Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors

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US$52.94 per guest

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Elqui

Duration

7 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Elqui Valley's rich culture and taste. Discover indigenous history, visit pisco and wine cellars, and follow Gabriela Mistral's footsteps in this unforgettable journey.

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

Experience Details

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 You Get

Tickets and Tastings

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Good To Know

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: Bilingual Spanish and English guide, for English-speaking passengers will provide the most important information of the tour.
Organic vineyard tasting is familiar and one glass for tasting per couple. Personal Extra Cup $3,000
Tour in Spanish. See option in English with minimum of 2 passengers

What You’ll Experience

La Serena

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

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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

Pueblo De Paihuano

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

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

La Serena

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

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

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.

Meeting Point

Ecoturismo La Serena, Avenida Francisco de Aguirre, La Serena Elqui Coquimbo, Chile, CL, 1710971

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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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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

4.8

based on 150 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Maravilla

July 25, 2026

Todo excelente, lo recomiendo muchísimo

(TripAdvisor)

Impresionante recorrer esa topografía chilena, vas viendo el cambio de colores y las paradas que haces con el tour guide fueron

July 16, 2026

Buen viaje y un buen tour guide

(TripAdvisor)

Excelente y místico tour .

June 27, 2026

Nos tocó un excelente día , Don Mauricio Inda (conductor y guía) nos pasó a buscar a la hora señalada , un profesional, educado, simpático y entretenido caballero. El tour fué extraordinario,místic...read more

(Viator)

Très joli tour pour...

June 06, 2026

Très joli tour pour découvrir los viñedos et las pisqueras ! Les paysages sont beaux et les dégustations très agréables. Le seul hic est que le tour est un peu long.

(Viator)

Experiencia maravillosa.

April 04, 2026

Excelente organización y servicio. Nuestro guía, Mauricio Inda, fue simplemente excepcional: muy amable, paciente, atento y con un gran conocimiento que supo transmitir de manera clara y entretenid...read more

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