Aviary & Tricao Park Tour with Undurraga Wine Tasting

The most unusual part of this day trip is the Parque Tricao aviary, where more than 800 birds from 52 species fly freely across a large enclosure. You follow trails and viewpoints rather than simply peering into cages, then shift from birdlife to gardens, wetlands, and Chilean wine.

I like the smart pairing of nature and wine. I also like that the day includes Humedal Giverny, inspired by Monet’s gardens, plus a snack-style brunch before the winery visit. The main consideration is timing: the listed travel legs and stops appear to add up to more than the advertised eight hours, so confirm the exact schedule before you book.

Key points to know

• 800-plus free-flying birds: Parque Tricao’s main attraction includes 52 species and several viewing points.
• Three very different nature stops: The park combines the aviary, Humedal Giverny, and a botanical garden with more than 350 plant species.
• Historic wine setting: Viña Undurraga dates to 1885 and includes gardens, vineyards, underground cellars, and a Mapuche-Andean Collection.
• Four reserve wines included: The final tasting gives you a useful introduction to Undurraga’s better-known bottles.
• Brunch, not lunch: A snack-style brunch is included, but a full lunch is not.
• Practical warning: Comfortable shoes, water, a hat, and sunscreen matter. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

Why this unusual pairing works

Santiago day trips often ask you to choose between countryside scenery and wine. This one gives you both, with Parque Tricao in the Valparaiso Region followed by Viña Undurraga, a historic winery associated with Chile’s winemaking tradition and the Maipo Valley.

The combination feels varied in a useful way. The morning is active and outdoors, with walking trails, bird viewing, wetlands, and plants. The afternoon is slower and more cultural, with vineyards, cellars, and a guided tasting.

That variety is the tour’s biggest strength. You are not spending eight hours on a coach to visit one cellar, and you are not left trying to arrange separate transport to a large private conservation area. Your guide handles the route in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, and transport is provided from one of the listed Santiago meeting points.

The price is $147 per person. That is not a cheap casual outing, but it can be fair if you want both destinations and value a full-day transfer, park admission, brunch, winery entry, and four reserve wines. If your main goal is wine, a dedicated winery tour may give you more tasting time for less money. If you want a broad day outside Santiago, this package makes better sense.

Starting from Santiago and crossing toward Tricao

The day begins at one of five meeting points, including addresses on Avenida Presidente Kennedy, Monjitas, Avenida Vitacura, Avenida Ricardo Lyon, and the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center. The exact pickup point depends on the option you choose, so check it carefully before setting out.

The first coach ride is listed as about two hours. That is a sizable part of the day, but it is also what makes Parque Tricao practical without a rental car or private driver. The transfer is from the meeting point, not from your accommodation, so you need to reach the correct departure spot yourself.

I would arrive early and carry water in an easy-to-reach place. You will want comfortable shoes for the park, along with a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. Smoking is not allowed during the activity.

One detail deserves attention when you compare the tour with your own plans. The published duration is eight hours, but the listed sequence includes a two-hour outbound coach ride, roughly four hours of park activities and brunch, a 90-minute transfer to Undurraga, two hours at the winery, and a 75-minute return ride. Those estimates appear to run longer than eight hours. Ask for the confirmed departure and return times, especially if you have an evening flight, dinner booking, or another activity.

Meeting the birds at South America’s largest aviary

Parque Tricao covers about 100 hectares, so this is not a quick stop beside the road. The central attraction is described as South America’s largest aviary, with more than 800 free-flying birds from 52 species.

That free-flight setup changes the experience. You are looking upward and along the trails, watching birds move through the space rather than seeing them arranged in small individual enclosures. Viewpoints give you places to pause, but you should expect walking and time spent outdoors.

The two-hour guided visit to Parque Tricao includes sightseeing and a walk. Your guide will help give the visit shape, which matters in a large property with several sections. Without that structure, it would be easy to spend all your time at the aviary and miss the park’s other features.

