Day
01 Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Reception and transfer from the Calama's airport to San
Pedro de Atacama.
PM Departure from the hotel to The Moon Valley, Only 19
km from San Pedro de Atacama is the Moon Valley, which
has been designated Nature Sanctuary and is formed by
a depression surrounded by small hills with impressive
sharp ridges. The tour starts at the Lookout, which provides
a spectacular panoramic view of the surroundings. We continue
on route towards Valle de la Muerte, where we will see
Tres Marías,Las Cavernas de Sal and Duna Mayor.
Tres Marías are geological formations caused by
successive foldings of the earth's crust. In the Canernas
de Sal we can see pieces of salt gem precious crystal
of transparent, produced under high pressure in the dry
environment. Going east we reach to Duna Mayor, where
we can admire the sunset.
Lodging at the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 02 San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast. Breakfast. On this occasion, we’ll visit the great Salar de Atacama in Los Flamencos National Reserve where you can enjoy its immensity surrounded by fauna in the Chaxa lagoon and surroundings between the flamingos that prove to be the main attraction of the salt with their beauty. Then we will take the road to the Highlands to visit the lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques at 4,200 meters above the sea level at the base of the volcanoes of the cordillera of the Andes, through its paths we will delight us with the nature of a landscape of contrasts. We will then enjoy lunch in the town of Socaire village highlighted for its traditional cuisine. Finally, before returning, we will visit the town of Toconao, its bell tower and Church of San Lucas, both national monuments since 1951. Back to the Hotel.
Accommodation at the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Back to the Hotel.
Lodging at the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 03 San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the Hotel. Time for your personal activities.
In the afternoon we start the tour to this beautiful Lagoon
which is located 20 km. from San Pedro de Atacama, at
2300 m of height approximately. Among Atacama Salt Flat
is surrounded by salt crystals in a wonderful environment.
It is characterized for having turquoise waters and also,
has got a level of flotation higher to Mar Muerto because
of its great concentration of salt and lithium. We
continue our way to the south of the salt flat where we'll
find the impressive Ojos del Salar, pools of fresh water.
After enjoying this impressive natural landscapes, we'll
see the most beautiful sunset with a very typical drink
of our country. Return to your hotel.
Lodging at the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 04 San Pedro de Atacama
AM Departure to the Tatio Geysers are the world highest
geothermic field. They are located in the Andes Mountain
Range at an altitude of 4.321 m.a.s.l., and the greatest
activity takes place between 06:30 and 09:00 a.m., when
atmospheric pressure generates huge steam columns that
spring from the ground, producing a contrast between the
mountains and the deep blue sky. On the way back we will
pass along Machuca, an Atacama village which main activities
are shepherding and will show its marsh, ducks and andean
sea gulls.The tour includes breakfast.
Lodging at the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 05 San Pedro de Atacama-Calama
Desayuno. Transfer to the Calama airport.
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