Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors, La Serena

About this activity

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!"

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ecoturismo La Serena Spa.

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–10 years) · Adults (11–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tickets and Tastings
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

La Serena

one hour

We will begin collecting passengers from the second oldest city in Chile.
Embalse Puclaro

30 min

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

one hour Admission included

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

15 min

Paihuano where we will stop to contemplate the nature and unique beauty of the Elqui Valley at one of its viewpoints.
Cavas Del Valle

one hour Admission included

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

2 hours

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

30 min

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

30 min

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

one hour

End of the activity. Time that will be used to drop off each passenger to each accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup points

MarSerena Hotel y Cabanas
Hotel Club La Serena
Hotel Boutique Suri
Hostal El Arbol
Apart Hotel La Fuente
Hostal Las Luces
Hostal Valle Mistral
Apart Hotel Gran Pacifico
Hostal Jofre
PALMAS DE LA SERENA Hotel & Convention Center
Hostal Balmaceda

and 27 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CRUISING
Tour in Spanish. See option in English with minimum of 2 passengers
The curtain of the Puclaro Reservoir from March to December will be visited from Tuesday to Sunday. And by Monday, the reservoir will be visited from the town of Gualliguaica. For the months of January and February, the curtain of the reservoir will be visited every day. In addition, the curtain can be closed from moment to moment for the days of September, Christmas holidays and New Year. The reservoir may close from time to time without warning for some special cases such as: power outages, water outages, heavy rains, holidays, or others.
The Gabriela Mistral Museum of Montegrande is operational from Tuesday to Sunday. The museum may close from time to time without notice for some special cases such as: power outages, water outages, heavy rains, holidays, or others. You will be given time in Montegrande so you can visit it as an option.
We will dress 1 of 3 pisqueras (cappel, abbot or dona josefa) possible depending on availability. This will be coordinated by the en route guide.
IMPORTANT: This tour is conducted mainly in Spanish. For our English-speaking passengers, the bilingual guide will provide translations of the most important information, historical data, and highlights at each stop. It is not a 100% simultaneous translation.