Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 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 and 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.
Day 2: 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 flamingos 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. Includes (B).
Day 3: San Pedro Walking Tour. Special visit that overcomes to 12,000 years of prehistory time in which the first human groups inhabit the desert of Atacama developing a form of life fused in the respect and gratefulness to the Mother Earth (Pachamama). This visit will be guided the Archaeological Museum of San Pedro de Atacama, possessor of an important anthropological collection of the Atacama culture, we will continue this visit towards the Market with samples of local and international crafts, the municipal large house, Church, House of Pedro de Valdivia, among others. Includes (B).
Day 4: 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. Lunch on the way while returning to Calama on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago (18-19 PM). Includes (B).
* Departures: Daily departures all year round. Departures at a special price on Tuesdays only.
* Group Size and Guiding Staff: 15 maximum plus our staff. Guide to client ratio: 1/15.
* Accommodation: The accommodation of Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama is a hotel conceived to honor the spirit of the traditional customs of the Atacama desert while providing the creature comforts modern travelers expect from hotels in San Pedro de Atacama Oasis.
* Weather: Desert weather. The temperature oscillates between day and night time, and the summer rains are more frequently with a high media of 3 millimeters. The high media temperature is 24,5ºC and the lowest is 17,1ºC.
* Physical Demands: Previous experience is not required to participate in this trip.
* About the Itinerary: For operational reasons the excursions will be programmed at your arrival including the main highlights (Moon Valley, Tatio, Atacama Salt Flat, Arqueological and Walking Tour) as mentioned in the itinerary. The order of the excursions might vary.
* Itinerary Modifications: We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary under the sole discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can also modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- USD 728 p/p English guide, departures; every Tuesday (Sgl Sup. USD 246)
- USD 841 p/p English guide, departures; Other days (Sgl Sup. USD 347)
- USD 925 p/p English guide, departures; Christmas Rate from 22 Dec 07-2 Jan 08 (Sgl Sup. USD 381).
Price Includes:
- Transfers Calama Airport/Hotel San Pedro de Atacama and Hotel/Airport
- All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation in Lodge Terrantai
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B=breakfast L=lunch L- =Box Lunch
- Daily Excursions as specified in the itinerary according menu available for 4 days program.
- Full day Salar de Atacama
- Trekking Cordillera de la Sal, moon Valley
- Geisers de Tatio
- Pukará de Quitor
- Walking Tour San Pedro de Atacama
- 1 english speaking guide on excursions
- Entrance fees museum, national parks and indigenous communities.
Price Excludes:
- Air transport
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Insurance.
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