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Experience Los Valles

Explore the historic heart of tequila through family distilleries and local traditions.

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JULY 9–12 SEPTEMBER 8–11 DECEMBER 8–11
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4 Days
3 Nights
Los Valles
Tequila
10 Guests
Max

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Hotels
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THE JOURNEY
plane
DAY 1

ARRIVAL

Arrival & welcome dinner

Agave
DAY 2

ORIGINS

2 distilleries in Los Valles

Tequila
DAY 3

TEQUILA

2 distilleries & tastings

Plane
DAY 4

DEPARTURE

Airport transfers

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Where tequila’s story began.

The Heart Of Los Valles

Your journey begins in Guadalajara with a stay at a boutique hotel before exploring the colorful streets of Tlaquepaque. Share your first meal with the group, raise a glass at one of the city’s iconic cantinas, and experience the unforgettable energy of authentic Mexican lucha libre.

Then explore the historic towns of Amatitán and Tequila, visiting four legendary distilleries and meeting the families who have shaped tequila for generations.

From the unforgettable Jornalero Experience to a special meal at our favorite distillery, Arriesgado, every stop offers a deeper connection to the people, traditions, and stories that most visitors never get to experience.

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Los Valles

Route & Insights

The journey moves through the towns that shaped tequila’s identity.

From the historic streets of Tequila to the volcanic terrain of Amatitán and the agricultural depth of Ameca and Tala, each stop reveals a different expression of place.

Warmer climate, darker soil, and rugged landscape, every element leaves its mark on the spirit.

Tequila • Amatitán • Ameca • Tala • Arenal

The Valles (Tequila Valley) region is defined by volcanic soils and a warmer climate.

Tequilas from this region often show more herbal, mineral, and structured profiles, with depth, spice, and a distinctive earthy character that reflects the land.

We visit independent, producer-owned distilleries that honor traditional production methods and small-batch integrity.

Alongside renowned houses like Cascahuin and Tequila Fortaleza, we also experience Tequila Arriesgado, offering a completely different expression through its ancestral approach to production.

Each visit highlights contrast in technique, philosophy, and flavor. All within the Valles region.

While “100% de agave” ensures the spirit is made entirely from blue Weber agave, it does not define how it was produced.

Fermentation choices, extraction methods, fiber inclusion, and scale of production all shape character beyond the label.

In the Valles, we explore how philosophy, not just compliance, defines authenticity.

Different extraction methods, such as tahona stone crushing versus roller mill, influence texture, structure, and overall character.

During the experience, you’ll see these methods up close. Even at Tequila Arriesgado, we explore an ancestral technique known as canoa milling, offering a rare perspective on traditional agave extraction.

In a region where tequila was born, authenticity is not marketing, it is method.

At producer-owned houses like Cascahuin, Tequila Fortaleza, and Tequila Arriesgado, you witness decisions that prioritize tradition over scale.

This experience is about understanding how production philosophy shapes flavor.

Guests say it best

Real Reviews

Kobe Desmet
Kobe Desmet ★★★★★

A day of extremes in the best way possible. From the history and heritage of Sauza to the very small, artisanal operation of Arriesgado from seeing a difusor perfectly explained to crushing agaves with mallets and drinking straight from the still. Topped off at the legendary cantina La Capilla. A day filled with knowledge and good times, not to be missed.

Patrick Timmis
PATRICK TIMMIS ★★★★★

PKGD Tours offers comprehensive insight into the two major regions of Tequila production. Every distillery is unique in its own way, and exploring different regions and styles of production really puts into perspective how special this spirit is.

Dylan White
Dylan White ★★★★★

PKGD Tours provides the opportunity to meet the amazing producers behind the brands. This is an awesome experience that connects the spirit in the bottle to the land and the culture in which it was made. From Tequila all the way to Raicilla, it truly is an experience that captures all that agave has to offer!

Partners & producers we work with

G4 Fortaleza Cascahuín Asil Viva México Atanasio Arriesgado El Viejito Palomo Mezcal Ateo Arette Tapatío Tequila Report El Acabo PKGD Group