La Serena Trip Overview
We organize guided groups in order to travel kilometer by kilometer through the immensity of the Elqui Valley.
The tour’s main transportation is the bicycle. The use of the vehicle is only used to transport travelers to the airport accommodation.
On Day one we propose a city tour where we will visit La Recova and the city center and prepare the equipment and deliver the necessary information for travelers
To leave the city of La Serena, we use the D-205 road in which we pass through the agricultural towns. Finally we find the emblematic Route 41, which connects us with El Molle and the Almendral sector, where we will spend the second night. El almendral campsite is the point where they pick us up to visit the Mamalluca Observatory.
Day three corresponds to the return day we use. We use the same route along Route 41, which connects with the rural road. We propose a dinner to close the tour
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: La Serena, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile
We organize guided groups in order to travel kilometer by kilometer through the immensity of the Elqui Valley.
The tour’s main transportation is the bicycle. The use of the vehicle is only used to transport travelers to the airport accommodation.
On Day one we propose a city tour where we will visit La Recova and the city center and prepare the equipment and deliver the necessary information for travelers
To leave the city of La Serena, we use the D-205 road in which we pass through the agricultural towns. Finally we find the emblematic Route 41, which connects us with El Molle and the Almendral sector, where we will spend the second night. El almendral campsite is the point where they pick us up to visit the Mamalluca Observatory.
Day three corresponds to the return day we use. We use the same route along Route 41, which connects with the rural road. We propose a dinner to close the tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Expedition Preparations
Stop At: La Recova Municipal Market, Cienfuegos 351, La Serena 1710078 Chile
The first day we prepare everything necessary for the expedition. We deliver the equipment and all the information that travelers need about the expedition, the region and its attributes.
La Recova is an old building where merchants sold products, and today it is the commercial center of the city with craft stalls, fruit and tourist restaurants. A classic of the place are the famous papayas in syrup.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Chilean food restaurant. Local gastronomy
Accommodation included: The accommodation is included in a bed in a common or shared room. any change the traveler pays for the service.
Day 2: Route of the Stars
Stop At: Mamalluca Observatory, San Martin 275, Vicuna 1760000 Chile
Located very close to the city of Vicuña. We will start with a short introductory talk, and then move on to telescope observation. In this part, we will identify stars, constellations and planets through manual telescopes, which we will be taught to use. The observation will be accompanied by an explanation from the guide, taking advantage of one of the cleanest skies on the planet to carry out this activity. Finally, we will enter the observatory to use the high-tech telescope in the main dome of this enclosure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: At this point of the trip we cook the menu defined by travelers. Food service is camping
• Lunch: This consists of a ration of march, light of easy digestion. Hydration is the most important thing on the road.
• Breakfast: The breakfast that we will take to the route consists of tea or coffee, toast, eggs, bacon, fruit.
Accommodation included: Camping El Almendral has a swimming pool, drinking water and bathroom service. point at which they will not pick up for the tour.
Day 3: Return to the city of La serena
Stop At: Playa El Faro, Avenida Del Mar 950, La Serena 1710197 Chile
From El Almendral we leave in return to the city of La Serena, we use the same route for one way.
Depending on the mood of the travelers, we promote a tour of Avenida del Mar.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Regional gastronomy. Craft beer.
• Breakfast: The breakfast that we will take to the route contains tea or coffee, toast, eggs, bacon, fruit.
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation is included in a bed in a common or shared room. any change the traveler pays for the service.
