Costa DE Desierto Atacama : La Serena-Llanos del Challe-Pan de Azucar

4.7
(3 reviews)

16 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The collection can have a variation of 15 minutes that will depend on punctuality in the departure of the passengers or also the state of the car traffic.

Itinerary

Duration: 16 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We leave the oldest city on the coast of Chile following the route to the northern entrance to Chile in the conquest and the colony, we will observe numerous attractions until we reach the city of Vallenar.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will get to know one of the most important astronomical sites, observatories and discoveries in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Stopping at an old and picturesque mining town that has an open-air museum and old houses, a cemetery, artistic sculptures, warehouses and a train station, shows us the remains of old mining. Its surroundings stand out for the enormous presence of minerals which generated a prosperous past and mining development in the sector. We will visit the Castle of a local artist creator of amazing sculptures.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stop at an emporium to taste a good coffee, juices or exquisite cakes and also visit a store of gourmet products, wines and piscos from Atacama, food and typical products.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Ancient port and valley producing centuries-old olive trees, gateway to the driest desert coast in the world

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Surprising coastal area with exotic cacti, beaches, geological formations of mountains, ravines, bays, terraces, dunes and coves that stand out for their large concentrations of seasonal plants and blooms after heavy rains.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Beautiful bay and coastal town with numerous restaurants and craft stalls and typical products

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Surprising archaeological site with stone engravings of ancient fishing activities and marine fauna left by indigenous people

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    One of the most impressive natural attractions on the coast of the continent, it has amazing beaches, cacti and coastal geological formations, one of the most beautiful parks in Chile

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tembeta

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.7 Based on 3 3 reviews
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