Head on an exhilarating 7-day small-group tour and trade delegation to Santiago — the dynamic and cosmopolitan capital of Chile! Explore the downtown area and get a feel for the city as you visit Santa Lucia Hill and experience the festivals, see the art galleries, and discover the design shops and handicraft markets Santiago has to offer. Get a taste of traditional Chilean cuisine with plenty of incredible restaurants, bars, and cafes to choose from which showcase the city’s diversity! For all the nature-lovers out there — marvel over the magnificent panoramic views of Santiago with the breathtaking Andes Mountains in the back surrounding the city. For business-minded travellers, explore the advantages that the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can offer in curated delegate meetings. The Chilean capital is known for its exciting and diverse districts overlooking the mountains, and a tour of Santiago will surely make its impression on you!
This incredible travel opportunity starts at just $2,499. Learn more about this journey and our trusted local tour partner, Indus Travels.
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Learn about the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and how it makes your B.C. business more competitive in the Chilean market. In this video, you will discover export opportunities and general context for doing business in Chile as well as services offered by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Santiago, find out about financing solutions provided by Export Development Canada, and support available through Canada-Chile Chamber of Commerce.
Make your own way to your gateway airport for your international flight to Santiago. Enjoy meals and services on your overnight flight.
Welcome to Santiago de Chile! Upon arrival in Santiago, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Santiago
Today you will head on a tour to discover the famous landmarks of the Chilean capital. Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines traditions with a modern outlook. This tour will take you to the heart of the city and its emblematic sites including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office, and its Municipality. You will also visit the Moneda Palace, the government’s headquarters, and the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. Pay a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill, named Huelén by the natives. Santa Lucia Hill is a real urban oasis in the center of the city where you will learn more about Chile’s rich history and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views. Later, arrive at Barrio Lastarria, famous for its cultural, inherited, and gastronomical offerings. The second half of the tour will take you to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, glass skyscrapers, and magnificent sculptures designed by prominent architects.
Overnight in Santiago
FD Viña del Mar, Valparaiso & Isla Negra:
Known as the “Garden City” as it was originally surrounded by large green areas, today Viña del Mar preserves its extensive and beautiful urban gardens, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. The city stands out for its magnificent architecture and the famous Flower Clock, photographed by tourists from all around the world. During the tour, you will have the option to enjoy lunch (not included) in one of the many restaurants in the city, with a variety of delicious seafood at your choice. Travel along the seafront and take in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean before you arrive in Valparaíso — the most significant port in Chile. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its colorful surroundings and the uniqueness of its location on the hills, which create a natural amphitheater with the ocean as its stage. From there, you will visit Cerro Alegre, where you can truly appreciate the magic of the city with its picturesque funiculars, multicolored neighborhoods, and unforgettable views of the sea. Finally, discover Isla Negra on the Pacific Coast — a lovely little beach. This is where the Nobel prize winner and influential poet Pablo Neruda owned one of his incredible houses. The museum describes the fascinating life of the writer through figureheads, replica sailboats, bottled ships, and sea snails. This tour will give you a fascinating experience you simply cannot miss.
