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La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short excursion for cruise ships
CITY TOUR AVAILABLE ONLY FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS
We visit the most beautiful and representative places of Coquimbo and La Serena. Coquimbo enchants with stories of corsairs and pirates, the beauty of its coasts, its patrimonial character represented in the English Quarter, the port of Guayacán, the Cruz del Tercer Milenio, a Catholic religious monument and the best viewpoint of Coquimbo, with a 360° view. , where you can see this beautiful port from above. Its extensive coastline communicates to the north with La Serena and to the south with a wide variety of beaches, coves and spas. La Serena attracts for its neocolonial architectural style, its limestone churches, marble statues on a long avenue, viewpoints, parks and the Monumental lighthouse, a characteristic symbol of the city. Just be part of this great adventure.
VISIT THE SANTA LUCIA HILL LOOKOUT SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE REGIMENT
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY
KOKORO NO NIWA JAPANESE GARDEN CLOSED ON MONDAYS
... More- 5 hours 10 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 114.00
Elqui Valley and Vicuña Private Tour Including Lunch
Explore Chile's lush Elqui Valley on a private shore excursion from your La Serena port of call. Set out for this stunning region where the bulk of Chilean pisco is produced, stopping first at Puclaro, an artificial reservoir offerings spectacular views of the area. Next tour a pisco factory, learn about the distillation process of this national spirit and enjoy a sampling or two before continuing on to Vicuña, the birthtown of poet Gabriela Mistral. Peruse the Gabriela Mistral museum, then enjoy lunch in Villaseca before returning to port.
... More- 6 hours
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USD 182.65
Price varies by group size
La Serena: Full day Tour to Elqui Valley
Visit the home of Chile’s famous Pisco Sour on this full-day, small-group tour of the Elqui Valley from La Serena, including hotel pickup. Uncover the cosmic secrets of the Cochiguaz Valley; tour a Pisco production plant; and indulge in an expert-led Pisco tasting. After tucking into a traditional lunch (included) at a local restaurant, spend time exploring Vicuña, the hometown of Nobel Prize winning poet Gabriela Mistral.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
Price varies by group size
La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch, Shore Excursion
Set out from Coquimbo port on a private sightseeing tour of La Serena, known for both its historic architecture and exquisite beaches. Visit some of the city's stone-built churches as well as its Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from Easter Island's Rapanui culture. Continue onto La Serena Lighthouse en route to Coquimbo city, another place known for its white sands as well as seafaring traditions. After lunch stop by the Cross of the Third Millennium and Guayacan, a neighborhood rich in copper smelting history. This shore excursion includes round-trip transport.
... More- 7 hours
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USD 193.94
Price varies by group size
Grand-Tour Valle del Elqui: magical towns, vineyards and mountains
The Elqui Valley is the most valuable cultural and mountain destination in Chile, creator of the most emblematic cultural treasures of our country. Its illuminated atmosphere allowed the creation and development of various cultural practices that make it a dream destination for those seeking relaxation, inspiration, cosmic connection and advanced knowledge about Chile's cultural heritage. Its beautiful geography welcomed ancient indigenous peoples, churches and hacienda houses of the first conquerors surrounded by pyramidal mountains full of minerals, energy and a transparent atmosphere, propagated tropical, desert and Mediterranean crops and the oldest wine and pisco cellars in the country. You will discover the art of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins of Chilean and Argentine wine, the advanced astronomical observatories and the places that inspired mystics and the first female Nobel Prize winner for literature in Latin America, Gabriela Mistral.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 150.00
Tour to the internationally renowned Pangue Observatory
Pangue Observatory is probably the best Astrotourism Observatory in Chile, its privileged location at 1300 meters above sea level and the absence of light pollution teaches the universe, galaxies and stellar objects of the Southern Hemisphere like nowhere else in the world. The El Pangue Observatory has two types of tours, the classic tour (16" telescope) and the extreme tour (25" telescope). The number of stellar objects to observe is the largest that can be obtained in an astronomical tour in Chile, from 8 to 12 objects are seen. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.
