SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - CHILE
ATACAMA
 

 
Tatio Geysers and Machuca
$16.000 per pax, Tips are not included and does not include entry

Included
• Breakfast • Lunch • Satellital phone • Security elements
• Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

Duration of the excursion: 08 hours approx.
Starting time of excursion: 04:30 / 05:30 am depending on the season, confirm pick up time at your hotel. The Tatio Geysers are the world highest geothermic field. They are located in the Andes Mountain Range at an altitude of 4,321 m.a.s.l., and the greatest activity takes place between 06:30 and 09:00 a.m., when atmospheric pressure generates huge steam columns that spring from the ground, producing a contrast between the mountains and the deep blue sky. On the way back we will pass along Machuca, an Atacama village which main activities are shepherding and will show its marsh, ducks and andean sea gulls.
  
Tatio Geysers and Puritama
$16.000 per pax Tips are not included Does not include entry
Included:
Breakfast • Satellital phone • Security elements
• Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

After visiting the Tatio Geysers, we go to Puritama Hot Springs, located at 3,500 m.a.s.l. and 30 km from San Pedro de Atacama.They are thermal waters that flow at 25 - 30°C (77 - 86° F) and bathe a deep rocky area forming stepped pools. Various minerals that have curative properties for rheumatism arise from Puritama river, and they are also useful for therapeutic baths. This beautiful place has got baths and changing rooms that are connected with the pools through wooden paths.Starting time of excursion: 04:30 / 05:30 am depending on the season.
Duration of the excursion: 09 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.
Recommendations

Take very warm clothes, comfortable sneakers because access to the hot springs includes a section on foo, bathing suit, besides towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water. Not recommended for people who suffer hypertension, kids under six years old and pregnant women.		  
   
Tatio Geysers and Atacama Villages
$34.800 per pax Tips are not included, Does not include entry

Incluye
• Breakfast • Lunch • Satellital phone • Security elements
• Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

Itinerary

Leaving the Tatio geothermic fields, we go to Caspana a village located at 3,260 m.a.s.l. This fertile valley is emphasized for its stone architecture with mud-and-straw roofs. One of its characteristics is the irrigation system through terraces that originated from the Incas time. Then, we go to Chiu Chiu, a village that dates back to more than 1000 years BC, is located at 2,525 m.a.s.l. and 30 km east of Calama. The first church in Chile was built in Chiu Chiu in 1611 and was rebuilt in 1675. Finally, we arrive to Lasana, a beautiful valley located at 2,590 m.a.s.l. and 40 km east of Calama, characterized by its petroglyphs and its impressive pukara (fortress), which construction started the year 400 A.C. Ending at Calama airport or return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Duration of the excursion: 12 hours approx.
Recommendations
Take very warm clothes. Not recommended for people who suffer hypertension, kids under six years old and pregnant women.		  

Moon Valley Itinerario
$6.000 per pax Tips are not included Does not include entry

Itinerary
Valle de la Luna lookout • Valle de La Muerte • Tres
Marías • Las Cavernas de Sal • Duna Mayor

Included:• Transportation • Bilingual guide• Passenger transport insurance

$6.000 per pax Tips are not included Does not include entry

Only 19 kms from San Pedro de Atacama is the Moon Valley, which has been designated Nature Sanctuary and is formed by a depression surrounded by small hills with impressive sharp ridges. The tour starts at the Lookout, which provides a spectacular panoramic view of the surroundings. We continue on route towards Valle de La Muerte, where we will see Tres Marias, Las Cavernas de Sal and Duna Mayor. Tres Marias are geological formations caused by successive foldings of the earth's crust. In the Cavernas de Sal we can see pieces of salt gem precious crystal of transparent, produced under high pressure in the dry environment. Going east we reach to Duna Mayor, where we can admire the sunset.

Starting time of excursion: 03:00 / 04:30 pm.
depending on the season.
Duration of the excursion:
4 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.

 

  

Atacama Salt Flat and Toconao
$14.200 per person Tips are not included Does not include entry

Included:
• Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

Itinerary

Toconao • Atacama Salt Flat in Chaxa Lagoon
Toconao, a fresh water oasis located 38 km from San Pedro de Atacama, is characterized by its liparite stone architecture, with its church (1744) and the Campanario of San Lucas (San Lucas Belfry) (1750), the village's symbol.
The Atacama Salt Flat, located at 2,305 m.a.s.l., covers an area of 320,000 ha (790,000 acres). This large salt lake contains some small blue, turquoise, pink and gray salty ponds that are crossed by streams that spring to the surface. East of the salar is Soncor, a system of lagoons and swamps among which Laguna Chaxa, a shallow pond, stands out. Here it is possible to find flamingos among other kinds of birds. The view of the Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos at sunset is a scene of unequaled beauty, with the colors of the sky reflected in the water and the outline of the flamingos forming a wonderful postcard.

Starting time of excursion: 03:00 / 05:00 pm. depending on the season.
Duration of the excursion: 4 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.

Recommendations
Take light clothes for the visit to the salt flat and carry sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water. For the return trip take some warm clothes because the temperature can drop considerably.

