Private Full-Day Inca Adventure: Alpacas, Petroglyphs and Wine
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Overview
Journey to the time of the Inca! Visit the largest alpaca farm in Chile. Venture on a short hike to discover rock drawings from 450 to 1, 000 years ago. Sip on some wine at San Esteban Vineyard in the shadow of the Andes!
- Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago
- Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day
- Free Pick-up and Drop-off from any Hotel, Airbnb, and Residence in Santiago
- Free Airport Pick-up or Drop-off on Tour Day
Inclusions
- Entrance to Alpaca Farm
- Bottled Water
- Entrance to Archaeological Park
- Multilingual Guide
- Private Transportation
- Winery Tour and Classic Wine Tasting at San Esteban Vineyard
- Digital Photographs
- Entry/Admission - Quintessence Alpacas
- Entry/Admission - Vina San Esteban
- Entry/Admission - Paidahuen Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quintessence Alpacas, La Estancilla, Parcela 14, Casilla 73, Llaillay 2220000 Chile
This is the ultimate adventure! First, we visit the largest privately-owned alpaca farm in Chile. Indulge in nature and discover this beautiful animal up close. You will see the entire alpaca wool production process and enjoy a broad selection of exclusive creations and handmade alpaca wool items that portray the patrimony and spirit of the Andean culture, which is the World of Alpaca.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paidahuen Park, Avda La Florida 2220, San Esteban, San Esteban, Valparaíso, Chile
Then, we travel to the foothills of the Andes and stop at Paidahuén Archaeological Park. Paidahuén is an isolated hill located along the northern bank of the Aconcagua River in the rural town of San Esteban. At the top of Paidahuén, visitors will appreciate large rocks adorned with petroglyphs. Full of symbolism and mystery, these rock drawings are the work of native populations dating from 450 to 1, 000 years ago. The true meaning of the petroglyphs are unknown, but research has demonstrated that they were not made randomly. From the top of the hill, visitors may ponder unanswered questions while taking the natural context into consideration. Specifically, the relationship between Paidahuén Hill and other peaks in the valley, the hill’s strategic positioning, and the prevalence of north-facing petroglyphs are some of the observations that can help understand the importance of this site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vina San Esteban, Avenida La Florida 2220 San Esteban, Los Andes 2100000 Chile
Next, we visit nearby San Esteban Winery for a vineyard tour and tasting. San Esteban is a family-owned and operated producer of high quality wines and table grapes. The vineyard exports to more than 20 countries. Their grapes are planted along the banks of the Aconcagua River and on the surrounding hillsides. This geography creates a micro-climate ideally suited for wine and table grape production, with a soil quality that rivals the best wine-growing regions in South America. After the winery tour and tasting there will be time for lunch (not included), if you choose, at a rustic countryside restaurant called “La Ruca” meaning “house” in the Mapuche Indian language. This tour shows visitors the essence of Chile!
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quintessence Alpacas, La Estancilla, Parcela 14, Casilla 73, Llaillay 2220000 Chile
This is the ultimate adventure! First, we visit the largest privately-owned alpaca farm in Chile. Indulge in nature and discover this beautiful animal up close. You will see the entire alpaca wool production process and enjoy a broad selection of exclusive creations and handmade alpaca wool items that portray the patrimony and spirit of the Andean culture, which is the World of Alpaca.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paidahuen Park, Avda La Florida 2220, San Esteban, San Esteban, Valparaíso, Chile
Then, we travel to the foothills of the Andes and stop at Paidahuén Archaeological Park. Paidahuén is an isolated hill located along the northern bank of the Aconcagua River in the rural town of San Esteban. At the top of Paidahuén, visitors will appreciate large rocks adorned with petroglyphs. Full of symbolism and mystery, these rock drawings are the work of native populations dating from 450 to 1, 000 years ago. The true meaning of the petroglyphs are unknown, but research has demonstrated that they were not made randomly. From the top of the hill, visitors may ponder unanswered questions while taking the natural context into consideration. Specifically, the relationship between Paidahuén Hill and other peaks in the valley, the hill’s strategic positioning, and the prevalence of north-facing petroglyphs are some of the observations that can help understand the importance of this site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vina San Esteban, Avenida La Florida 2220 San Esteban, Los Andes 2100000 Chile
Next, we visit nearby San Esteban Winery for a vineyard tour and tasting. San Esteban is a family-owned and operated producer of high quality wines and table grapes. The vineyard exports to more than 20 countries. Their grapes are planted along the banks of the Aconcagua River and on the surrounding hillsides. This geography creates a micro-climate ideally suited for wine and table grape production, with a soil quality that rivals the best wine-growing regions in South America. After the winery tour and tasting there will be time for lunch (not included), if you choose, at a rustic countryside restaurant called “La Ruca” meaning “house” in the Mapuche Indian language. This tour shows visitors the essence of Chile!
