Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in La Serena April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in La Serena](https://expedia.ca/La-Serena-Hotels.d2139.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to La Serena](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Serena.d2139.Travel-Guide-Flights)[La Serena Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-La-Serena.d2139.Car-Rental-Guide)[La Serena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/La-Serena.d2139.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in La Serena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit La Serena Types of activities [La Serena travel guide](https://expedia.ca/La-Serena.dx2139) ![La herradura Coquimbo de Noche](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/69281035-28af-4d6a-8fc4-dbf1d73d5504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse at La Serena, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/d4916bcd-6a4a-4c25-b665-93e13c32c0c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Serena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/5378ebd6-7749-4644-a7bf-b48ac5bf24c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Serena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/66166c35-3ebb-4385-9172-02f9e221734b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Serena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/432262bd-5f97-4a9f-9c30-1475cf7b0d72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## La Serena Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that La Serena has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours La Serena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in La Serena to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### La Serena Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of La Serena. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to La Serena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in La Serena ### Tours & day trips [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Activity in Fray Jorge National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49136410/81e1164e-5bcf-4719-890b-3e848551acc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Activity in Fray Jorge National Park 7h Free cancellation available ~~CA $149~~CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/activity-in-the-fray-jorge-national-park-tongoy.a49136410.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47053317/6a34301f-aca1-4d47-91dc-5438fd7722ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP 9h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $70~~CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Full-Day Beach Tour – Totoralillo or Herradura – La Serena – Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51753278/630f8f99-374f-4b40-b244-c857a23e5e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Beach Tour – Totoralillo or Herradura – La Serena – Coquimbo 7h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-at-the-beach-totoralillo-or-herradura-la-serena-coquimbo.a51753278.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Private La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1041681/9f796f82-53a7-4226-9934-cfabed2b2789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $237 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-la-serena-and-coquimbo-city-tour.a1041681.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Humboldt Pinguin Reserve islands & Damas Island trekking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44989807/a0b0dbb4-52d2-4fcd-86f0-8a7e567dbc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Humboldt Pinguin Reserve islands & Damas Island trekking 10h 8/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $335 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49235952/0910b241-78f3-4c62-b02d-05079bd226ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises 7h 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $172~~CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/coquimbo-la-serena-city-tour-for-cruises.a49235952.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48404655/8681d7c5-40cc-4a15-a0d9-ae8f0b27ae3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley : Special for Cruises from Port in Coquimbo 8h Free cancellation available CA $195 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-excursion-for-cruises-in-coquimbo-elqui-valley.a48404655.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947674/67dedcf9-179d-4baa-9da0-a97b52c2c05b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion 7h 8/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-serena-coquimbo-city-tour-shore-excursion-lunch-and-tickets-included.a2947674.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1704984/c6182d8e-75a0-47ff-b090-0ba21ef06a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch 6h 8.8/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $272 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/elqui-valley-and-vicuna-private-tour-including-lunch.a1704984.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947824/0ff434a3-822c-4a7a-a193-7863893db4a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy 9h Free cancellation available CA $202 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947741/591083df-46b7-4ea3-9cdf-b3509e15af32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer 9h Free cancellation available CA $243 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pisco-wine-and-beer-tour-elqui-valley.a2947741.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Must-sees of the Elqui Valley. Private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761294/7f570aca-ee7c-4700-bd4e-e25b98089138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Must-sees of the Elqui Valley. Private tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/must-sees-of-the-elqui-valley.a47761294.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![The Enchanted Valley a hidden shaman spring & art-rock site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51701052/725f0360-4c0c-48f0-b131-d4994bf68303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Enchanted Valley a hidden shaman spring & art-rock site Free cancellation available CA $307 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-enchanted-valley-a-hidden-shamans-shelter-art-rock-site.a51701052.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48579704/c8c74276-6b73-4601-9459-c96612aa23de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking 10h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $390 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/damas-or-chanaral-island-whales-humboldt-penguin-reserve.a48579704.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![La Serena & Elqui Valley Ancient-Avant Garde Food, Wines&Piscos.