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Join me in Chile in March of 2027, as their summer transitions into fall, for an epic adventure in food, wine, and culture! The tour takes place in Santiago, Colchagua, and Casablanca Valleys.

My last visit to Chile in 2017, and 10 years later feels like the absolute right time for another foray to this incredible country. In the ensuing 10 years, Chile is coming into its own right with world class wines, honoring and celebrating their indigenous cultures and ingredients, and their arts, culture, and history have always been world-class.

If you have more time, and are feeling extra adventurous, I can help you put together a pre-trip to Easter Island and a post-trip to the Atacama desert. Wouldn't it be fun to go to Rapa Nui, Easter Island ON EASTER?!

Overnight: Hotel Bidasoa or similar

Meals included: Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Santiago and the start of our adventures in Chile.

You have an included transfer from the airport to our centrally located and well-appointed hotel in one of the most vibrant districts of the city.

Settle in and relax for the afternoon.

This evening we meet for a welcome dinner at La Mesa, one of the best restaurants in the city.

Bright, beautiful and unpretentious, La Mesa is a restaurant steeped in sustainability, with its design centered around the preservation of an existing oak tree with two charming terraces. Head Chef Alvaro Romero trained in France but returned to his native Chile to launch La Mesa back in 2019, nurturing strong relationships with hand-picked local producers for an inventive but delicious menu.

Overnight: Hotel Bidasoa or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we uncover the rich history and culture of Santiago with a local expert guide.

We will visit the Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Presidential Palace, the cobbled streets of Lastarria, the Parque Forestal which is considered to be the "green lung" of the city.

Afterwards, we will have lunch in a typical restaurant.

The balance of the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy. From Pablo Neruda's home, La Chascona, to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum (I highly recommend this museum), the Bellas Artes Museum, or perhaps take a cable car up to Cerro San Cristobal for a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding Andes.

Overnight: Hotel Bidasoa or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Culinary Tour Lunch

This morning we join another local to guide us through the unique aspects of Chilean cuisine on culinary tour. We will visit several of Santiago's vibrant markets, including La Vega for produce grown in the Central Valley, Tirso De Molina, and Mercado Central renowned for the wide selection of seafood.

We will try local favorites at the markets including empanadas, cazuela, and seafood preparations according to your taste, fruits we don't find commonly in the US, and more.

After our market exploration, we venture into a nearby neighborhood (Lastarria or Barrio Italia) where we will have a tasting of four wines or craft beers paired with delicious local snacks, and finish with dessert.

The balance of the afternoon and evening are again yours to enjoy our last night in Santiago.

Overnight: Noi Blend or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we set out from Santiago for Chile's central valley and most celebrated wine region, with the Andes mountains flanking us to the east.

This is day of rest and relaxation and enjoy our hotel and grounds. The hotel has a quiet pool  with a wood fired hot tub (reservations), a lounge and a garden area.

If there are activities you'd like outside the hotel, maybe a horseback ride or a trip into the little town of Santa Cruz, just let us know!

Overnight: Noi Blend or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today our day revolves around Viña Vik, recently named the best winery in the world, the first time a Chilean winery has ever won the award.

Vik has a bold, science-meets-art approach to viticulture and taste a selection of their critically acclaimed wines, known for their complexity and elegance. The experience continues with a gourmet lunch paired with VIK’s finest labels, served in their beautifully designed restaurant overlooking the vineyards.

Afterwards, we visit the little town of Santa Cruz for a peek into the Colchagua Museum, one of Chile's most renowned private museums. The exhibits range from pre-Columbian cultures and colonial times, to mining, transportation, and wine heritage.

This evening, you can choose to dine in the hotel, or we can work with the hotel to provide a transfer for an extra cost to Santa Cruz.

Overnight: Noi Blend or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

A relaxing day of eating, drinking, and hanging!

The Colchagua Valley is an icon of wine production in Chile, offering first-class wineries whose traditions have been cultivated through the centuries, beautiful landscapes, and cheerful residents. Come and enjoy the day in the valley and taste the award-winning wines the region is famous for including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, and Malbec.

The first stop is a boutique winery where we will explore their beautiful vineyards and taste some of their delicious wines.

The journey continues to the internationally known Montes Winery. Relax and sample some of their top-tier wines, and meander through their picturesque vineyards taking in stunning panoramic views of the Apalta Valley.

This experience concludes with a delectable three-course meal at the acclaimed Fuegos de Apalta restaurant, one of the lauded restaurants by the famous fire chef Francis Mallman.

This evening, you can choose to dine in the hotel, or we can work with the hotel to provide a transfer for an extra cost to Santa Cruz.

Overnight: Casablanca Boutique Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we change our countryside location to the Casablanca Valley, via the Pacific Coast.

We stop en route at Isla Negra, a coastal village know for its striking landscape and rich cultural heritage for a bit of exploring and lunch on your own to break up the drive.

We will most likely enjoy dinner this evening at the hotel, this is TBD.

Ovenight: Casablanca Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner

Another day...another glass of wine!

We start with a visit to a charming boutique winery, Viña Villard, where we can taste the influence of the nearby ocean in this cooler valley. We will have a guided tasting with paired snacks on their terrace with sweeping views.

We finish the day at a family-owned winery, Attilio & Mochi set against the backdrop of the sweeping scenery of Casablanca Valley for tastings and our farewell dinner together.

It's time to head onwards after our explorations together. As always, it is a delight to share this time with my guests, mis amigos, and I can't wait to see you again on another adventure.

For some guests, that's back to the U.S. and for those who want to continue onwards, vamos!! Perhaps Easter Island ON Easter?