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Classic Elqui Valley (Between vineyards and fruit trees)

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600 minutes (Approx.)
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We will visit the most picturesque places of this great Valley, which surrounds us with mysticism and relaxation. We will visit the Puclaro Reservoir, Vicuña and its attractions. We will know in a pisquera factory the process of the distillation of the grape. Lunch will take place in a typical restaurant of the place. We will continue the route to Paihuano, we will make a stop at the viewpoint, to go later to Monte Grande. Pisco Elqui is the last town on this circuit, a small town with narrow streets and adobe houses, where the place's square and a beautiful water fountain stand out, with figures of children; the village church and crafts centers typical of the place, welcome us and say goodbye to this tour.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Entrance tickets attractions
  • Menu includes different beverage options: Drinks, mineral water with or without gas, glass of white or red wine, beer and nectar.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • What is not included in the program
  • a la carte menu
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

This activity is an all-day tour. Our agency picks you up at your lodging place between 08:30 a.m. to 09:00 a.m. to visit Pisco Elqui as a final destination, inside the Elqui Valley. We start by visiting 09:45 .- Puclaro Reservoir: Photographic point with water from the Andean melting ice that is collected to ensure the irrigation of agriculture. We can walk, tour its craft fair and see the practice of sailing sports such as Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. (Maximum stay time 45 minutes). 10:30 a.m. Puclaro Reservoir // City of Vicuña Vicuña Astronomical capital and cradle of the poet Gabriela Mistral, we visit in this place the town of artisans of the city, memorable icons such as the Immaculate Conception Church, Bauer Tower and Gabriela Mistral Museum will make us know the life and work of this Chilean Woman Winner the Nobel Prize for Literature. (Maximum visit time 1 hour). 11:30 a.m.- City of Vicuña // Pisco craft visit In the Arenal sector, 5 minutes away from the city of Vicuña, we find a famous artisanal pisco center, which invites us to learn about the pisco manufacturing process. (45 minutes maximum) 1:00 p.m.- Pisquera Capel // Solar de Villaseca Restaurant The solar restaurant is one of the gastronomic attractions of the town of Villaseca, where clean energies and excellent dishes are mixed, all cooked with the sun, being the Cabrito al Jugo the traditional dish of the Villaseca solar kitchens. 14:00 hrs Restaurant Solar // Town of Diaguitas Continuing with the Elqui Valley tour, we continue knowing, until we reach the town of Diaguitas, known for ceramics and craft beer. (45 minutes maximum) 14:45 Diaguitas // Paihuano Valley Leaving the Town of Diaguitas, our next destination will be the viewpoint of the Paihuano Valley, where the colors of the hills and the various plantations give us a magical setting inside the Elqui Valley, our stop is around 5 to 10 minutes to arrive to our penultimate destination, Monte Grande. 15:00 hrs Paihuano // Monte Grande The visit to Monte Grande, focuses on the visit of the Gabriela Mistral School House and the Monument erected to the poetess with her students, an important photographic point on the route that we will be in this place for a time of (25 minutes maximum). 3:30 p.m. Monte Grande // Pisco Elqui It is the most tourist town within the entire valley and prepared to receive the large number of national and foreign tourists who are called by the magical scenery that is experienced in the town. Restaurants, a craft fair, accommodation, camping and many attractions can be found in this striking place. (The maximum time of stay is one hour) 4:30 p.m. Pisco Elqui // La Serena Once the visit to the place is over, we will make a stop along the way for our last surprise and then return to La Serena at approximately 6:00 p.m. TERMS: - A minimum quota of 4 people is required to carry out this service. - If the minimum quota is not completed, we will notify you to reschedule the departure or for an additional value you can take the tour privately. - The tour is subject to cancellations due to weather conditions, as everyone's safety is our priority.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 40 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Other collection points are established within the city of La Serena and Coquimbo - Coquimbo: Santa Isabel supermarket whereabouts (route 5 north). - La Serena: Mall Plaza La Serena whereabouts (road route 5 north), bus terminal whereabouts, Unimarc La Florida supermarket (Elqui Valley Route). The day before the tour, you will be informed via whatsapp or email of the pick-up place and time, either at your accommodation or meeting points.

Meeting / End Points

  • - Colonial Courtyard Entrance (La Serena Chile Tourism Office)
  • Downtown area of the city of La Serena: - Sernatur (in front of Plaza de Armas) - Whereabouts La Recova
  • Downtown area of the city of Coquimbo: - Coquimbo Junction - Main Square - Whereabouts Mall Vivo Coquimbo - English Neighborhood Square
  • - Viewpoint of La Herradura
  • - Whereabouts VIVO outlet Peñuelas - Enjoy Games Casino

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 6 reviews

What do other 6 guests say about Classic Elqui Valley (Between vineyards and fruit trees)

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Christopher_W
4
Aug 2023
Our guide was very professional and went out of her way to ensure that as the only English speakers in the group that we didn't miss out on any of the information. The stop off points were interesting and the lunch was also great. Our only criticism would be that we travelled through a lot of inc...
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constanza z
5
Jul 2023
Excelente tour, con el mejor guía. Todo muy profesional, desde la atención al cliente hasta el término del tour, siempre preocupados de cada detalle.
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Emily_S
5
Apr 2023
Martin was an excellent guide who shared a lot of interesting information about the Elqui Valley. He even added a stop at a winery upon our request. Highly recommend this scenic day!

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Entrance tickets attractions
  • Menu includes different beverage options: Drinks, mineral water with or without gas, glass of white or red wine, beer and nectar.
  • Lunch
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • What is not included in the program
  • a la carte menu
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels