TERM: 01 DE AGOSTO DE 2015 A 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2016

DEPARTURE: Calama Airport

ARRIVAL: Calama Airport.

Day 1: CALAMA AIRPORT - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - VALLEY OF THE MOON

Arrival in Calama. Airport reception and transfer to the selected Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the morning, 19 Km. away from San Pedro, in the Cordillera de la Sal is The Valley of the Moon, declared a nature sanctuary and Natural Monument, protected by the uniqueness of its scenery. It is formed by a depression surrounded by small hills with impressive sharp ridges. The tour is an imaginary trip to landscapes that do not correspond to our world, but only to other planets. Thus, we see The Valley of the Dinosaurs, the Valley of Death… Where a spectacular view of the environment is obtained. Still en route to the Valley of the Moon, where we will find geological formations that are the result of successive folding of the earth's crust. Toward evening, the appearance of a bold palette of golds and reds, shakes the soul and sensibilities of the visitor. After the tour, we come back to our selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (including accommodation).

Day 2: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - TATIO GEYSERS TOUR

Departure during the morning from the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, to go to the Tatio Geysers, geothermal center with geysers that are seen only very early in the morning. After watching this beautiful spectacle, in a majestic natural environment, we have breakfast. On our return, we will be able to see the majesty of the Andes whose peaks seem within reach of our hands. Moving on, we find Machuca, a small settlement of Llamas shepherds. The village is adorned by houses of adobe and thatched roofs. A greenish bog gives it a special charm. Return to the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (including accommodation).

Day 3: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - SALAR DE ATACAMA & TOCONAO

In the afternoon, towards the south of San Pedro de Atacama, we find Toconao, our first stop, this village was built with Liparita, a special kind of stone. We’ll visit its bell tower built in 1750 of adobe and cactus wood. We’ll also visit the “San Lucas” Church, a national monument. In the “Valle de Jere” we’ll appreciate the true excellence of the Toconares, a cannon that thanks to its microclimate, and the water that comes down from the mountains, is very fertile, and makes the place one the greenest spots on the desert. Finally we visit the Soncor area, located in the great Atacama Salt Flat, Flamencos National Reserve. In the Chaxa Lagoon we’ll be able to enjoy various bird species and the color of the flamingos, the deep skies of Atacama, the highness of the volcanoes of the Andes and the sunset… We’ll say goodbye to these wonders to come back to our selected Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (includes accommodation).

Day 4 / SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - CALAMA – OUT

At the appointed time, transfer to Calama Airport to board the flight to Santiago.

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RECOMMENDED FLIGHT SCHEDULES

• Santiago (SCL) / Calama (CJC): Flight must arrive at Calama before 10:30 hrs.
• Calama (CJC) / Santiago (SCL): Flight must departure from Calama after 17:00 hrs