Aviary & Tricao Park Tour with Undurraga Wine Tasting

South America’s largest aviary is the big draw here, with more than 800 free-flying birds moving through a 100-hectare private conservation area. You also get Monet-inspired gardens, native plants, a historic Chilean winery, and four reserve wines in one long day.

I like the smart mix of nature and wine, especially the chance to see Parque Tricao before the cellar tour at Viña Undurraga. I also like that brunch, transport, admissions, and a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese are included. The drawback is the long road time, with roughly four and a half hours in the coach, and the outing is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

• 800-plus free-flying birds: See 52 species in South America’s largest aviary, with trails and viewpoints through the enclosure.
• Humedal Giverny: Walk through a wetland inspired by Monet’s gardens, with guided wildlife viewing.
• 100-hectare park: Combine the aviary, wetland, and botanical garden in one conservation-focused stop.
• Undurraga since 1885: Visit historic vineyards, gardens, century-old underground cellars, and the Mapuche-Andean Collection.
• Four reserve wines: Finish with a tasting that gives the winery visit a clear purpose, rather than treating wine as an afterthought.
• A full-day outing: Plan on eight hours, including long transfers from central Santiago meeting points.

Why This Chile Day Trip Works

This is a useful choice if you want more than a standard winery visit. You begin among birds and plants at Parque Tricao, then shift to Chilean wine culture at Viña Undurraga. The two stops feel different enough to keep the day from becoming repetitive.

The experience also gives you a look at two parts of central Chile. Parque Tricao is about conservation, gardens, and wildlife. Undurraga is about agriculture, family wine production, historic cellars, and cultural interpretation. That contrast gives the day its shape.

At $147 per person, the price is not a bargain day out. Still, it includes transport from a Santiago meeting point, a live multilingual guide, brunch, admission to the park and wetland, the Sibaris Undurraga tour, and four reserve wines. If you would otherwise arrange two separate excursions, pay entrance fees, and manage the transfers yourself, the package can make sense.

The main question is how much time you want to spend on the road. The first transfer takes about two hours, the return from the winery takes about 75 minutes, and another transfer of around 90 minutes separates the two main stops. You are paying for a broad day rather than a quick local outing.

Leaving Santiago for Parque Tricao

The day starts from one of five Santiago meeting points: Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, Monjitas 879, Av. Vitacura 2653, Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, or Av. Ricardo Lyon 32. Your exact pickup point depends on the option you book, so check it carefully before setting out.

This is an exclusive group transfer from the listed meeting points, not a hotel pickup service. You need to reach the meeting point yourself, and the return is to one of five drop-off points rather than directly to your accommodation.

The two-hour coach ride is a real part of the experience. I would bring water, sunscreen, and something small for the road, even though brunch is included later. The long transfer is easier to accept when you think of the day as a regional excursion, not a quick city-side activity.

The guide speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. No guide names are provided, so you should not expect to request a particular person. The multilingual format is useful for mixed-language groups, but the exact balance of languages may vary by departure.

South America’s Largest Aviary

Parque Tricao covers more than 100 hectares, giving the first stop a spacious feel. Its headline attraction is described as South America’s largest aviary, with more than 800 birds from 52 species flying freely among trails and viewpoints.

That word, free-flying, matters. This is not simply a row of cages where you move from one labeled bird to the next. You walk through a large planted setting while birds move around the space. The experience is more about watching movement, sound, and habitat than checking off a short list of animals.

The trails and viewpoints give the guide places to pause and point out what you might otherwise miss. Bring a camera, but keep your attention on the surroundings too. Birds can be easy to overlook when you are concentrating on getting a perfect picture.

The aviary is also the part of the outing most likely to please families and nature lovers. It offers a clear focus without requiring specialist knowledge. You can enjoy the scale of the place even if you do not know one species from another.

The visit includes a guided walk and sightseeing for about two hours at Parque Tricao. Since the stop combines several areas, wear comfortable shoes and expect to spend much of the time on foot. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, so this is an important point to settle before booking.

