Aviary & Tricao Park Tour with Undurraga Wine Tasting

A full day, two very different Chilean pleasures. This tour pairs Parque Tricao’s enormous free-flying aviary with the old vineyards and underground cellars of Viña Undurraga, making it a strong choice if you want nature and wine without arranging separate day trips.

I like the rare access to more than 800 birds across 52 species, and I like the thoughtful mix of gardens, wetland, and wine rather than one long winery visit. The main drawback is the long day on the road, with roughly four hours of transport, plus some walking that may be difficult if you have limited mobility.

Key points

• 800-plus free-flying birds: South America’s largest aviary gives you a chance to see birds moving through open habitats rather than behind rows of small cages.
• Monet-inspired Humedal Giverny: This wetland brings gardens, water, plant life, and birdwatching into the same stop.
• 100 hectares of Tricao Park: The private conservation area includes a botanical garden with more than 350 native and exotic plant species.
• Four reserve wines at Undurraga: The tasting gives you a focused sample of the winery’s production after a guided visit.
• A snack-style brunch is included: You will not go the whole morning without food, but lunch is not part of the package.
• A full-day outing from Santiago: Five possible pickup points and five drop-off points make the transfer practical, though the route requires patience.

Why This Nature-and-Wine Combination Works

Chile’s Central Coast and Maipo Valley offer very different day-trip experiences. One gives you open space, plants, birds, and water. The other gives you vineyards, cellars, and glasses of wine. Putting them together creates a fuller picture of the country than a winery-only excursion.

At $147 per person, this is not a bargain-priced transfer with a tasting added on. You are paying for transportation, a live guide in Spanish, English, or Portuguese, admission to Tricao Park, the aviary and wetland, brunch, and the Sibaris Undurraga tour with four reserve wines.

I see the price as fair if you value convenience and want both destinations in one organized day. It is less appealing if you prefer slow travel, long meals, or plenty of free time at each stop. The schedule is carefully packed, so you gain variety but give up some independence.

The tour lasts eight hours. That sounds manageable, but the driving takes about two hours at the start, another hour and a half between Tricao and Undurraga, and about 75 minutes on the return. You should think of this as a transport-heavy day with rewarding stops, not eight hours spent sightseeing.

The Two-Hour Ride to Parque Tricao

The day begins at one of five Santiago meeting points: Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, Monjitas 879, Av. Vitacura 2653, the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, or Av. Ricardo Lyon 32.

That choice can make the morning easier, especially if you are staying near one of those locations. This is a meeting-point transfer, not a hotel pickup, so check the exact option you book and allow time to reach it. Return locations include Monjitas 821, Monjitas 879, Av. Vitacura 2653, Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, and Encomenderos 260.

The opening bus ride lasts about two hours. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat, then use the time to settle into the day. Since the tour covers a large park and a winery afterward, comfortable shoes matter more than fashionable ones.

The exact group size is not provided, so you should expect a guided group experience rather than a private, flexible visit. The guide speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which is useful for international groups, but the pace will still be set by the schedule.

Tricao Park and Its Free-Flying Aviary

Parque Tricao is a private conservation area covering 100 hectares. Its best-known feature is the aviary, described as the largest in South America, with more than 800 free-flying birds representing 52 species.

That detail changes the feel of the visit. Instead of simply moving from cage to cage, you follow trails and viewpoints while birds fly through the open space around you. You will want to keep your camera ready, but do not expect every bird to pose neatly at eye level. The appeal is the sense of movement and scale.

The park visit lasts about two hours. That gives you enough time to see the main features, but not enough to wander every trail at your own speed. The guide helps you focus on the key areas, which is useful in a park this large, though independent walkers may wish for more time.

I especially like this stop for people who enjoy wildlife but do not want a full safari-style outing. Families, photographers, bird lovers, and anyone tired of city streets should find the open setting refreshing. You should also remember that bird sightings can vary, and the tour data does not promise particular species or close encounters.

Smoking is not allowed. Bring a camera, but also bring patience. The most memorable moments may happen quickly, with a bird crossing your path or appearing above the trail rather than waiting in a fixed display.

Humedal Giverny, Water, Gardens, and Birdlife

The tour then spends about two hours at Humedal Giverny, a wetland inspired by Monet’s famous gardens. This is not just a quick photo stop. The visit includes a guided walk, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing.

The garden reference gives you a useful idea of the mood. Expect a place where water, plantings, paths, and views work together, rather than a plain stretch of woodland. The wetland adds another layer to the aviary visit, shifting your attention from birds in a managed open enclosure to a broader garden and water setting.

The name Giverny refers to the French gardens associated with Claude Monet. Here, that inspiration matters because the visit is designed around visual composition as well as nature. You may find the stop especially appealing if you like gardens, photography, calm walking routes, and carefully arranged planting.

At midday, you receive a snack-style brunch lasting about 30 minutes. This is welcome fuel, but it is not a full restaurant lunch. Since lunch is specifically not included, you should plan your expectations around a light meal and carry water. If you need a substantial lunch, check what personal food arrangements are allowed before setting out.

The two-hour wetland visit may feel generous compared with the short brunch. That is good news if you like taking photos or moving at an easy pace, but less ideal if you prefer a fast highlights tour. As with the aviary, the experience involves walking, and the activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

A Botanical Garden Across 100 Hectares

Tricao’s botanical garden contains more than 350 native and exotic plant species. That mix gives the park a wider purpose than bird viewing. You are seeing a private conservation area where plants, gardens, wetland, and wildlife share the day.