  

Salt Flat and Altiplanic Lagoons
Itinerary
Toconao • Chaxa Lagoon • Miscanti and Miñiques • Socaire
$ 33.000 per pax Tips are not included Does not include entry

Included:
• Lunch • Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger
transport insurance

Leaving the salt flat we go to the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, located at 4,100 m.a.s.l. This place is part of the Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos and is administered by the native community of Socaire. The eruption of the Miñiques volcano about one million years ago caused the damming of the water that used to flow to the salt flat, giving origin to these altiplano lagoons with blue water and white shores. The finding of earthenware and arrowheads confirm the occupation of this place between 4,000 and 3,000 years BC.
On the way back to San Pedro de Atacama we pass along Socaire, a village of pre-Columbian origin, known nowadays for its typical Atacaman food. It is the last Atacaman village before crossing to Argentina.

Starting time of excursion: 08:00
Duration of the excursion: 08 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.

Recommendations

Take a windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water. For the visit to the Altiplano lagoons take a windbreaker or some warm clothes because the wind blowing is cold. Not recommended for people who suffer hypertension and kids under six years old.

  

Cejar Lagoon and Ojos del Salar
Itinerary
Cejar Lagoon • Ojos del Salar

$16.000 por persona • per pax Tips are not included
Does not include entry

Included:
• Pisco Sour • Transportation • Bilingual guide
• Passenger transport insurance
This beautiful Lagoon is located 20 Km from San Pedro de Atacama, at 2300 m of height approximately. Among Atacama Salt Flat is surrounded by salt crystals in a wonderful environment.It is characterized for having turquoise waters and also, has got a level of flotation higher to Mar Muerto because of its great concentration of salt and lithium.
We continue our way to the south of the salt flat where we'll find the impressive Ojos del Salar, pools of fresh water.After enjoying this impressive natural landscapes, we'll see the most beautiful sunset with a very typical drink of our country: "PISCO SOUR".

Starting time: 03:00 pm / 04:30 pm depending on the season
Duration of the excursion: 4 hours.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.
Recommendations
Take sunscreen, cap, swimsuit, towels and sandals to avoid cuts in the feet because of salt crystals.

 

Archaeological Tour
Itinerary
Tulor • Return from Ayllu of Collo • Pukara of Quitor
-$13.600 per pax Tips are not included
Included:
• Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

Located 10 km from San Pedro de Atacama, the village of Tulor is the oldest vestige of an inhabited place in the Atacama Salt Flat (it dates back to between 800 BC and 500 AC), incredibly well preserved, with an architecture of circular mud structures. At present 10% of the village has been uncovered by excavations made in 1982. There is a walkway, a lookout and a museum.
On the way back to San Pedro de Atacama we go through the Ayllu (community) of Coyo, surrounded by plantations and hedges of brea, a thorny bush that grows in the salt flat. The tour ends in the Pukara of Quitor, an impressive structure of the twelfth century formed by volumes built with large rocks alternating with smaller ones. In the center there is a semicircular building like a tower.

Starting time of excursion: 08:00 am.
Duration of the excursion: 4 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.

Recommendations

Take light clothes, comfortable sneakers appropriate for climbing, and take a windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water.

  

Pacana Monks
Itinerary
Pacana Monks
$16.000 per pax Tips are not included

Included:
Transportation • Bilingual guide • Passenger transport insurance

We come from San Pedro de Atacama bordering Licancabur volcano and River Zapareli going up to Andes mountain range (4.500 m). Near the frontier Chile Argentina are found Pacana Monks, impressive geological formation such as huge pillar of stone similar to giant Monks who take care of the place.They are rocky structures like columns that were preserved from geological times as testimony of volcanic events occurred during the Tertiary. These monks keep guard of the quiet salt flat of hot waters where vicuña, flamingos and other animals from the Altiplano walk and feed.
Starting time of excursion: 08:00 am.
Return time of excursion: 01:00 pm approx.
Duration of the excursion: 5 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your Hotel.

Recommendations
Take a windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water.

  

Puritama Hot Springs Half day
$14.500 Does not include entry Tips are not included

Itinerary
Puritama Hot Springs

Starting time of excursion: 09:00 am / 01:00 pm depending on the season.
Duration of the excursion: 04 hours approx.
Confirm pick up time at your hotel.

Recommendations

Take comfortable sneakers because access to the hot springs includes a section on foo, bathing suit, besides towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mineral water. Not recommended for people who suffer hypertension, kids under six years old and pregnant women.

  
   
   
   

Itinerary Airport Transfers
$ 10.300 per pax Tips are not included / Airport transfers

Pick up schedule from the airport to the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Monday through Friday
One service between: 8:55 am. and 10:15 am. Saturday: 11:20 am.
Monday through Sunday
One service between: 05:25 pm and 06:15 pm.
Pick up schedule from the hotel in San Pedro to the airport
Monday through Friday : 07:30 am.
Saturday and Sunday: 08:30 am.
Monday through Sunday: 03:30 pm.

We offer our shared or private transfer service from your Hotel in San Pedro to the airport or from the Airport to your Hotel, in modern vehicles guided by drivers who make your trip safe and reliable. To do your reservations simply provide us the following information: flight number and arrival or departure time, or directly with the concierge at your hotel.

