lunch at the famous Fuegos de Apalta restaurant, lead by the world-acclaimed chef Francis Mellman, an expert hand on meats; a superb culinary experience.
You'll have the option to choose a la carte and pay for your own lunch. We'll take care of booking a table for you.
Once lunch ends we'll drive to Los Maquis winery for tour + wine tasting of their Icon wines at 15:30 hrs.
The Maquis Viola has been awarded by Robert Parker as the best Carmenere in the world for 5 times.
We invite you to a unique experience where history and elegance meet in every glass. Accompanied by our team, you'll tour our vineyard and the banks of the Chimbarongo estuary, discovering firsthand the charm and freshness that make our wines so unique.
Enjoy an exclusive tasting in our manor house, where you'll immerse yourself in the world of our most prestigious wines. Enjoy a glass of our refreshing Maquis Revela Rosé, followed by an elegant iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from Calcu. The experience reaches its peak when you taste our acclaimed iconic wines Maquis Viola and Maquis Franco, both recognized worldwide and distributed by the prestigious Place de Bordeaux.
Come and experience the magic of our most celebrated wines!
On this amazing experience you'll be touring the famous Colchagua Valley
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up guests at Hotels located at Las Condes, Providencia, Vitacura, Ñuñoa, Santiago Centro and all hotels in Santiago city. Be ready at the lobby of your Hotel at 08:00 hrs. Ask for take away breakfast if it is served later!!
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ecotours Chile Private Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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