Discovery @ San Pedro de Atacama

Day 1 Calama Airport - San Pedro de Atacama + Afternoon Visit to Moon Valley

Reception at Calama Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

Free time to acclimate slowly, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. I have organize your activities in such an order that helps you to acclimate properly to the elevation.

In the afternoon, we head towards the salt mountain range to the Moon Valley. Upon entering, the first stop is at the Great Dune, where we walk along a sandy path until we reach the viewpoint with a panoramic view. Then, the second stop is at the Tres Marías viewpoint, a geological formation sculpted by erosive agents that look like statues of salt. On the way back, we take a short walk next to the Amphitheater, a geological formation with sedimentary folds of clay, salt and plaster. Finally, we visit the Mars Valley, named for its colors similar to the red planet, from where the sunset is contemplated with a majestic view of the Andes Mountains. We return to the hotel.

Overnight @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás

Day 2 Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques + Piedras Rojas

We will drive to the south of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Sico border crossing. Our first stop will be on a Tamarugo forest for having breakfast. Later on, we will continue to Red Stones, where we will enjoy a path that will get you closer to “Salar de Aguas Calientes III”. Located at Piedras Rojas feet. Before our next destination, we will set up the lunch with a stunning view. 

Our next highlight will be Altiplanic Lagoons. Wherewe will discover the Miscanti & Miñiques lagoons, with a priviledge view of the volcanoes. We will visit the Tropic of Capricorn, we will make a stop for   get   a   picture,   while   we   deliver   information   about   this   southern hemisphere parallel.

Included: Miscanti & Miñiques entrance fee, breakfast and lunch menu

Duration: Full Day (7 hours) 

Altitude: 7,545 ft to 13,845 ft

Tip: Dress in layers (intense temperature changes).Recommendations: Trekking boot, comfortable clothing for hot and cold, gloves, wool cap / hat, sun protection, sunglasses. In winter it is very cold.

Accommodation @ Casa Don Tomas 

Day 3 San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers - Calama Airport

At 5:00am your guide will pick you up from your hotel (time subject to confirmation) and you will head to Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. 

After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes Mountain Range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. We then arrive at Machuca, a small llama herder settlement. 

The village is filled with adobe houses with thatched roofs. Green wetlands lend a special charm. 

After this experience is over we will head directly to airport so you can take your flight back home. 

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