After discovering Santiago de Chile, prepare for a unique and memorable experience to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The flatness, clearness and emptiness of the surroundings are no doubt overwhelming yet remarkable. Admire aspects of the ancient native Indian civilization in either in San Pedro or in Tocanao.
Over 4000 skulls, mummies, weapons and Pukara de Quitor, an old Inca fortress, of this bygone era, a 78-mile drive to the highest geothermal field in the world are also included in the program.
Atacama Desert & the Moon Valley
7D / 6N
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Upon arrival at the Santiago airport, meet and transfer to hotel
Half-day city tour visiting Club Hípico, Parque O’Higgins and the Cousiño Palace
Plaza de Armas, Pre-Colombian Art Museum and San Cristóbal Hill
DAY 2: SANTIAGO
Depart on a full day excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
View the monument honoring the Naval Battle of 1879
See Viña’s flower clock and the gambling Casino
Visit Rioja Palace, Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue
DAY 3: SANTIAGO
Depart on a full day excursion to Concha y Toro Winery
Walk through Casona’s beautiful park and vineyards
Discover the “Devil’s legend” in the old and dark bodegas
Taste three different wines
DAY 4: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Depart for a flight to San Pedro de Atacama
Upon arrival at the Calama airport, meet and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
En route visit Chiu Chiu and Pukara de lasana
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Full day excursion to Salar de Atacama, Toconao, San Pedro, Quitor and Moon Valley
Visit Atacama Salt Lake, the driest desert in the world
The Indian village of Toconao, Father Le Paige Museum
Pukará de Quitor, an old Inca fortress and the Moon Valley
DAY 6: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
A.M: Depart for a half-day excursion to the Tatio steaming geysers
P.M: Free time at leisure
DAY 7: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – DEPARTURE
Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to the Calama airport for departure flight
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Excluded
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Round trip ticket to Santiago de Chile (economy class)
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Airport taxes
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Internal flights
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Fuel surcharge
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Meet and assist upon arrival & departure
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Visa fees
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Round trip transfer: Apt – Htl – Apt
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Travel insurance
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3-night at NH Ciudad Santiago Hotel 4* on bed & breakfast basis
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Lunches & dinners
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3-night at Hosteria Casa de Don Tomas 3*on bed & breakfast basis
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Tips & extras at hotel
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3 excursions on private basis in Santiago de Chile
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All other expenses
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2 excursions on private basis in San Pedro de Atacama
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English speaking guide during the tours
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Entrance fees & room taxes
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Assistance of our representative in Chile
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After discovering Santiago de Chile, prepare for a unique and memorable experience to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The flatness, clearness and emptiness of the surroundings are no doubt overwhelming yet remarkable. Admire aspects of the ancient native Indian civilization in either in San Pedro or in Tocanao.
