Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Pickup Information

Pickup will be from the port of Coquimbo itself.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Puerto de Coquimbo
We will begin picking up passengers from the port of Coquimbo at the time stipulated previously.
Duration: 60 mins
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
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 60 mins
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
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 60 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Puerto de Coquimbo
From the last town visited, we go directly to the port of Coquimbo.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Tickets and Tastings

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Gratuities

Breakfast

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour subject to a minimum of 2 passengers for its realization

The stops can be modified en route by the guide depending on the weather

Lunch en route (PICK UP AND GO)

Some stops may be excluded during the tour, depending on the time we have left to return to the port.

Pickup time from port 07:00am or 08:00am

Return times at port 3:00pm or 4:00pm

Pick-up times from the port can be modified depending on the cruise stopover time

Supplied by Ecoturismo La Serena Spa.

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