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Maipo Valley · Day tour with private transport & tours
Private Don Melchor Vertical Experience
- DurationAbout 6.5 hours
- PickupYour hotel in Santiago
- WineryDon Melchor
- TransportPrivate, from 2 guests
The Don Melchor Vertical Experience is a rare tasting for collectors: six iconic vintages from 1988 to 2021, all celebrated in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines.
You’ll explore the grounds of Casa Don Melchor and its park, hear the story behind one of Chile’s most legendary Cabernet Sauvignons, and taste each vintage with premium cheeses. You take home a commemorative book, then enjoy lunch at Bodega 1883 on the Concha y Toro estate.
Itinerary
11:00 AM Pickup at your hotel in Santiago
12:00 PM Private Don Melchor Vertical Experience
A guided tour of Concha y Toro Park and Casa Don Melchor with a sparkling welcome glass, then a sommelier-led vertical tasting of 6 vintages (1988, 1993, 2003, 2014, 2018 and 2021) with premium cheese. Includes the Private Collection Room, the boutique and the keepsake book “35 Vintages of Don Melchor: Honoring a Legacy”.
2:30 PM Lunch at Bodega 1883, Concha y Toro
A contemporary, elegant restaurant with seasonal, high-end cuisine and a prestigious wine list. Lunch is paid directly at the restaurant.
4:30 PM Depart Maipo Valley
5:30 PM Return to your hotel in Santiago
What’s included
Included
- Round-trip private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Santiago)
- Wine tour and tasting fees
- Keepsake book: 35 Vintages of Don Melchor
Not included
- Lunch (paid directly at the restaurant)
- Guide/driver gratuity (optional, appreciated)
- Personal purchases (wine, gifts)
Booking requirements
- Minimum 2 guests required
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the scheduled pickup time are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled pickup time are non-refundable.
- Please note that all bookings are non-transferable.
- All cancellations must be provided in writing.
- Refunds are processed within 15 business days.
Questions about this tour
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch at Bodega 1883 is a stop on the tour, but it is paid directly at the restaurant.
Which days does this tour run?
Monday through Saturday.
Where do you pick us up?
At your hotel in Santiago at 11:00 AM. You are back at your hotel around 5:30 PM.
How long is the drive from Santiago?
About 1 hour each way, depending on traffic.
Which wines will we taste?
A welcome sparkling wine, then 6 vintages of Don Melchor: 1988, 1993, 2003, 2014, 2018 and 2021.
How many guests do we need?
A minimum of 2 guests. The transport is private, just for your group.
Is this a private tour?
Your transport is always private, just for your group. Winery tours and tastings are shared with other guests, unless the itinerary says “private”.
How do we pay?
We first check availability at the wineries, then confirm your tour by email. Payment is made through PayPal.
Is the deposit refundable?
No. Your deposit covers the work behind your tour: planning with you by email, booking and confirming each winery and restaurant, and changing or cancelling those reservations if needed. That work starts as soon as you book, so the deposit is non-refundable.
Have a general question about visiting Chilean wine country, such as tipping, currency, or transportation? See our Frequently Asked Questions.
Private transport & tours
Lunch paid directly$1,625 USD pp
- DurationAbout 6.5 hours
- AvailabilityMonday to Saturday
- DepartsYour hotel in Santiago
- TransportPrivate, minimum 2
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★★★★★
“I would describe our visit to Casa Don Melchor as a perfect day.”
Richard F · January 2026
“Highlight of our two days was a private tasting at Don Melchor winery.”
Cliff R · November 2023
“We did two different Maipo Valley tours in a week, and both experiences were perfect.”
jabbas85018 · January 2026
“A wonderful introduction to the Maipo Valley.”
AppMyHome io · October 2025
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