EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Have you heard of the legendary Pisco Sour? Now is your time to try this delicious native drink. In the company of your friendly, local guide you will also experience the craft beer scene in Valpo, as you are taken to your guide’s favorite bar. Tempt your taste buds and try delicious Chilean snacks such as sopaipilla with pebre. Your group is kept to no more than 12 guests, making for a very intimate and one-on-one experience with your guide.
Valparaiso is a bohemian city that has a lively and entertaining nightlife. Experience a night in the city and discover some of the local’s favorite places. Try some of the best cocktails in the city, discover and learn of the growing craft beer scene and pass through places where you will find amazing architecture and street art, all beautifully illuminated by the sparkling light of the city.
Begin your evening in one of the best-known squares in the city, where you can admire the monument to one of our favorite heroes in Chilean history, Arturo Prat. Your first stop will be at a small local brewery where you will try a delicious local beer, many of the names of the beers are related to places and landmarks in the city. Taste some mouth-watering Chilean snack food such as sopaipilla with pebre, this local favorite is a dough made from pumpkin and flour accompanied with a tomato sauce, coriander, onion, garlic and chili pepper.
Continue with a walk through the city to discover the impressive architecture and listen as your guide explains about the city’s heritage and current state as the cultural capital of Chile. Valparaiso is also known for top-notch street art, or graffiti. Pass by some of the beautiful murals as you walk to the next stop.
Next on your list is the famous cocktail of the country, the pisco sour. This drink has stealthily taken the world by storm in recent years, appearing on cocktail menus from San Francisco to Seoul, but tonight you will taste the authentic version in the country from where it originates.
To get to your final stop you will board a city trolley, a charming type of public transport in Chile that can only be found in Valparaiso. Your destination is one of the best bars in the city where you can sample authentic local drinks, the Borgona or Terremoto. The first is a type of Chilean sangria, while the second is made with a type of white wine and pineapple ice cream.
Your tour ends here, but you can stay and enjoy more drinks and listen to local music if you like and simply immerse yourself in the bohemian lifestyle that is typical in this fascinating city.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