 

 
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Values subject to change without previous notice. Children from 0 to 6 years old pay 65% of the rate, over 7 years old pay full fare, and they must be accompanied by an adult
- Turistour® reserves the right to change both the program and the kind of vehicle used for the excursions
- Turistour reserves the right not to carry out some of the excursions without notice by reasons of force majeure
- The company is not responsible for loss of personal effects left inside the vehicles / The maximum capacity considers one normal suitcase and one handbag per passenger. For services with more luggage a bigger vehicle with more capacity should be requested
- Passengers must return to the vehicle in the schedule set up by the guide during the excursion. It is of their own responsibility to be at the appointed hour in the meeting place. Not doing this might result in missing out on the excursion and/or even getting lost. In this case, the passenger must coordinate and pay his return to the hotel
- Admission tickets to the park and museum are paid by the passenger
- Excursions availability: until
December 2008.		  
   
   
SERVICIOS CALAMA. TRANSFER APTO CALAMA – HOTEL CALAMA – APTO CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 1 - 2

INCLUDES: Tourism Vehicle, reception at the airport, specialized guide driver, tourists information, transfer from the airport to the Hotel in Calama, check in at the hotel. Reconfirm the return flight. Transfer to the airport “El Loa”.

TRANSFER HOTEL EN CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – HOTEL EN CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 3 - 4

INCLUDE: Tourism Vehicle, reception at the airport, specialized guide driver, tourists information, transfer from hotel in Calama to San Pedro. On the route we will see wonderful landscapes, cross Llano de la paciencia (Patience flat). Farther we will cross the Cordillera de la Sal , where we will have an amazing view of a salty cordillera create by the folding of the upper strata of the earth's crust; caused by the continuos movement of the nasca platform. Next we will have a short stop to take pictures of the spectacular Atacama Salt flat. In another area we will see a very strange spectacle: a group of compressed sand formations that look like Dinosaur backs (detention). Arrive at San Pedro, check in at hotel.

TRANSFER APTO CALAMA – HOTEL EN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – APTO CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 5 - 6

INCLUDE : Tourism Vehicle, reception at the airport, specialized guide driver, tourists information, transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. On the route we will see wonderful landscapes, cross El Llano de la paciencia (Patience flat). Farther we will cross the Cordillera de la Sal, where we will have an amazing view of a salty cordillera created by the folding of the upper strata of the earth's crust; caused by the continuos movement of the nasca platform. Next we will have a short stop to take pictures of the spectacular Atacama Salt flat. In another area we will see a very strange spectacle: a group of compressed sand formations that look like Dinosaur backs (detention). Arrive at San Pedro, check in at hotel. Check in o VV .Reconfirm return flight. Transfer to Hotel el Loa

TOUR HALF DAY CHUQUICAMATA MINE
CODIGO: GPC 7
DURACION: 02:30

CIRCUIT 13:30 Departure to Chuquiayuda. Located in Chuquicamata. 14:00 the tour star with a video that show us the elaboration and extraction of the copper. The mine is 6 kms large and 4 kms wide and is 1 km deep. After we go to a view point where we have a spectacular view of the mine, Chuquicamata is one of biggest open cut mine in the world. (the Chuquiayuda –chuquihelp- is responsible of all the tour in the mine). Return to Calama.

TOUR HALF DAY CALAMA – CHIU CHIU – PUKARA DE LASANA
CODIGO: GPC 8
DURACION: 03:00

CIRCUIT : Taking the high way towards Chui-Chui village located at 33 kms from Calama, at 2.525 mts. of altitude. Chi-chiu is a tiny village with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful on the area. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is the typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress. Return to Calama.

TOUR FULL DAY CALAMA – CHIU CHIU – PUKARA DE LASANA - CASPANA
CODIGO: GPC 9
DURACION: 06:00

CIRCUIT Departure from Calama through the mining highway to Chiu-Chiu village, located at 33kms from Calama at 2.525 m.a.s.l. Chiu-Chiu was the first settlement near to the Loa river and its inhabitants were mainly pickers-hunters around 1.000 years B.C. It was founded by the Spanish and stand out its beautiful church built near the year 1675. Then at 10kms from Chiu-Chiu we can appreciate a number of petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress, very well preserved with more that 100 buildings with defensive walls made on stone and located over a cliff. This fortress used to be house of the heads of the Incas and the Incas in charge of the administration. We continue our trip to the Caspana a small village where you can find terrace plantation and Incaic architecture that show all the native tradition and that is located at 84 kms from Calama and at 3.305 m.a.s.l. Return to Calama.

TOUR FULL DAY CALAMA – GEYSERES DEL TATIO - CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 10

DURACION: 08:30 CIRCUIT : Departing at 04:00 from Hotel in Calama, we arrive at Los Geysers del Tatio at around 06:45am, located at 121 kms from Calama and at 4.300 m.a.s.l with a temperature below cero. Enjoy a picnic breakfast style and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and the pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity has calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before go back to Calama. We take the same route back. Arrive around 12:30. Transfer to Hotel.

