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Travel across the mountain ranges of La Sal, Domeyco and The Andes, the villages of Rio Grande, Chiu Chiu and Caspana, were we sleep. Visit fortress ruins, petroglyphs, villages loaded with history, geysers, thermal baths and cactus forests.
Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama (2.500 mts)-Caspana (3.300 mts)
9:00 am. We leave from San Pedro de Atacama (2,500 m), cross Valle de la Luna and the Llano de la Paciencia, heading north to cross the Cordillera de Domeyko trough mountain mining roads and reach the protected area of petroglyphs Yerba Buena, where we’ll stop to explain the designs engraved in rocks thousands of years ago.
We’ll then head towards the village of Rio Grande, immerse on a huge canon, and drive through Calama’s old mining roads to arrive to the town of Chiu-Chiu, where the oldest church in Chile is settled.
After having lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll continue our journey towards the town of Caspana (3,000 m), a small village of 150 inhabitants, known for it’s terraced crops.
After reviewing the route, we’ll enjoy a typical dish from the area. That night we’ll have a stargazing tour.
Hostel accommodation managed by the indigenous community of Caspana.
Tranche Day 1: 350 kilometers
Average altitude of 2,800 m.s.n.m
Day 2: Caspana (3.300 mts) - San Pedro de Atacama (2.500 mts)
8:30 am. We’ll head towards the protected area of Geyser Geysers, crossing a mountain range at almost 5.000 meters. Tatio Geysers is the third largest geothermal field in the world to visit and tour their amazing fumaroles and abundant flora and fauna.
10:00 am. We’ll visit the village of Machuca, a small town of 15 inhabitants with a picturesque church, to continue Puritama Park, Private Nature Reserve for lunch at its thermal pools.
15:00 pm. We’ll travel towards San Pedro de Atacama to complete the 2 day trip.
Tranche Day 2: 170 kilometers
Average altitude of 3,500 m.s.n.m
Recommendations
This program includes:
- Bilingual guide
- All excursions
- Water and nuts
- Lodging
- Food
- All entry fees
IMPORTANT!
* Ask for the price of teenagers (12 to 18 years old)
Equipment
You should bring:
- Light clothes for the day
- Warm clothes for the afternoon
- Sunscreen.
- Lantern