Private tour in Santiago Christopher John W
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I was born in Barcelona,and lived in Valencia Spain for my first years . My dad was a true englishman and mother from Chile, which makes me a eclectic mut ! As a child lived first in Honduras, but by the age of 7 was in the UK for the next six years , first in Islington London and then Hastings, east Sussex (boarding school ), that's where I got a distinct fluent english , which makes me easily understood and sets me apart from most of my piers with heavy south american accents. . Finally Argentinal would be my last stop , finishing secundary school years in a english boarding school , near the city of Cordoba, La Cumbre, saint Paul's school. In 1990 my parents decided to settle in Santiago de Chile , maybe the recovery of democracy helped in this crucial decision. After studying hotel administration in Santiago I became a flight attendant for then Lan Chile , for almost four years. I was then introduced into receptive tourism by a friend who knew well the industry , I knew from getgo, it was going to be my bag. I enjoy showing the diversity of my country , with rich culture, history and traditions, and also appreciate meeting different walks of life. Like wine , I believe in doing things with passion and dedication, including detailed customized tours , restaurant or vineard reservations, , in high season and many other small but crucial details that in the end, make a unforgetable and memorable experience. With more than 25 years in the trade, I feel confident providing quality time, making sure to meet clients needs and avoiding when possible tourist traps. Hotel and restaurant administration, at CET, Centro de estudios turisticos. First aid course. Pre -columbian cultures course, at pre-columbian museum. Professional driver's license . 23 years experience as a tour guide in central Chile for companies like Travel Art, South American Tours , DMC (destination management chile) , which caters cruises , or Upscape , among others. Flight attendant for then Lan Chile for almost four years, flying from Santiago to New York, Miami, L.A. or Madrid and most south american capitals , incuding Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific. No restrictions.
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From Santiago it's a colourful drive heading west for one hour fifteen minutes, crossing a variety of Mediterranean fruits . First , visit Villard fine wines, amazing Syrah and chards in stunning scenery and off the beaten path, with no traffic. The valley was discovered by now famous "Pablo Morande", a visionary, when there were only fruit plantations and a few dairy farms. He knew this valley had the right conditions and by late 1990 he started his family-run boutique winery, called Bodegas Re. They use a grape called Carignan as the basis for all red blends, achieving unique musts. Here you have included tour with 4 glass tasting and local olive oil and cheese. "Casas del Bosque", a manicured winery with bright sauvignon blanc and exquisite top blend called "La Trampa", blending mainly Syrah with 15% pinot noir and exceptional lunch at Tannino restaurant , make the day a memorable experience.
Leave from Santiago towards Casablanca. Villard fine wines , north extreme of valley. Visit Bodegas Re winery , tour and tasting , 4 glasses, 2 white blends and two red blends. (included ) Casas del Bosque winery, for lunch at Taninos restaurant. A full gourmet experience. A wine tasting here is optional Back in Santiago.
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Air conditioned, spacious and clean vehicle. Station wagon, Kia Gran carnival, full equiped. Capacity: 4 passengers comfortable with luggage.
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
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