... More- 5 hours 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 125.00
Classic Elqui Valley (Between vineyards and fruit trees)
We will visit the most picturesque places of this great Valley, which surrounds us with mysticism and relaxation. We will visit the Puclaro Reservoir, Vicuña and its attractions. We will know in a pisquera factory the process of the distillation of the grape. Lunch will take place in a typical restaurant of the place. We will continue the route to Paihuano, we will make a stop at the viewpoint, to go later to Monte Grande. Pisco Elqui is the last town on this circuit, a small town with narrow streets and adobe houses, where the place's square and a beautiful water fountain stand out, with figures of children; the village church and crafts centers typical of the place, welcome us and say goodbye to this tour.
... More- Free Cancellation
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USD 94.00
Coast and Atacama Desert English Bay and Sugar Loaf from La Serena
You will explore one of the most arid and beautiful deserts on the planet. We will travel from La Serena to the coast of the Atacama desert, crossing impressive landscapes of the pampas and the coast to find its incredible geological formations with striking colors. We will explore ancient ravines, beautiful mountains, plains and beautiful coastal marine refuges occupied by indigenous people from the sector as well as picturesque settlements of miners, farmers and fishermen. We will travel through the beautiful and colorful beaches, bays, coves, pampas and hills of Atacama, possessing a magical geography and vestiges from Gondwana, Jurassic and prehistoric times and an amazing annual and seasonal flora that revives after the great rains. . You will meet magical towns, human settlements, fauna, wetlands and springs that cross, subsist and keep alive the coast and the driest desert on the planet.
... More- 16 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 380.00
Coquimbo, Elqui Valley - Full day
Join your group and guide and check out Coquimbo and Elqui Valley on this full day tour from La Serena. You'll be picked up at your accommodation and then taken to Elqui Valley where you'll have several stops. These include Puclaro Reservoir for a history lesson, the Paiguano for a great view, Montegrande to learn about Gabriela Mistral's importance and several more places. You'll also have a lunch spot in Pisco Elqui, to keep you fueled up.
... More- 11 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 245.00
Valdivian Forest, Fray Jorge National Park and Valle del Encanto -Full day
Check out the varying ecosystems on this tour to the Fray Jorge National Park, Valle del Encanto, and the Valdivian forest. This is a guided group tour from La Serena, where you can be collected from your hotel. Then you'll get to the Fray Jorge National park to trek along the trails through the Valdivian forest in a semi-desert area. Later we'll go through the town of Barraza for lunch, and then onto Valle del Encanto National Monument.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 315.90
La Serena & Coquimbo, City Tour - Half day
Relive pirate stories with this city tour of La Serena and Coquimbo, touring the main attractions of these cities on the edge of the sea.
... More- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 170.00
Vicuña, Mamalluca Astronomical Observatory - Half day
Expand your vision of the universe with this astronomical tour at the Mamalluca observatory. Includes shared transportation.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 270.00
5-Days Exploration at Elqui Valley & Humboldt Penguins National Reserve
Make the most of your time in La Serena on this 5-day, small-group tour that takes you to all of the must-see spots in the surrounding area. Explore the stunning landscapes of the Elqui Valley, gaze at stars in some of the world's clearest skies at the Mamalluca Observatory, and see charming penguins and more at the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve.
... More- 5 days
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USD 738.47
4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena
Enjoy the magic of the desert climate in the north and the closeness of the fertile land of the central valley, where grapes are grown to produce amazing wines and piscos, all around the towns of La Serena and Coquimbo.
Discover the world’s clearest skies, enjoy the enormity of the universe away from the buzz of the big cities. Its nature, geography, climate and position in the world turn the skies of Chile into a real window to the universe!
Do not miss this experience if you are this kind of explorer!
... More- 4 days
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USD 558.98
La Serena: Visit to Mamalluca Observatory. Entraces & transport included.
Enjoy a seamless evening of stargazing on this guided tour from La Serena to the Mamalluca Observatory. Enjoy hassle-free pickup from your hotel, then journey into the Elqui Valley, where the skies are dark. Get insight about the Southern Hemisphere's sky in a welcome talk, then embark upon your own astronomy session. There is always an expert nearby to answer questions.
