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Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

Overview

Overview

A lush, irresistible tangle of serpentine streets, steep hills and 15 ascensores - ingenious antique trams. Nearby is the seaside resort of Vina del Mar. Sample shore excursion: Highlights of Santiago.


South America Cruise - Valparaiso/Santiago, Chile

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Aconcagua Valley & Wineries (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 7½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

The Aconcagua Valley is a bountiful land of farms and mountains, sunshine, pure air and beautiful plains. Its name is native in origin and may derive from the Inca words Ackon Cahuak, which mean Stone Sentinel. The river, which is used today to irrigate the valley, shares the same name. This vast and beautiful land is located just 50 miles northeast of Santiago, or 80 miles east of Valparaíso... more info




Best of Valparaiso (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Valparaíso is well known for its impressive architecture and its mention in Moby Dick by Herman Melville. During the tour, you will see the old, hilly old part of Valparaíso, as well as the impressive downtown section. The city consists of two sections, the first of which is El Plan--the lower part of town adjacent to the port area. Continue with a drive up the hillside to th... more info




Casablanca Valley Winery (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 7 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Depart the ship and travel out of Valparaiso into the Casablanca Valley, the youngest Chilean viticulture area which boasts the perfect trilogy: climate, soil and vines. Your first stop will be at Vinedos Veramonte for a tour and wine tasting. Drive through the valley, with a stop at one of the best wineries in Chile: Santa Emiliana (Walnut Crest)--a modern winery with a world-famous reputation. D... more info




Casablanca Valley Winery with Airport Transfer (with prepaid transfer voucher)



Duration: Approximately 9 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Depart the ship and travel out of Valparaiso into the Casablanca Valley, the youngest Chilean viticulture area which boasts the perfect trilogy: climate, soil and vines. Your first stop will be at Vinedos Veramonte for a tour and wine tasting. Drive through the valley, with a stop at one of the best wineries in Chile: Santa Emiliana (Walnut Crest)--a modern winery with a world-famous reputation... more info




Casablanca Valley Winery with Airport Transfer (without prepaid transfer voucher



Duration: Approximately 9 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Depart the ship and travel out of Valparaiso into the Casablanca Valley, the youngest Chilean viticulture area which boasts the perfect trilogy: climate, soil and vines. Your first stop will be at Vinedos Veramonte for a tour and wine tasting. Drive through the valley, with a stop at one of the best wineries in Chile: Santa Emiliana (Walnut Crest)--a modern winery with a world-famous reputation. D... more info




Casablanca Winery & Chilean Cooking (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 6½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Experience a true culinary and wine tasting tour through the experienced eye of Chilean chef and wine connoisseur Francisco Araya. You will head 25 miles inland to the Casablanca Valley, a wine-growing district whose terroir closely replicates that of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys in California. Ocean breezes cool the grapes on the vine, with intensely fruity wines resulting from skilled vinificatio... more info




Coastal Cities & Chilean Valley Traditions with Airport Transfer (with prepaid t



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Explore surprising Valparaiso, from the hilly old town to the thriving downtown and all the way to the fashionable resort of Vina del Mar. Entering Vina del Mar, you will see the resort's best-known landmark, the famous floral clock. You will make a brief stop to admire the exterior of the impressive casino, built in the 1930s, renovated in 2003, and set in beautiful gardens. A visit to the Fon... more info




Coastal Cities & Chilean Valley Traditions with Airport Transfer (without prepai



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Explore surprising Valparaiso, from the hilly old town to the thriving downtown and all the way to the fashionable resort of Vina del Mar. Entering Vina del Mar, you will see the resort's best-known landmark, the famous floral clock. You will make a brief stop to admire the exterior of the impressive casino, built in the 1930s, renovated in 2003, and set in beautiful gardens. A visit to the Fon... more info




Coastal Cities (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Explore surprising Valparaíso, from the hilly old town to the thriving downtown and all the way to the fashionable resort of Viña del Mar. Entering Viña del Mar, you will see the resort’s bestknown landmark, the famous floral clock. You will make a brief stop to admire the exterior of the impressive casino, built in the 1930s, renovated in 2003, and set in beautiful gardens... more info




Highlights of Santiago (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 8 - 8½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Enjoy a beautiful journey from the pier in Valparaíso to the capital of Chile. Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts. With remnants of its Colonial past to the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center, this metropolis will surprise you. You begin by heading south through the downtown area, passing the Club Hípico, a manicured horseracing track in the older residenti... more info




