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THE SALT ROUTE

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Salar Grande Chile


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US$ 56 pp
Duration Full day
Zone
Iquique
Validity Mar 30th, 2012
Season
Year round
   
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DESCRIPTION

Come and visit Grande Salt Flat, the largest rock salt reserve in the world, going into a 20 mt crack to get crystalline rock salts. Then you'll go to Puerto de Patillos and see a colony of sea lions and coastal birds. The trip ends with a delicious lunch in Chanavallita Beach


HIGHLIGHTS

Grande Salt Flat, Puerto Patillos, Chanavallita Beach
   



Itinerary

Departure from hotels in Iquique between 8:00 and 8:30. In the way to Grande Saltflat, we'll make a short stop in Punta Gruesa, where you'll see a lighthouse that commemorates the battle of Punta Gruesa.

Then you'll see the facilities in Puerto de Patillos, from where the salt is embarked to many countries around the world. You'll cross the coastal range and arrive at Grande Saltflat, the biggest rock salt (99,99% pure) reserve in the world . In this spot you'll have a panoramic view, and you'll also walk inside a "Troy", a 20mt crack where you'll be able to pick crystalline salt rocks.

Then we'll go back to the coast, visit a protected area, where birds and a sea lion colony live. Finally, we'll head towards Chanavallita beach, where you'll have a delicious seafood based lunch.

Return to hotel at 16:00.


Rates

Raets are per passanger and expressed in American dollars

PROGRAM
PASSENGERS
2
3
4 AND UP
The Salt route
US$ 75
US$  68
US$ 56


  • Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars (US$).
  • Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
  • Please, read our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

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Services Included


The program includes

  • Transport in regular service.
  • Lunch.
  • Entrance to museums and national park.

Notes
  • Lunch doesn't include drinks
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Bring hat, swimsuit, and sunscreen
  • Minimum group size is 2 people.
 

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