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Bodegas y Viñedos en el valle del Maipo, con almuerzo en Restaurante Manso Toro

Departure from the hotel, travel to the south of the city to approach a zone of the Andes. – The journey continues to go towards a canyon known as the Cajón del Maipo, peasant area in Which combines the landscape of snowy mountains and small crops of vines.- Advancing through the Valley you will come to one of the most renowned and internationally renowned vineyards, Concha y Toro.- Visit to the park and its plantations, The traditional wineries to reach a corner that keeps one of the secrets of the vineyard … El Casillero del Diablo.- This visit is accompanied by a tasting and the glass they have used will remain as a souvenir of this experience. Lunch at the “Manso Toro” Restaurant – Time to buy wine at the vineyard shop.- Return to the hotel in Santiago.-
* Includes wine tasting and gift glass
* Includes lunch or dinner menu, includes tips.
* Vineyards closed on Chilean public holidays

La Cantera Jungle Lodge

La Cantera Jungle Lodge was carefully built preserving the environment and having the least impact possible. In the 3 hectares of the facilities there are trees of over 400 years old (Purging cassia tree) and others which are protected because they are endangered species (Rosewood). Our Lodge is featured to be an innovating, exclusive proposal and to provide first class services bringing us closer to each passenger. Ideal for vacations, romantic trips, honeymoons, corporate resting, incentive trips, family reunions, relax and adventure in Misiones Jungle.

Isla Negra, Viñedo y Pomaire

Departure from the hotel to the Río Maipo valley, fruit export crops adorn the highway leading to one of Chile’s most traditional vineyards, Viña Undurraga.- This vineyard was the first to export its Wines and begin the path that led to Chilean wine to be recognized as one of the best in the world.- Today dozens of countries receive the products of Viña Undurraga.- The bottle “Caramayola”, which comes from a canteen is part Of the image of the vineyard.- Visit the park and the vineyards, then continue through the bottling plant and the modern wineries, leaving for the end of the tour the romantic underground cellars and the tasting of a wine reserve.- Souvenir Cup and Time in the shopping room La Capilla to buy wines and souvenirs.- Then the trip continues to the town of Pomaire, place locked in a small valley surrounded by crops of vineyards and fruits, in this pu Eblo is made the traditional utilitarian handicrafts in ceramics, tradition that comes from the time of the Spanish colony.- Place also known for its typical foods such as giant empanadas and other peasant meals, brief visit to the village and its local crafts selling. – Return to the hotel in Santiago.- End of services .-
* Includes tickets, closed on Mondays.- There is no prior reservation, it is entered on a first come, first served basis.
* Includes wine tasting
* Vineyards closed on Chilean public holidays

INFLUENCIA CATENA

The Catena Zapata family, with 3 generations dedicated to Viniculture, has succeeded throughout its history positioning itself among the best. He has received repeated scores +90 in the evaluations of Robert Parker and Stephen Tanzer standing out in the most prestigious markets of the great wines of the world. In this excursion we will visit this well-known winery and two wineries more linked to the Catena Zapata Family: The winery Bodega Caro and Winery The Enemy. BODEGAS CARO: It was born from a partnership between Domaines Barons de Rotschild (Lafite) and the Catena family. The Catena family contributed their knowledge of terroirs in height of Mendoza and their passion for the strain Malbec to find the best vineyards. Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) contributed more than a hundred years of management of Cabernet Sauvignon and the art of producing great wines by assembling strains. Bodegas CARO has a completely renovated wine cellar dating from the late 1800s and welcomes the wines from 2003.
WAREHOUSE THE ENEMY: Alejandro Vigil was recruited by Nicolás Catena to lead the research team of the winery. He has been Head Winemaker of Bodega Catena Zapata for the last 13 years. Bodega El Enemigo is the personal project of Alejandro Vigil, who welcomes us in Casa El Enemigo and shows us his land and winery. Here we will have lunch. Alejandro has the highest rating ever given to a pure Cabernet Franc wine by Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, awarded to The Great Enemy Cabernet Franc of Gualtallary, Mendoza.
09:30 hs Departure from the hotel; 10:00 Visit and Tasting at Caro Winery; 11:30 a.m. Visit and tasting at Bodega Catena Zapata, 1:00 pm visit and lunch with wine tasting at El Enemigo house. 16:00 hs approximately: Return

Isla Negra y Pomaire

09:00 hrs. Departure from the hotel, travel to the Pacific coast crossing part of the central valley and the Cordillera de la Costa.- A series of small and picturesque spas is bordered to finally arrive at Isla Negra, favourite refuge of the Poet who was awarded the prize Nobel Literature.- In a house that was gradually raised and filled in the same way with his favourite collections, today are treasured the most diverse objects such as, mascarones, bow, hundreds of bottles, old marine navigation instruments , Caracolas, etc. – All of his “Big Boy Toys”, as he used to refer to their collections the vate.- In the gardens overlooking the beautiful sandy beach and rocks, is located the tomb of Don Pablo and Matilde Urrutia, His last wife.- The Pacific Ocean with all its greatness is the perfect frame to wrap this magical place.- Tour through the house and its gardens.- We will continue towards the Ruta del Sol until arriving at the village artisan Of Pomaire, where you will be able to appreciate an extensive range of handicraft work in clay. In Pomaire we will be able to delight ourselves with a wide variety of typical creole dishes that constitute a great attraction for the tourists that visit the zone. Time for lunch for passengers. Return to Santiago in the schedule indicated by the guide * Includes tickets, closed on Mondays.- There is no prior reservation, it is entered on a first come, first served basis

BIKE POR LOS VIÑEDOS

Departure in the morning to the Zuccardi Winery, to leave from the gardens of Casa del Visitor with the bicycle tour, which lasts approximately one hour. They will be made in three stops: Chardonnay, Syrah and Malbec. In each one there are tastings where the guide explains the characteristics of the varieties and the systems of irrigation and conduction of the vine. We will make a visit to the winery, where we will explain the winemaking process. We will have a regional lunch that includes empanadas, selection of meats and grilled vegetables and dessert.

