Luxury holidays in Elqui Valley

Coldplay’s ‘A Sky Full of Stars’ could have been written about Elqui Valley, a cosmic corner of northern Chile. Pisco may flow freely in this region, but a different kind of nightlife thrives here – ink-black skies and otherworldly observatories make for some of the world’s best stargazing. And it’s not just about the nocturnal in Elqui Valley – by day this verdant landscape of vineyards serves up wine tastings, distillery tours and archeological sites.
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When to go

Elqui Valley has year-round sunshine and balmy temperatures, but visits between March and May are free of summer crowds and replete with wine-centric festivals.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Fly into Santiago’s international airport, then it’s a one-hour connecting flight to La Serena, Elqui Valley’s biggest city.

  • Automobiles

    If you prefer to be in the driver’s seat, hire a car to make your own way between Elqui’s wineries and observatories. Otherwise, tours and transfers are easily arranged.