The Elqui Valley Trips & Tours

Head north from Santiago and you'll arrive in the land of Pisco, a South American 'brandy' and crucial component in the beloved pisco sour cocktail. Pay a visit to one of the old pisqueras, where they still use traditional methods, including the oldest in the country, Los Nichos. It has long been debated whether Chile or Peru can claim it as their national drink, but a visit here may settle it in your mind at least… The conditions that make Elqui Valley perfect for Pisco making sound a lot like a recipe for an idyllic holiday with sun-drenched days, high-altitude hikes and clear, wide-open skies. And that brings us nicely to Elqui Valley's next claim to fame: stargazing. On hilltops throughout the valley, there is a collection of observatories, which reveal the secrets of the stars with incredible clarity.