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47599138/e3ab0afb-1fea-45e3-9c50-f15e7c2d1e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Serena & Elqui Valley Ancient-Avant Garde Food, Wines&Piscos. 11h Free cancellation available CA $390 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/origin-route-of-chilean-wine-and-pisco-la-serena-and-elqui-valley.a47599138.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley Grand Tour: Villages, Monuments, Wines & Piscos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51993233/64c73233-8bf7-443e-822b-21c7bee77266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley Grand Tour: Villages, Monuments, Wines & Piscos 1d Free cancellation available CA $446 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/elqui-valley-ancestral-wines-piscos-food-and-villages.a51993233.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Full-Day Beach Tour – Totoralillo or Herradura – La Serena – Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51753278/630f8f99-374f-4b40-b244-c857a23e5e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Beach Tour – Totoralillo or Herradura – La Serena – Coquimbo 7h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-at-the-beach-totoralillo-or-herradura-la-serena-coquimbo.a51753278.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest UNESCO National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48079486/1f604eac-f895-46e3-a4c3-378e161312aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest UNESCO National Park 1d 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $363 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fray-jorge-ice-age-relict-forest-unesco-national-park.a48079486.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48579704/c8c74276-6b73-4601-9459-c96612aa23de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking 10h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $390 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/damas-or-chanaral-island-whales-humboldt-penguin-reserve.a48579704.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Full Day Whale Watching Marine Reserve Isla Chañaral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51801931/d5c217e2-f77b-42d4-9f50-79b6886c88df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Whale Watching Marine Reserve Isla Chañaral 10h Free cancellation available CA $279 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-whale-watching-marine-reserve-isla-chanaral.a51801931.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in La Serena | Number of things to do | 24 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details): CA $67 | | Top 5 things to do | [Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises](/things-to-do/coquimbo-la-serena-city-tour-for-cruises.a49235952.activity-details)[La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion](/things-to-do/la-serena-coquimbo-city-tour-shore-excursion-lunch-and-tickets-included.a2947674.activity-details)[Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details)[Elqui Valley Tour: Heritage and Nature](/things-to-do/elqui-valley-tour-heritage-and-nature.a51898854.activity-details)[Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises](/things-to-do/coquimbo-la-serena-city-tour-for-cruises.a49235952.activity-details)[Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details)[Elqui Valley Tour: Heritage and Nature](/things-to-do/elqui-valley-tour-heritage-and-nature.a51898854.activity-details)[Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details)[Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details) | ## What to do in La Serena --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in La Serena #### Sea Avenue Learn about the local history of La Serena with a stop at Sea Avenue. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Sea-Avenue-La-Serena.d6311984.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Serena Lighthouse Learn about the local history of La Serena with a stop at La Serena Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Serena-Lighthouse-La-Serena.d6098434.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mall Plaza La Serena You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall Plaza La Serena during your trip to La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Mall-Plaza-La-Serena-La-Serena.d6311978.Vacation-Attraction) #### Casa de La Providencia Chapel and Convent You can find out about the history of La Serena with a visit to Casa de La Providencia Chapel and Convent. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Casa-De-La-Providencia-Chapel-And-Convent-La-Serena.d6293451.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden Explore the great outdoors at Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden, a lovely green space in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Kokoro-No-Niwa-Japanese-Garden-La-Serena.d6098428.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of La Serena Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of La Serena, during your trip to La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-La-Serena-La-Serena.d6098426.Vacation-Attraction) #### Plaza de Armas Learn about the local history of La Serena when you take a trip to Plaza de Armas. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-De-Armas-La-Serena.d6098418.Vacation-Attraction) #### San Agustin Church San Agustin Church is just one of the places to see in La Serena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Agustin-Church-La-Serena.d6098432.Vacation-Attraction) #### Casa Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Historical Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Casa Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Historical Museum in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Gabriel-Gonzalez-Videla-Historical-Museum-La-Serena.d6293367.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Serena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in La Serena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in La Serena? ### Is three days enough to stay in La Serena? ### What are some activities to do in La Serena with kids? > - [Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coquimbo-la-serena-city-tour-for-cruises.a49235952.activity-details) > - [Elqui Valley Tour : History and Flavours ESP](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details) > - [Elqui Valley Tour: Heritage and Nature](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/elqui-valley-tour-heritage-and-nature.a51898854.activity-details) > - [Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) > - [Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details) ### What to do in La Serena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in La Serena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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