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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After meeting at San Antonio cruise terminal , drive north to Casablanca valley and then reach amazing Villard fine wines , a small boutique vineard in stunning scenic property , hidden among rolling hills. Their Chards are just he best , but the Pinots and Syrah also stands out.. Short drive back to the coast , Valparaiso, the pearl of the pacific , headquartes of the chilean navy and famous for it's winding narrow streets on hills and it's elaborate murals and graffiti. A few funiculars still work ! Lunch suggested in Viña del Mar , a small seaside city with good seafood restaurants. (optional) the contrast is pretty sharp. Drive back to Santiago.
Tour itinerary will be the following: - Pickup at San Antonio port. Short drive through the pristine Chilean countryside Reaching extreme north , Casablanca valley .Villard fine wines. - Check out the Port of Valparaiso, with interesting viewpoints, murals and a lot of graffiti. - Stop for lunch at one of several seafood restaurants, overlooking the bay. - A glimpse of the nearby famous seaside resort, Viña del Mar. - Drive to Santiago or maybe back to SanAntonio cruise terminal. Tour can be customized upon request!
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Transport in a comfortable, spacious and clean vehicle. Station wagon, Kia grand carnival , automatic and fully equipped with AC. Big trunk for luggage.
San Antonio, Valparaíso, Chile
Cruise port terminal
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