TCH-104

Live the nature in the most arid desert in the world
(5 days / 4 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 village and an Atacama Fortress, ending up in Tulor village of (dating from 800 B.C.), then returning to the hotel. Lunch in San Pedro de Atacama.

Depart from the hotel to the mythic 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

Early morning departure from the hotel to the geothermic formation El Tatio Geysers at 4,300 meters (14,100 ft.) above sea level.
Here you will see a spectacular sunrise over the geysers and can enjoy a bath in a thermal pool. During the trip back we will pass through a landscape of exceptional beauty, with the chance to see the native flora and fauna. Breakfast and Box Lunch included.

Afternoon free.

DAY 4

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.

The ascent continues to 3,900 meters (12,800 ft.) where we will find the 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.

Dinner in San Pedro.

DAY 5

Transport to Calama Airport. End of stay.

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