Bird lovers will get the most from this part of the morning, but you do not need specialist knowledge to enjoy it. The appeal is visual and immediate: a large number of birds, open movement, and a setting built around conservation rather than a standard urban zoo visit.

Bring your camera, but do not let it turn the stop into a search for perfect photographs. The free-flying birds may not cooperate, and the park is best appreciated by taking in the whole setting, including the trails and viewpoints.

Humedal Giverny and the garden connection

The Humedal Giverny gives the park a different mood. It was inspired by Monet’s famous gardens, so the focus shifts from birds in flight to water, planting, and designed views.

The wetland visit is scheduled as a guided two-hour section that includes sightseeing and wildlife viewing. That makes it more than a quick photo stop. You have time to notice how the area combines horticulture with habitat, though the exact wildlife you see will vary.

The Monet connection is useful context rather than a promise of a replica French garden. Think of it as an artistic influence on the design. If you enjoy gardens, quiet viewpoints, and the meeting point between cultivated spaces and wildlife, this may be the most restful section of the day.

The park also includes a botanical garden with more than 350 native and exotic plant species. This gives you a broader view of Chilean plant life while showing how non-native plants can be placed in a formal garden setting. The mix should appeal to anyone who wants more than a single headline attraction.

There is a practical drawback. The itinerary identifies both Parque Tricao and Humedal Giverny as separate two-hour visits, while the tour is advertised as eight hours overall. Ask your guide or operator how these blocks are handled on the actual day. The garden, wetland, and aviary are all included, but the exact time at each area may be adjusted.

Brunch beside the wetland

Around midday, you receive a snack-style brunch at Humedal Giverny. This is a welcome pause after the outdoor walking and gives you something to eat before the winery.

Do not confuse brunch with a full restaurant lunch. Lunch is specifically not included, and the supplied details describe the meal as snack-style. If you need a substantial midday meal, eat a good breakfast and carry any permitted personal snacks or water that fit your needs.

This small distinction affects the price. The included brunch reduces the need to buy food during the day, but it should not be treated as a full dining experience. The value here is convenience and a pleasant break in the park, not a long meal with a broad menu.

The coach ride to Viña Undurraga

After Tricao, the route continues to Viña Undurraga, with the transfer listed at about 90 minutes. That second coach leg makes this a long day, but it also links two places that would be awkward to combine independently.

By this point, you will have spent much of the morning walking. Use the transfer to rest and keep some water handy. The contrast between the open park and the structured winery visit helps the afternoon feel different rather than repetitive.

The return coach ride is listed at about 75 minutes, with drop-off options around Monjitas, Avenida Vitacura, Avenida Presidente Kennedy, and Encomenderos. As with pickup, drop-off is at designated points, not directly at your hotel.

Walking through Undurraga’s 1885 wine estate

Viña Undurraga was founded in 1885 and is presented as one of Chile’s oldest wineries. The visit includes its historic gardens, vineyards, and century-old underground cellars.

The age of the winery matters because the tour is not only about tasting wine. The gardens and vineyards give you a sense of the place where the wine begins, while the cellars connect modern production with older winemaking spaces. If you enjoy architecture, history, and farming as much as the drink itself, this part adds useful depth.

The tour is scheduled for about two hours and includes a guided visit and wine tasting. That should give you enough time to see the main areas without turning the cellar visit into an all-day stop. Still, it is not a specialist wine course. You will get an introduction to the winery’s setting and products rather than an exhaustive lesson in Chilean viticulture.

A particularly distinctive feature is the Mapuche-Andean Collection. Its inclusion broadens the visit beyond European-style wine heritage and brings a regional cultural element into the winery experience. The available information does not specify the exact objects or display size, so treat it as one part of the tour rather than the sole reason to book.

Four reserve wines in a scenic setting

The tasting includes four reserve wines. This is a good number for a first look at Undurraga’s range: enough to compare styles, but not so many that the tasting becomes a blur after a full day outdoors.

I like that the tasting comes after the vineyards and cellars. You first see the setting and learn about the winery, then taste with a clearer idea of where the bottles fit. The reserve designation also makes the tasting more substantial than a token sample.