For you, the value is variety. If the aviary appeals to one person in your group but plants appeal to another, this park can keep both interested. The botanical garden also provides a slower counterpoint to the more active bird viewing.

Do not expect a formal lecture on every plant. The schedule combines several park attractions, and the supplied details do not promise specialist commentary on individual species. Your guide will lead the visit in one of three languages, but the depth of plant information may depend on the group and the day.

Wear shoes with good grip and bring sun protection. The park is large, and even a guided highlights visit can involve plenty of walking. The tour is not suited to wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments, so this is an important booking decision, not a minor footnote.

From Tricao to Viña Undurraga

After the park, the coach travels for about 90 minutes to Viña Undurraga. This middle transfer is the part most likely to test your patience. You have already spent two hours getting to Tricao, then walked through the park, and now you have another long ride before the wine portion begins.

Still, the route is what makes the combined tour possible. Without organized transport, fitting Tricao and Undurraga into one day would be awkward. You can rest on the coach instead of dealing with directions, parking, and separate reservations.

The return journey takes about 75 minutes. Taken together, the driving adds up to more than four hours. I would not choose this outing if you want a relaxed day with minimal transit, but I would consider it if you have limited time in Santiago and want to cover two major attractions in one booking.

One practical warning deserves attention: the provider reserves the right to modify or cancel the service for security reasons or force majeure. One verified booking record reports that the outing was cancelled twice and could not be taken. That does not tell you how often this happens, but it is a reason to avoid placing an essential, once-in-a-lifetime connection immediately after the tour.

Viña Undurraga, Founded in 1885

Viña Undurraga was founded in 1885 and is one of Chile’s oldest wineries. The two-hour visit includes a guided winery tour, wine tasting, the historic gardens, vineyards, century-old underground cellars, and the Mapuche-Andean Collection.

This stop gives the day a cultural side beyond drinking wine. The gardens and vineyards help you understand the setting, while the underground cellars provide the atmosphere many people expect from a traditional winery visit. The Mapuche-Andean Collection adds a different perspective, connecting the winery experience with regional Indigenous and Andean culture.

The cellars are likely to be one of the most memorable parts for visitors interested in old winemaking spaces. The description specifically identifies them as century-old, so you are not simply visiting a modern tasting room. At the same time, the tour remains structured and timed. You will not have an entire afternoon to explore the estate on your own.

The tasting includes four reserve wines. That is enough to compare several bottles and get a sense of the winery’s style, but it is not a lengthy wine course. You should treat it as an introduction, with the guided tour providing the context.

The experience is especially suitable for people who want a first look at Chilean wine without committing to a full winery circuit. It also works well for couples and small groups with different interests, since one person can enjoy the gardens and culture while another focuses on the wine.

What $147 Really Buys You

The $147 price needs to be judged as a package. You receive round-trip group transportation, bilingual or trilingual guiding, park admission, aviary and wetland access, brunch, the Undurraga visit, and four reserve wine tastings.

If you booked transportation and both attractions separately, you would spend time comparing schedules and coordinating transfers. The package removes that work. I think it offers reasonable value for a visitor who wants a polished day from Santiago and does not have a rental car.

The weaker value comes from the limited free time. You are paying for access to several places, but the schedule does not let you linger for hours at one favorite stop. The included brunch is light, and lunch is not included, so the price does not cover every food expense.

The overall rating is 4.2 from four reviews, which is positive but based on a small sample. One verified booking from Uruguay records two cancellations and no completed visit. I would take that as a practical caution rather than a verdict: confirm the meeting point and service status before the day, and keep your schedule flexible if possible.

Who Should Book This Day Trip?

I would choose this tour if you want maximum variety in one day. It suits first-time visitors to Santiago, couples who want nature and wine, families with older children, and anyone who prefers organized transport over rental-car planning.

It is also a good fit if you have already seen Santiago’s central sights and want a day outside the city. The combination feels more distinctive than a standard winery visit because the aviary and wetland give the morning a clear sense of place.

I would think twice if you have mobility limitations, use a wheelchair, dislike long coach rides, or want a slow lunch. The park involves walking, the day is tightly scheduled, and the included food is only a snack-style brunch.

Bring your passport or identity card, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water, and a camera. Do not smoke during the outing. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Santiago plans are still moving around.

Should You Book the Aviary and Undurraga Tour?

Book it if you want two major experiences covered with one guide and one transport plan. The free-flying aviary, Monet-inspired wetland, botanical garden, historic cellars, and four reserve wines give you a broad, satisfying day.

Skip it if you prefer to set your own pace or if long transfers drain your energy. For the right person, $147 is a fair price for convenience and variety. Just arrive prepared for walking, pack for a light brunch rather than lunch, and confirm your meeting details before departure.

FAQ

How long does the Aviary and Tricao Park Tour with Undurraga Wine Tasting last?

The experience lasts eight hours, including transportation between the meeting points, Parque Tricao, and Viña Undurraga.

Where does the tour begin?

There are five possible starting locations: Av. Pdte. Kennedy Lateral 5059, Monjitas 879, Av. Vitacura 2653, Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, and Av. Ricardo Lyon 32. Your exact meeting point depends on the option booked.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide operates in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How many birds are at the Tricao aviary?

The aviary is home to more than 800 free-flying birds representing 52 species.

Is food included?

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

How many wines are included in the tasting?

The Viña Undurraga visit includes a tasting of four reserve wines.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option is also available, depending on the booking conditions.