Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo

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Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Chile's Elqui Valley on a cultural tour from Coquimbo. Explore historic pisco wineries, ancient indigenous sites, and the inspiring landscapes of Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The Elqui Valley, a resplendent cultural treasure in the heart of Chile, emerges majestically between mountains. Its roots sink into the memory of ancient indigenous peoples, custodians of ancestral secrets, surrounded by imposing pyramidal mountains that keep minerals and energy in their eternal embrace. The pisco wineries, relics of the past, keep within their walls the flavor of generations and the soul of Chilean viticulture. Here, in the Elqui Valley, the traces of the Diaguitas intermingle with the legacy of the Incas. In these dreamlike landscapes, the inspiring muse has embraced mystics and visionaries, being the cradle of the creativity that flourished in the mind of Gabriela Mistral, the award-winning writer and first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. It is a canvas where the past and present merge into a masterpiece, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in the most authentic and enriching essence of Chile.

What You Get

Tickets and Tastings
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Breakfast

Good To Know

  • Some stops may be excluded during the tour, depending on the time we have left to return to the port.
  • Pick-up times from the port can be modified depending on the cruise stopover time
  • The stops can be modified en route by the guide depending on the weather
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tour subject to a minimum of 2 passengers for its realization
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

1

Puerto de Coquimbo

We will begin picking up passengers from the port of Coquimbo at the time stipulated previously.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

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. This stop can be modified depending on the time and interest of the passenger
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Pueblo De Paihuano

Paihuano where we will stop to contemplate the nature and unique beauty of the Elqui Valley at one of its viewpoints. PHOTO STOP
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Cavas Del Valle

(OPTIONAL, ONLY IF WE HAVE TIME) 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 hourAdmission Ticket Included
6

Vicuna

Arriving almost at the 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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Puerto de Coquimbo

From the last town visited, we go directly to the port of Coquimbo.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Pickup will be from the port of Coquimbo itself.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
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Pisco wine tasting is...
December 08, 2025

Pisco wine tasting is amazing. Everybody there bought at least one bottle of pisco sour etc. Various flavors, sure you ll find one that you like.

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Great Tour
March 30, 2025

We had a great day exploring Elqui Valley. Our tour guide was amazing, and he took AMAZING photos - like the best of any tour guide ever. Highly recommend.

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Elqui Valley is beautiful. You can’t go wrong with this tour!
March 28, 2025

This was a great tour! They take you from the foggy coast up in to the mountains where it was clear and beautiful. Our first stop had beautiful views. We then proceeded to go to the Elqui Valley an...read more

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Valley of Elqui Tour
March 24, 2025

Matias was our tour guide, who packed our tour with amazing sights. We did the Valley of Elqui tour. The scenery and small villages were amazing. The vineyards were beautiful. We had a brand new t...read more

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Earthing
May 11, 2024

Beautiful! A recommended experience to live if you like the connection with nature and tranquility. A complete natural therapy

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