The southern extreme of the large Rapel Valley is best known as the Colchagua Valley, a zone that has traditionally been highly celebrated for its ripe and juicy red wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, and Malbec.
Biking in the Colchagua Valley (photo credit: Brian Pearson)
Day 1 – Eastern Colchagua Valley – Total Miles: 20
Your driver and guide will be waiting to meet you at 9:00am to embark on your bike & wine adventure!
The journey begins with a three hour drive to the high eastern sector of the renowned Colchagua Valley, south of Chile’s capital city Santiago, where we will start our ride. Putting the Andes Mountains to our backs we will make a gentle downhill ride toward the town of San Fernando, ending our day with a private tour and tasting at the family-run Casa Silva winery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 2 – Colchagua Valley – Total Miles: 40
We will continue our journey in the morning, first passing through San Fernando before traveling over back roads winding along the Tinguiririca River. Midway through the ride, we will stop for lunch in the charming city of Nancagua. We then continue through several of the valley’s small towns before finishing just outside the quaint village of Santa Cruz. Following a visit and tasting at boutique vineyard Laura Hartwig, we will settle in for the night at a lovely hotel surrounded by vineyards.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Exploring the Colchagua Valley from Santa Cruz to Marchihue – Total Miles: 25
Heading out of Santa Cruz this morning, we will ride west along mostly flat roads. We will make stops for tastings at one of the region’s top wineries, Mont Gras. Founded in the mid-1990s, Mont Gras focuses almost exclusively on the production of reserve wines for export. We’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch at La Taberna in the town of Peralillo before taking a private transfer back to your hotel in Santiago.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Barrel Room at Casa Silva Winery (photo credit: Casa Silva)
This tour is available to begin every day, all year round. We recommend October thru May as the best time of year for this tour.
Price per Person (US$): $1,265.00
*based on a minimum of 2 travelers
Cutting grapes from the vine at Casa Silva Winery (photo credit: Casa Silva Winery)
Price Includes:
- Transportation in private vehicle with professional driver
- Professional, bilingual cycling guide
- Two (2) nights lodging
- Meals as noted in itinerary
- Three (3) winery visits and wine tastings as noted in itinerary
- Hybrid on/off road bike custom-designed for back roads and equipment
- Bottled mineral water
Price Does Not Include:
- Optional gratuity for guide & driver
- Meals not included in itinerary
- Additional wine tastings not included in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Traveler’s insurance
Hotel Casa Silva: The boutique hotel at Viña Casa Silva was converted from the beautiful old family home on the estate. With seven unique rooms, each with its own distinct atmosphere, Hotel Casa Silva offers excellent service, a restaurant, and a variety of activities to introduce guests to the traditions of the Colchagua Valley.
Hotel Casa Silva (photo credit: Casa Silva Winery)
Hotel Terra Viña: A charming hotel surrounded by lush vineyards, Terra Viña is a tranquil retreat in the heart of the beautiful Colchagua Valley. The hotel has 19 tastefully decorated rooms, each with its own balcony and marvelous view of mountains and vineyards. Oak floors and traditional country-style tiles complement a modern hacienda-style design.
photo credit: Hotel Terra Viña