Ecotours Chile has been operating wine tours in different valleys of Chile since 2008.
The Colchagua Valley is one of the world’s premier wine tourist destinations. Known for its beautiful vineyard-covered hills, hundred-year-old vines, enchanting colonial estate houses and modern high-tech wineries, sets up a perfect atmosphere to enjoy a day trip from Santiago city. Located in the southern half of the Rapel Valley, the Colchagua Valley has evolved over the last twenty years from being a calm stretch of farmland to becoming one of the country’s largest and most active wine-producing regions. The relatively low altitude of the coastal hills allows the Pacific breeze to mingle with the Andean winds, which cools the valley and prolongs the maturation period of the region.
We pick up guests at Hotels located at Las Condes, Providencia, Vitacura, Ñuñoa and Santiago Centro. Be ready at the lobby of your Hotel at 08:30hrs.
Ask for takeaway breakfast if it is served later!
EXPLORE THE WINERY EXPERIENCE
After pick up at your Hotel, we’ll drive 2.30 hrs to Colchagua Valley.
Embark on a journey to discover Clos Apalta Winery, where the art of winemaking harmonizes seamlessly with the force of gravity to craft our wines.Immerse yourself in a captivating ambiance where design and viticulture intertwine flawlessly. The tour has an approximately ninety minutes duration.
Delve into the realm of winemaking as our knowledgeable guides lead you through the process, the 7 floor gravitational winery and the private family cellar, culminating in a memorable wine tasting experience. Includes a tasting of Le Petit Clos 2020, Clos Apalta 2020, and Clos Apalta 2013.
Once we end at Clos Apalta, we’ll start driving to our next superb winery, VIK, located at Millahue Valley.
PAIRING LUNCH
We invite you to enjoy a 6 course menu, which we define as a journey through the geography of Chile, along with the pairing of our award-winning ultra-premium wines.
The 6 courses are with dessert included and with a pairing of La Piu Belle Rosé, VIK A y Milla Cala.
At VIK, gastronomy is based on using fresh, local, seasonal and agroecological products in preparations. This culinary journey begins in our organic garden, where we harvest according to what each season of the year gives us, and then capture these ingredients in our menu.
** We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
At 16:00 hrs you’ll be able to enjoy the unique VIK EXPERIENCE.
We invite you to discover Millahue, “the place of gold,” in the Cachapoal Valley, home of the remarkable winery designed and built by architect Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik.
Includes a glass of Milla Cala, a glass of La Piu Belle red, a glass of our iconic wine, VIK, and 2 varieties from the barrel (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere).
Once the tour ends, we’ll start driving back to Santiago and drop you off at your Hotel.