Technical data: Full day excursion by car with driver. 10:00 a.m. Departure from the hotel to the Zuccardi Winery. 10:30 a.m. Bodega Zuccardi. Bicycle tour of 1 hour, through the vineyards of Finca Maipú, with 3 stops. Includes wine tastings and explanations of the specialized wine guide. 11:30 a.m. Visit to the Winery 12:45 pm. Regional Lunch 15:00 hs. Arrival at the hotel, approximately

Mercure Iguazú

Comfort and nature combine harmoniously with the environment. 100 spacious and comfortable rooms located at the heart of the Iryapú Jungle, just 20 minutes from Puerto Iguazú International Airport and close to the region’s main tourist attractions.

Located in the center, towards the south of the Iryapú Jungle. Access via Route 12 North from Paraguay and Brazil and Route 12 from Uruguay and Argentina. 20 minutes from Puerto Iguazu International Airport, the city’s main access route.

100 spacious and comfortable rooms with balconies at the heart of the jungle, with impressive views of the lagoon.100 spacious and comfortable rooms with balconies at the heart of the jungle, with impressive views of the lagoon.

Valparaiso, Viña del Mar e Isla Negra

9:00 am Departure from your hotel to the Pacific Ocean, passing through the agricultural valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca characterized by their fertile and noble agricultural and wine wealth. Then we will reach the city of Valparaíso, the main port of the country. Its picturesque silhouette, protected by a chain of hills that fall to the sea, stands out in what was the most important shipping destination in the South Pacific, until the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. We will know its center and its neighbourhoods in the hills for To better understand the most flourishing city of the early twentieth century in Chile. We will know its main squares, and the centenary tradition of its port. Following the coast, towards the north of the bay, we will arrive to the city of Viña del Mar, the most famous and popular spa in the area, with its meticulous parks and numerous palm trees that identify it as “Garden City”. After touring its beaches, Casino and avenues, we will return to Santiago. As an extension of our visit to the V Region we will visit a village called Isla Negra, where the most important and famous house of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, open as a museum by the Neruda cultural society, is located. Here you can see important collections of the poet, in addition to his tomb facing the sea. In turn we must say that the place is located in a geographical situation that makes it possessed of a special atmosphere. (This extension we can do in the morning before arriving in Viña del Mar or bin in the afternoon to return, everything will depend Of the schedule that is confirmed in the Museum of Isla Negra). – Entrance to the Museum included. No lunch included.-
* Includes tickets, closed on Mondays.- There is no prior reservation, it is entered on a first come, first served basis.

CABALGATA POR LOS VIÑEDOS

Departure in the morning to the Nieto Senetiner Winery, then begin the horseback tour of the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vineyards of Finca Villa Blanca located in Vistalba and surroundings. Ascend to Cerro Melón with beautiful views of the Vistalba Valley and the Andes Mountains. Upon returning, you will visit the winery and wine tasting. Regional lunch of 4 steps maried with 4 wines. After lunch we will go to another winery in the area: Cap Vistalba, the visit and the tasting of its wines. In conclusion we will undertake the return

Technical information: Full day excursion, by car with driver. 09:30 hs. Departure from the hotel at 10:00 am. Bodega Nieto Senetiner. Horseback riding for 1 hour and a half. 11:30 a.m. Visit and tasting 12:15 pm. Regional lunch of 4 steps with 4 wines. 3:00 p.m. Bodega Vistalba. Visit and tasting 17:00 hs. Arrival at the hotel.

Full Day Viña del Mar y Valparaiso

9:00 hrs. – Departure from the hotel to the Pacific coast, crossing the fertile valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca, recognized by the latter for its production of white wines. – Tour along the coastal road, view of the city of Valparaíso from the Viewpoints located in one of the 43 hills surrounding the bay and its curious elevators called “elevators” .- The historic center of this city-port was declared a World Heritage Site, its architecture gives it a strong personality and enhances its tourist attraction. – View of its historical, commercial and administrative areas, the National Congress. – The Nobel Literature Prize Pablo Neruda, more than 50 years ago, inaugurated his house La Sebastiana in one of the hills, today it is a museum and cultural center. To the neighbouring city-resort of Viña del Mar, famous for its gardens, the Clock of Flowers is its symbol.- View of the Casino of Games, the main avenues and gardens of the coastal sector, for Then continue through residential sectors of modern architecture, arriving until Reñaca Beach.- Lunch not included.- In the afternoon return by the center of Viña del Mar, Plaza Vergara and Av. Alvarez, to take the highway to Santiago.- Arrival to hotel.-