Tour Package: La Serena - Classic Program

LA SERENA – CLASSIC PROGRAM

03 DAYS AND 02 NIGHTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The program is arranged according to the passenger’s travel date (you propose the date and we confirm availability). Our programs do not operate with scheduled departures and do not depend on reaching a minimum number of participants, which ensures that the reservation will not be cancelled due to lack of participants.

INCLUDES:

Round-trip flights Santiago – La Serena – Santiago
- Included baggage: Under-seat personal item (up to 10 kg) / Once we send you the flight details, you may add more baggage if you wish

Transfer La Serena Airport – Accommodation in La Serena – La Serena Airport
02 nights of accommodation in La Serena
- Includes: Breakfast, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, towel service and amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer and toilet paper

Excursion Astronomical Tour and Astrophotography, Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), Private Astronomical Center Cerro Mamalluca
- Includes: Shared round-trip transportation from and back to the accommodation in La Serena, local certified astronomical guide, professional telescopes 24” and 20” Hubble Optics, and 16” Meade, group astrophotography on moonless nights or lunar photography on nights with moonlight, and tea, coffee or juice during the observation.
- Places to visit: Private Astronomical Center Cerro Mamalluca and Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley).

AGENCY SERVICES (INCLUDED)

Personalized assistance before the trip
Assistance during the trip throughout the entire experience
Travel documentation
- Destination tips
- Welcome letter
- Service voucher
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Tips for neurodivergent passengers

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights do not include cabin baggage, checked baggage or seat selection. Once issued, the link to your flights will be sent to you, from where you may add these services directly if you wish
Breakfast on the first day
Landing fees
Lunches and dinners not specified
Meals not specified
Other expenses not mentioned
Other services not specified
Personal insurance or travel insurance (recommended)

Total prices correspond to the number of people indicated in the selected room type
Total Number of Passengers	Room Type	Total Price (CLP)
1	Single Room with private bathroom	$530.000
2	Double Room with one double bed or two single beds and private bathroom	$780.000
3	Triple Room with private bathroom	$1.020.000
4	Quadruple Room with private bathroom	$1.300.000
5	Quintuple Room with private bathroom	$1.560.000
Reference rates to be confirmed, subject to availability according to the travel date.

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LA SERENA – CLASSIC PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Not included:

Landing fees
Meals not specified
Other expenses not mentioned
Other services not specified
Personal insurance or travel insurance
Technical clothing or appropriate attire for the activity, unless otherwise indicated in each excursion

What to bring:

Personal water (mandatory)
Camera or mobile phone with a fully charged battery
Sun protection: hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the service, according to the destination and weather conditions

DAY 1

➜ Flight and transfer

Flight: Santiago – La Serena:

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Shared transfer: La Serena Airport – Accommodation in La Serena

Check-in – accommodation: From 15:00 hrs

➜ Astronomical Tour and Astrophotography, Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), Private Astronomical Center Cerro Mamalluca

The Astronomical Tour and Astrophotography offers a specialized nighttime experience under one of the clearest skies on the planet, in the heart of Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley), located in the Coquimbo Region, in northern Chile. This activity takes place at a Private Astronomical Center located on the slopes of Cerro Mamalluca, in a privileged setting for stargazing.

The experience begins with departure from your accommodation in La Serena, heading inland toward Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley). During the visit to the astronomical center, expert advanced astronomy guides explain the night sky in an educational way, including visible constellations, the main stars and various celestial bodies, using astronomical laser pointers and high-end professional telescopes.

During the observation, equipment such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, is used, along with 20-inch Hubble Optics and a 16-inch Meade, with specialized filters to observe planets, nebulae, star clusters, binary stars, galaxies and lunar craters. On moonless nights, a professional group astrophotography session under the starry sky is included, while on nights with moonlight, it is possible to photograph lunar craters with a mobile phone through the telescope. Once the astronomical experience ends, the return to the accommodation in La Serena takes place.

Places to visit: Private Astronomical Center Cerro Mamalluca and Valle de Elqui (Elqui Valley)

Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)

Winter: 16:15 hrs approx
Spring and Summer: 18:15 hrs approx
Summer (certain days): 20:15 hrs approx

Return time: (Return to the accommodation)

Winter: 22:00 hrs approx
Spring and Summer: After midnight
Summer (certain days): 02:00 hrs approx
The return time may vary depending on weather conditions or other operational circumstances

Tour starting point: Astronomical observatory

Transfer time between the accommodation and the astronomical observatory: Between 1 h 20 min and 1 h 40 min approx each way

Includes:

Shared round-trip transportation from and back to the accommodation in La Serena (Mercedes Benz fully equipped tourist minibus)
Local certified astronomical guide
Professional telescopes 24” and 20” Hubble Optics, and 16” Meade
Group astrophotography on moonless nights or lunar photography on nights with moonlight
Tea, coffee or juice during the observation

Important information:

Meals are not included
Open-air astronomical center
Snacks are not included. We recommend bringing some
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Small children should not attend wearing shoes with lights
Total tour duration: Between 5 and 7 hours approx depending on the season
Advanced and educational astronomy guides with extensive experience
Have dinner or an early evening meal before the tour, as the return may be close to or after midnight
Bring: Warm clothing, especially on winter nights, a snack or light refreshment, water or a hot drink in a thermos
During January and February, pick-up and return times may be affected by traffic congestion in the coastal area

Check your lunar calendar: La Serena Lunar Calendar
- It is recommended to check the lunar cycle and choose moonless nights for better observation
- Astronomical observation is not favorable during a full moon or waxing moon

English translator is not included
- English translator service available at an additional cost from $20.000 for 2 people, subject to availability

If the activity cannot be carried out and the cancellation is informed at least one day in advance, the possibility of rescheduling during the trip or the corresponding refund will be evaluated, according to operational conditions
- If the cancellation occurs once the transfer has started or while en route due to force majeure, the service will be considered as provided by the supplier

DAY 2

➜ Free Day

DAY 3

➜ Transfer and return flight

Check-out – accommodation: 11:00 hrs

Shared transfer: Accommodation in La Serena – La Serena Airport

Flight: La Serena – Santiago

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