We delve into the diverse world of geysers, valleys, and lagoons to learn about the worldview of the original Altiplano people and explore their culture through unique food tastings.
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We’ll arrive at Calama Airport and drive straight to San Pedro de Atacama, passing the impressive rock formations of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountains). The afternoon is free for you to explore the little town of San Pedro.
Arrival flight must be before 12:00 PM (midday).
Overnight at Hotel Kimal (3 stars) or similar, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Meals: None.
We’ll be picked up at around 6 AM (exact time will vary depending on the season) to experience an unforgettable sunrise in front of the Andes mountains. We’ll then stop by a traditional ayllu, an ancient self-sustaining unit of land developed by the altiplano people. Here we will taste traditional food specialties from the region and learn about their history. Everything here is locally produced - right down to the cups and bowls - which allows us to better understand the culture. We then head back to the hotel for lunch at around 11 AM.
After lunch (not included) we’ll head out around 4 PM for an afternoon of cultural fun to learn about the local Atacameño culture, their beliefs, and their history.
Overnight at Hotel Kimal (3 stars) or similar, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Meals: Breakfast and Appetizer.
We’ll head south to the high desert and visit Laguna Miscanti, home to wild vicuñas. Next, we stop in Socaire to explore ancient Atacameño weaving traditions, returning to the hotel around 5 PM. After sunset, we’ll travel to the best stargazing spot in the Atacama Desert, where we’ll experience why it’s known for having some of the clearest skies on Earth. We’ll marvel at the celestial beauty and learn about the ancient Andean cosmovision, a tradition of stargazing that predates the telescope.
Overnight at Hotel Kimal (3 stars) or similar, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
This morning, we’ll journey into the Andean altiplano at sunrise, visiting the Machuca and Putana wetlands to explore vital ecosystems. Next, we’ll discover the small town of Machuca, known for its llama history. Around 9:30 AM, we’ll have breakfast at the famous Tatio Geysers, 4,320 meters above sea level, followed by a visit to ‘Geyser Blanco,’ where the adventurous can soak in the river.
By 2:30 PM, we’ll head northwest to walk through the charming town of Río Grande, explore the Rainbow Valley’s ancient rocks, and finish the day with sunset views from Death Valley.
Overnight at Hotel Kimal (3 stars) or similar, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Meals: Breakfast.
After breakfast, we will drive to the Calama Airport to take our flight back to the capital... Adiós Atacama!
Departure flight must be after 5:00 PM.
Meals: Breakfast.
Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia
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