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4 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

Self Drive @ Santiago de Chile Central Coastal

This is a unique Self Drive experience where we will give you the guidelines to get to know this unique and lovely area of Chile, Central Coastal, doing overnight in a wonderful place called Zapallar which an amazing beach! Come to enjoy the freedom of the open road, stopping when you want and whe... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Minimum 25
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Maximum 80
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Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Santiago

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Beach & Sea

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Casablanca Valley

2

Valparaíso

3

Viña del Mar

4

Zapallar

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival at Santiago Airport/Casablanca Valley/Valparaiso/Viña del Mar (Approx 120km)

Arrival at Santiagp International Airport; after removing your luggages and passing customs area, you should go directly to the Car Rental Office located at the arrival Hall. Complete the formalities: sign contract, credit card guarantee, check the vehicle. Pick up your rental car and drive to Viña del Mar passing by Casablanca Valley, famous throughout the world for its production of white wines, here we can visit some of several vineyards: Veramonte, Casa del Bosque, William Cole, Indomita. Then continue to Valparaiso or the ‘Jewel of the Pacific,’ as Valparaíso is known, is also home to Chile’s legislative Congress and the headquarters of the Chilean navy. Admire these historic buildings and soak up the country’s maritime history! After visit this interesting and picturesque city, drive towards Viña del Mar. Don´t miss, the glamorous Municipal Casino, it´s a nighttime must-see. Overnight in Viña del Mar

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Pullman Vina del Mar San Martín
Day 2

place Self-Drive from Viña del Mar to Zapallar (Approx. 70km)

Depending on your departure time, you can explore the city known as “La Ciudad Jardin” (The Garden City) thanks to its extensive Green area, and its highlights as the famous Flower Clock. Numerous castles and old mansions that belonged to wealthy families adorn the city and are today elegant museums or recreation centers. Then continue to Zapallar, this summer resort is in the middle of a landscape with amazing beauty, light colored beaches mixed with big rock formations; this exclusive beach resort that will amaze you with its large manors of different designs, most of them in Italian style.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Isla Seca Zapallar
Day 3

place Self-Drive to visit Zapallar, Cachagua and Maitencillo (Approx. 50km)

For today, we recommend to discover the absolutely beautiful beach towns of Cachagua, Maitencillo and Zapallar. The hills are dotted with gorgeous homes and there stone walkways along the beach the snake past beautiful nature reserves--including the Penguin colony of Isla de Los Pinguinos a few hundred feet from the beach in Cachagua. Visit Zapalalr, this exclusive beach resort that will amaze you with its large manors of different designs, most of them in Italian style. Beautiful gardens and evergreens, together with an imposing stone-built church, give this family destination a unique touch. Walk around this small cove surrounded by hills and stroll along its promenade. Enjoy the micro-climate that protects the village from the coastal winds while you taste the delicious seafood offered by the local restaurants. Overnight in Zapallar

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Isla Seca Zapallar
Day 4

place Self drive from Zapallar to Santiago Airport (Approx. 175km)

In the morning you leave this green valley and drive towards Santiago Airport to drop off your rental car. Give yourself plenty of time for the car return formalities and do not forget to fill your petrol tank up. End of our services

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Pullman Vina del Mar San Martín
  • Hotel Isla Seca Zapallar

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (3)

Extras expand_less

  • 3 days car rental, category C (Hyundai Accent mechanic or similar)
  • Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes
  • Pick up &Drop off at Santiago Airport around 12h00
  • CWD, PAI & SACA insurances
  • GPS tracking
  • Tailor made itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown, highlights of the area, activities, museums.

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified as included
  • International & Internal flights
  • Highway Tolls
  • Gasoline, additional insurances, extra days rental.
  • Entrance fees to Museums

About Marilda

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My name is Marilda and my love of travel developed with my passion for languages and culture. After thoroughly exploring Chile, a land of contrasts, I fell in love with the scenery, pristine lands, people and local traditions.

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