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Mamalluca Astronomical Observatory in Vicuña

La Serena
Excursion
Mamalluca Astronomical Observatory in Vicuña — photo 1

Pickup at the hotel in La Serena and transfer to Vicuña. At the observatory there is an introductory presentation with images and a software simulation, followed by outdoor sky observation and sessions with telescopes. The visit concludes at the main computerized telescope in the dome and a snack before returning to the hotel in La Serena. Transfers from and to hotels in La Serena and Coquimbo are included.

Daily operation. In winter approximately from 17:00 to 22:00; in summer approximately from 20:30 to 02:00.

What's included

Included: Transfers from and to hotels in La Serena and Coquimbo
Included: Introductory presentation and software simulation
Included: Outdoor sky observation and telescope sessions
Included: Snack

Service information

Guides in Portuguese, English and Russian. Service on request: confirmed on request and subject to availability.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the B2B Portal.

What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those stated in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a service has its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.