Chilean and Bolivian Altiplano - 11 days
Before setting off on an adventure in the world's driest desert, it's time to visit the modern capital at the end of the world: Santiago de Chile! Then the north of Chile and its diverse expanses of rock, salt and sand will surprise you from the small oasis village of San Pedro de Atacama. You'll then head for the south of Lipez in Bolivia for an expedition through unique landscapes. Then it's on to the famous port of Valparaiso.
Expedition to Bolivia's South Lipez in a small group of 6 people max. with Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago - guided visit of the city
Arrival in Santiago
- Reception by your driver at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Meeting with your guide.
- City tour by foot and by public transportation.
Repas inclus: aucun
Night: Santiago | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 2: Santiago/Calama - San Pedro de Atacama - Luna Valley - Stargazing
Departure from Santiago to the north of Chile.
- Transfer to the airport.
- Flight for Calama, northern mining town.
- Reception at the airport of Calama and transfer to your hotel from San Pedro de Atacama, oasis village in the middle of the Atacama desert.
- Mid-afternoon excursion to discover the Valley of the Moon and its breathtaking lunar landscapes.
- Return to San Pedro in the evening.
- Night tour stargazing.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: San Pedro de Atacama | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama - Toconao - Atacama Salar - Laguna Altiplanicas
Day trip from the Salar de Atacama and Andean villages.
- Observation of flamingos at the Chaxa Lagoon.
- Discovery of the Miscanti, Miñique lagoons.
- Visits to Tocanao and Socaire villages.
- Return to San Pedro in the late afternoon.
Meal included:
Breakfast / Lunch
Night: San Pedro de Atacama | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geyser - San Pedro de Atacama
Early morning excursion to see the Tatio geysers at 4360m.
- Departure for the Geysers (02h00 of road).
- Breakfast served once on site.
- Discovery of geysers.
- Visit the village of Machuca during the descent to San Pedro.
- Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: San Pedro de Atacama | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama - Bolivia - Laguna Verde - Laguna Colorada
Departure for shipment in the South Lipez in Bolivia.
- Transfer from the hotel to the border (01h00 drive).
- Meeting with the Bolivian team.
- Discovery Laguna Verde, Dali desert, thermal baths of Polques, geysers Sol de Mañana.
- Discovery Laguna Colarada and Siloli Desert.
- Arrival at our hotel in the evening.
Meal included:
Breakfast / Lunch / Diner
Night: Sud Lipez Villamar
Day 6: Bolivia - Valle de las Rocas - Laguna Vinto
Following our expedition in the South Lipez.
- Visit of the city of stone (Italia), located in the Valley of las Rocas.
- Discovery of the lagoon of Vinto, the lagoon of Katal and the Cañon del Inca.
- Observation of the very present Andean fauna and flora : llamas, vicunas vizcachas, ñandús, and foxes.
- Visit the cities of San Agustín, Julaca and its railway station.
- Arrival at our hotel in Sel late afternoon.
Meal included:
Breakfast / Lunch / Diner
Night: Sud Lipez Colcha K
Day 7: Julaca - Salar de Uyuni - Villamar
Today direction the Salar d'Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world.
- Visit of theIncahuasi Island and its cacti.
- Visit of Colchani and the salt museum.
- Arrival at midday in Uyuni. Free time.
- Arrival in Villamar at the end of the day.
Meal included:
Breakfast / Lunch / Diner
Night: Sud Lipez Villamar
Day 8: Villamar - Hito Cajon - San Pedro de Atacama
Back to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile.
- Early departure for the border.
- Border crossing.
- Arrival in San Pedro early afternoon.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: San Pedro de Atacama | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago
Return to Santiago.
- Transfer to Calama airport .
- Flight to Santiago.
- Reception and transfer to your hotel.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Santiago | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 10: Santiago - Valparaiso/Viña del Mar
Departure for the visit of the legendary port of Valparaiso, located 115km from Santiago.
- Transfer from the hotel
- Visit of Valparaiso by vehicle, on foot and using funiculars.
- Visit the La Sebastiana museum.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Valparaiso | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 11: Valparaiso - Santiago's airport
End of your trip.
- Transfer from your hotel in Valparaiso to the airport for your international flight.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Avion
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Reference: CHCIR07R
Price from
1562€
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Included:
✅ Domestic flights
✅ Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
✅ Accommodation with breakfast.
Not included:
❎ International flights
❎ Entrance to parks and museums, except where not possible and which are notified.
❎ Assistance and repatriation.
❎ Meals not mentioned and drinks.
❎ Tips.
❎ Personal expenses.