TCH-101
San Pedro de Atacama and their near marvels
(3 days / 2 nights)

DAY 1

Transport from Calama airport to the Tulor Hotel, San Pedro de Atacama.

Afternoon free or, depending on the arrival time of your flight, visit the Archaeological Museum, where the best examples of the ancient cultures of this area can be found. Also of interest are the San Pedro Church and Artisans Market. Eat lunch and/or dinner in San Pedro (depending on arrival time).

DAY 2

In the morning visit Pucará de Quitor an Atacama Fortress from the 18th century. Next we will visit Catarpe (an Inca administrative center), ending up in Tulor village (dating from 800 B.C.), then returning to the hotel. Lunch in San Pedro de Atacama.

In the afternoon, depart for the Valle de la Luna (Lunar Valley), visiting Death Valley and the Three
Marias, and the Salt Mines, ending the afternoon with a spectacular sunset. Return to the hotel. Dinner in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 3

Early morning departure from the hotel to the El Tatio Geysers at 4,300 meters (14,100 ft.) above sea level and visit the entire geothermic formation. Breakfast at the location and then enjoy a bath in a thermal pool. On our return trip we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the Altiplano. Lunch in San Pedro.

Afternoon transport to Calama Airport. End of stay.

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