Mountain to Sea Route: Elqui Valley

8:00 Departure from Vicuña

The fare is indicated from the City of Vicuña (place of stay), but if passengers are in another location in the Elqui Valley, La Serena, or Coquimbo, transfer service from their pick-up point can be added to the fare.

8:40 Visit to the Elqui Valley Railway Heritage

We enter the old Elquino train line, where we can observe native and colonial vegetation, in a green landscape bordering the Elqui River. We pass through a tunnel built in 1898. We will also observe natural caves, which hold indigenous legends.

9:50 Arrival at La Serena Lighthouse

We arrive at the historic La Serena Lighthouse, where we explore the site and enjoy the coastal panoramic view. We continue on our way to Tongoy.

11:00 Arrival in Tongoy

We arrive at Tongoy pier after a tour of the Estero Tongoy Wetland and its entire peninsula, to taste some seafood products. Then we head to the neighboring town of Guanaqueros.

13:00 Arrival in Guanaqueros

We arrive to explore the town of Guanaqueros via the Ruta de las Piedras Tacitas, archaeological sites of coastal peoples, which are found within the town itself.

14:00 Free time for lunch

One hour is allocated for lunch in Guanaqueros. Depending on the passengers' choice, after lunch, you can enjoy a few hours of free time strolling along Guanaqueros beach or, as an alternative, go to Coquimbo Port's English Quarter.

18:00 Return to Vicuña

Depending on the choice between a beach stroll or Coquimbo heritage, at this time we return to Vicuña or the agreed-upon accommodation.