Chile · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The 12 best lunch experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Set out from Puerto Bories with a Spanish or English-speaking guide for a full day on Ultima Esperanza Fjord. You will see Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, hike to a Serrano viewpoint, eat lunch at Estancia Perales, and enjoy whiskey chilled with ancient glacier ice.
“El recorrido por el fiordo, los paisajes, la atención a bordo y, por supuesto, el almuerzo. Todo espectacular.”
Spend about nine hours in the Casablanca Valley with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and visits to Emiliana, Viñamar, Bodegas RE, and Casas del Bosque. Taste eight wines at three vineyards, then buy your own lunch at Tanino. Guides such as Cristián, Joao, Julio, and Daniel have led this outing.
“We enjoyed an incredible day at Casablanca wineries with Mauricio our tour guide. Excellent communication with him and a lot of local knowledge he shared with us.”
Start at 7 a.m. in central Puerto Natales, ride to Puerto Bories, then cruise the Ultima Esperanza Fjord toward Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Expect wildlife, waterfalls, a forest walk, glacier views, whiskey with ancient ice, and a traditional estancia lunch with lamb, chicken, or a vegetarian choice.
“The local tour organization contacted us only 20 minutes before the tour started - should do that at least the night before. Boat crew did a very good job navigating through difficult waters and the information provided was sufficient. Lunch was nice and the walk to the glacier was good organized.”
Travel from Santiago to Valle Nevado for a full mountain day with a bilingual guide, gondola ticket, Hotel Valle Nevado facilities, lunch, and a welcome drink. Guides such as María José, Andrés, Martín, Matías, and Ermenes have led recent departures. Ski tickets and equipment are not included.
“Martin is the best! Understanding of all struggles while traveling on an amazing powder day to have a great day shredding!”
Leave Santiago at 8 a.m. for a private coastal day with guides such as Terry, Lautaro, or Hernan. Cruise by motorboat near Cachagua Island for Humboldt penguins, then enjoy empanadas before seeing Viña del Mar, Concón, and Valparaíso. Expect a long, weather-dependent day with sea spray, scenery, and flexible guiding.
“Lautaro was a great guide and provided interesting history. The tour was a great way to get outside of Santiago and see the Penguins, sea lions, and a huge pod of bottlenose dolphins as a bonus! Lautaro's knowledge of food and culture was also great and we loved the empanadas he shared with us. We feel like we now have a friend in Santiago!”
From Puerto Natales, cruise Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. You will hike for about an hour through coihue and ñirre forest, toast with whisky and ancient ice, then eat Cordero al Palo at Estancia Perales. English and Spanish guiding is provided.
Leave Santiago for Casa del Bosque in the Casablanca Valley, where a sommelier guide leads a winery tour and four tastings. Then sit down at Tanino for a three-course lunch paired with two more wines. Pickup is available in Santiago Centro, Providencia, and Las Condes.
“A visita à vinícola Casas del Bosque foi agradável. O lugar é bonito, bem organizado e o vinho de fato tem qualidade. O tour é interessante, mas achei que poderia ser um pouco mais detalhado em algumas partes. O restaurante é charmoso, mas os preços são um pouco altos. No geral, valeu a experiência e é um bom passeio para quem gosta de vinho, mas não foi o ponto mais marcante da viagem.”
Spend seven flexible hours exploring Santiago with a private guide such as Romi, Franco, or Christopher. Walk downtown, ride public transit, visit Cerro San Cristobal, stop at Café con Piernas and La Piojera, and enjoy a three-course Chilean lunch with wine at Central Market.
“Nem tudok kifogasolni semmit, ahogy lezajlott ugy volt tokeletes. A Guide pontos, preciz, kulonosen felkeszult volt. Koszonom Neki! A kalauzolas minden percet elveztuk!”
Travel from San Pedro de Atacama into the Andes for a 7-hour guided outing to Licancabur, Queipiaco wetland, Monje de La Pacana, Aguas Calientes, Quisquiro, and the Black Lagoon. Breakfast and lunch are included, with English and Spanish guidance and hotel pickup.
“Tour itself was not bad although I felt it was rushed and stopped only few times just to take few pictures. You don’t really get close to animals either. We spent most of the time driving around. The worst part was discovering that I have paid way more than anyone else in the van because I booked here the rest of the group paid almost half of the price that seem more reasonable for the type of tour you gonna get. Definitely not value for money, save your money and book a serious tour with more stops. The only good part about were the guide and the people on the…”
Join Daniel Bustos of Scoo Tours Chile for a 150-minute electric scooter ride through Santiago’s civic center, markets, plazas, and financial quarter. See La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Paseo Bulnes, then enjoy freshly made Chilean empanadas at a local bakery.
“I loved the ability to ride the scooters and see the city faster . I loved our food spots .”
Spend nine hours at Viña Santa Rita in Chile’s Maipo Valley. Tour the Centennial Park, Neo-Gothic Chapel, 120 Patriots’ Cellar, and Andean Museum, then taste one Reserva and two Gran Reserva wines before a three-course Chilean lunch.
Travel from Santiago into the Andes with a bilingual guide, stopping at Salto del Soldado, Los Libertadores border, Portillo Ski Center, and Laguna del Inca. Lunch at Hotel Portillo is included, with guides such as Matias and Jaime noted for clear explanations and attentive service.
“Guia maravilhoso e feliz Matias e o motorista Luis prudente e profissional!! Passeio maravilhoso e o lugar deslumbrante”
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