Andes Adventure Private Tour Incan Petroglyphs Alpacas and Wine

Andes Adventure Private Tour Incan Petroglyphs Alpacas and Wine

JOURNEY TO THE TIME OF THE INCA! AFTER A SHORT HIKE YOU WILL DISCOVER ROCK DRAWINGS DATING FROM 450 TO 1,000 YEARS AGO, THEN SIP ON SOME WINE AT SAN ESTEBAN VINEYARD BEFORE VISITING THE LARGEST ALPACA FARM IN CHILE!

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Stop At: Quintessence Alpacas, La Estancilla, Parcela 14, Casilla 73, Llaillay 2220000 Chile

This is the ultimate Andes Adventure! First, we venture to the village of Llay Llay and the largest privately-owned alpaca farm in Chile. Indulge in nature and discover this beautiful animal up close. You will see the entire alpaca wool production process and enjoy a broad selection of exclusive creations and handmade alpaca wool items that portray the patrimony and spirit of the Andean culture, which is the World of Alpaca. This tour shows visitors the essence of Chile!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Paidahuen, San Esteban, Región de Valparaíso, Chile

Then, we visit nearby Paidahuén Archaeological Park. Paidahuén is an isolated hill located along the northern bank of the Aconcagua River in the rural town of San Esteban. At the top of Paidahuén, visitors will appreciate slabs of large rocks adorned with petroglyphs. Full of symbolism and mystery, these rock drawings are work of native populations dating from 450 to 1,000 years ago. The true meanings of the petroglyphs are unknown, but research has demonstrated that they were not made randomly. From the top of the hill, visitors may ponder unanswered questions while taking the natural context into consideration. Specifically, the relationship between Paidahuén Hill and other peaks in the valley, the hill’s strategic positioning, and the prevalence of north-facing petroglyphs are some of the observations that can help understand the importance of this site.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is necessary to walk approximately 30 minutes to reach the petroglyphs at the summit of the hill. The climb is mostly gradual and can be done by a person of any age in good health.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vina San Esteban, Avenida La Florida 2220 San Esteban, Los Andes 2100000 Chile

After the hike, we will visit San Esteban Winery for a vineyard tour and tasting. San Esteban is a family-owned and operated producer of high quality wines and table grapes. The vineyard exports to more than 20 countries. Their grapes are planted along the banks of the Aconcagua River and on the surrounding hillsides. This geography creates a micro-climate ideally suited for wine and table grape production, with a soil quality that rivals the best wine-growing regions in South America.


Duration: 2 hours