10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Elqui Valley That You Shouldn't Miss

July 1, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Elqui Valley, Chile including Ecoturismo La Serena, Elki Magic, Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea, Turismo Delfines, Tembeta, Amatista Travels, Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto), Valle del Elqui, Fray Jorge National Park, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory.
Restaurants in Elqui Valley

1. Ecoturismo La Serena

Excellent
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5.0 based on 238 reviews

Ecoturismo La Serena

We are a tour operator established in La Serena, Chile. Moreover, we have a reliable staff of fluent English speaking guides, as well as a very modern fleet of safety and comfortable vehicles driven by knowledgeable drivers.

2. Elki Magic

Excellent
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5.0 based on 380 reviews

Elki Magic

We are a Chilean-French couple and we offer various activities in and around Vicuña in the Elqui Valley:- Bike rental- Downhill Mountain Biking- Tours to the Elqui Valley - Tours to the Andes (Paso Agua Negra and La Laguna) - Tours to the Hot Springs - Horseback riding English spoken – On parle français

3. Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea

Parcela 17, La Vinita, Vicuna 1760000 Chile +56 51 241 2441 [email protected] http://www.alfaaldea.cl
Excellent
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5.0 based on 255 reviews

Planetario Natural Alfa Aldea

Located two kilometres from the city of Vicuna and overlooking nine hectares of beautiful and prolific vineyards you can find the 'Alfa Aldea' Natural Planetarium. In this splendid place you can enjoy an unforgettable stellar experience, a different concept of astronomical observation. Our intention is to be always in touch with nature, mirroring the way the first, ancient astronomers watched the skies. The modern astronomical facilities are located in the middle of the vineyards; in order to provide superior service and ensure a wonderful astronomical experience to our visitors a ground-level amphitheatre has been built with a seating capacity of 50 people. The design of the aforementioned building allows the installation of our last-generation telescopes of 10", 12" and 16" inches. All extra accessories (ocular lens suitcases and filters) are included and are available for the tour guide. Personalized tours are available in English and Spanish languages.

Reviewed By MLL1592 - Innsbruck, Austria

Very nice Tour in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere in beautiful vineyard. Group size Maximum of 12. Excellent explanations in spanish and english. Everyone gets the time to watch through the telescope several times. You can ask all that comes to your mind. I even got picked up and brought back to my hostel with no charge. Wine from their vineyard and tomato soup are served. My first ever astronomy tour. Very impressive. Thank you!

4. Turismo Delfines

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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Turismo Delfines

Turismo Delfines offers different daily tours for all tourists visiting the beautiful city of La Serena. We do astronomical , cultural, historical, archaeological and flora and fauna tours and more. We also visit distilleries and vineyards. We operate since 2000 in the Region of Coquimbo, Chile and we are known for the quality we deliver in our services. We are also partners of ACHET and we possess the Q quality seal awarded by SERNATUR. Many greetings and welcome!

5. Tembeta

Excellent
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Tembeta

TEMBETA is a local tour operator and travel agency with long standing experience in educative, cultural, experiential and special interest tourism in Coquimbo, Chile, Atacama and Aconcagua. Specialist in the design and operation of tourism programs, routes, tours and special interest services and events thta trascent in the memory and the concept, is the best decition to travel and discoverthe natural and cultural treasures of Coquimbo, Atacama, Aconcagua and the Giants of America.

6. Amatista Travels

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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Amatista Travels

We are a natural observatory located at Diaguitas, which was declare typical zone. Our observatory is surrounded of avocado tress, fruits trees, vines and flowers. All our garden were designed by an artist and landscaper. This astronomy experience will make you deeply think about the universe. Includes: Profesional Astrophotography Observation with motorized telescope. Our telescopes follows the celestial objects all time. Pisco Sour or natural juice. Sound therapy with tibetan and crystal quartz singing bowls.

7. Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto)

Ovalle, La Serena Chile (53) 620 068 http://www.ovallito.cl/encanto
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Enchanted Valley (Valle del Encanto)

Discovered in 1946, this National Historic Monument is filled with petroglyphs and fossils.

Reviewed By ch812 - Washington DC, United States

What a stunning little site. We were met warmly at the main entrance at the top of the hill and after paying CP2800 for our entry and the car, we drove down in to the little valley to start looking around. We were given a map in English and Spanish. After about 20 minutes of walking we bumped into a guide and a guide in training who then spent the next two and a half hours guiding us around in English (and picking up other visitors as we went). Having the guides really added to our experience and understanding of this amazing site, although the petroglyphs etc are all marked with arrows and numbers. amazing to think for 4000 years people have been coming here Once the sun came out it got very hot and you needed water. There were clean porta potties in the park.

8. Valle del Elqui

La Serena Chile +56 51 245 1917 http://www.valledeelqui.cl
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews

Valle del Elqui

This beautifully landscaped valley is rumored to be linked with extraterrestrial activity throughout the years.

Reviewed By ronnyjd0509 - Antwerp, Belgium

What a place! Extremely nice and such clear skies to watch the stars and the galaxies! Awesome! We enjoyed mountain-biking and some walk in the valley. The small village of Alcohuaz is highly recommended and as wine you must taste Rhu! Unique.

9. Fray Jorge National Park

Route 5, La Serena Chile http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-bosques-de-fray-jorge
Excellent
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4.5 based on 171 reviews

Fray Jorge National Park

The multiple ecosystems in this immense park include Valdivian forests overflowing with ferns and cinnamon trees, and is home to a variety of species including eagles, pumas and guanacos.

10. Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory

Colina El Pino s/n Casilla 603, La Serena Chile (011)-56-51-2205200 http://www.ctio.noao.edu/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory

Reviewed By judythr

This was a remarkably informative experience. I was lucky to be on a Spanish/English tour because I got to hear everything twice. So much to take in! Kadur has worked at Tololo since he was 23 (maybe in his 50's now). He beams with enthusiasm when sharing in depth about the telescope, the recent developments in astronomy....all of it. Though it was a day-time experience, I learned far more than at the Pangue Observatory. Tololo may become outdated because of the soon-to-be-completed observatory near Antofagasta. But I found the tour to be fascinating!

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