Humedal Giverny and the Botanical Garden

Humedal Giverny adds a quieter mood to the park. It is inspired by Claude Monet’s famous gardens, making this more than a simple wetland stop. The design links water, plants, and paths in a way that recalls the garden associated with the painter.

You will have about two hours for the guided visit, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing in this area. The name may suggest a formal art attraction, but the appeal here is the meeting of garden design and wetland habitat. I like that this part slows the pace after the excitement of the aviary.

The botanical garden features more than 350 native and exotic plant species. That mix lets you see both Chilean plant life and species from elsewhere, though the available details do not identify specific plants or seasonal displays. What you see will depend on the time of year and the condition of the gardens during your visit.

The guide gives the setting some context, but this is not presented as a technical botany course. You should expect a general guided walk with nature and wildlife at the center. Hat, sunscreen, water, and a camera are sensible items to carry.

Brunch follows at Humedal Giverny and lasts about 30 minutes. It is described as a snack-style brunch, not a full lunch. That distinction matters. You will have something to eat around midday, but you should not treat the included food as a large restaurant meal.

Lunch is not included separately. If you need a substantial midday meal, plan your expectations around the snack-style brunch and consider eating a good breakfast before departure. The short break also keeps the schedule moving toward the winery.

The Transfer to Viña Undurraga

After Parque Tricao, the coach ride to Viña Undurraga takes about an hour and a half. This is the least active section of the day, but it gives you a pause between the botanical park and the vineyard.

The schedule is ambitious. You spend about two hours at Parque Tricao, two hours around Humedal Giverny, half an hour at brunch, two hours at Undurraga, and several hours in transit. That makes comfortable clothing and shoes more important than dressing up for the wine tasting.

You should also keep valuables with you. The operator does not accept responsibility for objects left inside the vehicles. Smoking is not allowed, and the service can be changed or canceled for safety reasons or force majeure.

Inside Viña Undurraga’s Historic Cellars

Viña Undurraga was founded in 1885 and is presented as one of Chile’s oldest wineries and a pioneer in Chilean winemaking. The winery portion gives the day a cultural anchor, not just a tasting at a pretty property.

You visit the historic gardens and vineyards before entering the century-old underground cellars. The cellar setting is likely to be the most atmospheric part of this stop, with the age of the structures helping explain how wine production developed here over time.

The tour also includes the Mapuche-Andean Collection. This gives the winery visit a wider cultural frame, connecting wine tourism with regional identity and Indigenous and Andean traditions. The available information does not specify the individual objects or how long you spend with the collection, so expect it as part of the guided winery visit rather than a separate museum tour.

The winery program lasts about two hours and includes the Sibaris Undurraga Tour. The word Sibaris refers to the wine program included here, and the tasting features four reserve wines. This is a good format for a first visit because you get a guided introduction before tasting, rather than being handed several glasses with little explanation.

Four Reserve Wines in a Scenic Setting

The tasting is the final feature of the day. Four reserve wines give you enough range to notice differences without turning the stop into an exhausting drinking session.

The supplied details do not name the four wines or list their grape varieties, so you should not arrive expecting a fixed lineup of specific bottles. The exact selection can vary. Your guide or winery staff can explain what is being poured and how each wine fits the reserve range.

A reserve tasting works best when you take your time. Notice the color, aroma, acidity, and finish, then compare the wines rather than rushing through them. You do not need advanced wine knowledge to enjoy this part. The earlier vineyard and cellar visit provide useful context for what is in your glass.

The setting is described as scenic, with vineyards and historic grounds around you. This is a pleasant way to end a nature-heavy morning. It also gives you a chance to sit down after several hours of walking.

Remember that this is a tasting, not a full meal. If you are sensitive to wine on an empty stomach, the included brunch and a solid breakfast become especially important. Responsible drinking also matters because you still have a return coach ride and a drop-off point to reach.

Is $147 a Fair Price?

