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Paihuano, Paiguano, Coquimbo, Chile

Paihuano

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Paihuano

Nestled in Coquimbo, Paihuano enchants with starry skies and mesmerizing Andes vistas! Stroll through charming vineyards, taste heavenly pisco, and meet warm locals eager to share tales. Adventure awaits with hiking trails and secret valleys—perfect for nature lovers! Enjoy the juicy fruits of this hidden gem that’s bursting with vibrant culture and unforgettable sunsets!

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5/5
4 h

Cochiguaz a Tu Manera: Conexión y Libertad de Exploración

Conecta con lo Esencial: Accede a los lugares más auténticos e imperdibles del valle sagrado con un guía-conductor experto. Vivirás experiencias transformadoras. Disfruta de un snack a borde río con productos locales Experiencia Íntima: Cupos limitados para garantizar una vivencia personalizada y de alta calidad.

$98.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Dinner in the Mountain

At sunset at the mountain, a rugged place where silence and the landscape dominate and where your table will be waiting for you to discover the flavors of Elqui: an exquisite three-course dinner and pairing with wines produced in the area.

$108.00
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5/5

Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo

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.

$140.00
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5/5

La Serena & Elqui Valley Ancient-Avant Garde Wines, Food & Piscos

DE DE Chilean wine and pisco evolves from the oldest DE Chilean city, La Serena, to the oldest, most recognized and attractive DE cultural destination in the country, the Gran Valle del Elqui, a heavenly paradise of mountains that gave life to the most important treasures and cultural emblems of Chile and Hispanic America. You will discover the first vineyards and places where amazing bacchanals and the most extreme ENdimias were held in the new world, DE DE well as the places where the winemaking and alcohol trade EN Colonia began and spread in Chile and the Southern Cone. You will learn about the first DE bogas and vineyards DE Chile’s history and their amazing evolution that gave life to DE America’s oldest appeal, the Chilean pisco and later the DEnomination of origin of its famous nectar wines and bow ties. DE tasting spectacular wines and one of the most attractive geographies and atmospheres in the world of wine.

$225.00
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5/5
12 h

Hot springs in the Andes mountains

We will pick you up at your accommodation to take a journey to the majestic Andes mountain range. Our first stop will be in the remote town of Huanta, where we will enjoy breakfast at the last restaurant in the Valley. Afterwards, we will head to the Juntas del Toro Border Complex, where we will check in with the Carabinieri of Chile to access the thermal baths, located on the foothills of Las Tortolas Hill, the second highest mountain in the region and about 120 km from Vicuña. We will be at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level. You can enjoy a small trek to a hidden waterfall. Then, you will experience moments of relaxation in the baths, tasting local wines accompanied by a mountain pairing. We will return to Vicuña, where you can finish the day with a tasting of craft beer accompanied by delicious pizzas, in this way we will culminate this unique experience.

$500.00
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4.9/5

Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavors

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!"

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4.8/5
4 h

Night walk with astro photography

Itinerary: We will pick you up at your accommodation to head towards the Puclaro reservoir, about 16 km from Vicuña, we will arrive at one of the villages surrounding the reservoir, here we will start walking. We will help each other with headlamps and canes throughout the trek. We will arrive at a strategic point and we will settle to make observation of the sky taking advantage of the remoteness and the little light pollution that is in this place, you will be able to observe the stars by naked eye. You will receive a small astronomical talk about the stars that can be seen during the night, we will prepare the camera to start this session of astro photography with one of the cleanest skies in the world as protagonist. We will return from trekking to vehicles and drop you back at your accommodation. It is necessary to bring: Comfortable/warm clothing. Trekking or sports boots/shoes. Backpack. Water (min. 1/2 liter)

$130.00
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4.8/5

Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour

In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit nights.

$55.00
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4.8/5
4 h

Trekking por un Santuario de la Naturaleza

Let yourself be captivated by the magic of traditional culture and enjoy the Andean nature. In the company of our guide, you will walk the Cochiguaz river valley to explore and reconnect with nature. A great experiential quality and privileged landscape trekking, starting at 1800 meters above sea level through a multi-trail loaded with several attributes. We will provide the necessary implements, trekking poles, jockeys.

$94.00
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4.7/5
3 h

Cabalgata Ancestral

Un tour encantador para aquellos que aman los caballos mansos y se inspiran en paisajes únicos a lo largo de la pre cordillera Andina. En el camino al cerro Colorado viajarán a lo largo del valle de Cochiguaz con vistas a los Andes, su flora nativa y formas típicas de vida.

$99.00
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4.7/5
2 h 30 mins

Astro Experience in Pisco Elqui

Astronomical observation experience in a natural location amidst the Andes Mountains where you can relax in our new amphitheater designed for you to sit and contemplate this brilliant sky and enjoy a homemade pisco sour while listening to an explanatory talk about the southern sky from a specialized astronomy guide. After gazing at thousands of stars with the naked eye, you have the opportunity to observe the stars and planets with our professional 20-inch telescope. The tour ends after two hours with a professional night photograph taken with the starry sky in the background. • Night sky observation in the mountains of Pisco Elqui • Learn more about southern celestial objects. • Observe stars, planets, and galaxies through our 20-inch telescope. • Complimentary pickup and drop-off from the main office in Pisco Elqui.