Overnight in Santiago
Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Santiago
Trade Delegation Day:
Focus on business (optional): Take your business to the next level. Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in Chile. Leaving from the hotel, business-minded delegates will travel with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce team for pre-arranged meetings with local business organizations and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. Meetings may be tailored to your sector or interests with advance notice. Participation in these meetings is complimentary and includes ground transportation
Optional: FD Maipo Valley Incl. Lunch (Min. 4 pax): CAD 299, min 1 paxDeparture time: 8:00 AM; Duration (approx.): 10 hours; Hotel pick up included
The Maipo Valley is the second-oldest wine-growing region in Chile and is among the most traditional in terms of what is grown there. French-inspired vineyards initiated Chile’s second wine boom roughly 150 years ago — and this boom is partially responsible for the valley’s famed Cabernet Sauvignon. And while this wine is still by far the region’s best-known, it is also home to some of the world’s finest Carménère. Santa Rita (Maipo): Founded in 1880, this is one of the Maipo Valley’s oldest wineries and one of the most popular Chilean wineries in the international market. With a strong lineup of exceptional wines, including the Ultra Pehuén Carménère, which has scored well consistently. In 2014, Santa Rita’s Medalla Real was voted the 4th best Cabernet Sauvignon in the world by the UK publication “The Drink Business”. An onsite historical museum features many Mapuche artifacts and is another highlight of this winery visit, which can also include a stroll through the vineyards and property; filled with many old trees and a stately mansion which has views over a lagoon. Cousiño Macul (Maipo): Founded in 1856, Cousiño Macul is the only 19th-century winery in Chile that remains 100% under the control of the original founding family. All of the Cousiño Macul reserve wines are grown, vinified, and bottled on the estate, producing limited quantities of fine wines. They make Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling, but, as is generally the case in the Maipo Valley, due to the favorable terroir, most of their production focuses on red wine. Just as in the world’s most renowned wineries, there is complete supervision from vineyard to glass in Cousiño Macul, whose mission is to produce world-class wines which are unmistakably Chilean, carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley. Santiago has grown up and around the Macúl estate, which makes it easy to imagine the not-so-distant past when haciendas were the order of the day in this part of the city.
Included: English-speaking guide, a bottle of water, wine tasting (shared service), lunch at Restaurant Doña Paula in the Santa Rita Vineyard
Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Santiago
Optional: FD Casablanca Valley Incl. Lunch (Min. 4 pax):: CAD 280, min 1 paxDeparture time: 8:00 AM; Duration (approx.): 10 hours; Hotel pick up included
In 1999, after a detailed study of the terroir conditions the fourth generation of the wine-making family was incredibly confident about the potential of El Rosario Valley. They planted vineyards on the slopes of this protected area within San Antonio and became pioneers in the cool-climate Syrah in Chile! The modern wine cellar, designed by the team and the great architect Laurence Odjfell, was built in 2004. Every aspect of the winemaking process and the well-being of the Earth was taken into consideration. The organic and bio-dynamic agriculture practiced in the vineyards was harmonized with the natural landscape of the valley which merged with its surroundings. With a capacity of 600 thousand liters, it has a gravitational flow design that allows for delicate handling of the grapes at each stage of the process – from reception and selection to fermentation and storage in barrels. Casas del Bosque Vineyard: In 1993 the Italian descendants of the Cuneo family founded the winery in the Casablanca Valley – one of the coolest spots in the area. The old and large pines and olives trees, along with the small white houses of adobe, defined the name of “Casas del Bosque”. Currently, the vineyard has 235 hectares planted, exclusively dedicated to the production of cool-climate varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère come from the Maipo, Colchagua, and Chachapoal valleys. Today, Casas del Bosque produces 1.2 million bottles of wine annually, all made from grapes grown in that area. They have exported 80% of the wines to more than 50 countries around the world. The rest is distributed throughout Chile. One of Casas del Bosque’s biggest strengths is its soil. In the hills, red clay composites of volcanic origin lie on top of the decomposed granite layers formed 110 million years ago under the Pacific Ocean. This soil gives our wines their unique sea salt flavors. Today, it is one of the most important wineries in Casablanca.
Included: Services of an English-speaking guide, a bottle of water, wine tasting (shared service), and lunch at a Restaurant in the Casas del Bosque Vineyard.
Today, at the arranged time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home
Would you like to attend an in-person information session with representatives from the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Indus Travels? Join us at an information session with Indus Travels and a representative of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity for you to ask your questions about the trip and its trade opportunities.
May 3rd- in person at 13888 Wireless Way from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
June 1st – Virtual from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
June 30th- in person at 13888 Wireless Way from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
July 20th – Virtual from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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You can book your travel online via Indus Travel at the link here. Remember – all Richmond Chamber members’ employees and their immediate family members qualify for the Chamber member discounted price.
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