Maipo Valley · Day tour with private transport

Maipo Wine Tour

DurationAbout 9 hours
PickupYour hotel in Santiago
WineriesPérez Cruz and El Principal
TransportPrivate, from 2 guests

Maipo Valley is where Chilean wine began, and where its finest Cabernet Sauvignon still thrives. Just a short drive from Santiago, Alto Maipo sits high along the Andes and is known as Chile’s “Bordeaux” for its structured, age-worthy reds.

On this full-day tour you’ll visit two carefully chosen wineries: Pérez Cruz, a family-owned estate known for elegant high-altitude reds, and El Principal, a boutique icon producer at the foot of the mountains. Lunch is at Bodega 1883, the restored restaurant at the historic Concha y Toro estate.

Itinerary

9:15 AM Pickup at your hotel in Santiago

10:30 AM Pérez Cruz Limited tour and tasting

A guided tour of the cellar and a tasting of 3 wines: Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva and 2 Limited Edition red varietals.

1:00 PM Lunch at Bodega 1883, Concha y Toro

A seasonal, locally inspired menu in a beautifully restored cellar, with wines from across the Concha y Toro family, including Almaviva. Lunch is paid directly at the restaurant.

3:30 PM El Principal ICON tasting

A boutique winery in the foothills of the Andes. A guided tasting of 4 wines: Kiñe, Calicanto, Memorias and El Principal, the winery’s flagship icon wine.

4:30 PM Depart Maipo Valley

6:00 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

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 more than 72 hours prior to the scheduled pickup time are eligible for a refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made within 72 hours 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 9:15 AM. You are back at your hotel around 6:00 PM.

How long is the drive from Santiago?

About 1 hour each way, depending on traffic.

Which wines will we taste?

At Pérez Cruz, Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva and 2 Limited Edition reds. At El Principal, Kiñe, Calicanto, Memorias and El Principal.

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

Lunch paid directly$245 USD pp

DurationAbout 9 hours
AvailabilityMonday to Saturday
DepartsYour hotel in Santiago
TransportPrivate, minimum 2

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★★★★★

“A wonderful introduction to the Maipo Valley.”
AppMyHome io · October 2025

“We visited 4 wineries and Perez Cruz was our favorite.”
DavidLl · December 2022

“We did two different Maipo Valley tours in a week, and both experiences were perfect.”
jabbas85018 · January 2026

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Maipo Wine Tour