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North
Chile Adventures – Atacama Desert Nature Tour
The Atacama Desert, in
the north of Chile, is the driest place on earth. The desert is so dramatic
that, at first sight, it appears never to have sustained any life. However,
pink flamingos together with Llamas, Vicunas y Guanacos and many other
species of fauna and flora can be found living in perfect harmony in the
many oases and lakes located in the area. The volcanoes that crown the
Atacama desert are among the tallest on earth and their summits used to be
sacred sanctuaries for the ancient Incas.
TUE: Calama- San Pedro
Reception at Calama's
airport (11-12AM) and private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (98km) crossing
the Cordillera de la Sal with amazing rock formations. Lunch and briefing in San
Pedro de Atacama. The evening schedules an interesting Ethnic tour (*) which
introduces the social & economic system developed for the ancient inhabitants to
work and live in harmony on this remote oasis. It is possible to learn a bit of
the land working techniques, which manage to grow food with little water, and on
extreme weather conditions. The tour ends at the archeological remains of Tulor,
sacred village with singular rounded constructions which origin and decay
remains a mystery. Overnight in Hotel ()
WED: San Pedro- Toconao-
Salar de Atacama
Exploration starts by
visiting the small village of Toconao, 35km from San Pedro, well known for its
volcanic rock handcrafts. Walk in the nearby valley of Jeria and observe the
typical cultivation on terraces. On the way back enter the immense and sparkling
white Atacama Saltflat until reaching the beautiful Chaxa lagoon where
flamingoes and other Andean birds nest. Be back at San Pedro on time for lunch
(*); Afterwards, visit the Museo Arqueologico to gain an insight into the
ancient cultures that inhabited the area. Next, visit and walk around the
remarkable remains of the fortress of Quitor 3 km from San Pedro. Its strategic
location overlooking the neighboring fertile valleys gave peace and splendor to
its original inhabitants, the Atacamenos (S.XII) until first the Incas and later
the Spanish conquerors (S.XVI) invaded the city. As the sun gets down enter the
silent Moon Valley and explore its extraordinary rock formations. Overnight in
Hotel (B,)
THU:
Geysers Del Tatio (4.500m, 270km rt trip)
Leave the Hotel at 04:30 hrs
on time to observe the geysers in action at El Tatio. The boiling steam rises up
to 40mt over the surface and some 900m from underground. Breakfast in the open
and walk around the geothermal field. Drive back through dirt Andean roads with
magnificent view over Tocopurri and Sairecahur volcanoes. The evening is free to
walk around the town and visit the picturesque church, square and handcraft
market. (B)
What´s included
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Transfer Calama arpt/San Pedro/Calama arpt;
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Excursions specified
on the itineraries and according to chart below;
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Meals as indicated:
B=bkfst; L=lunch; L-=Box-lunch; D=dinner. All meals are served at the
hotel´s dinning room;
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Full board supplement available at extra
cost.
Group departures
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Available only on
Tuesday.
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Overnights in Hotel
Terrantai, Htl Kimal or similar.
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English speaking
guide;
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Mineral water and soft
drinks on excursions.
Excursion Chart
If you want to compose the
itinerary "a la carte" herein is the week schedule of excursions:
|
Excursions |
Frequency |
Schedules
|
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Atacama,
Archeologic and ethnic tour |
Every day |
15:30
18.00 |
|
Atacama
Salt Flat |
Mon Wed Fri Sat |
09:00
13:30 |
|
Moon
Valley (soft trekking) |
Mon Wed Fri Sat |
16:00
20:00 |
|
Tatio
Geysers (soft trekking) |
Tue Thu Fri - Sun |
05:00
13:00 |
|
Chuquicamata Chiu Chiu Lasana |
Monday |
08:00
13:00 |
|
Green
Lagoon, Bolivia |
Tuesday |
08:00
13:00 |
|
Altiplano villages, Caspana |
Wednesday |
09:00
16:00 |
|
Sejar
Lagoon |
Thursday |
09:00
13:00 |
|
Pakana’s sentinels |
Friday |
09:00
15:00 |
|
Piscanti and Meniques Lagoon |
Saturday |
09:00
15:00 |
|
Salt
Mountain Trek |
Sunday |
09:00
13:00 |
 To
get the most out of your trip we strongly recommend you find out as much as
possible about your destination. There is no better way to do this, than by
reading a Footprint Handbook.
Chile
Handbook 2nd
edition
Charlie
Nurse
ISBN
1 900949 28 8 £11.99 500 pages 225 maps
Illustrated
with colour photos and maps. Includes Easter Island
Travel-proof
paperback
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