Itinerary: 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 1: LA SERENA / COQUIMBO / LA SERENA

• Reception at airport in La Serena and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour in La Serena, observing museums and neo-colonial style buildings. Visit San Francisco Church, Archaeological Museum, famous for its Diaguita Culture exhibition. Stop by at the handicraft market “La Recova”, then continue on to Colina del Pino (Pine Tree Hill) to see a marvellous view of La Serena and Coquimbo. Afterwards go to San Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, with its open air sculpture museum, and then to the Monumental Lighthouse. Bordering the coast as you pass by hotels, cabins, restaurants, gardens, Peñuela Beach and the Casino of Coquimbo. Continue on exploring this city while visiting La Herradura Beach. Return to the hotel in La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 2: LA SERENA / OVALLE / FRAY JORGE NATIONAL PARK / LA SERENA

• (Breakfast-Lunch)
• Depart for a full day excursion starting with a short visit to Ovalle, then continue on to Valle del Encanto Park, an archaeological site that contains remains of El Molle civilization, where petroglyphs and “tacitas” stones are to be seen. The trip continues to Fray Jorge National Park, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, since a Valdivian Rain forest is situated in a coastal desert area. This excursion takes you up to Limari River, where you can observe the flora and fauna. Return to La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 3: LA SERENA / PUNTA DE CHOROS / LA SERENA

• (Breakfast-Lunch)
• A full Day excursion to Punta Choros Bay. Upon arrival, CONAF (National Forest Corporation) personnel briefs you on the National Humboldt Penguin Reserve. After sailing for about 40 minutes you arrive to Punta de Choros Island, where it is possible to admire penguins, seals and sea lions, depending on the time of the year. Then continue sailing to “Isla Damas” (Island) where the popular bottle-nosed dolphin may be seen between white sands and turquoise waters. Return to Punta Choros Bay. Free time to enjoy the beach and take pictures. Return to La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 4: LA SERENA

• (Breakfast)
• Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight.

NOTES:

• Season: All year (from September to April you can see the bottle nose dolphins)
• All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, as well as tips to porters, are included
• Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
• Services: Private services
• Minimum 1 passenger
• Passengers need to be able to swim
• All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Dec 15, 2009)

• LA SERENA CLUB RESORT HOTEL (4*): $ 594 (DOUBLE); $ 689 (SINGLE)
• FRANCISCO DE AGUIRRE HOTEL (3*): $ 600 (DOUBLE); $ 744 (SINGLE)

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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