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DESCRIPTION
The north of Chile is blessed with the captivating beauty of the arid, solitary landscape of the world’s driest desert. Visit San Pedro de Atacama; discover how the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) got its name; marvel at the steaming fumaroles of the Tatio Geysers. In short, we invite you to see these natural wonders with your own eyes
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HIGHLIGHTS
San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna, Geysers del Tatio, Salar de Atacama.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DESTINATION
San Pedro de Atacama
Moon Valley
Atacama Salt Flat
Tatio Geysers
From Sao Paulo to San Pedro
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Arrival and shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama from the airport or Calama Bus Terminal. In the nigha Astronomic regular excursion to an observatory. Accommodations in the hotel.
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Breakfast. Free morning. Departure from the Hotel 4:00 pm. approximately. Cejar Lagoon is located in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat, at 2.300 mts, in a stunning surrounding made of salt crystals. The magical turquoise color of the waters invites you to an extraordinary bath. The waters have a flotation level higher than Dead Sea, due to the high concentration of salt and lithium. In the nearby, the Ojos del Salar, two natural pools of fresh water. After enjoying these impressive natural landscapes, the sweetness of a tasty pisco sour and the sunset in the heart of the salt flat will give harmony to our spirits
Accommodations in the hotel.
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Departure from the Hotel 15:00 hrs. approximately;Â Moon Valley is located 19 km away from San Pedro, in the Cordillera de la Sal. Named Sanctuary of Nature and Natural Monument, protected for the uniqueness of its beauty. It is formed by a depression surrounded by small hills with impressive sharped ridges. The tour is an imaginary trip to a place that does not belong here, but to other planets.
That is how we can find the Dinosaurs and Death Valley, where we can get an overwhelming panoramic view. Next, we go to the Moon Valley, where we will find geological formations caused by successive folding of the earth's crust. By sunset a dazzling artist's palette of gold and reds that touches our human sensitivity.
Accommodations in the hotel.
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Departure from the Hotel 09:00 hrs approximately; Atacama, the biggest salt flat in Chile, boasts one of the most important flamingo reserves (Flamingo National Reserve). We take a path to get closer to the Chaxa lagoon in order to identify the different types of birds. Miscanti and Miñique, located at 4.220 mts. are managed by the Socaire community and it is also part of the National Reserve. The eruption of the Miñiques volcano 1 million years ago caused the damming of the water that used to flow to the salt flat, giving origin to these blue water and white shores lagoons. On our way back, Socaire, a pre-Columbian village, nowadays well considered by the typical Atacama food.
Accommodations in the hotel.
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Early departure from hotel to visit the Tatio Geysers (04:30 hrs AM) , geothermal center active only in the morning. We will have breakfast, surrounded by an overwhelming landscape, after such beautiful show. Shuttle back to Calama’s Airport.
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Included Excursions
Early departure from hotel to visit the Tatio Geysers, geothermal center active only in the morning. We will have breakfast, surrounded by an overwhelming landscape, after such beautiful show. On our way back, we will enjoy the magnificent Andes range, whose summits seem to be close to our hands.On the way, we find Machuca , a little sheperds settlement. The village is decorated by adobe houses of wild grass roof. A vivid green bofedal gives a special charm to the scenery. Moon Valley is located 19 km away from San Pedro, in the Cordillera de la Sal. Named Sanctuary of Nature and Natural Monument, protected for the uniqueness of its beauty. It is formed by a depression surrounded by small hills with impressive sharped ridges. The tour is an imaginary trip to a place that does not belong here, but to other planets. That is how we can find the Dinosaurs and Death Valley, where we can get an overwhelming panoramic view. Next, we go to the Moon Valley, where we will find geological formations caused by successive folding of the earth's crust. By sunset a dazzling artist's palette of gold and reds that touches our human sensitivity Atacama, the biggest salt flat in Chile, boasts one of the most important flamingo reserves (Flamingo National Reserve). We take a path to get closer to the Chaxa lagoon in order to identify the different types of birds. Miscanti and Miñique, located at 4.220 mts. are managed by the Socaire community and it is also part of the National Reserve. The eruption of the Miñiques volcano 1 million years ago caused the damming of the water that used to flow to the salt flat, giving origin to these blue water and white shores lagoons. On our way back, Socaire, a pre-Columbian village, nowadays well considered by the typical Atacama food. Cejar Lagoon is located in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat, at 2.300 mts, in a stunning surrounding made of salt crystals. The magical turquoise color of the waters invites you to an extraordinary bath. The waters have a flotation level higher than Dead Sea, due to the high concentration of salt and lithium. In the nearby, the Ojos del Salar, two natural pools of fresh water. After enjoying these impressive natural landscapes, the sweetness of a tasty pisco sour and the sunset in the heart of the salt flat will give harmony to our spirits. Â
Rates are per passenger and expressed in American Dollars
| HOTEL |
ROOM |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE
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Kimal
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 1.125
USD 174 |
USD 817
USD 97 |
USD 771
USD 85 |
La Casa de Don Tomás
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 884
USD 113 |
USD 719
USD 72 |
USD 685
USD 64 |
Poblado de Kimal
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 1.027
USD 149 |
USD 766
USD 84 |
USD 713
USD 71 |
Altiplánico
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 1.171
USD 185 |
USD 925
USD 124 |
USD 815
USD 96 |
Altiplánico
Addittional night |
Superior |
USD 1.417
USD 247 |
USD 1.007
USD 144 |
USD 815
USD 96 |
Terrantai
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 1.171
USD 185 |
USD 843
USD 103 |
USD 788
USD 89 |
Terrantai
Addittional night |
Superior |
USD 1.335
USD 226 |
USD 884
USD 113 |
USD 815
USD 96 |
Tulor
Addittional night |
Standard |
USD 1.089
USD 165 |
USD 794
USD 91 |
USD 752
USD 80 |
Tulor
Addittional night |
Superior |
USD 1.258
USD 207 |
USD 894
USD 116 |
USD 831
USD 100 |
* Program in Terrantai hotel is available until june 30, 2013.
- Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars.
- Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
- Please, read our .
The program includes
- Transfer Calama's airport / San Pedro de Atacama Hotel / Calama's airport in regular service.
- 4 night's accommodation in selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Breakfast everyday.
- "Astronomic tour" excursion: 2 hours and a half. Regular service.
- Half day excursion to Moon valley and Death valley. Entrance include. Regular service.
- Half day excursion to Cejar lagoon. Entrance include. Regular service.
- Half day excursion to Geysers del Tatio. Entrance included. Regular service.
- Full day excursion to Lagunas Altiplánicas, Salar de Atacama y Toconao. Entrance included to Laguna Chaxa y Miscanti. Regular service.
Notes
- Optional tour depending on the passenger hour departure on day 5: half day excursion Archaeological Tour USD 76 per passenger. Entrance to Tulor y Quitor included. Regular service.
- *The astronomic tour is being made every night, except for full moon nights and cloudy nights.
- Tours include guide Spanish / English.
- The excursions order will be according to availability of the Local Operator.
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