TOUR FULL DAY CALAMA – GEYSERES DEL TATIO – CHIU CHIU - CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 11
DURACION: 09:30

CIRCUIT: Departing at 04:00 from the Hotel in Calama, we arrive at Los Geysers del Tatio at around 06:45am, located at 121 kms from Calama, at 4.300 m.a.s.l and with a temperature below cero. Enjoy a picnic breakfast style and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and the pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity has calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before go back to Calama. Then we start our trip back to Calama, but first we visit Chiu-Chiu , a tiny village with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is the typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we return to Calama where we arrived around 13:00 hrs. Transfer to the hotel.

TOUR FULL DAY CALAMA – GEYSERES DEL TATIO – CHIU CHIU - LASANA - CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 12
DURACION: 10:00

CIRCUIT: Departing at 04:00 from Hotel in Calama, we arrive at Los Geysers del Tatio at around 06:45am, located at 121 kms from Calama and at 4.300 m.a.s.l with a temperature below cero. Enjoy a picnic breakfast style and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and the pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity has calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water. Then we continue our trip back to Calama, but first we visit the Chiu-Chiu village to visit Chiu-Chiu, a tiny village with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16 th century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress, very well preserved with 100 buildings made on stone, with defensive walls and located on a cliff near to the river, this Pukara use to be the residence of the administration people and the Incas heads. From Lasana there is only a short journey on an excellent highway to arrive in Calama. After time to explore the village, we return to Calama where we arrived around 14:00 hrs. Transfer to the hotel.

F/D CALAMA – GEYSERES DEL TATIO – CASPANA - CHIU CHIU - LASANA - CALAMA
CODIGO: GPC 13
DURACION: 12:00

CIRCUIT: RECORRIDO. Departing at 04:00 from Hotel in Calama, we arrive at Los Geysers del Tatio at around 06:45am, located at 121 kms from Calama and at 4.300 m.a.s.l with a temperature below cero. Enjoy a picnic breakfast style and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and the pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity has calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water. Then we continue our trip back to Calama, but first we visit the Caspana Village located on a fertile valley on contrast with the desert, at 3.305 m.a.s.l. Caspana village stand out because its terrace plantations and the Inca architecture. After visiting Caspana, we continue to the Chiu-Chiu , a tiny village with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is the typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16 th century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress, very well preserved with 100 buildings made on stone, with defensive walls and located on a cliff near to the river, this Pukara use to be the residence of the administration people and the Incas heads. From Lasana there is only a short journey on an excellent highway to arrive in Calama. After time to explore the village, we return to Calama where we arrived around 15:30 hrs. Transfer to the hotel.


F/D CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – P. QUITOR – VALLE DE LA LUNA
CODIGO: GPC 14
DURACION: 13:00

CIRCUIT: 08:0O Departure to San Pedro de Atacama , located at 98 kms from Calama and at 2.438 m.a.s.l. On the route we will see wonderful landscapes, cross the Llano de la paciencia (Patience flat). and the Cordillera de la sal, an amazing view of a salty cordillera that was created by the folding of the upper strata of the earth's crust; caused by the continuos movement of the nasca platform. Next we will have a little stop with a photo opportunity, a spectacular view of the Atacama Saltflat. On other area we will see a very strange spectacle: a group of compressed sand formations that look like Dinosaur backs. Arrival at San Pedro de Atacama
10:00: Visita to San Pedro de Atacama one of the main centres of the Atacameña cultura, located on the mouth of one of the rivers that feed the Salar. We visit the Padre Le Paige Archeological Museum in San Pedro where you can see and appreciate a big collection of the Atacameña Culture. We also visit its stone plaza with its old peppers trees and its church that is one of the biggest in the area. Lunch at a Local Restaurant . 15:00 Visit the Pukara de Quitor a 12 th Century (pre-Inca) fortress, located at 3 KM de San Pedro with 2.5 acre is strategically and was easily defended on all sides, until the Spanish arrival with the advantage of horses. Partially restored in 1992, the Pukara de Quitor is one of the most complete and impressive of these early defensive measures.
16:30 Visit to the Moon Valley: A place with beautiful shapes and colors where we can walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the three Marias, the abandoned salt mine and the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to Calama. Arrival at 21:00 approx.

F/D CALAMA – SALITRERA DE CHACABUCO – BAQUEDANO – ANTOFAGASTA - HTL
CODIGO: GPC 15
DURACION:

CIRCUIT: Departure from Calama to Antofagasta, located at 218 kms from Calama, Antofagasta is an important port where all the minerals especially cupper from the Chuquicamata and La Escondida mine are exported. On route we will visit the Chacabuco Ex-Nitrate town , which is one of the most important and that only work until 1940. Baquedano is a small enclosure town with only one main entrance door that used to have equipment for more that 7.000 people. Its machines were take away and its houses are on regular shape. We leave this town behind to visit the Baquedano Railway Station Museum, where is possible to see some machines from the ex train, six old steam locomotives made in America and Germany, a number of cars from diferents times and countries. We continue our trip to finally arrive to Antofagasta. Transfer to the hotel.

