Experience Los Valles

4 producer-owned distilleries · Boutique hotels · All meals · Private transport · 10 guests max

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Four Days 10 guests

Everything Included. From the moment you land in Guadalajara until we take you back to the airport. From $2,349 / person

Four days and three nights 4 Days 3 Nights
Guadalajara and Los Valles Tequila & Los Valles
Airport pickup and all transportation All Transport Airport & every ride
All meals included All Meals Included
Private tastings Private Tastings Hosted experiences
Private distillery access Private Access Family distilleries
English Hosted No language barriers
Boutique hotels Boutique Hotels Three nights
Travel insurance Insurance Included
Small groups Small Groups 10 guests maximum
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★★★★★ Real guests. Real access.

“PKGD Tours connects the spirit in the bottle to the land and the people who make it.”

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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.

Small Groups. Rare Access
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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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.

Producer-Owned Distilleries

Meet the Makers behind the bottles

Selecto de Amatitán

Selecto de Amatitán

NOM 1459

El Cascahuín

El Cascahuín

NOM 1123

Tequila Los Abuelos

Tequila Los Abuelos

NOM 1493

Tequila Arette

Tequila Arette

NOM 1109

Jorge Salles Cuervo

Jorge Salles Cuervo

NOM 1108

Familia Landeros

Familia Landeros

NOM 1599

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Real Stories

Kobe Desmet
Kobe Desmet ★★★★★

A day of extremes in the best way possible. From the history and heritage of Sauza to the small, artisanal operation of Arriesgado. From seeing a diffuser perfectly explained to crushing agaves with mallets and drinking straight from the still. Topped off at the legendary cantina La Capilla.

Patrick Timmis
Patrick Timmis ★★★★★

PKGD Tours offers comprehensive insight into the two major regions of tequila production. Every distillery is unique, and exploring different regions and production styles puts into perspective how special this spirit truly is.

Dylan White
Dylan White ★★★★★

PKGD Tours provides the opportunity to meet the amazing producers behind the brands. It connects the spirit in the bottle to the land and culture where it was made. From tequila to raicilla, it captures everything agave has to offer.

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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