The Blooming Desert is a natural phenomenon that occurs mainly in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions. During years with unusual rainfall, the arid landscape transforms between August and October, when an incredible variety of flowers appears.

  • Departure: 07:30
  • Duration: Full day
  • Includes: Lunch
  • Pickup / Dropoff: La Serena

What you will visit:

  • 1 La Serena
  • 2 Coquimbo

To experience the Blooming Desert, we head north, about two hours from La Serena. During the excursion, we will take gentle walks that allow us to appreciate flowers of various colors as we move toward the coast, identifying species such as añañucas, suspiros, huillis, azulillos, and malvillas, among others. We will also have the opportunity to spot guanacos and foxes along the way. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking one last gentle walk and returning to La Serena.

  • Physical
    Very low
  • Cultural
    Medium
  • Nature
    Very high
Included
  • Transportation.
  • Tour guide.
  • Lunch at a restaurant.
NOT Included
  • Everything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Recommendations

Sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, comfortable shoes, mineral water, hat. 

Notes

Itinerary subject to change depending on blooming locations. Departures from your hotel on Avenida del Mar or from downtown La Serena.