Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors

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Explore Elqui Valley’s rich history and flavors. Visit pisco and wine cellars, and follow Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral’s footsteps. Unforgettable cultural adventure awaits.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

La Serena - We will begin collecting passengers from the second oldest city in Chile.
Embalse Puclaro - 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.
Centro Turistico Cooperativa Capel - 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.
Pueblo De Paihuano - Paihuano where we will stop to contemplate the nature and unique beauty of the Elqui Valley at one of its viewpoints.
Cavas Del Valle - 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.
Pisco Elqui - 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.
Monte Grande - 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.
Vicuna - 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.
La Serena - End of the activity. Time that will be used to drop off each passenger to each accommodation.

What's Included

Tickets and Tastings
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

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!”

Tour subject to a minimum of 4 passengers for its realization

Location

Ecoturismo La Serena

Avenida Francisco de Aguirre

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sep 22, 2024

Excursion trip with Javier and Gustavo. - Our guide Javier was excellent. As was our driver Don Gustavo. If we had to take a tour again, we’d pick these two. Excellent job and excellent tour guide. Driver Don Gustavo was very professional, and made the trip a comfort, despite bumpy roads and curves.