The setting is described as scenic, though no detailed food pairing or bottle list is provided. Do not book this expecting a large meal, a private collector tasting, or a guaranteed chance to sample every grape variety. Book it for a guided introduction to four reserve wines in an established Chilean winery.

If you are already planning several winery visits in Chile, compare the tasting lineup and time spent at each estate. This tour’s advantage is not depth at Undurraga alone. It is the combination of Undurraga with Parque Tricao in one organized day.

The walking and accessibility question

This experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. The park portion involves trails, viewpoints, wildlife viewing, and botanical areas across a large property. Even though the details do not give a total walking distance, you should expect to be on your feet.

Wear supportive shoes with good grip. A hat and sunscreen are important for exposed outdoor sections, and water is worth carrying throughout the day. The winery adds more walking through gardens, vineyards, and underground cellars.

Families and active adults may find the variety appealing, particularly if different people in your group have different interests. One person can focus on birds, another on gardens, and another on wine. The long coach rides and outdoor schedule may be less appealing if you prefer a slow, tightly focused excursion.

Languages, group logistics, and cancellation

Guiding is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. That makes the experience easier to use for international visitors, though the supplied details do not name individual guides or guarantee a particular language on every departure. Select your language carefully when booking and confirm the meeting point tied to your option.

The transfer is an exclusive group service from the designated meeting points. It does not include hotel pickup or hotel drop-off. You are responsible for reaching the departure point and collecting your belongings from the vehicle, since the operator does not accept responsibility for items left inside.

The operator may modify or cancel the service for safety reasons or force majeure. For a normal change of plans, cancellation up to 24 hours in advance qualifies for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps you from paying at the time of booking. Those policies are helpful, but they do not remove the need to confirm the schedule.

There is one warning worth taking seriously: one verified booking from Uruguay, dated August 11, 2025, records that the outing was canceled twice and could not be taken. That does not tell you how often cancellations occur, but it does make schedule confirmation sensible. If this is your only planned day outside Santiago, keep a backup idea in mind.

Who should book this day trip?

I would recommend it to you if you want a broad Central Chile outing and do not want to arrange multiple transfers yourself. It suits visitors who like wildlife, gardens, and wine in equal measure, and who are comfortable with a long day and moderate walking.

It is also a good fit for someone who has already seen Santiago’s main sights and wants a change of pace. Parque Tricao offers something more unusual than a standard city park, while Undurraga adds a traditional Chilean wine stop with cellars and a cultural collection.

I would be more cautious if wine is your only priority. The long journey to and from the park means the winery is one part of a mixed day, not the whole focus. Likewise, if you need a full lunch, direct hotel transport, wheelchair access, or a short outing, this is probably the wrong choice.

Should you book the Tricao and Undurraga tour?

Book this tour if the 800-plus free-flying birds, Monet-inspired wetland, and four-wine tasting all appeal to you. The price covers transportation from a Santiago meeting point, park and aviary admission, wetland access, brunch, the Undurraga visit, and four reserve wines, so the package can offer solid value when you want variety.

Before paying, confirm the exact start and finish times because the supplied schedule appears longer than eight hours. Also check the meeting point, language, walking demands, and food arrangements. With those details clear, this is a thoughtful choice for a full day that links Chilean nature and wine without forcing you to plan the route yourself.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The advertised duration is eight hours. The listed coach rides and activity blocks appear to total longer than that, so confirm the precise schedule and return time before booking.

Where does the tour begin?

There are five possible meeting points in Santiago, including locations on Avenida Presidente Kennedy, Monjitas, Avenida Vitacura, Avenida Ricardo Lyon, and at the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center. Your meeting point depends on the option selected.

What food is included?

A snack-style brunch at Humedal Giverny is included. A full lunch is not included.

How many wines are included in the tasting?

The tour includes a tasting of four reserve wines at Viña Undurraga.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. Live guiding is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Is the experience suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The tour is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.