Excursion Chilean vineyard & petroglyphs tour at Coquimbo

Explore the unique history and flavours of the Enchantment Valley during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Coquimbo, Enchantment Valley, Beaches of La Herradura, Las Tacas, and Guanaqueros

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive southward on the Pan-American Highway towards the Enchantment Valley. En route, marvel at beautiful coastal beaches such as La Herradura, Las Tacas, and Guanaqueros, then travel along a country road to the valley. The Enchantment Valley has great archaeological importance, and is considered an open-air museum of scientific and cultural interest. The 'El Molle' culture, and other groups of ancient hunters, inhabited this valley from circa 2,000 B.C. to 600 A.D.

Petroglyphs, Pictographs, Piedras Tacitas, Limari River, Quebrada Seca

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour to explore the vast array of incredible and interesting petroglyphs depicting masks, heads with antennae, tiaras, sun symbols, and snake-like and fish-like shapes deeply-engraved in rocks. In addition, you may see pictographs of lineal drawings, human beings, and other figures in natural paint, as well as the Piedras Tacitas (Small Cup of Stones). Afterward, re-board your coach and continue on toward Viña Tololo, nestled in 'Quebrada Seca' on the northern plateau of the Limarí River. This privileged sector of the valley, located approximately 11 miles (about 18 kilometres) from the sea, presents unique climatic and soil conditions for the production of wines and piscos of unrivalled quality.

Viña Tololo, Wine Tasting, Local Specialities

Climate, soil, location, and people make the difference when it comes to distinguishing Viña Tololo as one of the premium vineyards in Chile. About a year ago, Viña Tololo was launched onto the market with wines and piscos. To date, it has already been recognised with four medals in important international wine competitions. Upon arrival at Viña Tololo, proceed for a tasting of three different wines accompanied by local specialities. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Coquimbo, Enchantment Valley, Petroglyphs, Pictographs, Piedras Tacitas, Limari River, Quebrada Seca, Viña Tololo, Guided Tour, Wine Tasting, Local Specialities

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres), at times over uneven, gravel, and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 12 steps at Viña Tololo. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars, local currency, or credit cards for purchases from the ship. The driving time between the pier and sites visited is approximately 1.5 hours in each direction. The tour sequence may vary.