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Welcome to the Elqui Valley, a cultural treasure that awaits you with open arms!
Embark on a unique journey where history and nature intertwine in spectacular ways. Discover the ancestral secrets of ancient indigenous peoples as you explore the majestic mountains that guard this region.
Visit the pisco and wine cellars, witnesses of the past and guardians of the flavor of Chilean viticulture. Let yourself be captivated by the authentic flavors that only the Elqui Valley can offer.
You cannot miss the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, and feel the same inspiration that captivated her.
Join us on this adventure where the past comes to life and the present invites you to explore. We are waiting for you in the Elqui Valley so that you can live an unforgettable experience full of authenticity and enrichment. Do not miss it!"
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up all our passengers if they are within the pickup radius. Confirm your address and schedule one day before the tour with our executives. If your address is outside the radius, we can coordinate a meeting point. We will contact you the day before your activity to coordinate the pick-up time and confirm attendance. On the same day of your activity, the guide will contact you to better coordinate your pick-up. You must be attentive to your cell phone.
We are located next to the Toyota automotive company. From Route 5, crossing the train line two blocks towards the coast. From the La Serena Monumental Lighthouse it is approximately 15 minutes walking towards the mountain range.
Itinerary
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1
We will begin collecting passengers from the second oldest city in Chile.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
We will visit the curtain of the Puclaro reservoir. The natural environment and scenic beauty of the reservoir and its surroundings attract tourists and local visitors. There are rest areas, viewpoints and tourist services in the area. The Puclaro Reservoir was built with the main purpose of storing water for irrigation and human supply in the area. It also regulates the flow of the Elqui River.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will visit CAPEL, which houses the first pisco museum in Chile, where it is possible to learn about the history of this noble product from the area. We will tour its facilities and learn about the process of making Chilean pisco, culminating in a delicious tasting.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Paihuano where we will stop to contemplate the nature and unique beauty of the Elqui Valley at one of its viewpoints.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Pioneers in Chile in the production of high-altitude wines, it is also notable for having organic production certification. We will tour the facilities, learn about the wine production process and culminate with a delicious tasting.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6
Pisco Elqui, formerly known as La Unión and previously called La Greda, is a picturesque Chilean town anchored in the heart of the Elqui valley, at an altitude close to 1,300 meters above sea level. During our visit to this charming corner, we will enjoy a home-style lunch that will allow us to recharge our batteries. After lunch, you will have free time to explore the town at your own pace, admire its beautiful church, explore local crafts or simply relax in the main square while breathing in the fresh air of this place.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
Great mountain; little town where our Nobel Prize winner in Literature Gabriela Mistral lived. Where we will have free time to visit its surroundings, such as the statue of Gabriel Mistral, his church or if we have time to visit the "school-house" where Gabriela Mistral lived and taught classes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Arriving at the almost end of the tour, we will visit the city of Vicuña, nominated as the "capital" of the Elqui valley. Vicuña, in addition to being the birthplace of the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1945 and where she received her first years of education. Here we will have free time to explore its main square, the Bauer tower or eat some delicious ice cream typical of the area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End of the activity. Time that will be used to drop off each passenger to each accommodation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour subject to a minimum of 4 passengers for its realization
- Organic vineyard tasting is familiar and one glass for tasting per couple. Personal Extra Cup $3,000
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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