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Coast and wine
Viator, from Santiago
- Length10 hours
- Wine40-minute sample
- GroupUp to 15
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Valparaiso wine tour: the Casablanca Valley on the road to the sea
Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting
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- Coast and wine day10 hours, winery sample · per person, from $75
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A Valparaiso wine tour almost always means the Casablanca Valley, the cool, sea-breezy country on Route 68. Here is what makes its wine different and how to fit it into your day.
Editorial team, valparaisotour.com · Updated November 11, 2026 · ~7 min read
Facts at a glance
- The valleyCasablanca has a cool climate known for Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.1
- DistanceSantiago lies 80 km away, Valparaiso 40 km.2
- Coast and wineA 10-hour day with a winery sample starts from $75.
- On your ownEstate visits run CLP 15,000 to 40,000 a head, says Chile Travel.3
- The ruleChilean law bars driving once you have had a drink.4
Why the Casablanca Valley makes white wine
A Valparaiso wine tour takes you into a valley that behaves like a cool coastal region rather than a warm inland one. Chile's tourism service describes the Casablanca Valley, set between Santiago and Valparaiso, as the benchmark for Chilean white wine, with a cool climate shaped strongly by the Pacific.5 That cool air is what keeps the grapes fresh and aromatic.
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are the valley's signature whites, and Pinot Noir is among its reds.1 The tourism service also lists tastings of Syrah and premium reserve wines among the things to do here, alongside bicycle tours through the vineyards and trails up the surrounding hills.6 For someone used to the big reds of central Chile, a glass of Casablanca white is a pleasant surprise.
The valley sits in a country that takes its wine seriously. Chile Travel notes that Chile ranks eighth among wine-producing countries.7 On the national wine route, Casablanca is the stop for white wines, while valleys such as Colchagua and Cachapoal are where the robust reds are made.8 If you only have time for one valley on a trip to Santiago and the coast, this is the one on your way.
Wine options
Casablanca wine days compared
| Option | Length | From | Wine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viator wine day | 10 hours | $75 | 40-minute sample |
| Coast and wine tour | 10 hours | $61 | Casablanca stop |
| Estates day | 10 hours | $139 | Up to 15 guests |
| Casas del Bosque | 6 hours | $139 | Tasting and lunch |
| Private wine tour | 6 hours | $297 | Veramonte and Vinamar |
| Our coast day | 10 hours | $39 | Courtesy tasting |
From-prices, not quotes; check what each listing includes.
Where the valley is, and how long it takes
Casablanca town, the hub of the valley, lies 80 km from Santiago, about an hour by road, and 40 km from Valparaiso, about 40 minutes.2 Route 68, the same highway that every coast day uses, links the main points, and the F-90 road leads to the smaller vineyards.2 That position makes wine the most natural add-on to a day on the coast.
Not every official page gives the same timing. Another Chile Travel article puts the valley an hour and a half from Santiago, so allow for traffic when you plan.9 On a weekday morning the lower figure is realistic; on a summer weekend, with the coast road busy, the longer one is the safer bet for any booking that has a fixed start time.
Getting between wineries without a tour takes some planning. The tourism service says local buses or a taxi can link the vineyards.2 Distances between estates add up, though, and a bus will not wait while you taste. That is why most visitors either drive with a sober driver or join a tour that does the driving for them.
Guest numbers
Reviews collected by Casablanca wine days
- Viator wine day8,986
- Casablanca Valley day1,960
- Coast and wine tour1,106
- Wine tasting day480
- Estates day44
How many guests have reviewed each listing.
The wineries and what they offer
Chile Travel counts about a dozen vineyards in Casablanca that are dedicated to visitors, with tastings, food and activities on top of the wine.9 The tourism service mentions organic tastings at Emiliana, lunch at Casas del Bosque and wide views from Indomita, among others.10 Each estate runs its own visits, so the experience ranges from a quick tasting at a counter to a long lunch among the vines.
A small-group day that visits 4 Casablanca estates names Emiliana, Casa del Molle, Bodegas RE and Casas del Bosque, ending with a meal at the Tanino restaurant. That listing caps its group at 15, lasts 10 hours and starts from $139. It is the choice for travellers who want a full day of wine rather than a glass between sights.
Most vineyards ask for a booking ahead of time, especially in the high season, so a spontaneous visit can end at a closed gate.4 Secure the estate or the tour first and fit the coast around that slot. If you travel in harvest season, expect the estates to be busier, and book earlier still. A confirmed slot also tells the estate to expect you, which often means a warmer welcome and a guide ready to talk.
Your wine day
Which Casablanca day suits you
Say what you want from the vineyards and the right day appears.
If I want the coast with a proper tasting
Combined wine day
A 10-hour day with a winery sample starts from $75.
If Wine is the whole point
Estates day
A full day at 4 Casablanca estates starts from $139.
If I am staying in Valparaiso
Half day from the coast
The vineyards sit a 40-minute drive inland from the port.2
If A glass is enough for me
Our coast day
It includes a free wine and olive oil tasting.
If We want the estates to ourselves
Private wine tour
A private 6-hour wine tour starts from $297.
Wine day styles
How much wine do you want
Wine first
Estates day
A full wine day
- Length10 hours
- StopsEmiliana and more
- GroupUp to 15
Coast first
Our coast day
A glass on the way
- Length10 hours
- WineCourtesy tasting
- PickupIncluded
The Valparaiso and wine tour from Santiago
The most popular way to taste Casablanca is the combined Valparaiso and wine tour from Santiago, which spends most of the day on the coast and stops at a winery on the way. One of these on Viator has 8,986 reviews, lasts 10 hours for groups of up to 15 and starts from $75. Its wine stop is a 40-minute sample at a winery in the valley.