F/D CALAMA – SALITRERA DE CHACABUCO – BAQUEDANO – ANTOFAGASTA – APTO.
CODIGO: GPC 16
DURACION: 05:30

CIRCUIT Departure from Calama to Antofagasta, located at 218 kms from Calama, Antofagasta is an important port where all the minerals especially cupper from the Chuquicamata and La Escondida mine are exported. On route we will visit the Chacabuco Ex-Nitrate town , which is one of the most important and that only work until 1940. Baquedano is a small enclosure town with only one main entrance door that used to have equipment for more that 7.000 people. Its machines were take away and its houses are on regular shape. We leave this town behind to visit the Baquedano Railway Station Museum, where is possible to see some machines from the ex train, six old steam locomotives made in America and Germany, a number of cars from diferents times and countries. We continue our trip to finally arrive to Antofagasta. Transfer to the airport.

F/D CALAMA – CHACABUCO – BAQUEDANO – ANTOFAGASTA – HTL – CITY TOUR
CODE: GPC 17
DURATION: 07:30

CIRCUIT: Departure from Calama to Antofagasta, located at 218 kms from Calama, Antofagasta is an important port where all the minerals especially cupper from the Chuquicamata and La Escondida mine are exported. On route we will visit the Chacabuco Ex-Nitrate town , which is one of the most important and that only work until 1940. Baquedano is a small enclosure town with only one main entrance door that used to have equipment for more that 7.000 people. Its machines were taken away and its houses are on regular shape. We leave this town behind to visit the Baquedano Railway Station Museum, where is possible to see some machines from the ex train, six old steam locomotives made in America and Germany, a number of cars from diferents times and countries. We continue our trip to finally arrive to Antofagasta. City Tour Antofagasta: Visit a historical city where it used to be the main port of Bolivia until Chile after the war took care of it. Antofagasta has always been a very important port. First it was used by Bolivia to export the silver from Potosí. Then, durig the nitrate period was the port with more traffic in Chile and now is the port from where all the minerals especially cupper from the Chuquicamata and La Escondida mine are exported. Visist the seaside promenade, the quay, and the historical neighborhood. Visit the Plaza Colón where we can see the Torre Reloj (from the English Colony), the Quiosco de Orquesta (from the Slavonic Colony) and the Cathedral. We continue to visit the Huanchaca ruins, where you can appreciate the rest of a Silver Smelting that dated from 1873. Transfer to the hotel.

TRASFER CALAMA – ANTOFAGASTA – AEROPUERTO / HTL
CODIGO: GPC 18
DURACION: 04:00

CIRCUIT: Departure from Calama to Antofagasta, located at 218 kms from Calama, Antofagasta is an important port where all the minerals especially cupper from the Chuquicamata and La Escondida mine are exported. On route we will visit the Chacabuco Ex-Nitrate town and the Baquedano Railway Station. The guide will give and tell you some imformation about these places. Arrival at Antofagasta. Transfer to the hotel.

+CALAMA – TOCOPILLA
CODIGO: GPC 19
DURACION: 02:30

CIRCUIT: Departure to Tocopilla, located at 159 kms from Calama. On the route we will past close to Chuquicamata where we will see some of its huge waste products hills (known as cakes). Then we head to Tocopilla trough the Atacama Desert where we can see the different coloros and shapes. Arrival to Tocopilla. Transfer to the hotel.

CALAMA – GEOGLIFOS DE PINTADO – PAMPA DEL TAMARUGAL – SALITRERA – IQUIQUE
CODIGO: GPC 20
DURACION: 08:00

CIRCUIT: Departure to Iquique, located at 390kms from Calama. On the route we will past close to Chuquicamata where we will see some of its huge waste products hills (known as cakes). Then we head to Tocopilla trough the Atacama Desert where we can see the different coloros and shapes. Then we continue to the We continue to the Pintados Geoglyphs, one of the main archeological heritage with a beautiful demonstration of art rupestrian consisting of more than 400 figures distributed along the hillsides in thematic groups or panels. These Geoglyphs are made on diferents tecnics such as the mosaic, scratch and a mixture of both. We go on to cross the beautiful Tamarugos forest also known as Pampa del Tamarugal. Visit the Humberstone nitrate ghost, now declared National Monument where we can discovered the splendours nitrate past. Some notable attractions in Humberstone are the theatre and church, both built on Oregon pine, and its hotel, which boasts a full sized swimming pool built of iron. We leave the towns behind to finally arrive at Iquique. Lunch on route and transfer to the hotel.

SERVICIOS SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA.
TOUR MOON VALLEY
CODIGO: GPS 1
DURATION: 03:00

CIRCUIT: 17:00 Visit a place with beautiful shapes and colors located at 8km from San Pedro de Atacama, where we can walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to San Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:00 .

TOUR DEATH VALLEY
CODIGO: GPS 2
DURATION: 02:00

CIRCUIT: Departure to the Death Valley located only to a few kilometers from San Pedro and part of the Salt Range.The Death Valley, also known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the earth, hence the name Death Valley. Return to a San Pedro de Atacama.

