Tours & Activities in La Serena

You will travel through time, million light years to see the most incredible cosmic events using advanced telescopes under one of the best skies in the world for astronomical observation

One way transfer in La Serena city. Please select the option you need. Arrival service Departiure service

Discover wonderful cetaceans and marine fauna!

Visit some of the most prominent beaches and spas in the region, where you can enjoy a quiet and refreshing day by the sea.

Discover the most attractive mountain cultural destination of Chile

A spectacular view of Coquimbo Bay, the city and the port La Serena. Lookout as it will be an unforgettable memory of your stay in La Serena. Take a look at the beautiful gardens with trees that grow in abundance such as hibiscus, bougainvillea and corona del inca.

Discover the majesty of marine fauna on our Whale Watching Tour, in the Chañaral Island Marine Reserve, Atacama Región

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.

Discover the mystical Elqui Valley on this full-day guided tour from La Serena. Enjoy a pisco tasting at a production plant, and visit Vicuña, the Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral's hometown.

We will pick you up at your accommodation to take a journey to the majestic Andes mountain range. Our first stop will be in the remote town of Huanta, where we will enjoy breakfast at the last restaurant in the Valley. Afterwards, we will head to the Juntas del Toro Border Complex, where we will check in with the Carabinieri of Chile to access the thermal baths, located on the foothills of Las Tortolas Hill, the second highest mountain in the region and about 120 km from Vicuña. We will be at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level. You can enjoy a small trek to a hidden waterfall. Then, you will experience moments of relaxation in the baths, tasting local wines accompanied by a mountain pairing. We will return to Vicuña, where you can finish the day with a tasting of craft beer accompanied by delicious pizzas, in this way we will culminate this unique experience.

Community work for the protection and investigation of shell-type archaeological remains, which are being studied by the archeology department UAH and CEAZA study center.

In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit nights.

Explore one of the most extreme forest in Chile and the world that survive resisting the desert pressures thanks to the oceanic fog and other geographies. Come to discover a relict ice age forest!!

Welcome to the Elqui Valley, a cultural treasure that awaits you with open arms! Embark on a unique journey where history and nature intertwine in spectacular ways. Discover the ancestral secrets of ancient indigenous peoples as you explore the majestic mountains that guard this region. Visit the pisco and wine cellars, witnesses of the past and guardians of the flavor of Chilean viticulture. Let yourself be captivated by the authentic flavors that only the Elqui Valley can offer. You cannot miss the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, and feel the same inspiration that captivated her. Join us on this adventure where the past comes to life and the present invites you to explore. We are waiting for you in the Elqui Valley so that you can live an unforgettable experience full of authenticity and enrichment. Do not miss it!"

Come to taste and discover the origins and evolution of Chilean wines and piscos, exploring of the most attractive cultural and mountains destination in Chile: La Serena and the Elqui Valley.

Discover the mystical Elqui Valley on this full-day guided tour from La Serena. Small group. Get a glimpse of new-age lifestyles at Cochiguaz. Enjoy a pisco tasting at a production plant. Visit Vicuña, the Nobel laureate Gabriel Mistral's hometown.

Get up close to Chile’s coastal wildlife on this full-day tour from La Serena, including hotel pick-up.

7 hours tour. Explore the city of La Serena, Chile's second oldest city, full of history and colonial architectural elements that adorn their facades and streets, like churches, important buildings and The lighthouse of La Serena. Visit the city of Coquimbo, famous port surrounded with stories and traditions of the sea. Be part of the history of the fourth Region through this tour, which runs from Incas and Diaguitas civilization to pirates and corsairs.

Discover La Serena and Coquimbo on this guided city tour. Learn about the history and foundation of the North with visits to the archaeological museum, Monumental Lighthouse, Fort Lambert, and more.

We head for north through the Panamerican Highway and cross a semi-desert like area. The road continues on a sloping ground from where we can observe several views of the rocky coast.

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.

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.

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.

Itinerary: We will pick you up at your accommodation to head towards the Puclaro reservoir, about 16 km from Vicuña, we will arrive at one of the villages surrounding the reservoir, here we will start walking. We will help each other with headlamps and canes throughout the trek. We will arrive at a strategic point and we will settle to make observation of the sky taking advantage of the remoteness and the little light pollution that is in this place, you will be able to observe the stars by naked eye. You will receive a small astronomical talk about the stars that can be seen during the night, we will prepare the camera to start this session of astro photography with one of the cleanest skies in the world as protagonist. We will return from trekking to vehicles and drop you back at your accommodation. It is necessary to bring: Comfortable/warm clothing. Trekking or sports boots/shoes. Backpack. Water (min. 1/2 liter)

This 6 HOURS tour will take you through the great Elqui Valley (Valle del Elqui) where you can find places with paths between vineyards and fruit trees, barren hills covered with vines and pisco factories (liquor extracted from grapes). We will visit the city of Vicuña where you can find its main square and the museum of the poet Gabriela Mistral. Also you can visit the salesroom of Papaya, the typical fruit of the area. Then we will enjoy lunch in a restaurant where food is cooked with sunlight!

CITY TOUR AVAILABLE ONLY FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS We tour the most beautiful and representative places in Coquimbo and La Serena. Coquimbo enchants with stories of corsairs and pirates, the beauty of its coasts, its heritage character represented in the English Quarter, the Third Millennium Cross, a Catholic religious monument and the best viewpoint in Coquimbo, with a 360° view, where you can observe from the heights of this beautiful port. Its extensive coastline connects to the north with La Serena and to the south with a wide variety of beaches, coves and spas. La Serena attracts with 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. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY KOKORO NO NIWA JAPANESE GARDEN CLOSED ON MONDAYS

You will get to know one of the most beautiful islands on the southern Pacific coast and one of the areas with the greatest diversity of marine species. The borders of the Green North of Coquimbo and the beginnings of the driest desert in the world: the Atacama stand out for having attractive landscapes and settlements of former seamen considered the most experienced fishermen in Chile "Los Choros, Pieles Rojas, Changos and Camanchacas". You will navigate and get to know three magical islands: Gaviotas, Choros and Damas and enjoy its incomparable geography, beaches and diversity of plants and cacti together with its attractive fauna of penguins, dolphins, sea birds, otters and sea lions. You will be able to walk through Isla Damas, a place with a fascinating beauty of numerous beaches and desert flora. The current Humboldt Penguin National Reserve generated in ancient times the construction of the first and last rafts made with sea lion skin.

Collowara is located 59 km southeast of La Serena, 1,300 meters. Above sea level, close to the city of Andacollo. Located on El Churqui Hill, Collowara, which in Aymara means "Cerro de Estrellas", is a scientific, tourist and educational complex, which opened in 2004. Here you can enjoy a wonderful night with the stars. SUMMER SCHEDULE: PICKUP FROM 18:00 - 18:30 HOURS TIMETABLE WINTER: PICK-UP FROM 17:00 HOURS

Experience different ecosystems with the tour to the Fray Jorge National Park and Valle del Encanto, touring a Valdivian forest in the IV Region.

In this astroturistic experience you will observe the Cosmos supported with electronic telescopes. You will see celestial objects from deep sky, such as Nebulae and star clusters, plus planets according to the seasons. You'll watch the sky naked. With a laser pointer we will show you the location of the main constellations and stars, along with an epic story that will make you understand the cosmic origin. To remember this experience, we will take a photograph in which you will appear next to the cleanest skies in the world. SUMMER SCHEDULE: PICKUP FROM 18:00 - 18:30 HOURS TIMETABLE WINTER: PICK-UP FROM 17:00 HOURS