A full‑day semi‑private drive from Santiago into Colchagua Valley that pairs a morning tour and tastings at Montes with an afternoon at Viu Manent. Expect nine curated tastings, vineyard walks, and the option to dine at Fuegos de Apalta.
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The bus peels away from Santiago and, after roughly 150 km, the air thins and the valley’s light sharpens. Vine rows unfurl across gentle hills; the Andes keep a quiet watch while the morning finds you at Montes for a cellar tour and elevated tastings. By afternoon Viu Manent opens its courtyards and older vine blocks for a second guided tasting, and a lunch stop at Fuegos de Apalta is a sensible option if you want to linger.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity; comfortable for most adults able to walk short distances on unpaved terrain.
Wildlife
History
Colchagua’s modern viticulture grew from colonial vineyards and 20th‑century replanting; the valley is now a focal point for Chile’s premium red wines.
Conservation
Many estates are adopting sustainable viticulture practices; stick to marked paths, avoid littering, and support cellar‑door purchases from producers prioritizing conservation.
Reserve your spot on the Viu Manent and Montes Winery, Colchagua Valley from semi-private today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate between tastings
Carry a refillable water bottle and sip water between pours to stay clear-headed during cellar visits.
Wear sturdy shoes
Vineyard paths are gravelly and uneven—closed-toe, grippy shoes make walking between blocks easier.
Plan not to drive
Tastings add up; arrange to ride with the tour or book local transport rather than driving after sampling wines.
Bring cash for lunch
Lunch at Fuegos de Apalta is optional and may require a separate payment—bring card or Chilean pesos.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Provide traction and protect feet on gravel and vineyard slopes.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings and on sunny drives.
summer
Sunscreen & hat
Colchagua can be exposed and sunny—protect skin during vineyard walks.
spring
Light jacket
Coastal breezes and morning chills make a light layer useful year‑round.
winter