Live the Chilean Spirit: Wines & Horses (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 7 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Experience the very best of the Chilean spirit. First, your bus will take you into the heart of Casablanca Valley. Since 1875 there have been vineyards in Casablanca Valley, but only since the 1980s has the true potential of the valley been understood. The soils and the conditions are in many ways similar to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys in California. The valley is oriented so that ocean breezes... more info




Santiago Highlights with Airport Transfer (with prepaid transfer voucher)



Duration: Approximately 9½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Enjoy a beautiful journey from the pier in Valparaíso to the capital of Chile. Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts. With remnants of its Colonial past to the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center, this metropolis will surprise you. You begin by heading south through the downtown area, passing the Club Hípico, a manicured horseracing track in the older residenti... more info




Santiago Highlights with Airport Transfer (without prepaid transfer voucher)



Duration: Approximately 9½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Enjoy a beautiful journey from the pier in Valparaíso to the capital of Chile. Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts. With remnants of its Colonial past to the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center, this metropolis will surprise you. You begin by heading south through the downtown area, passing the Club Hípico, a manicured horseracing track in the older residenti... more info




Santiago, Concha y Toro with Airport Transfer (with pre-paid transfer voucher)



Duration: Approximately 9 - 8½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Drive from Valparaiso to Santiago two hours across the central valley and the coastal range. Arrive in Santiago for a city tour including the most important highlights of historic Santiago--the Club Hipico racetracks, La Moneda Presidential Palace, and San Cristobal Hill. A one-hour drive south brings you to the Maipo Valley for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the most important... more info




Santiago, Concha y Toro with Airport Transfer (without pre-paid transfer voucher



Duration: Approximately 9 - 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Drive from Valparaiso to Santiago two hours across the central valley and the coastal range. Arrive in Santiago for a city tour including the most important highlights of historic Santiago--the Club Hipico racetracks, La Moneda Presidential Palace, and San Cristobal Hill. A one-hour drive south brings you to the Maipo Valley for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the most important an... more info




Valparaiso Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Valparaiso Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Valparaiso Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Valparaiso Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Valparaiso, Isla Negra & Pablo Neruda's Museum (Intransit)



Duration: Approximately 8½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Well known for its wines and seafood, Chile is also rather famous for its poets. Two of Chile’s progeny have been awarded the Nobel Prize: Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. On this excursion you will have the chance to learn about Pablo Neruda, visiting two of his houses which are now museums. Leave Valparaíso via Casablanca on Route 68 to Isla Negra. Here you will visit Neruda̵... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 68.0 84.0 52.0 0.1
Feb 67.4 83.3 51.4 0.1
Mar 64.3 79.3 48.4 0.2
Apr 59.2 73.1 44.5 0.5
May 52.7 64.7 40.5 2.5
Jun 48.3 58.6 37.2 3.3
Jul 48.2 58.7 37.0 3.0
Aug 50.5 61.6 38.7 2.2
Sep 53.8 65.8 41.5 1.2
Oct 58.4 71.5 44.5 0.6
Nov 62.6 77.4 47.5 0.3
Dec 66.3 82.2 50.4 0.2

Departure Information

Departure Information

Ship's Terminal
Valparaiso Terminal de Pasajeros
Valparaiso, Chile

Commonly used berths
Passenger Terminal
Please note: berth assignments are always subject to change.

Driving and Parking Information
DIRECTIONS BY CAR:
none at this time

Parking Info
Parking information is unavailable at this time.

Local Contacts
Holland America Line has hired Destination Management Chile as the local representative in Santiago/Valparaiso. Should you find yourself needing assistance while in Santiago/Valparaiso please contact them directly at their office: 011-55-021-3147-2599. They can also assist you should you become separated from your luggage.
Please note that this office cannot answer questions related to reservations, shore excursions, or upgrades.

Before You Cruise
WHERE TO STAY BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE VACATION:
Holland America Line will gladly make all the arrangements for your
Pre-cruise or Post-cruise stay in Santiago/Valparaiso. Please call 1-877-932-4259 to add a hotel stay. Guests who book their hotel stays through Holland America Line will enjoy extra special attention such as:
  • An onsite Holland America Line representative will assist you in your stay; just visit them in the lobby.
  • A welcome letter upon check-in letting you know about local life and how to make reservations for dinner, tours, and other Santiago/Valparaiso must-see attractions.
  • Leave transportation arrangements to us.
For Pre-Cruise guests we include transportation from the airport to hotel, from the hotel to the ship.
For Post-Cruise Guests we include transportation from the ship to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport.
In both cases, these transportation arrangements to/from the hotel and airport are for guests that have HAL Fly Cruise arrangements or that have purchased a transfer voucher for this and advised us of their flight arrangements at least 14 days prior to arrival.
Look for our agents with Holland America Line Signage directly outside the Customs area at the airport.

