4 days tour

4-Days Discovery @ Atacama Desert

4-Days Discovery @ Atacama Desert

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

Guide

Local professional bilingual guide during excursions

Transport

Shared Transfers Calama Airport - San Pedro de Atacama - Calama Airport with Spanish driver only. No guide. Shared excursions with bilingual guide

Meals

Breakfast @ Hotel Lunch with local products on day 3 Water during excursions and transfers Snack during Half Days Dinners at the hotel or local restaurant

Accommodation

3 nights lodging @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomรกs or similar in San Pedro de Atacama (breakfast & taxes included) For the following dates, hotel prices are ON REQUEST: Christmas & New Yearโ€™s Eve (20 Dec to 04 Jan).

Others

Entrance fees to archeological sites

Not included:

Insurance

Personal travel insurance

Flights

Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.

Others

Air ticket and airport taxes Meals not mentioned above Gratuities (optional) Extras and personal expenses

Optional

There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us. there are NOT included in the total price of the tour.

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Itinerary of your trip 4-Days Discovery @ Atacama Desert

  • Day 1 Calama Airport, San Pedro De Atacama + Stargazing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Calama Airport, San Pedro De Atacama + Stargazing

      Reception at Calama Airport and shared transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (with Spanish driver only. No guide).   

      Free time to acclimate slowly, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. I have organize your activities in such an order that helps you to acclimate properly to the elevation.

      Astronomy in the Desert, one of the best places in the world to observe stars, planets and constellations. A night sky without light pollution and with high quality telescopes integrating the local culture and indigenous vision.We observe the fantastic night sky of the Atacama Desert in a small private observatory. During the aproximately 2 hours of stargazing experience, we observe the stars, planets and constellations by the naked eye and through professional telescopes (16โ€). We learn about the importance of the region for modern astronomy as well as for ancient central Andean cultures.It is possible to observe the Milky Way, the stars that make up the constellations, the rotation of the sky. We continue with the technical observation of different types of nebulae and star clusters with the help of a telescope.

      Accommodation @ Casa Don Tomas 

  • Day 2 Am Atacama Salt Flat L + Pm Moon Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Am Atacama Salt Flat L + Pm Moon Valley

      Breakfast @ hotel. Located on the south of San Pedro de Atacama. The salt flat is the biggest salt deposit of Chile, among another important minerals like lithium. We will reach the core of the salt flat to find the Chaxa lagoon. Where we will see up to three different flamingosโ€™ species, between other birds. Near by 120.000the salt flat, we also will visit Toconao town, to learn about the culture of the zone.

      In the afternoon, we head towards the salt mountain range to the Moon Valley. Upon entering, the first stop is at the Great Dune, where we walk along a sandy path until we reach the viewpoint with a panoramic view. Then, the second stop is at the Tres Marรญas viewpoint, a geological formation sculpted by erosive agents that look like statues of salt. On the way back, we take a short walk next to the Amphitheater, a geological formation with sedimentary folds of clay, salt and plaster. Finally, we visit the Mars Valley, named for its colors similar to the red planet, from where the sunset is contemplated with a majestic view of the Andes Mountains. We return to the hotel.

      Accommodation @ Casa Don Tomas 

  • Day 3 Excursion To Altiplanic Lagoons + Piedras Rojas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Excursion To Altiplanic Lagoons + Piedras Rojas

      We will drive to the south of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Sico border crossing. Our first stop will be on a Tamarugo forest for having breakfast. Later on, we will continue to Red Stones, where we will enjoy a path that will get you closer to โ€œSalar de Aguas Calientes IIIโ€. Located at Piedras Rojas feet. Before our next destination, we will set up the lunch with a stunning view. 

      Our next highlight will be Altiplanic Lagoons. Wherewe will discover the Miscanti & Miรฑiques lagoons, with a priviledge view of the volcanoes. We will visit the Tropic of Capricorn, we will make a stop for   get   a   picture,   while   we   deliver   information   about   this   southern hemisphere parallel.

      Included: Miscanti & Miรฑiques entrance fee, breakfast and lunch menu

      Duration: Full Day (7 hours) 

      Altitude: 7,545 ft to 13,845 ft

      Tip: Dress in layers (intense temperature changes).Recommendations: Trekking boot, comfortable clothing for hot and cold, gloves, wool cap / hat, sun protection, sunglasses. In winter it is very cold.

      Accommodation @ Casa Don Tomas 

  • Day 4 Tatio Geysers + San Pedro De Atacama โ€“ Calama Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tatio Geysers + San Pedro De Atacama โ€“ Calama Airport

      Departure at 5:00am from the hotel. We travel 62 miles to the highlands towards the Andes until we reach the Geysers del Tatio geothermal field, the highest in the world at an altitude of 14,100 ft. After 90 minutes of travel, approximately, we reach the moment that they are in their maximum manifestation. We walked along a marked path to observe the emanations of boiling water. On the way back, we enjoy the beauty of the landscape, native flora and fauna in stops to observe vicuรฑas, birds and vegetation of the route where the old town of Machuca is located, place of shepherds of ancestral llamas, of the extraction of llareta and sulfur, today this town of adobe houses, straw and cactus wood.On the way back, we see the majestic Andes Mountain Range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. Return to the hotel.

      In due time,  you will be transfered in shared service (with Spanish driver only. No guide) to Calama Airport take your next flight.   (you must book a departure flight after 5:00pm) 

      End of our services  

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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