Santiago: Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city

Highlights

Affordable travel with optional add-ons
Flexible tour structure allows for choice of meal and excursions
Avoid transportation hassles with round-trip travel from Santiago

Summary

Begin your day with a ride along the Pacific coast from Santiago to Valparaíso, passing the Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys. Once in Valparaíso you’ll explore the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll pass brightly painted homes and visit monuments and plazas. Next you’ll take a funicular elevator to the top of Valparaíso for views of the vibrant city. This customizable tour lets you choose your next activity. Those with maritime interests will enjoy a tour of the bay. Fans of literature can visit La Sebastiana, the seaside home of poet Pablo Neruda (for an additional entrance fee). Your next stop is Viña del Mar, where you’ll see the well-tended Flower Clock and the art deco Casino. Lunch on your own and relax on the shores of Reñaca beach. You’ll stop at the Quinta Vergara, home of the international song festival, before enjoying a scenic ride back to Santiago.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar on this day-long tour with easy round-trip transport from Santiago. Walk the colorful streets of Valparaíso and enjoy the views from the city’s funicular elevators (your expense). Spend the afternoon in Viña del Mar, Chile’s aptly named “Garden City,” admiring landmarks like the blooming Flower Clock. Take some time to relax on Reñaca beach before your return to Santiago.

What’s included?

Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Elevator in Valparaiso: 1 dollar each, per person.
Entry/Admission - Paseo 21 de Mayo
Entry/Admission - Navy Building
Entry/Admission - Ascensor El Peral
Entry/Admission - Moai

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator

About operator:

Ruta Chile began its operations in 2000 as a travel agency, little by little our company grew, so that in recent years Ruta Chile had an exponential growth. As we gained ever more clients with different requirements we expanded our catalog but after a few months, we realized that operators with whom we have worked could not incorporate the seal of quality that would have to be complied with to satisfy our customers and their demands. Therefore, Ruta Chile begins to operate their own tours and programs, acquiring Vehicles, training guides, creating programs and opening Routes. Ruta Chile is running Corporations with more than 200 Hotels all over Chile and has more than 30 Guides and 20 cars as well as buses in the most important cities and destinations.