Itinerary
- Day 1
La Serena
You'll arrive in La Serena and settle into your hotel, then the afternoon is yours to explore. Walk through the historic downtown area at your own pace, check out some of the centuries-old churches, or just relax at Plaza de Armas if you prefer something low-key. If the weather cooperates, there's a chance to head to a nearby astronomical observatory in the evening for stargazing, which is pretty special in this region.
- Start point
- La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile (la florida airport (LSC), 10:35 - 17:00)
Optional Activities
- Visit historic downtown La Serena
- Explore centuries-old churches
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Nighttime stargazing at nearby astronomical observatory (weather permitting)
Landmarks Plaza de Armas 
- Day 2
La Serena
Start the day in Coquimbo visiting Lambert Fortress, the English Quarter, and the Cross of the Third Millennium. From there, you'll drive along the scenic coastal road toward La Serena to see the iconic lighthouse and check out an open-air museum featuring Carrara marble sculptures. The Archaeological Museum has pre-Hispanic artifacts worth your time, and you can walk around the main streets or browse La Recova, a traditional market full of local crafts. The afternoon gives you freedom to wander on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lambert Fortress
- Explore English Quarter in Coquimbo
- Visit Cross of the Third Millennium
- View Navegantes Viewpoint
- Visit La Serena Lighthouse
- Explore open-air museum of Carrara marble sculptures
- Visit Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Browse La Recova traditional market for souvenirs and local crafts
Landmarks Lambert Fortress English Quarter Cross of the Third Millennium Navegantes Viewpoint La Serena Lighthouse Archaeological Museum La Recova 
- Day 3
Elqui Valley
You're heading into the Elqui Valley to experience local culture and food. Stop at a papaya-product shop first, then see the Puclaro Reservoir with its nice setting. Later you'll reach Vicuña, where Nobel Prize-winning poet Gabriela Mistral was born, and tour ABA, a boutique distillery where they make and serve pisco. Lunch is a traditional solar-cooked meal at Solar Restaurant in Villaseca. After that, spend time in Alto Elqui visiting Montegrande's Gabriela Mistral schoolhouse museum and the quiet village of Pisco Elqui surrounded by vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Solar Restaurant in Villaseca, where every dish is cooked using solar energy)
Included Activities
- Visit papaya-based products shop
- Visit Puclaro Reservoir
- Explore Vicuña
- Tour ABA boutique distillery and pisco tasting
- Traditional lunch at Solar Restaurant
- Visit Gabriela Mistral schoolhouse museum in Montegrande
- Visit Pisco Elqui village
Landmarks Puclaro Reservoir Vicuña ABA Boutique Distillery Solar Restaurant Montegrande Gabriela Mistral Schoolhouse Museum Pisco Elqui - Day 4
Damas Island
A boat tour takes you to Choros Island in the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve where you'll spot Humboldt penguins, cormorants, boobies, sea otters, and sea lions. You might see bottlenose dolphins or Risso's dolphins between islands too. The boat stops at Damas Island for about an hour so you can walk interpretive trails or relax on the white-sand beaches. Back on the mainland, you'll have lunch at a local spot and then visit a boutique olive oil producer to learn how they do things. Watch for wild guanacos, chilla foxes, and feral donkeys during the return trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Choros Island
- Marine wildlife spotting (Humboldt penguins, cormorants, boobies, sea otters, sea lions, dolphins)
- Disembark at Damas Island
- Local lunch
- Visit boutique olive oil producer
Optional Activities
- Enjoy interpretive trails on Damas Island
- Relax on Damas Island white-sand beaches
Landmarks Choros Island Humboldt Penguin National Reserve Damas Island - Day 5
La Serena
Your final morning is relaxed. Have breakfast and then either take a leisurely walk by the sea or spend quiet time in La Serena's historic district. It's time to say goodbye to the region with all its sun, heritage, local food, and starry skies. You'll transfer to the airport or bus terminal for your departure.
- End point
- La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile (la florida airport (LSC), 10:10 - 17:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll by the sea
- Explore La Serena's historic district
