Private tour in Santiago Christopher John W

Quintessence Alpaca Farm and pictureque drive

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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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Overview of your Santiago tour

Drive through picturesque landscapes until reaching Quintessence. A unique experience at Quintessence alpaca and llama farm. After exploring their behavior and habits , you will see the production line with all their different wool textile machinery. Final part is at the gift shop , here you can see the finished products , or clothing and maybe buy some , almost cashmere soft sweater ect.

Recent Reviews

Derrick B.United States
January 2026

Christopher went above and beyond to make our tour memorable. He accommodated it to fit our specific needs. We enjoyed conversing with him. He was very knowledgeable. He took us to a restaurant frequented by local farmers - delicious and inexpensive. The wine tasting was done at a smaller winery which was enjoyable. Outstanding job, Christopher!

Kimberly M.United States
November 2024

Chris was an excellent guide and we learned a lot about Chile in general, not just alpacas and wine. Alpacas were great - hard not to love a few hours up close and personal with the animals, but also learned about many components of the industy, plus some high quality alpaca products. The winery’s were very nice boutique wineries and we also learned plenty here; well chosen. I do wish that the tours by locals web site was a bit more interactive and allowed faster communication or maybe encouraged What’sAp when setting up meeting places or times with guides.

Danna A.United States
January 2023

We had an excellent tour outside of Santiago with Christopher. 5 stars!!!! Christopher took us on a tour of 2 wineries and an alpaca farm. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Your Santiago tour itinerary

9:00 am pickup , hotel Santiago 10:30am Visit Quintessence Alpaca Farm. Aconcagua valley. 13:00 hrs lunch in a local rustic chilean restaurant or other options. 15:00 hrs Small boutique winery called Escorial for tour and tasting or just tasting (optional visit ) Drive back to Viña del mar.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Station Wagon

Comfortable Kia Grand Carnival full equipped automatic spacious vehicle. Diesel.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Other: bottled mineral water
What's not included
Other
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Tickets: Alpaca Quintessence farm tickets , 23 usd p/p
Meeting location

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Hotel , in Santiago-

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Food And Drink
Layover
Tour reference number
948643
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Santiago best suited for?

This private tour in Santiago is perfect for travellers interested in exploring picturesque landscapes and learning about alpacas and llamas. It's ideal for those who appreciate unique experiences and want to discover local culture through visits to farms and wineries. Travellers looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights will also enjoy this tour.

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