The Colchagua Valley wine tour from Santiago costs CLP 250,000 per person on Civitatis, with hotel pickup, two wineries (Neyen and Viu Manent) and 7 wines over 11.5 hours; the train alternative, EFE's Sabores Alto de Colchagua, starts at CLP 112,200 in salón class with lunch included, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026 and the official listing on ChileAtiende. In Santa Cruz, general admission to Museo Colchagua is CLP 9,000.
Colchagua is 180 kilometres from Santiago, so it is a long day. For wineries closer to town, see our guide to Santiago and Maipo and Casablanca wine tours; for the full picture of the valleys, the wine route in Chile.
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| Distance to Santa Cruz | 180 km |
| By car | 2 h |
| By bus | 3 h |
Colchagua Valley wine tour: the options compared
Colchagua wine tour
The only tour with hotel pickup: Neyen and Viu Manent, a carriage ride and 7 wines.
- 11 h 30
- Pickup from downtown hotels, transport, guide, entry fees and 7-wine tasting
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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Sabores Alto de Colchagua train, salón
By train from Estación Central, with tastings on board, a winery tour and lunch included; runs on set dates.
- From CLP 112,200
- Full day (return from Estación Central)
- Welcome kit, tastings on board, tour and tasting at the chosen winery, lunch
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Concha y Toro winery trip
Closer to Santiago: a Maipo winery in 4 to 5 hours.
- 4 to 5 h
- Maipo Valley
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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| Option | Duration | Includes | Not included | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchagua wine tour | 11 h 30 | Pickup from downtown hotels, transport, guide, entry fees and 7-wine tasting | Lunch | CLP 250,000 | Book ↗ |
| Sabores Alto de Colchagua train, salón | Full day (return from Estación Central) | Welcome kit, tastings on board, tour and tasting at the chosen winery, lunch | Getting to Estación Central | CLP 112,200 | |
| Sabores Alto de Colchagua train, preferente | Full day | Same, with reclining seats | Getting to Estación Central | CLP 119,000 | |
| Museo Colchagua (on your own) | 3 h suggested visit | Entry and bilingual audio guide in the halls | Transport | CLP 9,000 |
Source: Civitatis (7 Nov 2026), EFE listing on ChileAtiende (updated 18 Feb 2026) and Museo Colchagua (7 Nov 2026). Prices per person in Chilean pesos.
The Colchagua Valley wine tour from Santiago
According to the listing, the tour picks up from downtown Santiago hotels, drives about two hours to the valley and stops first at Viña Neyen, with vines over 130 years old and a two-wine tasting. It then heads to Viu Manent: lunch at its La Rayuela restaurant (paid separately), a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards and a guided tasting of five wines. The guide speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese.
- DepartureHotel pickup in SantiagoAbout two hours' drive to the valley.
- Stop 1Viña NeyenVineyards with vines over 130 years old, old cellar and a tasting of 2 wines.
- LunchLa Rayuela restaurant (Viu Manent)Paid by each passenger.
- Stop 2Viña Viu ManentHorse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards and a guided tasting of 5 wines.
- ReturnBack at the hotelAbout 11.5 hours in total.
Before you book: no children under 12, book at least 4 days ahead, free cancellation up to 3 days before. It scores 9.3 out of 10, but with only 3 reviews. If the price is high for you, the Concha y Toro winery trip in the Maipo Valley costs CLP 86,000 and takes 4 to 5 hours.
The Sabores Alto de Colchagua train (the wine train)
It is EFE's tourist service from Estación Central to San Fernando station, where passengers are taken to the wineries. The official listing names Viña Ravanal, Koyle, Hacienda Los Lingues, Maturana, Casa Silva, Viu Manent, Gin Provincia and Cono Sur. Salón tickets start at CLP 112,200 and preferente at CLP 119,000, with tastings on board, a tour at the chosen winery and lunch. It does not run daily: check dates on EFE's tourist trains page before planning.
Santa Cruz and Museo Colchagua on your own
Museo Colchagua, at Avenida Federico Errázuriz 145 in Santa Cruz, opens Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:30 and suggests three hours for the visit. General admission is CLP 9,000; on Saturdays there is "Night at the museum" from 18:30 to 20:00 for CLP 14,000. From Santiago it is 180 kilometres (1 hour 58 minutes by car) or about 3 hours by bus from Terminal Sur, according to the museum.
| General (18 to 59) | 9,000 | 14,000 |
| Senior (60+) | 6,000 | 11,000 |
| Child (6 to 17) or student | 5,000 | 10,000 |
To plan your own route, the Colchagua Wine Route, Chile's oldest (1996-2026), sells experiences online at member wineries in Apalta, Santa Cruz, Marchigüe and Lolol, such as Montes, Laura Hartwig, Viña Santa Cruz and Ventisquero. If you drive, read our guide to car rental in Chile and the Central Valley wine country road trip. Chile has zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
Which way to visit the Colchagua Valley
- You want hotel pickup and drop-off: the Civitatis tour (CLP 250,000), lunch not included.
- You want the train experience with lunch included: the Sabores Alto de Colchagua train from CLP 112,200, on the dates EFE publishes.
- You drive and want to pick wineries: base yourself in Santa Cruz, visit the museum (CLP 9,000) and book through the Wine Route, with a designated driver.
- You only have half a day: a Maipo winery near Santiago is a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Colchagua Valley tour from Santiago?
From CLP 250,000 per person on Civitatis on 7 November 2026, with two wineries and 7 wines; lunch is extra.
Is there a wine train to Colchagua?
EFE runs the Sabores Alto de Colchagua train from Estación Central to San Fernando, from CLP 112,200 in salón, on set dates published on its website.
How much is Museo Colchagua?
CLP 9,000 general, CLP 6,000 seniors and CLP 5,000 for ages 6 to 17 and students; under-6s go free.
How long from Santiago to Santa Cruz?
About 2 hours by car (180 km) and some 3 hours by bus from Terminal Sur, according to Museo Colchagua.
