27 Activities
The Colchagua Valley: Explore Chile's Wine Country
Starts from
Santiago
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
27
Duration
4 days
Length
285 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Santiago
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
285 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Relaxation
Andrea Mujica
Travel Expert
- Panorama views of the Colchagua Valley.
- Visit Small boutiques to large commercial wineries.
- Walk around historic cities.
One of Chile's most delicious exports is its wine. This round-trip route will take you down one of the essential valleys related to Chilean wine and one of the oldest wine routes in the country; The Colchagua Valley.
You’ll spend four incredible days amid beautiful landscapes, travel down the “Ruta del Vino,” the oldest wine route in the country, and stop through several wineries, from large to small boutiques, and learn about the production of wine. The region produces some of Chile's best red wines, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah.
Traditions run deep in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, and the Colchagua Valley is surrounded by activities related to agriculture and the “huaso” way of life. Also known as the Chilean cowboy, the Chilean takes pride in its cultural traditions and welcomes you to explore this region and discover everything it offers.
This route can be explored year-round, but the best times to explore this route are from September to November or February to April. During March, you’ll find several harvest festivals that are particularly fun for those who seek to see special activities.
You’ll spend four incredible days amid beautiful landscapes, travel down the “Ruta del Vino,” the oldest wine route in the country, and stop through several wineries, from large to small boutiques, and learn about the production of wine. The region produces some of Chile's best red wines, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah.
Traditions run deep in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, and the Colchagua Valley is surrounded by activities related to agriculture and the “huaso” way of life. Also known as the Chilean cowboy, the Chilean takes pride in its cultural traditions and welcomes you to explore this region and discover everything it offers.
This route can be explored year-round, but the best times to explore this route are from September to November or February to April. During March, you’ll find several harvest festivals that are particularly fun for those who seek to see special activities.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Relaxation
One of Chile's most delicious exports is its wine. This round-trip route will take you down one of the essential valleys related to Chilean wine and one of the oldest wine routes in the country; The Colchagua Valley.
You’ll spend four incredible days amid beautiful landscapes, travel down the “Ruta del Vino,” the oldest wine route in the country, and stop through several wineries, from large to small boutiques, and learn about the production of wine. The region produces some of Chile's best red wines, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah.
Traditions run deep in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, and the Colchagua Valley is surrounded by activities related to agriculture and the “huaso” way of life. Also known as the Chilean cowboy, the Chilean takes pride in its cultural traditions and welcomes you to explore this region and discover everything it offers.
This route can be explored year-round, but the best times to explore this route are from September to November or February to April. During March, you’ll find several harvest festivals that are particularly fun for those who seek to see special activities.
You’ll spend four incredible days amid beautiful landscapes, travel down the “Ruta del Vino,” the oldest wine route in the country, and stop through several wineries, from large to small boutiques, and learn about the production of wine. The region produces some of Chile's best red wines, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah.
Traditions run deep in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, and the Colchagua Valley is surrounded by activities related to agriculture and the “huaso” way of life. Also known as the Chilean cowboy, the Chilean takes pride in its cultural traditions and welcomes you to explore this region and discover everything it offers.
This route can be explored year-round, but the best times to explore this route are from September to November or February to April. During March, you’ll find several harvest festivals that are particularly fun for those who seek to see special activities.
Andrea Mujica
Travel Expert
- Panorama views of the Colchagua Valley.
- Visit Small boutiques to large commercial wineries.
- Walk around historic cities.
Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
134 mi2 mi
The Beginning of the "Ruta del Vino."
It’s time to leave Santiago and explore the neighboring region of Santiago, the O'Higgins region. Also known as the "huaso" heart of the country. The Chilean "huaso" is an equivalent of the Argentine "gaucho" or the American "cowboy." Wide spaces of farmland, rich soil, and favorable weather conditions are the perfect combination for grape production and eventually into some of the best wines in the world.
The central regions of Chile offer some of the first valleys to produce wine in Chile. Your first stop will be in the Maipo Valley at one of the country's most popular wineries, and then you’ll head south into the heart of the Colchagua valley and the original “Ruta del vino.”
6 Activities
Day 2
35 mi
Become A Wine Connoisseur
Today’s focus: Wine. From Small boutique productions at Laura Hartwig's to the traditional and old school methods from Neyen wineries, By the end of the day you’ll feel like you’ve earned your honorary sommelier badge since you will have learned everything there is to know about the wine making process.
6 Activities
Day 3
23 mi0.3 mi
The Perfect Blend of Adventure, History, and Wine
It’s time to step into nature and explore the other side these valleys in Central Chile have to offer. Grab your sneakers for a hike and guided tour in Viña Montes and explore the city of Santa Cruz and learn about the importance this town has on the region.
8 Activities
Day 4
88 mi2 mi
Grab the Last Glasses
After spending several days learning and exploring everything, there is to know about wine production, it’s time to head back to Santiago. But not without one last tour and a couple of detour stops, and some local’s favorites when driving up Ruta 5.