Go West
- Santiago
- Culinary & Wine Travel
| Contact provider for price | 1 Days | Year-round |
| Boutique accommodations | Exertion level: 2 | |
| Operator: Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences | 12 people max | |
Add to this landscape new five-star hotels; intimate eco-resorts: gorgeous architecture from colonial adobe to modern skyscrapers; exquisite rustic cuisine that echoes Provencal flavors; and robust wines that have the whole world talking. However, what keeps us coming back are the gracious people. They genuinely want you to love their country as much as they do.
As Chile blossoms with a thriving economy, excellent infrastructure and safety, emerging arts scene, and boom in food and wine culture, if there was ever a moment to visit Chile, it’s now.
Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences immerses you in Chilean culture with insider access to amazing experiences, extraordinary people, palate-delighting food and wines, and mindblowing landscapes. Our journeys will connect you with the Chile’s people, touch your heart, and speak to your soul.
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Chile, South America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences:
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Reviewer: Joe P
located in
Shreveport,
LA
USA.
“Our trip through Chile and Argentina with you was truly memorable. You’ve done a great job at establishing relationships in the wine industry as well as the hospitality industry – and it all shows in the finished product that was our trip. We thoroughly enjoyed everywhere we went, the first class establishments where we stayed, and the experience of the whole trip (not to mention all we ate and drank!). We’ve been a lot of places and on a lot of trips – this truly will be remembered as one of our more fun experiences as well as a great educational experience in the Chilean/Argentine wine industry – and our now much better understanding of wine as well as the industry. Thanks.”
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Reviewer: Rona M
located in
Toronto,
Canada
“We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure with you in the Colchagua Valley--without question a highlight of our three weeks in South America. Your professionalism, expertise, passion and sense of fun brought our trip to what seemed like the perfect conclusion.”
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Reviewer: Margaret P
located in
Lancaster,
PA
USA.
“Thank you for all of your assistance in making our trip to Chile and Argentina a wonderful experience! We enjoyed the food, wine, accommodations, culture but, most importantly, our guides. Everyone made us feel welcome. Having lunch at your home was a great way to wrap up our Chilean experience.“
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Exploring the coastal wine valleys is a distinctive route to arrive in the charming historic port of Valparaiso. From Santiago, drive northwest over the coastal range towards the chilly, Pacific coast. Arrive in the San Antonio Valley, Chile’s smallest wine appellation. Its proximity to the ocean allows for cool temperatures that produce high-quality varietals like Pinot Noir and aromatic whites.This morning you are welcomed by friends at a world-class winery with a stunning location: their own 25,000-acre valley. Snake through miles of eucalyptus and native pines as the rolling hills gradually reveal vineyards . A new biodynamic/organic project, alpacas graze peacefully in this serene, bucolic setting where the modern winery appears to disappear into the landscape. However, the stars are the peppery Syrah and zesty Sauvignon Blanc. The resident sommelier will take us on a private tour of the vineyards and winery followed by a professional-style tasting of selected premium wines accompanied by their homemade sheep’s milk cheese.
Have lunch on the coast in the vintage port of Valparaiso. Your lunch spot is a restaurant housed in one of the city’s restored Victorian mansions. Here, the chef’s specialties are lime-laced ceviche made with harpooned rock fish like villagay; creamy stone crab pie; the sizzling paila marina, a succulent, spicy seafood stew—all served with regional wines, locally brewed artisan beers, and a hearty dose of fun.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring this enchanting port, now a UNESCO world heritage site. Take the pulse of the turn-of-the-century hills through a historical walk. Check out cozy cafes, old-fashioned mom-and-pop shops, and ride the city’s emblematic elevators dating back more than 100 years. Valparaiso feels like a time warp, combined with a bohemian vibe and lots of personality.
Before returning to Santiago, wander briefly up the coast to Valparaíso’s modern sister city, Viña del Mar. A vibrant resort and garden city, break for an ocean side cappuccino accompanied by mouth-watering ice cream. Chileans are passionate about their ice cream so try some perennial favorites like manjar (milk caramel) or chirimoya (custard apple)!
Return to Santiago in the early evening.
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