This excursion will show some aspects of the life and times of the Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda combined with a visit to Viña Casas del Bosque, Casablanca. 

Leave from the Valparaíso passenger cruise terminal and head towards the Casablanca wine producing valley, famous for producing great white wines with excellent bouquets and taste due to the valley’s special climatic conditions. Once at the town of Casablanca it’s a short distance “Viña Casas del Bosque” where after an introductory talk about the vineyard’s techniques and production methods we will be able to taste the various wine options of the vineyard.

Continue to the central coast where we will visit the village of “Isla Negra” where there will be a guided tour round the house and through the grounds of Pablo Neruda’s house providing the chance to see the eccentricities of the most famous Chilean poet (Nobel Prize winner in 1971). We continue to Algarrobo “Nautical Capital of Chile”.

Entering Algarrobo, who’s named after the abundant “Algarrobo” Tree, (always green and it can reach from 8 to 10 meters in height) in those times these trees could be seen throughout the area, as well Algarrobo is considered one of the oldest Chilean resorts still operating. Continue to the Yacht Club of Algarrobo towards EL Muelle restaurant for lunch. (Additional cost option) Boat ride to the surroundings of “Isla Pajaro Niño is offered (Algarrobo offers an amplitude of penguins).
 
We continue by exploring the Caleta San Pedro which is one of the most picturesque beachfront, here you find the tranquility of its waters and fine sands, while watching the fishermen do their every day chores. Later we visit the local artisan fishery terminal with its multicolored boats and market place.
 
We continue to Santiago Airport or hotel.