Top North Chile Shore Excursions

Set out from Coquimbo port on a private sightseeing tour of La Serena, known for both its historic architecture and exquisite beaches. Visit some of the city's stone-built churches as well as its Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from Easter Island's Rapanui culture. Continue onto La Serena Lighthouse en route to Coquimbo city, another place known for its white sands as well as seafaring traditions. After lunch stop by the Cross of the Third Millennium and Guayacan, a neighborhood rich in copper smelting history. This shore excursion includes round-trip transport.

Explore Chile's lush Elqui Valley on a private shore excursion from your La Serena port of call. Set out for this stunning region where the bulk of Chilean pisco is produced, stopping first at Puclaro, an artificial reservoir offerings spectacular views of the area. Next tour a pisco factory, learn about the distillation process of this national spirit and enjoy a sampling or two before continuing on to Vicuña, the birthtown of poet Gabriela Mistral. Peruse the Gabriela Mistral museum, then enjoy lunch in Villaseca before returning to port.

Skip the crowded group tours to Death and Moon Valleys by booking this private guided tour, which takes you directly into the valleys from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama—no waiting for other guests. Walk through the colorful desert landscape of Death Valley before continuing to explore the lunar landscape of Moon Valley. Visit the salt structures known as "Las Tres Marias" and conclude your tour with a magical sunset over the valley.

Explore more than 5,000 years of history in the Chilean city of Arica during this 7-hour private group excursion. Head to the Lluta and Azata Valley as you learn about the Pre-Columbian peoples that lived in the region, visit an archaeological site and museum, and discover the Chinchorro Culture Mummies, plus much more. Round-trip hotel and port transport, plus museum entrance are covered.

Save time by combining a city tour of La Serena with a city tour of Coquimbo with this private tour where you can choose round-trip transport from your hotel or cruise port. Along with seeing the Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena and Playa La Herradura, you’ll also visit the Archaeological Museum of La Serena with an included admission ticket to learn about its pre-Colombian artifacts. Plus, your guide tells you about Chile’s history the whole way through your tour.

You need to make an early start to see the Tatio Geysers at their best, so leave the driving to your guide. Get picked up from your San Pedro de Atacama hotel and, before you know it, arrive at the geothermic field to view the spouting geysers as the sun rises. After taking in the spectacle, take a dip in a thermal pool, where the waters reach 104 F (40 C) to rejuvenate, then enjoy breakfast with a view before heading back.

Explore more than 5,000 years of history in the Chilean city of Arica during this 4-hour private group excursion. Discover the Pre-Columbian peoples that lived in the region as you visit an archaeological site and museum, learn about the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and have time to buy souvenirs and olive oil.