Ancestral Atacama Adventure

Highlights

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the culture.
• Explore local agriculture.
• Go on an astronomical tour.
• Visit Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons.
• See the Tatio Geysers in action.
• Discover the magical Moon Valley.

Accommodation

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas 3*, superior room (nights 1-3)

Located in the magic splendor of the archeologically capital, San Pedro de Atacama desert area in northern Chile, Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas offers its guests the best in comfort and ambiance. Spacious rooms with private baths are complemented by the best in service. Here the earth -colors of the world´s driest desert appear like a shimmering mosaic.

The shining green of the valley cuts through the arid landscape, leading to the mountainous terrain, the deep blue sky and an infinity of stars. The hotel is decorated with rustic furniture made of willow trees and features both rooms and cabanas. The patio and swimming pool offer an incredible view of the surrounding mountains and the imposing Licancabur volcano.

If this hotel is not available, a similar alternative will be offered.

Included

Included

• 4 nights accommodation at a 3-star hotel.
• Daily excursions as indicated in the itinerary.
• All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to national reserves and indigenous communities visited.
• English speaking guide during excursions.
• Meals:
  • Day 1: -
  • Day 2: Breakfast and Appetizer.
  • Day 3: Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Day 4: Breakfast.
  • Day 5: Breakfast.

Not included

• Flight tickets.
• Insurance. (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Personal items.

Facts

During season 2021-2022 excursions are subject to availability and the opening of the indigenous communities to carry them out. Alternatives will be informed in case the activities described in the itinerary are not available.

Departures

Regular Departures with 3* accommodation.

Every day on request.

Starting / finishing point

This trip starts and ends at the Calama Airport.

Physical demands

This trip does not demand physical activity other than walking at a normal pace over rather flat terrain. Nevertheless, as you will be touring in high altitudes (the highest point reached on the fourth day at Miñiques Lagoon is 4,300 meters / 14,108 feet) oxygen deprivation - altitude sickness - will affect everyone to some extent. Guides will have oxygen tanks every day at disposition if someone feels sick during the tour.

Altitudes

Maximum altitudes reached each tour day:

• Day 2: Rainbow Valley: 3,200 meters / 10,500 feet.
• Day 3: Miñiques Lagoons: 4,300 meters / 14,108 feet.
• Day 4: Tatio Geysers: 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet.

Group size & guiding staff

Minimum 2 passengers.

Maximum 10 passengers per group.

Transport

We use 4x4 vehicles that sit up to 4 people.

For larger group sizes we use an H1 Hyundai van or a Sprinter.

Weather

In the Atacama region, the weather follows a typical desert pattern of hot days and cold nights. The Atacama Desert is considered to be the driest place on earth and rain is rare at any time of year!

• Spring-Summer (October to March): Daytime temperatures usually range between 20°C - 24°C (68-77 F). Nighttime temperatures will most likely range from 5°C - 0°C (41 - 32 F)
• Autumn-Winter (April to September): Daytime temperatures range from 15°C -20°C (59-68 F). Nighttime temperatures will most likely be -10°C - 0°C (14 - 32F)

What you need to bring

Once you book the trip we will send you a pre-trip Information booklet with useful and detailed information about your trip with us.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.