Tour to the Elqui Valley

The Tour

Explore one of the most attractive mountains destinations of Chile and the world where the most emblematic landscapes and cultural treasures of our country were born. Ancient pre-Columbian villages, early churches and hacienda houses of the first Spanish conquistadores, surrounded by pyramidal mountains rich in minerals and magnetism gave birth to outstanding tropical, semiarid and mediterranean fruits to create the first and one of the most recognized wineries and pisco distilleries in Chile. Discover the decorative art pottery of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins of Chilean wine and pisco, the landscapes that inspired the life and artwork of Nobel prize winner Gabriela Mistral, the avant-garde astronomical observatories and mysterious new age’s communities.

Itinerary

• Departure from La Serena to the Elqui mountains through the coastal valley having views of colonial haciendas, historical villages and traditional crops. 
• Stop in Puclaro Dam, to visit its famous viewpoint, wind harp and markets.
• Free time in Vicuña city and its lively square full of sculptures, monuments, crafts markets, and symbols inspired in the poetry of Nobel prize winner Gabriela Mistral.
• Lunch menu with drink in Villaseca Solar Restaurant.
• Visit and guided tour through a Pisco Destillery with tasting.
• Free time in the historical villages of Pisco Elqui and Montegrande.
• Visit to Gabriela Mistral Museum.
• Photo stop in Hacienda Paihuano ancient vineyard viewpoint.
• Return to La Serena city.

Tour include

Transport in/out, guide, tasting, tickets, lunch menu (entrance, main course, dessert) with different options of plates and drinks (water, juice, wine, beer)

Information & Bookings

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*Tour requires a minimum number of passengers. Ask for private tours and customized programs with stay and/or complementary activities (astronomy, horseback riding, walks, wellness and wine and pisco tastings).