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- The vineyard may be closed on certain national holidays, including: January 1, September 18 and 19, and December 25. On these dates, we will substitute the vineyard with a visit to the Inca Lagoon.
- The order of sites visited may vary.
- It is necessary to walk uphill on a gradual trail for approximately 20 minutes to reach the petroglyphs at the summit. The climb can be done by a person of any age in good health. Walking poles are provided. This walk is optional and may be omitted if the guest chooses.
- Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors at the alpaca farm and vineyard joining you, which is beyond our control.
- Your health is our priority. All of our tours include private transportation in order to maintain social distancing in compliance with the U.N. World Health Organization’s Guidelines to Restart Tourism (25 May 2020). You will be the only guests in the tour van. We also provide hand sanitizer and masks are available for all guests.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Your health is our priority. All of our tours include private transportation in order to maintain social distancing. You will be the only guests in the tour van. We also provide hand sanitizer and masks are available for all guests.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Connector318631
March 2023
We did this tour after disembarking a cruise ship in Valparaiso. This was a fabulous way to spend a full day as it covers all types of Chilean sites and activities. Sean even fit in a couple of items at our request. He provided wonderful information at each stop, and along the way, and was very...
We did this tour after disembarking a cruise ship in Valparaiso. This was a fabulous way to spend a full day as it covers all types of Chilean sites and activities. Sean even fit in a couple of items at our request. He provided wonderful information at each stop, and along the way, and was very easy to spend time with. The day went by very quickly and then we were conveniently dropped off at the airport for a late flight. We agree with the other recent reviewers that this was a terrific tour.dbchandler53
February 2023
This was an excellent trip provided by Chile Dream Tours. Our guide, Sean, was excellent and provided a wonderful experience. The Alpaca farm was a great experience, the Petroglyphs were amazing (as well as the hike to them) and the winery selected (In Situ) provide a tour of the vines, winery ...
This was an excellent trip provided by Chile Dream Tours. Our guide, Sean, was excellent and provided a wonderful experience. The Alpaca farm was a great experience, the Petroglyphs were amazing (as well as the hike to them) and the winery selected (In Situ) provide a tour of the vines, winery and has wonderful wines to taste.N6455GOfrancescal
November 2022
This was a FANTASTIC tour!! From start to finish Sean took care of us and provided so much history about the country. Every question we threw at him he was able to answer. We started off with the alpaca tour then explored the petroglyphs before having a private tour of San Esteban winery. The tou...
This was a FANTASTIC tour!! From start to finish Sean took care of us and provided so much history about the country. Every question we threw at him he was able to answer. We started off with the alpaca tour then explored the petroglyphs before having a private tour of San Esteban winery. The tour guides we had at each location were amazing and super knowledgeable and helpful. We then stopped off at a traditional Chilean restaurant and had a great meal. Sean has perfect command of both English and Spanish so was able to translate for us when we needed help. Even the little things were important to us such as Sean arriving to pick us up on time and him being a safe driver and us having a smooth ride587christyd
August 2022
This was our 2nd tour with Sean and he truly out did himself this Tour! We toured the worlds largest Alpaca farm (which was such a serotonin booster), learned more about the Inca civilization, debated the possible meanings of their petroglyphs, toured a winery/tasted incredible wine, had even mor...
This was our 2nd tour with Sean and he truly out did himself this Tour! We toured the worlds largest Alpaca farm (which was such a serotonin booster), learned more about the Inca civilization, debated the possible meanings of their petroglyphs, toured a winery/tasted incredible wine, had even more incredible views and then had an unbelievably delicious and authentic Chilean lunch. If you want the highlights of the Chilean country side, this your is for you!!Cheryl A
August 2022
This was a wonderful day tour that gave a great history of Chile. We truly enjoyed our time with Sean hiking to see the Petroglyphs, enjoying a tour and tasting at the In Situ winery, and especially interacting with the Alpacas and learning about the process. Sean had a vast knowledge of Chile’s ...
This was a wonderful day tour that gave a great history of Chile. We truly enjoyed our time with Sean hiking to see the Petroglyphs, enjoying a tour and tasting at the In Situ winery, and especially interacting with the Alpacas and learning about the process. Sean had a vast knowledge of Chile’s history and was totally engaging all day. Highly recommend this tour!johnmillson12
February 2020
My wife and I went on this wonderful adventure with Sean. Everything was magnificent. We had the entire Alpaca farm to ourselves, after which we went on a wonderful hike and wrapped the day up with some wine. Sean was knowledgeable and friendly and contributed to a wonderful experience. Highly re...
My wife and I went on this wonderful adventure with Sean. Everything was magnificent. We had the entire Alpaca farm to ourselves, after which we went on a wonderful hike and wrapped the day up with some wine. Sean was knowledgeable and friendly and contributed to a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!