4-Day Exclusive La Serena Desert Adventure: Small Group Experience under the World's Clearest Skies

Embark on a captivating expedition that merges the enchanting allure of the desert with the verdant prosperity of the central valley, renowned for its exceptional wines and piscos found in the quaint towns of La Serena and Coquimbo. This adventure offers a rare opportunity to experience the worlds clearest skies, inviting you to marvel at the cosmos in unmatched clarity, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Revel in the perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, a unique climate, and an ideal geographic setting for an unparalleled stargazing adventure, making the Chilean skies your portal to the stars. This journey is an absolute delight for those fascinated by the stellar marvels and keen on unraveling the secrets of the universe.

Discover the Magic of Northern Chile: A 4-Day Itinerary

Experience the enchanting desert climate of the north, the fertile lands of the central valley famous for its exquisite wines and piscos, nestled around La Serena and Coquimbo. Embrace the opportunity to witness the clearest skies in the world, away from the urban hustle, offering an unparalleled view of the universe. This adventure is a must for explorers keen on nature, geography, and astronomy.

Day 1: Arrival and La Serena City Tour

Welcome to La Serena! Once settled in your hotel, join us for an afternoon tour starting at the historical heart of La Serena. Visit the Recova, the Main Square, the former home of President Gabriel González Videla, and the Cathedral. Marvel at La Serenas Lighthouse before heading to Coquimbo to explore the Third Millennium Cross and Fort Coquimbo. The tour concludes back at your hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 2: Elqui Valley Exploration

Today, we venture into the Elqui Valley, starting with the Puclaro Reservoir and the history-rich village of Gualliguaica. Enjoy breathtaking views in Paiguano and visit Montegrande, the childhood home of Gabriela Mistral. Lunch in Pisco Elqui precedes a tour of a pisco distillery and a stroll through Vicuña, the birthplace of Gabriela Mistral. The adventure rounds off with a return to La Serena.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 3: Mamalluca Observatory Night Tour

Relax during the day, preparing for an evening discovery of the cosmos at Mamalluca Observatory, near Vicuña. Begin with an introductory talk, advance to manual telescope observations of stars, constellations, and planets, and climax with the use of a high-tech telescope within the main dome. The tour assures an immersive experience under one of the planets clearest skies, weather permitting.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3* Hotel in La Serena (Hotel Diego de Almagro or similar)

Day 4: Departure

Conclude your journey with a transfer from your hotel to La Serena Airport, carrying home memories of the dazzling skies and rich history of northern Chile.

Inclusions

• Lunch
• Breakfast
• 3 Night Accommodation at a 3* Hotel in La Serena
• Transfers In/Out included

Exclusions

• Internal Flights to/from La Serena
• Gratuities

Embark on a journey where the enchantment of the desert climate meets the bountiful lands of the central valley, renowned for its exquisite grapes that give rise to remarkable wines and piscos, nestled in the picturesque towns of La Serena and Coquimbo. Venture into an experience that unveils the worlds clearest skies, where the vast universe unfolds before your eyes, free from the clamor of urban life. The unique combination of nature, geography, climate, and the strategic positioning offers an unparalleled view of the cosmos, making the skies of Chile a true portal to the stars. This is an unmissable adventure for explorers who are drawn to the mysteries of the universe.

• 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 worlds 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!
• 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.