Which is the best wine tour in Chile?
For first-time visitors, Tourevo's Casablanca + Colchagua Premium Wine Route (USD 265, full day, 10h) is the best single-day private wine tour in Chile: it combines Casablanca's cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with Colchagua's icon Carmenère and Cabernet, plus a 5-course pairing lunch. Travelers with more time should pair it with the Maipo Valley half-day to cover Chile's three benchmark valleys.
How far is the wine country from Santiago?
Maipo Valley is 30–45 minutes from downtown Santiago by private vehicle (closest, classic Cabernet). Casablanca Valley is 70 minutes (cool-climate whites, en route to the coast). Colchagua Valley is 2.5 hours south (Carmenère, the official Wine Route). Elqui Valley is a 1-hour flight + 1.5h drive (high-altitude pisco country, recommended as a 2-day extension).
What is included in a Tourevo private wine tour?
All Tourevo wine tours include: hotel pickup and drop-off in a Jaguar XF, Porsche Cayenne or MG ZX from our owned fleet; bilingual chauffeur-guide (Spanish · English · Portuguese); pre-booked private winery visits with sommelier-led tasting; tolls, fuel, insurance and on-board water/snacks. Lunch and winery entrance fees are quoted per person and paid directly to each venue (we book everything in advance).
Which Chilean wine valley is best for Carmenère?
Colchagua Valley is the world's reference for Carmenère — Chile's signature grape, originally from Bordeaux and rediscovered in Chilean vineyards in 1994. The valley's flagship single-vineyard Carmenères come from Apalta (Viña Montes Alpha M, Viu Manent Single Vineyard, Lapostolle Clos Apalta). Maipo Alto produces a structured, more Bordeaux-style Carmenère.
Do I need to book wine tours in Chile in advance?
Yes — all premium Chilean wineries require advance booking for private tastings (Concha y Toro Marqués de Casa Concha, Santa Rita 120, Viña Montes Apalta, Lapostolle Clos Apalta, Vik). Walk-ins are usually limited to the public visitor center. Tourevo confirms slots within 24 business hours and locks in pairing-lunch reservations at the same time.
What is the best time of year for wine tours in Chile?
March to May (Chilean autumn) is harvest season — most photogenic, with grape picking and crush activity at every winery. December to February is dry and warm with full vineyard canopy. June to August offers pruning views and indoor cellar focus, often with lower rates. Tourevo operates wine tours 365 days a year.
How much does a private wine tour in Chile cost?
Tourevo's private wine tours from Santiago range from USD 168 per person (Concha y Toro Night Tour, half-day) to USD 265 per person (Casablanca + Colchagua premium, full day with pairing lunch). All prices are per person, in a private group of 1–4 travelers, and include the chauffeur-guide and Jaguar XF transport. Larger groups receive a tiered discount.
Are Tourevo wine tours private or shared?
Every Tourevo wine tour is 100% private. Only your party travels — in your own vehicle, with your own bilingual chauffeur-guide. We never sell shared seats, never combine groups and never add commercial souvenir stops. You choose the wineries, the pace and the start time, and we adjust the plan with you on the day.
Can you organize a wine tour for a group, a celebration or a corporate event?
Yes. Beyond couples and families, we design private wine experiences for small groups, birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries and corporate incentives — with larger vehicles or multiple cars, reserved private rooms and pairing lunches. Tell us your party size and the occasion and we tailor the route, the wineries and the per-person pricing.