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Atacama Dreaming
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GBP £380
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Daily
duration
4 Days
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San Pedro de Atacama, Valley of the Moon, Toconao, El Taito Geysirs
Salt Plains, Geysers and Volcanoes - a tour of the world's driest desert.
Day 1: Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama. En route, we will see spectacular views of the Cordillera de la Sal.
Upon arrival, we check into the hotel and the remainder of the day is free.
Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama. En route, we will see spectacular views of the Cordillera de la Sal.
Upon arrival, we check into the hotel and the remainder of the day is free.
Day 2: San Pedro de Atacama: Valley of the Moon
In the morning we visit the archaeological museum of Padre le Paige, with its famous collection of artefacts from Atacameño society. We also visit the church of San Pedro which dates from the 17th century.
In the afternoon we set out to the Valley of the Moon to see the sunset over this bizarre, lunar landscape which has been formed by the erosion of salt mountains.
In the morning we visit the archaeological museum of Padre le Paige, with its famous collection of artefacts from Atacameño society. We also visit the church of San Pedro which dates from the 17th century.
In the afternoon we set out to the Valley of the Moon to see the sunset over this bizarre, lunar landscape which has been formed by the erosion of salt mountains.
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama: Salar de Atacama
Free morning to enjoy the silent atmosphere of the desert or visit the nearby pre-Inca fortress of Pucará de Quitor.
In the afternoon we visit the Salar de Atacama. En route we shall visit the town of Toconao. The houses in this small picturesque village are built from bricks of white volcanic stone, giving the town a very unique appearance.
After Toconao, we continue on to visit one of the world’s largest salt lakes: the Salar de Atacama. The salt lake is home to various species of flamingos (and other wildlife). The visit offers a terrific opportunity to get closer to these birds in their natural habitat.
Free morning to enjoy the silent atmosphere of the desert or visit the nearby pre-Inca fortress of Pucará de Quitor.
In the afternoon we visit the Salar de Atacama. En route we shall visit the town of Toconao. The houses in this small picturesque village are built from bricks of white volcanic stone, giving the town a very unique appearance.
After Toconao, we continue on to visit one of the world’s largest salt lakes: the Salar de Atacama. The salt lake is home to various species of flamingos (and other wildlife). The visit offers a terrific opportunity to get closer to these birds in their natural habitat.
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Calama; El Tatio Geyser
Early departure for the geysers of El Tatio. El Tatio is situated at an altitude of 4,500 m above sea level on the Altiplano. The geysers are spectacular in the early morning as the rising sun strikes the steam.
We then travel to Calama where the journey ends.
Early departure for the geysers of El Tatio. El Tatio is situated at an altitude of 4,500 m above sea level on the Altiplano. The geysers are spectacular in the early morning as the rising sun strikes the steam.
We then travel to Calama where the journey ends.
| Accommodation | Hotel (3*) |
| Inclusions | Tours Airport transfers Accommodation Breakfasts |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (easy) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets not available for this tour Local foods used on tour Local, English-speaking guides used |
| Single Surcharge | US$ 130 |
| Notes | Tour price does not include flights |
| Price dependent on: | Hotel availability |
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