TOUR MOON VALLEY AND DEATH VALLEY
CODIGO: GPS 3
DURATION: 04:00

CIRCUIT: 16:30 Departure to the Death Valley and the Moon Valley, both part of the National Reserve Los Flamencos and located only a few kilomitres from San Pedro. First we visit The Death Valley, also known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the earth, hence the name Death Valley. Then we continue to the Moon Valley, a place with beautiful shapes and colors, where we can walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to San Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:30.

CITY TOUR SAN PEDRO – MUSEUM
CODIGO: GPS 4
DURACION: 02:00

CIRCUIT: An opportunity to explore this picturesque village located on the most important river that feed the Salar de Atacama. Considered to be the centre of the “Atacameña” culture, San Pedro has experienced an extraordinary growth in recent years due to its attraction for tourists from all over the world. The archeological museum bears the name of its founder, Padre Gustavo Le Paige, and, with its expansive collection on exhibits must be placed on the “must be seen” list for all visitors to the area. Cross the “Plaza” made on stone, and visit the oldest church in the area, also considered one of the most attractive on the area. Return to hotel.

TOUR TO PUKARA DE QUITOR
CODIGO: GPS 5
DURACION: 02:00

CIRCUIT: Visit the Pukara de Quitor, a 12 th Century (pre-Inca) fortress located at 3km from San Pedro de Atacama with 25 acre. Quitor is strategically located and was easily defended on all sides, until the Spanish arrival with the advantage of horses. Partially restored in 1992, the Pukara de Quitor is one of the most complete and impressive of these early defensive measures. Return to San Pedro.

ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR TULOR
CODE: GPS6
DURATION: Three hours
INCLUDES : Tour vehicle, specialize guide/driver

CIRCUIT : Departing from our hotel at 09:00 we travel through the Ayllus, oasis which are traditional areas of community farming, and on to the Tulor Arqueology Site. Here we see the semi-excavated remains of what is thought to be evidence of the most ancient settlement in the region of the Atacama Desert.Return to San Pedro.

TOUR ARQUEOLOGICO QUITOR – TULOR
CODIGO: GPS 6
DURACION: 04:00

CIRCUIT : Visit to the Pukara de Quitor, a 12 th Century (pre-Inca) fortress. Quitor is strategically located and was easily defended on all sides, until the Spanish arrival with the advantage of horses. Partially restored in 1992, the Pukara de Quitor is one of the most complete and impressive of these early defensive measures. Crossing the “Ayllos” or community farm areas, we arrive at Tulor , the site of the earliest known settlement in the area known as the “Aldea de Tulor”. This settlement is more than 2,000 years old and consists of circular dwellings interconnected by common passages and patios. Only part of the settlement is visible, the rest has being covered by the constantly moving desert sands. Return to San Pedro.

TOUR ARQUEOLOGICO QUITOR – CATARPE – TULOR
CODIGO: GPS 7 DURACION: 05:30

CIRCUIT: Visit the Pukara de Quitor , a 12 th Century (pre-Inca) fortress. Quitor is strategically located and was easily defended on all sides, until the Spanish arrival with the advantage of horses. Partially restored in 1992, the Pukara de Quitor is one of the most complete and impressive of these early defensive measures. Continuing through the valley we arrive at Catarpe , the Inca Administrative Centre. Later we follow a bad route near to the river that takes us to the Tambo de Catarpe , an old administrative Inca centre. Crossing the “Ayllos” or community farm areas, we arrive at Tulor, the site of the earliest known settlement in the area known as the “Aldea de Tulor ”. This settlement is more than 2,000 years old and consists of circular dwellings interconnected by common passages and patios. Only part of the settlement is visible, the rest has being covered by the constantly moving desert sands. Return to San Pedro.

TOUR MEDIO DIA TOCONAO – CHAXA – SALAR DE ATACAMA
CODIGO: GPS 8
DURACION: 05:00

CIRCUIT: Departing from San Pedro, on the route we will see the impressive Licancabur volcano and some native trees such as the tamarugo and the chañar. At 38km we arrive at the interesting little Toconao village , well know for its construction in Liparita, a volcanic stone quarried nearby. Close to the quarry is the Jerez valley , a stunning, green contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. We continue our travel, heading into the centre of the Salar de Atacama , the largest salt lake in Chile, located at the National reserve Los Flamencos at 2.305 m.a.s.l Arriving at the Chaxsa Lagoon , we have the opportunity to observe the wide variety of birds that inhabit the lagoon, especially pink flamingos. Return to San Pedro.

TOUR TERMAS DE PURITAMA
CODIGO: GPS 9
DURACION: 04:00

CIRCUIT: At approximately 30Km from San Pedro and after a gentle rise in the altitude we arrive at the Puritama Hot Springs . These springs are replenished constantly by warm water that emanates from under the surrounding rocks and vegetation. The area was developed by the Hotel Explora and today includes change rooms, toilets and saunas, all interconnected with the springs by raised timber walkways. After time to enjoy the facilities offered by the Puritama, we return to San Pedro de Atacama.

