Pick the grapes
Join the harvest team in the rows, learn how ripeness is judged, and fill your basket — the real, hands-on start of every great wine.
Vendimia · March–April · Colchagua / Maipo Valley
Private wine harvest experience in Chile
Travelling in March or April? That’s vendimia — Chile’s grape harvest, the most alive time of the year in the vineyards. On this private experience you pick grapes alongside the team, try traditional barefoot grape stomping, taste fresh must straight from the press and sit down to a harvest lunch among the vines — with hotel pickup from Santiago in a Jaguar XF and a house sommelier.
- Mar–AprVendimia / grape-harvest season
- Hands-onPick & stomp with the team
- Harvest lunchAmong the vines · paired wines
- Full day~9 hours from Santiago
The story
The most alive time in the vineyard
For a few weeks each autumn — roughly March to April — the Chilean vineyards come alive with the vendimia, the grape harvest. It’s when the year’s work comes in: hands in the vines, the smell of fermenting must, long lunches and the first taste of what will become next year’s wine. Tourevo arranges a private, hands-on harvest day in the Colchagua or Maipo Valley — you don’t just watch, you take part — with a house sommelier and a bilingual guide.
Grape stomping
Roll up your trousers for the traditional barefoot pisa — squeezing the juice the old way, the most fun (and photogenic) part of the day.
From must to wine
Taste the sweet fresh must straight from the press and walk the cellar to see fermentation in action, explained by the winemaker.
Harvest feast
A long harvest lunch among the vines with paired wines — the way Chilean wine country celebrates the season.
Sample itinerary
Your harvest day, in the vines
Full day · ~9 hours · available in harvest season only (≈ March–April). Times adapt to the winery.
- 08:30 Pickup at your hotel · briefing with your driver-guide
- 10:30 Arrival in the valley · welcome and harvest briefing
- 10:45 Hands-on grape picking with the team
- 11:45 Traditional grape stomping & fresh-must tasting
- 12:30 Cellar walk · fermentation with the winemaker
- 13:15 Harvest lunch among the vines · paired wines
- 15:00 Return to Santiago · estimated arrival 17:30
· Premium fleet
Travel in an icon
Your tour is door-to-door in a hand-picked vehicle with a professional bilingual chauffeur, bottled water and on-board details included in every kilometer — never a shared van or a fixed schedule.
For couples · city & wine tours
Jaguar XF
British elegance with adaptive suspension, premium sound and Windsor-leather finishes — ideal for the drive from Santiago to the wine valleys.
- Guestsup to 4
- Luggage3 cases
- Engine3.0 Turbo
- Climate4 zones
For families · groups up to 5
Porsche Cayenne
All-wheel drive, generous torque and a cabin built for long journeys — the perfect companion for the wineries plus the Andes the same day.
- Guestsup to 5
- Luggage5 cases
- EngineV6 Turbo
- DriveAWD
For solo travelers · value
MG3 Hybrid+
A modern, efficient hybrid for one or two travelers who want the full private-guide experience at a friendlier price — same service, same care.
- Guestsup to 3
- Luggage2 cases
- EngineHybrid+
- EcoLow CO₂
What our travelers say
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“The Jaguar XF, the bilingual driver and an itinerary built exactly to our taste. We visited three vineyards, Valparaíso and the Neruda House without lifting a finger. We’ll be back.”
“I asked for a gastronomy itinerary and Tourevo made it happen: La Vega market, a chef class, a pairing in Colchagua. For a foodie, it’s the best tour I’ve ever done.”
“We did the Maipo Valley with the Cayenne and it was another level. The guide knew every viewpoint and every winery. Truly professional, door to door.”
Plan your visit
Chile wine harvest (vendimia) · everything you need to know
Wondering when the harvest is in Chile? The vendimia runs roughly from late February through April, depending on the valley and the vintage, with March the peak. It’s the single best time to visit wine country — and a private harvest experience lets you actually take part rather than just tour a cellar.
On a private Chile wine harvest tour you pick grapes, try barefoot grape stomping, taste fresh must and enjoy a harvest lunch among the vines, all in the Colchagua or Maipo Valley from USD 195 per person. It’s hands-on and family-friendly, hosted in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and because harvest dates shift each year we confirm the exact window when you book.
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Colchagua Valley tours →Frequently asked questions
FAQ · Chile wine harvest tour
When is the grape harvest in Chile?
The vendimia runs roughly from late February to April, varying by valley, grape and vintage, with March the peak. We confirm the exact available dates when you book, since it shifts a little each year.
What do we actually do?
It’s hands-on: you pick grapes with the team, try traditional barefoot grape stomping, taste fresh must from the press, walk the cellar during fermentation and enjoy a harvest lunch among the vines.
Which valley is it in?
Usually the Colchagua or Maipo Valley, depending on the date and which wineries are harvesting. We pick the best option for your dates and pickup point.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes — picking and grape stomping are great fun for kids and adults alike, and we tailor the wine tasting to the adults in the group.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes you don’t mind getting a little juice on, plus a hat and sunscreen — autumn days in the vineyard are usually warm and sunny.
Is lunch included?
Yes — a harvest lunch among the vines with paired wines is included. Tell us about any dietary needs in advance.
Book your harvest experience
Travelling in March or April? Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm the best harvest day available within 24 hours.
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