Chile

Highlights

Highlights

• Explore Valparaíso’s colorful hills and street art.
• Visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda’s hilltop home.
• Ride a historic funicular above the Pacific port.
• Discover Viña del Mar’s seaside atmosphere.
• Take photos by the city’s famous Flower Clock.

Included

Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Santiago.
• Transport during the tour.
• English/Spanish-speaking guide.
• Entrance ticket to La Sebastiana.
• Funicular ride in Valparaíso.
• One bottle of mineral water per person.

Not included

• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Travel insurance.
• Voluntary tips for guides.
• Souvenirs and personal items.
• Services not specified in the itinerary.

Facts

Departures

Private departures are available every day on request from January to December.

If the tour departs on Mondays or Tuesdays there will be a slight change in the itinerary as Pablo Neruda’s house-museum is closed those days.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts at your hotel in Santiago at 9 AM and finishes back at your hotel at approximately 6 PM.

Physical demands

This trip requires walking through city streets, hills, stairways, and viewpoints for a couple of hours. Some streets are steep, but the tour moves at a relaxed pace with stops along the way.

Transport

We use comfortable vehicles suited to the group size, with capacity for up to 12 participants.

Weather

Valparaíso has a long, dry summer season from October to April and cooler, rainy winters from June to August. In winter, the average temperature is around 11°C / 52°F. In summer, the average temperature is around 17°C / 62°F. The coast is usually cooler than Santiago in summer and milder in winter.

What you need to bring

Bring your personal belongings, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a light layer depending on the season, and a camera or phone for photos.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the itinerary at the discretion of the guide and based on operational considerations. The guide may also modify, change, or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety, weather, traffic, or other relevant considerations.