SAN PEDRO – CHIU CHIU – LASANA – HOTEL EN CALAMA
CODIGO: GPS 10
DURACION: 04:30

CIRCUIT: Departure from San Pedro to Calama at 98km. Then we continue our trip to visit Chiu-Chiu , a tiny village located at 33km from Calama and with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16 th century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress. From Lasana there is only a short journey on an excellent highway to arrive at Calama. Transfer to the Hotel

SAN PEDRO – CHIU CHIU – LASANA – AEROPUERTO DE CALAMA
CODIGO: GPS 11 DURACION: 04:30

CIRCUIT : Departure from San Pedro to Calama at 98km. Then we continue our trip to visit Chiu-Chiu , a tiny village located at 33km from Calama and with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16 th century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress with more than 100 buidings made on stone and located near to a cliff with high defensive walls that were used by the Incas head and by the people in charge of the administration.

EXC. GEYSERES DEL TATIO – SAN PEDRO
CODIGO: GPS 12
DURACION: 07:00

CIRCUIT: Departing at 4:00 am, from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Perdo and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. We arrive at the geysers around 7:00am. Enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before beginning the return trip towards San Pedro.On the way back you will see the Tocorpuri and Sairecahur volcano. Arrival at San Pedro at 11:30.

EXC. GEYSERES DEL TATIO – TERMAS DE PURITAMA – SAN PEDRO
CODIGO: GPS 12
DURACION: 09:00

CIRCUIT: Departing at 4:00 am, from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Perdo and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. We arrive at the geysers around 7:00am. Enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before beginning the return trip towards San Pedro. On the way back we visit the Puritama Hot Springs and the opportunity to enjoy these warms waters that emanate from beneath the rocks and surrounding vegetation. Puritama was developed by Hotel Explora and has been equipped with change rooms, toilets and sauna. After time to enjoy the facilities offered by Puritama we return to San Pedro de Atacama. Arrival at 13:30.

EXC. GEYSERES DEL TATIO – POBLADO DE CASPANA – CALAMA
CODIGO: GPS 12
DURACION: 09:30

CIRCUIT: Departing at 4:00 am, from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Perdo and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. We arrive at the geysers around 7:00am. Enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water. Arfer that we continue oour trip to Calama, but first we visit the Caspana Village , located at 3.305 m.a.s.l and on a fertile valley on contrast with the desert. The village is known for its tipycal terrace plantations and its native architerture. Arrival at Calama 14:00. Box lunch on route.

EXC. GEYSERES DEL TATIO –CASPANA – CHIU CHIU – LASANA - CALAMA
CODIGO: GPS 12
DURACION: 11:00

CIRCUIT: Departing at 4:00 am, from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Perdo and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. We arrive at the geysers around 7:00am. Enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water. Arfer that we continue our trip to Calama, but first we visit the Caspana Village , located at 3.305 m.a.s.l and on a fertile valley on contrast with the desert. The village is known for its tipycal terrace plantations and its native architerture. Then we keep traveling to Chiu-Chiu , a tiny village located at 33km from Calama and with only 322 inhabitants, very well known for been founded by the Spanish. The San Francisco's church in Chiu-Chiu is considered by many people as the most beautiful in the area of the Atacama. It is now a national monument and, with its 120cm thick walls, is typical style of construction employed by the Spanish in the 17 th Century. After time to explore the village and its church, we head into the gorge produced by the Loa River to see some petroglyphs that date from the 5 th Century until the arrival of the Spanish in the 16 th century. When crossing the river we discover the Pukara de Lasana , a 12 th Century fortress. From Lasana there is only a short journey on an excellent highway to arrive at Calama. Lunch on route. Transfer to Calama arriving around 15:30 hrs.

F/D EXC. TOCONAO / LAGUNAS DE MIÑIQUE AND MISCANTI / SALAR DE ATACAMA
CODIGO: GPS 12
DURACION: 10:00

CIRCUIT: Departure to the Miñique and Miscanti, Altiplanics Lagoons , located at 138 kms from San Pedro de Atacama and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. On the route we will see the impressive Licancabur volcano and some native trees such as the tamarugo and the chañar. At 38km we arrive at the interesting little Toconao village , well know for its construction in Liparita, a volcanic stone quarried nearby. Close to the quarry is the Jerez valley, a stunning, green contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. Then we croos the small Socaire village and head to the Miñique and Miscanti, Altiplanics Lagoons, where we will be able to see and enjoy its beautiful colors and wild surrouding by hills and volcanos. Time to walk around the lagoons and Box lunch. Then we start our prip back to San Pedro but before we visit the Salar de Atacama and the Chaxa Lagoon where we will see diferents birds and the flamingos. Return to San Pedro around 18:00.

