Chile · Wine & Beer

9-Hour Isla Negra and Pomaire Tour with Casa Marin Wine Tasting

9 Hours Round trip from Santiago Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Pablo Neruda's ship-inspired house-museum at Isla Negra
  • 02 Taste award-winning cold-climate wines at Casa Marin in Lo Abarca
  • 03 Discover the pottery village of Pomaire and its traditional clay craftsmanship
  • 04 Enjoy a scenic coastal and countryside journey from Santiago

Visit Pablo Neruda's beloved house-museum at Isla Negra on a full-day private tour from Santiago. Perched above the endless blue Pacific, this ship-like residence offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Chilean poet, politician, and prose writer, whose story is deeply intertwined with the history of Chile. Along the way, enjoy lunch and taste some of the best Chilean wines at Casa Marin in Lo Abarca, then continue to the pottery village of Pomaire to discover traditional handcrafted clay items and Chilean folk artistry.

Step into the poet's world as you explore this ship-inspired house, adorned with nautical memorabilia, exotic masks, seashells, maps, and wooden sculptures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Santiago
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Isla Negra, Casa Marin Winery, and Pomaire Day Tour

09:00 - Pickup in Santiago

  • Meet your private driver and local guide at your hotel in Santiago.

Begin your coastal journey with a scenic transfer of approximately 1.5 hours toward El Quisco, nestled along Chile's central Pacific shoreline.

10:30 - Isla Negra House-Museum Visit - 2 Hours

  • Arrive at Isla Negra, home to one of Pablo Neruda's most iconic residences.

Step into the poet's world as you explore this ship-inspired house, adorned with nautical memorabilia, exotic masks, seashells, maps, and wooden sculptures.

Each room reflects Neruda's passions - his love for the sea, his eccentric lifestyle, and his poetic soul.

  • Your guide will share stories that intertwine Neruda's personal life with Chile's cultural and political history, offering insight into the man behind the Nobel Prize.

Let the ocean breeze and poetic atmosphere awaken your senses before continuing inland.

12:30 - Transfer to Lo Abarca - 30 Minutes

  • Enjoy a short drive through rolling hills and coastal vineyards as you head toward the village of Lo Abarca.

13:00 - Casa Marin Winery & Lunch - 2 Hours

  • Visit Casa Marin, South America's pioneering cold-climate winery, founded by María Luz Marin in 2000.

Set in the picturesque Lo Abarca valley, this boutique winery produces award-winning whites - Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and more - celebrated for their elegant acidity and mineral purity.

Learn about María Luz's trailblazing role in the wine industry, and savor a guided tasting of her finest vintages.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, pairing regional flavors with the valley's crisp wines.

After this sensory experience, continue your journey toward the artisan village of Pomaire.

15:00 - Transfer to Pomaire - 1 Hour

  • Travel inland through rural landscapes as you approach the charming pottery town of Pomaire.

16:00 - Pomaire Pottery Village Visit - 1 Hour

  • Stroll through Pomaire's lively main street, lined with clay workshops and artisan stalls.

Watch skilled hands shape pots, pans, and decorative pieces using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Browse handcrafted items and, if arranged in advance, try your hand at pottery in a local workshop.

This stop offers a warm glimpse into Chile's folk artistry and rural charm.

17:00 - Transfer Back to Santiago - 40 Minutes

  • Relax during the return journey as the sun begins to set over the countryside.

18:00-19:00 - Arrival in Santiago

  • Arrive back at your hotel between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Conclude the day enriched by poetry, wine, and the timeless beauty of Chilean craftsmanship.

Isla Negra house-museum, Casa Marin vineyards in Lo Abarca, Pomaire pottery streets

Where this trip takes you

Isla Negra house-museum, Casa Marin vineyards in Lo Abarca, Pomaire pottery streets

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Santiago 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water on board

What's Not Included

  • Museum tickets
  • Wine degustations
  • Meals

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection
  • Hat
  • Appropriate clothing according to the weather forecast
  • Additional water (based on your consumption)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Santiago, Chile
Tour start
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Santiago.

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