ITINERARY
LA SERENA – EXPLORER PROGRAM
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Not included:
- Landing fees
- Meals not specified
- Other expenses not mentioned
- Other services not specified
- Personal insurance or travel insurance
- Technical clothing or appropriate attire for the activity, unless otherwise indicated in each excursion
What to bring:
- Personal water (mandatory)
- Camera or mobile phone with a fully charged battery
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the service, according to the destination and weather conditions
Day 1
➜ Flight and transfer
Flight: Santiago – La Serena:
Shared transfer: La Serena Airport – Accommodation in La Serena
Check-in – accommodation: From 15:00 hrs
Day 2
➜ Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), Vicuña, Montegrande, Pisco Elqui, Piscos and Organic Wines
The Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), Vicuña, Montegrande, Pisco Elqui, Piscos and Organic Wines tour allows you to discover one of the most representative cultural and scenic routes in northern Chile, visiting some of the main attractions of Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), located in the Coquimbo Region, just a few kilometers from La Serena.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in La Serena, heading inland into the valley to make a first stop at Puclaro Reservoir, an important hydraulic work surrounded by hills and semi-arid landscapes. Afterwards, the route continues toward the foothills of the Andes, in the commune of Paihuano, where a stop is made at a natural viewpoint with panoramic views over Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley).
During the day, an organic vineyard pioneering the production of high-altitude wines in Chile is visited, where its facilities are toured and a tasting of white and red wines is offered. Then, the experience continues at a traditional pisco distillery, where the pisco-making process is explained and a tasting takes place. Later, the tour continues to Pisco Elqui, with time to explore its main square, handicraft fairs and have lunch at a local restaurant. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Gabriela Mistral Museum in Montegrande and ends in Vicuña, the heart of the valley, where there is free time to walk around its square, artisan shops and local atmosphere. Once the visits are completed, the return to the accommodation in La Serena takes place.
Places to visit: Puclaro Reservoir, Paihuano, Cavas del Valle Organic Vineyard, Pisco distillery, Montegrande, Pisco Elqui and Vicuña
Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)
- Between 08:00 and 08:30 hrs approx
Return time: (Return to the accommodation)
- Between 18:00 and 19:00 hrs approx
- The return time may vary depending on weather conditions or other operational circumstances
Tour starting point: Puclaro Reservoir
- Transfer time between the accommodation and the tour starting point: Between 45 and 60 min approx each way
Includes:
- Shared round-trip transportation from and back to the accommodation in La Serena (fully equipped Mercedes Benz tourist minibus)
- Certified bilingual guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant (without beverage)
- Tasting at a pisco distillery
- Tasting at an organic vineyard
Important information:
- Tips are not included
- Museum entrance fees are not included
- Total tour duration: approx. 10 to 11 hours
- Beverages and snacks are not included. We recommend bringing your own
- The vineyard tasting is only for guests over 18 years old
- Ideal for those who enjoy culture, wine and local history
- An extra personal glass at the vineyard has a reference value of $3.000
- The organic vineyard tasting corresponds to one glass per couple
- The museum visit is optional and subject to visitor flow or the conditions of the day
- During much of the route, there may be low or no mobile phone signal
- The Gabriela Mistral Museum in Montegrande operates from Tuesday to Sunday
- During January and February, the Puclaro Reservoir dam is visited every day
- On Mondays, between March and December, Puclaro Reservoir is visited from Gualliguaica
- The Puclaro Reservoir dam is visited from Tuesday to Sunday between March and December
- If the activity cannot be carried out and the cancellation is informed at least one day in advance, the possibility of rescheduling during the trip or the corresponding refund will be evaluated, according to operational conditions
- If the cancellation occurs once the transfer has started or while en route due to force majeure, the service will be considered as provided by the supplier
Day 3
➜ Transfer and return flight
Check-out – accommodation: 11:00 hrs
Shared transfer: Accommodation in La Serena – La Serena Airport
Flight: La Serena – Santiago
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