Travel Module La Serena
Pisco culture, maritime fauna and views of the starry sky – experience the harmony of the region around La Serena.
Overview
La Serena is the next stop on your journey. Sightsee old churches and green parks of Chile's second-oldest
city. Visit ancient churches and verdant parks of the town, and walk the beachfront to get to the bottom of the
"Andalusian charm" that La Serena is renowned for. Explore the Valle del Elqui, which looks like a blooming oasis in the arid surroundings.
Framed by vast hills and vineyards of the Precordillera, tranquil villages such as Vicuña and Pisco Elqui show you the lovely character of the valley with their rural aura, their small alleys
and their handicrafts. At a local distillery, you gain a special point of view on how the national drink Pisco is made and generates
identity. You get in touch with the maritime inhabitants of the Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve. A fishing boat takes you to the islands in front of Punta de Choros, where agile
Humboldt Penguins trot on the rocks. Occasionally, even dolphins and whales keep you company. On neighboring Isla Damas, the bright and clear
water crashes onto the white beach along the cactus-covered shore. Venture into the Fray Jorge National Park, located at the mouth of the Limarí River. The lush greenery
of this UNESCO-listed natural wonder appears almost surreal in the midst of the arid desert landscape. Yet according to geological studies, the Valdivian temperate rainforest
has belonged here for more than 20 million years. Optionally, you may turn your attention to the stars. This region in Chile’s Little North offers one of the clearest night skies on
Earth for stargazing and astronomical observation.
Highlights
Picturesque Elqui Valley
Penguins and dolphins at Isla Damas
Fascinating starry sky
Details
Included
- 4 nights in La Serena in standard, comfort or premium accommodation with breakfast
- Transfer La Serena Airport – La Serena accommodation (private)
- Transfer La Serena accommodation – La Serena Airport (private)
- Tour Valle del Elqui (shared)
- Tour Isla Damas (shared)
- Tour Fray Jorge National Park (shared)
Excluded
- Arrival and departure
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Short rides
- Local taxes, tips and other services not listed
Optional
- Organization of arrival and departure
- Reduction or extension of your stay
- Additional half and full day tours – for example: visit of the Mamalluca Observatory; Valle del Encanto
- Rental car
- Combination with other travel modules
Our price
Per person for 5 days / 4 nights
(with 2 travelers):
From €620.00
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