$54.00
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4.7/5
10 h

Grand Tour Elqui Valley Cultural Treasures Mountains of Chile

The Elqui Valley is the most valuable cultural and mountain destination in Chile, creator of the most emblematic cultural treasures of our country. Its illuminated atmosphere allowed the creation and development of various cultural practices that make it a dream destination for those seeking relaxation, inspiration, cosmic connection and advanced knowledge about Chile's cultural heritage. Its beautiful geography welcomed ancient indigenous peoples, churches and hacienda houses of the first conquerors surrounded by pyramidal mountains full of minerals, energy and a transparent atmosphere, propagated tropical, desert and Mediterranean crops and the oldest wine and pisco cellars in the country. You will discover the art of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins of Chilean and Argentine wine, the advanced astronomical observatories and the places that inspired mystics and the first female Nobel Prize winner for literature in Latin America, Gabriela Mistral.

$245.00
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4.5/5

Elqui Valley - Short Excursion for Cruise Trips

If you visit the Coquimbo Region of Chile, the Elqui Valley is a must-see. The Elqui Valley is not just a place, but several towns that formed around the Elqui River, making this area a must-see worldwide. It stands out for having the clearest skies in the southern hemisphere, which places it in first place for astronomical observation. Its privileged geographical and climatic conditions allow for the cultivation of vineyards, where the famous grape distillate called PISCO is produced, as well as wine varieties. The Valley brings us into direct contact with nature, provoking different sensations, observing how the vineyards cover the hills and everything revolves around the production of this fruit. Narrow streets and mud and straw houses will accompany us on this tour. Don't miss this tour and let yourself be surprised. Come live this great experience with us. SUNDAY AND MONDAY GABRIELA MISTRAL MUSEUM CLOSED

$133.00
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4.4/5
7 h

Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch

This 6 HOURS tour will take you through the great Elqui Valley (Valle del Elqui) where you can find places with paths between vineyards and fruit trees, barren hills covered with vines and pisco factories (liquor extracted from grapes). We will visit the city of Vicuña where you can find its main square and the museum of the poet Gabriela Mistral. Also you can visit the salesroom of Papaya, the typical fruit of the area. Then we will enjoy lunch in a restaurant where food is cooked with sunlight!

$407.00
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4.3/5

Bike tour, Villages of Elqui

By car we will go to the last village of the Elqui Valley: During the tour the guide will tell you all the stories and directions of the places that can be visited during the route. In the last village you will receive the bikes, equipment and safety tips to start on your own the return journey along a single 17 km path with downward trend. During the route you can visit the places previously indicated by the guide. On the tour you can enjoy: • Green and fertile landscape during the walk. • Take a bath in the river. • Visit to Doña Josefa distillery. • Free pickup at Pisco Elqui.

$65.00
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3.7/5

Astronomical Observation Milky Way Sanctuary Pangue Observatory

Pangue Observatory is probably the best Astrotourism Observatory in Chile, its privileged location at 1300 meters above sea level and the absence of light pollution teaches the universe, galaxies and stellar objects of the Southern Hemisphere like nowhere else in the world. The El Pangue Observatory has two types of tours, the classic tour (16" telescope) and the extreme tour (25" telescope). The number of stellar objects to observe is the largest that can be obtained in an astronomical tour in Chile, from 8 to 12 objects are seen. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.

$215.00
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3.3/5
6 h

La Serena: Visit to Mamalluca Observatory. Entraces & transport included.

At sunset we start our trip to the inner valley of Elqui, by crossing the San Isidro town, we will get The Mamalluca Amateur Observatory, this special place permits to make direct observations of the universe.

$80.00
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96 h

4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena

Enjoy the magic of the desert climate in the north and the closeness of the fertile land of the central valley, where grapes are grown to produce amazing wines and piscos, all around the towns of La Serena and Coquimbo. Discover the world’s clearest skies, enjoy the enormity of the universe away from the buzz of the big cities. Its nature, geography, climate and position in the world turn the skies of Chile into a real window to the universe! Do not miss this experience if you are this kind of explorer!

$558.98
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216 h

9-Day Tour Santiago & San Pedro de Atacama

Come and enjoy 9 unforgettable days exploring the most beautiful destinations in central and northern Chile! Discover Santiago de Chile, a vibrant city full of history and multicultural charm, and travel to the Pacific coast to visit the iconic cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Experience the magic of the Elqui Valley, famous for its crystal-clear skies, while exploring the charming towns of La Serena and Coquimbo. Continue your adventure in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, where you’ll uncover the fascinating history and culture of this unique region. Please note that the order of activities may vary due to operational reasons.

$4,438.14
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Elqui Valley Tour with Pisco Tasting and Lunch

This tour stands out by offering a complete and immersive journey through the Elqui Valley, one of Chile’s most scenic and culturally rich destinations. From breathtaking mountain landscapes to charming traditional villages, you will experience the true essence of the region in a single day. Unlike standard tours, this experience combines culture, gastronomy, and local traditions, including visits to a pisco distillery and a high-altitude winery, where you will enjoy guided tastings of regional products. The journey also includes a traditional lunch in the heart of the valley, allowing you to connect with the flavors and lifestyle of northern Chile. With a well-balanced itinerary, comfortable transportation, and expert guidance, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to discover the Elqui Valley in a deeper and more authentic way.

$47.00
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