The cheapest stargazing tour in the Elqui Valley costs from CLP 30,000 per person, with a 20-inch telescope and a pisco sour included; the valley day trip from La Serena starts at CLP 66,000 with lunch, and the pisco tour at CLP 112,000, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026. There are two ways to do it: a day trip from La Serena, or staying in Pisco Elqui and booking short activities there.
This guide helps you decide what to book. To choose an observatory, read our guide to astrotourism in the Elqui Valley; for the distilleries, the pisco route, and for the coast, things to do in La Serena and Coquimbo.
Elqui Valley tours compared
Tours from La Serena pick you up at your hotel and return the same day; those leaving from Pisco Elqui are shorter and suit travellers sleeping in the valley.
Elqui Valley tour
The valley in one day from La Serena, with pisco tasting and lunch depending on the option.
- 10 h
- Guide, pisco tasting, lunch and Gabriela Mistral's house (depending on option)
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Stargazing
Two and a half hours with an astronomy guide, a 20-inch telescope and a pisco sour.
- 2 h 30
- Minibus, astronomy guide, 20" telescope, pisco sour and photo
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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Pisco, wine & beer
Pisco, wine and beer in one day, with entry fees, lunch and tastings included.
- 7 h
- Guide, entries, lunch and tastings
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Private tour
Four hours just for your group, with pickup in the valley, entry fees and tastings.
- 4 h
- Pickup, guide, entries and tastings
- Free cancellation up to 18 h before
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| Tour | Duration | Includes | Departure | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargazing | 2 h 30 | Minibus, astronomy guide, 20" telescope, pisco sour and photo | Calle O'Higgins, Pisco Elqui | CLP 30,000 | Book ↗ |
| Elqui Valley tour | 10 h | Guide, pisco tasting, lunch and Gabriela Mistral's house (depending on option) | Hotel in La Serena | CLP 66,000 | Book ↗ |
| Pisco tour | 8 h | Guide, entries, lunch and tastings | Hotel in La Serena | CLP 112,000 | Book ↗ |
| Pisco, wine & beer | 7 h | Guide, entries, lunch and tastings | Hotel in La Serena | CLP 135,000 | Book ↗ |
| Alto Elqui pisco | 3 h | Transport, guide and pisco sour | Pisco Elqui | CLP 41,000 | Book ↗ |
| Bike route | 5 h | Outbound transport, bike, helmet and map | Pisco Elqui | CLP 36,000 | Book ↗ |
| Cochiguaz horse ride | 2 h | Guide, horse and gear | Cochiguaz | CLP 43,000 | Book ↗ |
| Private tour | 4 h | Pickup, guide, entries and tastings | Hotel in the valley | CLP 168,000 | Book ↗ |
Source: each tour page on Civitatis, checked on 7 November 2026. "From" price per person in Chilean pesos. Alcoholic tastings are for over-18s only.
| Private tour (from Pisco Elqui) | 4.0 | Pickup, guide, entries and tastings | 168,000 |
| Pisco, wine & beer (from La Serena) | 7.0 | Pickup, guide, entries, lunch and tastings | 135,000 |
| Pisco tour (from La Serena) | 8.0 | Pickup, guide, entries, lunch and tastings | 112,000 |
| Valley tour (from La Serena) | 10.0 | Pickup, guide, pisco tasting and lunch | 66,000 |
| Cochiguaz horse ride | 2.0 | Guide, horse and gear | 43,000 |
| Alto Elqui pisco (from Pisco Elqui) | 3.0 | Transport, guide and pisco sour | 41,000 |
| Bike route (from Pisco Elqui) | 5.0 | Outbound transport, bike, helmet and map | 36,000 |
| Stargazing (Pisco Elqui) | 2.5 | Minibus, guide, 20" telescope and pisco sour | 30,000 |
Elqui Valley stargazing tour
The stargazing tour starts on Calle O'Higgins in Pisco Elqui: first sunset over the foothills, then a natural observatory outside the village with a 20-inch telescope to see planets, clusters and galaxies. It lasts two and a half hours, has free cancellation up to 3 days before, and the listing says it is wheelchair accessible if you mention it when booking.
If you are staying in Vicuña, the listing mentions a version of the same experience from that town. To compare with tourist observatories such as Mamalluca, see our Elqui observatories guide.
Elqui Valley tour from La Serena
This is the classic full day: Puclaro reservoir, Vicuña (Gabriela Mistral's birthplace and the church where she was baptised), a pisco plant with tasting, a Chilean set lunch in Villaseca and a stroll through Montegrande and Pisco Elqui. It lasts 10 hours. Note the price: on 7 November the English listing showed CLP 66,000, while the Spanish version showed CLP 40,000; entry to Gabriela Mistral's house depends on the option you choose.
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| Hours | From price (CLP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Private tour (from Pisco Elqui) | 4 | 168,000 |
| Pisco, wine & beer (from La Serena) | 7 | 135,000 |
| Pisco tour (from La Serena) | 8 | 112,000 |
| Valley tour (from La Serena) | 10 | 66,000 |
| Cochiguaz horse ride | 2 | 43,000 |
| Alto Elqui pisco (from Pisco Elqui) | 3 | 41,000 |
| Bike route (from Pisco Elqui) | 5 | 36,000 |
| Stargazing (Pisco Elqui) | 3 | 30,000 |
Pisco tours in the Elqui Valley
From La Serena there are two: the pisco tour (8 hours, CLP 112,000) and the pisco, wine and beer tour (7 hours, CLP 135,000), both with lunch, entries and tastings. If you are already in Pisco Elqui, the Alto Elqui pisco tour lasts 3 hours and costs CLP 41,000.
Tips for your Elqui Valley tours
- Moon: for stargazing, pick nights close to the new moon; a full moon washes out the stars.
- Warm layers: the valley is hot by day but cools down at night; bring a jacket for the observation.
- Drinking and driving: if you do the pisco route on your own, do not drive after tastings; that is what the tour is for.
- Car: to move freely between La Serena and Pisco Elqui, see our guide to car rental in Chile.
- Connectivity: signal is patchy in the upper valley; check which eSIM to use in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a stargazing tour in the Elqui Valley?
From CLP 30,000 per person for stargazing from Pisco Elqui, with a 20-inch telescope and a pisco sour, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026.
How much is an Elqui Valley tour from La Serena?
From CLP 66,000 on the English Civitatis listing on 7 November 2026, with lunch and a pisco tasting; pisco tours from La Serena start at CLP 112,000.
Should I stay in La Serena or Pisco Elqui?
With only one day, stay in La Serena and take a full-day tour. For stargazing, which ends at night, it is better to sleep in the valley.
Can children join the pisco tours?
Alcoholic tastings are for over-18s only; the pisco tour from La Serena includes soft drinks for minors.