For $147, this is a premium day trip. Its value comes from the combination of several included elements: transport, a multilingual guide, Parque Tricao admission, access to the aviary and wetland, brunch, the Undurraga tour, and four reserve wines.

I would not choose it only for the wine. Santiago has other winery outings, and a dedicated wine tour may give you more time among vineyards and cellars. I would also not choose it only for the aviary if your main goal is wildlife, since the full-day schedule includes a winery and lengthy transfers.

The price makes more sense if you want a ready-made day with no need to coordinate separate transport between Parque Tricao and Undurraga. It also suits you if you value variety more than a deep focus on one subject.

The package is less attractive if you dislike coach travel, want a leisurely lunch, or prefer small, highly specialized tours. Eight hours is a long commitment, and the schedule leaves limited room for lingering at any one stop.

Who Should Book This Experience?

I would recommend this tour to you if you want to combine outdoor scenery, birds, gardens, Chilean culture, and wine in one organized day. It is especially suitable for first-time visitors who want an easy way to reach two destinations outside Santiago.

It can also work well for couples, families with older children, and mixed-interest groups. One person can enjoy the aviary, another can focus on gardens, and both can meet in the middle at the winery tasting.

I would hesitate if you have limited stamina for walking or long coach journeys. The activity specifically excludes wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments. The two-hour park visit, two-hour wetland visit, and multiple transfers require a reasonable level of comfort on foot and in a vehicle.

There is also a practical reliability point to consider. One verified booking record reports that the outing was canceled twice and could not be completed. That does not explain the reason, and the overall rating shown is 4.2 from four reviews, but the cancellation experience is still worth noting. Keep your schedule flexible, especially if this is your only planned day outside Santiago.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms reduce some booking risk, but they do not remove the need to confirm the meeting point and departure time before the day.

What to Bring for the Eight-Hour Day

Pack light, but bring the basics:

• Comfortable shoes for the park trails and gardens
• A hat and sunscreen for time outdoors
• Water, since the day includes walking and coach travel
• Your passport or ID card
• A camera for the aviary, gardens, and winery grounds

Smoking is not allowed. Keep personal items with you rather than leaving them in the vehicle. The tour operator does not take responsibility for objects left inside the coach.

Should You Book the Parque Tricao and Undurraga Tour?

Book it if you want a broad, well-filled day that links Chilean nature with wine and do not mind spending several hours in transit. The free-flying aviary, Monet-inspired wetland, and historic underground cellars give the outing three distinct focal points.

Skip it if you want a slow winery day, a full lunch, a short transfer, or a fully accessible route. The best reason to choose this experience is its variety. You see birds, gardens, vineyards, cellars, and cultural displays without having to arrange the connections yourself.

Before paying, confirm your meeting point, check that you are comfortable with the walking demands, and leave room in your schedule in case operating conditions change. For the right kind of day, this is an efficient way to sample the Central Coast and Maipo Valley in one outing.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts eight hours, including transportation, visits to Parque Tricao and Humedal Giverny, brunch, the winery tour, and the return transfer.

Where does the tour begin?

There are five possible meeting points: Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, Monjitas 879, Av. Vitacura 2653, Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, and Av. Ricardo Lyon 32. The meeting point depends on the option booked.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

No. The group transfer operates from the listed meeting points and does not include transportation from your accommodation.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide service is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

What is included in the price?

The price includes transportation from the meeting point, a guide, brunch, admission to Tricao Park, the aviary and wetland, the Sibaris Undurraga Tour, and a tasting of four reserve wines.

Is lunch included?

No full lunch is included. The tour provides a snack-style brunch at Humedal Giverny.

How many birds are at the aviary?

The aviary has more than 800 free-flying birds representing 52 species.

What is included at Viña Undurraga?

The winery visit includes the historic gardens, vineyards, century-old underground cellars, the Mapuche-Andean Collection, the Sibaris Undurraga Tour, and four reserve wines for tasting.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.