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4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena

4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena

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4-Days Small Group Discover the Clearest Skies in the Desert at La Serena

4 Days Starting and ending in La Serena, Chile

Visiting: La Serena, Elqui Valley

Tour operator:

Signature DMC

Tour code:

442869

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English

From: $559 $532 Travel Club discount: -$27

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a 4-day small group adventure to discover the clearest skies in the desert at La Serena, Chile. This tour offers a unique blend of desert climate and fertile valleys, where you can explore the historical center of La Serena, visit the iconic Third Millennium Cross in Coquimbo, and delve into the rich history of the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a guided tour of the Mamalluca Observatory, where you'll observe stars, constellations, and planets through high-tech telescopes. With 3 nights' accommodation at a 3-star hotel, daily breakfast, lunch, and transfers included, this tour promises an unforgettable celestial experience.

Highlights

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
Visit the historical center of La Serena, including the Recova, Main Square, and the Cathedral of La Serena
Explore the Third Millennium Cross in Coquimbo, a religious monument built to commemorate the Great Jubilee in the year 2000
Tour the Elqui Valley, including stops at the Puclaro Reservoir, Montegrande, and the town of Vicuña
Visit a pisco distillery to learn about the elaboration process of this liquor
Expand your view of the universe with an astronomical tour at the Mamalluca Observatory, including telescope observations and a high-tech telescope in the main dome

Itinerary

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Day 1 : La Serena

Location: La Serena

Accommodation Name: Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrival at La Serena and Transfer to hotel
In the afternoon, we will pick you up at your hotel. We will begin by the historical center of La Serena, with a visit to the Recova, old handcraft site of the city. Subsequently, we will go to the Main Square, where we will see emblematic buildings of the place, like the old house of former president Gabriel González Videla and the Cathedral of La Serena. The route will take us to La Serena's Lighthouse, place from where we will advance by the Avenida del Mar towards the city of Coquimbo. There, we will visit the Third Millennium Cross, religious monument built in the El Vigía hill to commemorate the Great Jubilee in the year 2000.We will be able to enter and traverse the chapel of the place, at the same time we receive information about the history of this monument’s construction.Our next stop will be the Fort Coquimbo or Fort Lambert, built to defend the bay during the war with Spain, used after for the Pacific War. After listening the stories and legends of Coquimbo streets, 3 hours after the beginning of the tour, we will finish the service arriving at your hotel.
Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 2 : La Serena - Tour Elqui Valley

Location: Elqui Valley

Accommodation Name: Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We will pick you up at your hotel to begin our travel to the Elqui Valley. Our first stop will be the Puclaro Reservoir, where we will get to know the history of Gualliguaica. Then, we will make a stop in Paiguano, where we will have a panoramic view of the valley.After that, we will get to Montegrande, place where Gabriela Mistral lived during her childhood and adolescence. In this place we will be able to visit the church and pass by the front of the Casa Escuela Gabriela Mistral Museum.The next point will be the small town of Pisco Elqui, where we can have lunch.After the break, we will go by a handcraft gallery and a little square outside the Nuestra Señora del Rosario church, which contains the only monument in Chile designed by Gustave Eiffel.We will visit a pisco destillery to learn about the elaboration process of this liquor.The last visit will be to the town of Vicuña, where Gabriela Mistral was born, to traverse its streets and the museum dedicated to this wll known Chilean poet. The tour will finish in the city of La Serena.
Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 3 : La Serena - Mamalluca Observatory

Location: La Serena

Accommodation Name: Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day is at leisure. Expand your view of the universe with this astronomical tour at the Mamalluca Observatory.We will pick you up at your hotel to start the Mamalluca Observatory tour, located very close to the Vicuña city. We will begin with a brief introductory talk, and then move on to the observation with telescopes. In this part, we will identify stars, constellations and planets through manual telescopes, which they will teach us how to use. The observation will be accompanied by the guide’s explanation, taking advantage of one of the clearest skies of the planet to carry out this activity. Finally, we will enter to the observatory to use the high-tech telescope in the main dome of this facility. Then, we will return to La Serena city. *the activity is subject to optimal weather conditions.
Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 4 : La Serena

Location: La Serena

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer Out to La Serena Airport
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to La Serena Airport.

What's Included

Meals

Lunch and breakfast are included.
Accommodation

3-night accommodation at a 3* Hotel in La Serena is included.
Transfers

Transfers in and out are included.

What's Not Included

Internal Flights

Internal flights to/from La Serena are not included.
Gratuities

Gratuities are not included.

Know Before You Go

Stroller Or Pram Accessible
Infant Seats Available

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
You will be picked up from airport at the time your flight arrives, and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Mode of Transport

Transfers to and from La Serena Airport are included, along with transportation for all tours and activities, ensuring a seamless travel experience throughout your journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights of accommodation at a 3-star hotel in La Serena, such as Hotel Diego de Almagro or a similar establishment, including breakfast and lunch.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes 3 nights of accommodation at a 3-star hotel in La Serena, such as Hotel Diego de Almagro or a similar establishment.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour package includes breakfast and lunch.
What activities are planned for the first day of the tour?

On the first day, after arriving in La Serena and transferring to the hotel, you will be picked up for a tour of the historical center of La Serena. This includes visits to the Recova, the Main Square, La Serena's Lighthouse, and the Third Millennium Cross in Coquimbo. The day concludes with a visit to Fort Coquimbo before returning to the hotel.
What can I expect during the Elqui Valley tour on the second day?

The Elqui Valley tour includes stops at the Puclaro Reservoir, Paiguano for a panoramic view, Montegrande to visit the church and the Casa Escuela Gabriela Mistral Museum, and Pisco Elqui for lunch. You will also visit a pisco distillery and the town of Vicuña, where Gabriela Mistral was born, before returning to La Serena.
What is the highlight of the third day of the tour?

The highlight of the third day is an astronomical tour at the Mamalluca Observatory. This includes an introductory talk, observation with manual telescopes to identify stars, constellations, and planets, and using a high-tech telescope in the main dome of the observatory.

Is the tour suitable for families with infants?

Yes, the tour is stroller or pram accessible and infant seats are available. However, infants must not sit on laps.
Are there any accessibility limitations for this tour?

Yes, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pets. Additionally, there is no public transportation nearby.
What happens on the last day of the tour?

On the last day, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to La Serena Airport.
Are internal flights included in the tour package?

No, internal flights to and from La Serena are not included in the tour package.
Is gratuity included in the tour package?

No, gratuities are not included in the tour package.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The tours are in small groups with the same interests. But it also depends on the operators at the destination.
How long has the tour company been trading?

For over 15 years we have been taking travelers to visit South America, we have always been committed to being there for our travellers.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, We do not operate this option.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, the accommodation will include meet local health and safety regulations.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

No, You don't contributing to any charity by booking the tour.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Services and hotels can be changed up to 15 days before your trip., except for services and hotels with prepaid. Changes in flights are subject to a penalty fee.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Before your trip, you will receive the voucher with the booked services.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It all depends de the tour and the operator. Usually, you can not join the tour once it has departed.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test

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