... More- 6 hours
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USD 80.00
Price varies by group size
La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour (SIB)
Combine a tour of lively La Serena with neighboring Coquimbo on this 4-hour tour, including hotel pick-up. Admire La Serena landmarks like the Monumental Lighthouse; step back in time at the Archaeological Museum; then browse for handicrafts at the vibrant Recova Market, one of the most famous in Chile. Then, head to Coquimbo to walk the seafront promenade, soak up the views across Guayacán bay and stroll the beaches of La Herradura.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 66.00
Price varies by group size
Mamalluca Observatory
In this Tour you will be able to enjoy and learn from the charm of the Universe. It begins with an introductory talk, where various astronomical aspects are presented; observation continues with open-air telescopes where you can observe the Milky Way, constellations, clusters, nebulae, planets, among others. THE TOUR DEPENDS ON THE EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN CHANGE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. (CLOUDINESS)
... More- 35 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 75.00
Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer
Talking about the Elqui Valley is not just talking about a beautiful place, which is characterized by having the clearest skies in the southern hemisphere and by the production of Pisco (grape distillate), good wines, as well as craft beer in the middle of a unique landscaping that provides a sense of tranquility like no other.
You will know from the hand of the experts, the step by step of the manufacture of these liquors, where later you will remember with each sip, the experience lived, being aware of everything that is behind a good Pisco, Beer and Wine produced in this great Valley.
In the development of these experiences, we will go to a local restaurant that prepares its dishes with solar energy, before continuing with the scheduled visits.
CONDITIONS
- A minimum quota of 4 people is required to perform this service, if the minimum quota is not completed we will notify you to reschedule the departure or for an additional value you can take the tour privately.
... More- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 174.00
Price varies by group size
Tour to Valle del Encanto Archeology, Petroglyphs, Flora, Fauna and Springs
The Valley of Enchantment is a marvelous place with a unique nature and numerous striking resources that surprised and enchanted thousands of years ago primitive nomadic tribes native to the Atlantic and the Amazon, attracted by the good climate, precious stones, and the Pacific coast. and its ancient oceanic forests, becoming the first sedentary of the regional valleys. This mysterious culture settles in this beautiful natural space and hidden semi-arid ravine, turning it into the most important artistic, astronomical and ceremonial center of Chilean prehistory. Its attractive and strategic location, geomorphology, variety of slopes, flora and fauna, its large stones with surprising engravings, paintings and mortars, teach the amazing art, rituals and worldview of the oldest and shamanic culture of the Coquimbo Region: Molle culture.
... More- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 135.00
Incredible hot springs in the Andes
You will be able to live a unique trip by car, from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountain range.
Passing through the Elqui Valley, the foothills, until you reach the hot springs located at 3,300 meters above sea level, the contrast of colors and nature that survives extreme climates will make you feel like you are on another planet.
We will do a short trekking to an impressive waterfall of icy Andean waters.
Country breakfast, local wine tasting, relaxation in natural hot springs, all included.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 400,000.00
per group
Daily tour to go Whale Watching all inclusive
Unique Tour to see whales and other animals of the humboldt penguin national reserve,like dolphins, whales, penguins, near La Serena Chile
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 130.00
Private Transfer Car from La Serena Airport to La Serena city
Book a private transfer from the Airport to your hotel or destination, service guaranteed once you make the booking. We will provide all information necessary to meet your driver at arrival.
• Meet and greet
• Private transfer
• 60 minutes waiting time
• 24 hours service (all day)
• All costs included (taxes, fees, tolls, tips, etc…)
... More- 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 23.33
Price varies by group size
Transfer Private Car from La Serena City to La Serena Airport
Book a private transfer from your hotel or destination to Airport, service guaranteed once you make the booking. We will provide all information necessary to meet your driver at hotel or destination.
• Meet and greet
• Private transfer
• 24 hours service (all day)
• All costs included (taxes, fees, tolls, tips, etc…)
... More- 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 23.33
Price varies by group size
Roundtrip transfer in Private Carfrom La Serena aipt to La Serena
Book a round trip private transfer from/to Airport to your destination, service guaranteed once you make the booking. We will provide all information necessary to meet your driver at hotel or destination.
• Meet and greet
• Private transfer
• 60 minutes waiting time at airport
• 24 hours service (all day)
• All costs included (taxes, fees, tolls, tips, etc…)
... More- 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 46.67
Price varies by group size
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