Its timetable gives a feel for the day: pickup at your accommodation around 7:30 AM and drop-off back around 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with lunch at your own expense. On GetYourGuide, the coast-and-Casablanca day is priced from $61, and the Casablanca Valley day starts from $72. Compare the named stops as well as the prices, since the length of the winery visit is what really separates them.
Our own coast day takes a lighter approach. It offers a free glass of wine and a taste of olive oil during the morning drive, at a halt that its listing locates in the Curacavi Valley, and spends the rest of the day on the coast, from $39. If you want to taste and learn, choose a day with a winery; if a glass on the way is enough, our day leaves more time for the sea.
A coast and wine day
How a combined wine day runs
Around 7:30 AM
Pickup
The Viator day collects you at your accommodation.
Morning
Vina del Mar
Flower Clock, Wulff Castle and the waterfront.
Midday
Valparaiso hills
Plaza Sotomayor and the historic funiculars.
Lunch
Your own choice
Lunch is at your own expense on this day.
Afternoon
Winery sample
A 40-minute wine sample in the Casablanca valley.
Evening
Back in Santiago
Drop-off around 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A Casablanca wine tour from Valparaiso
Sleeping by the sea puts the vines nearer still, a 40 km hop from Valparaiso that takes roughly 40 minutes.2 A Casablanca wine tour from Valparaiso can be a relaxed half day, leaving the morning or evening free for the hills. Several listings start on the coast for exactly that reason, and the shorter drive leaves more time for tasting than any day that begins in the capital.
One of them takes up to 7 guests to Casas del Bosque for a tasting with lunch and transfer, lasting 6 hours from $139. Its listing is clear that the guide drives and does not drink, which is the right attitude on a wine day. Another visits 3 Casablanca vineyards and pours 11 types of wine over 6 - 7.5 hours, from $276.
Private options cost more. Veramonte and Vinamar can be visited privately in 6 hours from $297, and a private 8-hour day with Casas del Bosque, Tanino and Bodegas RE starts from $390, with at least 2 guests. For a couple who want their own pace among the vines, that can still be money well spent.
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Exploring the wine country of the Casablanca Valley
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With a cool climate, this valley is world-famous for its white wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as reds like Pinot Noir.
Wine checklist
Before you head for the vineyards
Book3
- Reserve the winery or tour in advance
- Check the group size and age rules
- See whether lunch is included
Bring3
- A jacket for the afternoon breeze
- Identification for the tasting
- Pesos for bottles and small extras
On the day2
- Water between glasses
- Leave the driving to someone sober
Tasting on your own: prices and rules
If you prefer to visit an estate independently, Chile Travel gives a range of CLP 15,000 to 40,000 per person for wine tours in Casablanca.3 That figure covers the visit and tasting at the estate, not the ride there, so add a taxi or a tour transfer to compare it fairly with a combined day. Estates set their own menus of tastings, from a few glasses to premium flights with food, so the price you pay depends on what you choose there.
Drinking and driving do not mix in Chile. The tourism service is blunt that a driver who has tasted wine may not take the wheel, and it suggests hiring a tour or naming a driver for a safe day among the vineyards.4 On a self-drive trip, that means one person in the car tastes nothing, which is a good argument for letting someone else do the driving.
Age rules apply as well. One Casablanca wine day sets its minimum drinking age at 18 years, so nobody under 18 is served wine on that day. Carry identification, keep tastings small if you have a long walk in Valparaiso ahead of you, and drink water between glasses. The steep streets of the port are no place to arrive after a heavy lunch with wine.
Choosing the right wine day
First decide whether the vines are the main event or a pleasant interlude. A glass on the way, as on our coast day, costs nothing extra and leaves the afternoon for the sea. A combined coast and wine day adds a proper winery stop. A dedicated wine day, like the 4-estate tour, swaps the coast for a full exploration of the valley.
Then think about the season and the weather. The valley has a Mediterranean climate, but Chile Travel recommends a jacket for the coastal breeze that blows in the afternoon.4 Tastings often take place outdoors or in open rooms facing the vineyards, so dress for the wind as well as the sun. Sunglasses help too, since the light off the vine rows can be bright by midday.
Finally, check what each listing includes. Some days name lunch, others leave it to you, and the length of the winery stop varies from a short sample to a long visit. Reading the stops before you book is the simplest way to make sure your Valparaiso and Casablanca day gives you the wine you came for.
FAQ
Quick questions get quick answers.
What wine is the Casablanca Valley known for?
Cool-climate whites.
Chile Travel names Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir among the reds.1
How far is Casablanca from Valparaiso?
40 km, about 40 minutes.
From Santiago it is 80 km, about an hour, along Route 68, the coast highway.2
Does the coast day include wine?
A short courtesy tasting.
Our day stops for a free wine and olive oil tasting; other days add a full winery visit.
How much does a winery visit cost on my own?
CLP 15,000 to 40,000 each.
That is the range Chile Travel gives for Casablanca wine tours.3
Do I need to book the wineries ahead?
Usually, yes.
Chile Travel says most vineyards require advance booking, especially in high season.4
Can I drive between wineries myself?
Only if you do not drink.
Not after tasting: Chilean rules forbid it, so book a tour or pick a sober driver.4
Is lunch included on the wine and coast day?
Not on the Viator day.
Its listing gives lunch at your own expense, so budget for a meal.
Sources
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Casablanca Valley ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Casablanca Valley ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Wine tourism in Chile: 5 unmissable valleys ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Casablanca Valley ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Wine tourism in Chile: 5 unmissable valleys ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Enjoy Santiago's mountains and the Casablanca Valley ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Live an exceptional wine tourism experience in Chile ↩
- Sernatur, Chile National Tourism Service (chile.travel) · Wine Route ↩
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