If you would like to book on your own may we suggest one of the following hotels:
Sheraton Santiago Hotel - (011) 56-2-233-5000

Embarkation / Check-In
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CHECKING-IN:
Get to the Pier
Please arrive no earlier than 11AM. The building may not be open before this time.

Check Your Luggage
Attach a Holland America Line Bag Tag to all pieces of checked luggage. Upon arrival, staff will meet you and give instructions regarding your baggage. Please show your cruise ticket to the security personnel. Your bags will be scanned and then loaded onboard and delivered to your stateroom.

Check Your Documents
ONLINE CHECK-IN DOCUMENTATION
Guests who have completed the Online Check-In requirements are only required to present the following:

  • Proof of Citizenship
  • Signature Preferred Boarding Pass
  • Credit Enrollment Form along with the credit card you wish to use for onboard expenses.
  • Holland America Line Health Questionnaire.
TERMINAL CHECK-IN DOCUMENTATION
Guests who prefer to check-in at the Terminal will need to bring the following items:
  • Cruise Ticket
  • Handwritten Immigration Form
  • Credit Enrollment Form, along with the credit card you wish to use for onboard expenses
  • Proof of Citizenship
  • Holland America Line Health Questionnaire
Check In
ONLINE CHECK IN
Step into the following check-in line:
  • Signature Preferred Check-In

    Click here to complete Online Check-In and receive
    your Signature Preferred Boarding Pass
TERMINAL CHECK-IN
Step into one of the following check-in lines:
  • Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Check-In
  • Non-US / Non-Canadian Check-In.
  • Standard Check-In
Give the Check-In Agent all of the above mentioned documents, have your picture taken, receive your stateroom key and you are all set.

Board Your Ship
In Valparaiso, embarkation starts at about 11:30am.
An announcement will be made once the embarkation process
is ready to start.

Visa Requirements
Voyages departing from Valparaiso typically go throughout South America and Europe. Most vistors to Brazil require a visa including citizens of the United States. Some passports from assorted nations need a Schengan Visa in order to board. Please carefully review your itinerary and discuss your personal requirements with the proper consular officials prior arriving in Brazil. To visit the visas section of the Consulate General of Brazil website click here. Those guests who require a visa and do not obtain one will be denied boarding.

Disembarkation
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LEAVING YOUR SHIP:
Approximate Time of Disembarkation
In Valparaiso, disembarkation typically starts at approximately 7AM and ends at 10AM.

Government Clearance
All Guests are subject to Customs and Immigration clearance prior to disembarking the ship. Please keep your passport and citizenship documents with you at all times.

Your Baggage
All luggage is either laid down in the disembarkation hall by color/number order, or is taken to the airport and lined up for guests to claim prior to checking in with the airlines. Once you are invited to exit the ship please come and find your color/number or you will be directed to the buses and will claim your bags at the airport. Please exit the building with all family members and luggage, once you leave you cannot re-enter.

Your Transportation
Immediately outside the doors of the disembarkation hall you will be directed to the Holland America Line motorcoach transfers and taxis.
Transportation Options
In Santiago/Valparaiso, guests usually choose to take Holland America Line arranged transportation, as it is faster and there is little to no confusion. There is also limited long distance taxi service available to/from the ship's terminal.
Holland America Line offers transfers between the Santiago International Airport (SCL), Recommended Hotels and Ship's Terminal via motorcoach.
If you would like to book a transfer please call 1-877-SAILHAL and tell them you would like to add a transfer.
Depending on your air arrival time and date, special instructions have been included in your ticket book advising where to find your Holland America Line Guest Service Representative at the airport.

Distances
Santiago International Airport (SCL) To Ship: 80 miles or about 2 hours by vehicle.
Santiago International Airport (SCL) To Downtown Santiago: 18 miles or about 25 mins by vehicle.
Ship's Terminal to Downtown Valparaiso: 1 mile or about 5 minutes
by vehicle.
Ship's Terminal to Downtown Santiago: 80 miles or about 2 hours
by vehicle.
Ship's Terminal to Hotel: 80 miles or about 2 hours by vehicle.


information subject to change without notice


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