Discover the Elqui Valley’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes on a private cruise excursion. Explore pisco wineries, ancient cultures, and the birthplace of Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral.
Discover the Elqui Valley’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes on a private cruise excursion. Explore pisco wineries, ancient cultures, and the birthplace of Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral.
- Puerto de Coquimbo - Passengers will be picked up from the port of Coquimbo at the previously agreed time.
- Embalse Puclaro - The tour includes a visit to the Puclaro Reservoir’s dam. The reservoir’s natural setting and scenic beauty draw both tourists and locals. The area offers rest spots, viewpoints, and tourist services. The Puclaro…
- Puerto de Coquimbo - Passengers will be picked up from the port of Coquimbo at the previously agreed time.
- Embalse Puclaro - The tour includes a visit to the Puclaro Reservoir’s dam. The reservoir’s natural setting and scenic beauty draw both tourists and locals. The area offers rest spots, viewpoints, and tourist services. The Puclaro Reservoir was constructed primarily to store water for irrigation and local supply, as well as to regulate the Elqui River’s flow.
This stop may be adjusted based on the passenger’s schedule and interests.
- Centro Turistico Cooperativa Capel - The visit to CAPEL includes exploring Chile’s first pisco museum, where visitors can learn about the history of this esteemed local product. The tour covers the facilities and the process of making Chilean pisco, ending with a delightful tasting.
- Pueblo De Paihuano - In Paihuano, there will be a stop to admire the natural beauty and unique landscape of the Elqui Valley from one of its viewpoints. PHOTO STOP
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Cavas Del Valle - (OPTIONAL, ONLY IF TIME PERMITS)
Renowned as pioneers in high-altitude wine production in Chile, Cavas Del Valle is also certified for organic production. The tour includes a visit to the facilities, an overview of the wine production process, and concludes with a delightful tasting. - Vicuna - Nearing the end of the tour, the city of Vicuña will be visited, known as the “capital” of the Elqui Valley. Vicuña is the birthplace of Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral, Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1945, where she spent her early years of education. Visitors will have free time to explore the main square, the Bauer tower, or enjoy some delicious local ice cream.
- Puerto de Coquimbo - The tour concludes with a direct return to the port of Coquimbo from the last town visited.

- Tickets and Tastings
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets and Tastings
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
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…
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.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.