Isla Negra, Neruda Museum & Casablanca Wine Tasting Day Trip

From Neruda’s Pacific home to Casablanca vines, poetry and wine on Chile’s coast

You’ll walk through Pablo Neruda’s quirky Isla Negra house overlooking the Pacific, wander coastal towns with local crafts, try fresh seafood (lunch not included), then finish with a guided tasting of two reserve wines at Casas del Bosque in Casablanca Valley: all with round-trip transfer from Santiago. Expect poetry, sea air, and maybe a new favorite white wine.

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Plaza de Armas 07:45 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Meeting point: Monjitas 879, 8320000 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Av. Vitacura 2653, Las Condes 07:45 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Meeting point: Av Vitacura 2653, 7550191 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Hotel Sheraton 07:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Meeting point: Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Av. Sta. María 1742, 7500000 Santiago, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Mall Parque Arauco 08:15 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Meeting point: Av. Pdte. Kennedy 5601, 7560356 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Providence 07:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Meeting point: Diego de Velásquez 2131, 7510187 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

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Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal culture, sea, and wine tour

• Meet at Turistik Parking, Santiago
• Visit Pablo Neruda’s House Museum, Isla Negra
• Walk around Isla Negra coastal town
• Free time at San Alfonso del Mar resort
• Lunch at Los Peces Gordos restaurant
• Tour and wine tasting at Casas del Bosque Vineyard

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer from Santiago (meeting at Turistik Parking near Parque Arauco), entrance to Pablo Neruda’s House Museum at Isla Negra with a bilingual guide throughout, plus a tasting of two reserve wines at Casas del Bosque vineyard before heading back home together.

Times

• Wednesday and Saturday 07:30 07:45 08:15

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Before you book

Group Up to 10 1 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. 6 with pickup ›

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Turistik

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The experience

The first thing that hit me at Isla Negra was the salt in the air: sharp, almost metallic, mixing with the faint smell of old wood as we stepped into Pablo Neruda’s house. Our guide, Valentina, had this gentle way of pointing out odd little things: a ship in a bottle here, a drawer full of seashells there. She said Neruda believed every object had its own story. I tried to imagine him scribbling poems with the waves crashing outside. There were schoolkids giggling in the garden. Made me smile for no reason.

After wandering through the museum (I lost track of time staring at his collection of masks), we walked down to the beach. The Pacific looked wild and gray that day, not exactly swimming weather, but beautiful in its own stubborn way. Then we drove up the coast toward San Alfonso del Mar. I’d heard about this place having the world’s largest swimming pool, but honestly? It just looked surreal: like someone dropped a turquoise lake next to the ocean. Lunch at Los Peces Gordos was noisy and bright. People shouting orders for ceviche and pastel de jaiba. I tried to order in Spanish and got a wink from the waiter for effort.

The last stretch was through Casablanca Valley. The light changed: softer somehow, vineyards rolling out under low clouds. Casas del Bosque felt calm after all that sea air. We tasted two reserve wines (the white one was crisp and cold, I kept swirling it like I knew what I was doing). Our host talked about sustainable winemaking. He seemed proud, but not showy about it. By then my shoes were dusty and my head pleasantly fuzzy from wine and stories both. On the drive back to Santiago I just watched the fields slide by and thought about Neruda’s desk facing the waves. That view sticks with me.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the day trip from Santiago to Isla Negra?

The tour lasts a full day, including travel time between Santiago, Isla Negra, San Alfonso del Mar, and Casablanca Valley.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No, lunch is not included. You’ll have free time to eat at Los Peces Gordos restaurant or another spot in San Alfonso del Mar.

What wines are tasted at Casas del Bosque?

You’ll taste two reserve wines from Casas del Bosque vineyard in Casablanca Valley.

Does this tour include entry to Neruda’s House Museum?

Yes, entrance to Pablo Neruda’s House Museum in Isla Negra is included.

Is pickup included for this day trip?

The tour includes round-trip transfer from Turistik Parking near Parque Arauco mall in Santiago.

Are guides bilingual?

Yes, your guide speaks both Spanish and English during the tour.