La Serena: Full day to Isla Damas & Humbolt Pinguino National Reserve
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We head for north through the Panamerican Highway and cross a semi-desert like area. The road continues on a sloping ground from where we can observe several views of the rocky coast.
Inclusions
What's included
- Navigating Gull, Choros and Damas Island
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
What's not
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Tickets and permissions
- Optional Gratuities for driver and guide
Itinerary
We head for north through the panamerican higway and cross a semi-desert area. The road continues on a sloping ground from where we can observe several views of the rocky coast. We also will be able to see , from the road, a common dense glaze called "Camanchaca" A phenomena occurring just some months a year, is the "full of flowers dessert", If we are lucky we will appreciate it., after travelling 122 klms., we arrive at Los Choros Fishermen´s wharf., a natural viewpoint to see Gaviota.
Choros and Damas islands.We will board a motor boat leading us to Humboldt Penguins National Reserve, which is part of this area. Aboard we have the possibility of can see will the bottle-nose shaped dolphins making jumps and pirouettes, obviusly it will depend of the availabilty of the anilmals in the zone. The group will disembark from the motor boat in Damas Islands to appreciate its white sand beaches. Return to the coast and lunch consisting of seafood and fish ,in a typical restaurant. Return to La Serena accompanied by a spectacular sunset in the background.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Ruta Chile
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Please note: The Penguin season start in December and finish on March
How it compares in La Serena
- Its from-price is 55% above the median of the 28 experiences we list in La Serena.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Serena
La Serena, on Chile's northern coast, is known for its colonial-style churches and long beaches, and as the gateway to the Elqui Valley's pisco vineyards.
Founded in 1544, La Serena is one of the oldest cities in Chile. Its centre has stone churches, a cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and many buildings in a neo-colonial style, added in the 20th century to give the place a unified look. To the west a broad avenue runs to a long line of beaches, with a monumental lighthouse, and a Japanese garden sits in the Parque Pedro de Valdivia.
Top-ranked sights in La Serena: Third Millennium Cross (Cruz del Tercer Milenio).
