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Suggested itinerary:
INITIATION TO ATACAMA - EXPLORA IN ATACAMA
Day 01 CALAMA
Upon arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama through the Moon Valley with its eerie silence and moonscape and the snow-capped volcanoes in the background. SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA Arrival at Hotel . Accommodation in rooms with privat e bath including breakfast.
Days
02-03 Full day to be chosen from menu EXPLORA EXCURSIONS (see bellow)
Day 04 CALAMA
In due time, transfer to the airport in Calama to board your departure flight.
MENU OF EXCURSION EXPLORA IN ATACAMA
1.- TREK TO CATARPE : Easy exploration.
DURATION : Half a day.
ITINERARY : Depart from "explora en Atacama", to Quebrada del diablo, Valle Quitor and Tambo Catarpe.
2.- TREK TO MOON VALLEY : easy exploration (Only on full moon)
DURATION : 1 ½ Hour
3.- PICNIC AT CASPANA. Arrival at Caspana and visit a 2 hours trek to agriculture terraces.
DURATION : full day departing from "explora en Atacama" at 7:00am
4.- HISTORY TRAVEL : Easy exploration. First a conference with arqueologist or anthropologist, visit to Padre Le Paige Museum, of San Pedro de Atacama and special visit to arqueological places.
5.- HORSEBACK RIDING TO QUITOR VALLEY : Easy Exploration
DURATION : 2 ½ to 4 hours. Visit to Pukara and Catarpe.
6.- HORSEBACK RIDING BY THE AYLLUS : To Cucuter & Poconchi, returning by Sequitor.
DURATION : 3 ½ Hours.
7.- HIKE TO LICANCABUR VOLCANO : 5.900mts, requires a 60 to 90 day confirmation prior to arrival (depends on physical conditions). Visa to Bolivia is also require.
8.- BIKING TO PIEDRA DE LA COCA : Demanding.
DURATION: 4 Hours. either through road or Valle de la Muerte.
9.- TO THE GEISERS : A visit to El Tatio. Departing from explora en Atacama at 6:00am, returning either at noon to hotel for lunch or a full day with picnic.
10.- TREK TO HOT SPRINGS. Medium difficulty. Lunch buffet at Puritama.
DURATION: 2 ½ Hours
Tour operators offering this trip:
Chile Tours and Travel : www.latintrails.com