TCH-103

The most beautiful of Atacama the big one
(4 days / 3 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 the Inca of Catarpe Tambo, Pucará de Quitor an ancient Atacama Fortress, ending up in Tulor village (dating from 800 B.C.), then returning to the hotel. Lunch in San Pedro de Atacama.

Depart from the hotel to the magical Valle de la Luna (Lunar Valley), visiting Death Valley and the Three
Marias, ending the afternoon with a spectacular sunset. Return to the hotel. Dinner in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 3

Morning departure from the hotel to the High Altitude Lakes, along the route visiting the Atacama Salt Flats and Lake Chaxas, nesting site of the flamenco. We continue along the edge of the Salt Flats until reaching Socaire, a small Andean village
at 3,500 meters (11,500 ft.) above sea level. Socaire is noteworthy for its church and ancient agricultural terraces. Box lunch.

We then continue to Miscanti and Meñiques lakes, with their beautiful blue color, and lovely views of the Andes mountains in the background. On our return to San Pedro we will visit Toconao pueblo. Return to Hotel Tulor.

Dinner in San Pedro.

DAY 4

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 with its spectacular sunrise. Breakfast at the location and then enjoy a bath in a thermal pool.

Our trip then continues to Caspana, town that still preserves its ancient traditions. Lunch in Caspana, then we continue to the towns of Lasana and Pucara of Lasana, ending our trip with a stop in the colonial pueblo Chiu Chiu, to visit San Francisco's Church.

Afternoon transport to Calama Airport. End of stay.

 

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