F/D TOCONAO - L. DE MIÑIQUE Y MISCANTI – TALAR - TUJAITU - SALAR DE ATACAMA
CODIGO: GPS 13
DURACION: 11:30

CIRCUIT: Departure to the Miñique and Miscanti , Altiplanics Lagoons, located at 138 kms from San Pedro de Atacama and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. On the route we will see the impressive Licancabur volcano and some native trees such as the tamarugo and the chañar. At 38km we arrive at the interesting little Toconao village , well know for its construction in Liparita, a volcanic stone quarried nearby. Close to the quarry is the Jerez valley, a stunning, green contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. Then we croos the small Socaire village and head to the Miñique and Miscanti, Altiplanics Lagoons, where we will be able to see and enjoy its beautiful colors and wildlife surrouding by hills and volcanos. Time to walk around the lagoons and box lunch. Then we continue the trip through high hills to finally arrive at the Salar de Talar and Laguna Tuyajto a beautiful place full of life. Then we return to San Pedro to visit on our way the Salar de Atacama, where we can appreciate the three kinds of flamingos and other birds. We will see the sunset there and then we will return to San Pedro to finally arrive at San Pedro around 19:30.

TOUR LAGUNA VERDE
CODIGO: GPS 14
DURACION: 04:30

CIRCUIT: Departure through the internacional Paso de Jama highway, a route created by lava and ashes where we can admire the entire Salar de Atacama and the San Pedro Oasis. At 4.200 m.a.s.l and 41 km from Paso de Jama is the deviation to Hito Cajón, on the north of it you can see the impressive Licancabur Volcano located at 5.916 m.a.s.l and at 8 km from the frontier control of Hito Cajon. We do all the control and cross to the Bolivian land, then at 65km from San Pedro we arrived at Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), an unbelievable place where the carbonated salts on contact with the sun give to the lagoons a beautiful turquoise color. Return to San Pedro.

SAN PEDRO – HITO CAJON
CODIGO: GPS 14
DURACION: 02:30

CIRCUIT: Departure through the internacional Paso de Jama highway, a route created by lava and ashes where we can admire the entire Salar de Atacama and the San Pedro Oasis. At 4.200 m.a.s.l and 41 km from Paso de Jama is the deviation to Hito Cajón, on the north of it you can see the impressive Licancabur Volcano located at 5.916 m.a.s.l and at 8 km from the frontier control of Hito Cajon. We make all the contacs and move into another vehicle.

F/D TESTIGO DE LA PUKARA – SALAR DE TARA
CODE: GPS 19
DURATION: Nine hours approx.
INCLUDED: Tour vehicle, specialized guide/ driver

CIRCUIT: Departing to the Witness of the Pakana located at 135 kms from San Pedro of Atacama, using the international route Paso Jama (step of Jama), the road ascends for an even slope, formed by lava and ashy. On the route we will stop to admire the beautiful panoramic view of Salar de Atacama and the San Pedro de Atacama Oasis. Getting at kms 41, with an altitud of 4.200m, is the crossing or deviation to Landmark Drawer; toward the north we can appreciate the Licancabur Volcano . On the road is frequent to find groups of ñandúes ,and small lagoons where we can find flamingos and other kind of birds, at the km 91 go by the hills of the Pakana, then we surround the headland of Hangup, a rock wall carved with sculptures, little but it advances, an esplanade, where we will see the Moais of Hangup, also well-known as the Witness of the Pakana, they are a group of rocky structures columns type that were conserved in the geologic times as testimonies of violent volcanic events happened during the tertiary period, panoramic view of the Cathedrals of the Pakana, we get to the salting of Hangup located at 4500 mts, with a wonderful landscape and their extraordinary ecosystem where we can presence numerous birds being the most frequent the flamenco chilensis. Lunch and walk on the area. Return to San Pedro of Atacama.

TOUR SEJAR LAGOON CODE: GPS 23
DURATION: Four hours approx.
INCLUDED: Tour vehicle, specialized guide/driver.

CIRCUIT : Exit toward the Sejar salted lagoon, located at 20 km. and at 2.600m.a.s.l from San Pedro de Atacama, the road is on regular conditions, very dusty, located in the center of Salt Flat. This lagoon has greats beautiful turquoise color beauty with water of color calipso and surrounded of salts in varied ways. Their formation geomorfológica is a case very peculiar of salting of Atacama. It is a place of I traffic in the route of the rosy flamingos. To take bathroom suit to experience in the water it but next to fly, that is to say, it floats and it is impossible to collapse. It is an exceptional place to see the setting of sun. Return to San Pedro. 15:00:

EXCURSION PETROGLIFOS DE YERBAS BUENAS Y PUEBLO DE RIO GRANDE

Morning departure to the small village of Rio Grande, located 80 km to the northwest. crossing Llano de la Paciencia and Cordillera de la sal, we take a detour, the road is on regular conditions. On the road is frequent to find groups of Guanacos, plants like the rica-rica. Along the route we will pass through an area of petroglyphs in a rocky sector called Yerbas Buenas, here we stop to admire the different type of petrogyphs, animal and human figures panels illustrates ancestral beliefs. We continuo a small stream of fresh water that descends to the Rio Grande watershed, here we find cactus woods equinoxis atacamencis (cactús). We will take a walk through this cultural treasure dating from 3000 years ago, observing its rock formations and harsh Constructed of stones, it is located along the bank of the river in the middle of the Salt Range. Lunch, and then in the afternoon we will walk through the village, visiting its church, community meeting center, its cultivated areas and pastures. Here you have free time to explore the village. Return to San Pedro. Dinner at a local restaurant: Adobe, Casona o Estaka. Accommodation in Hostería de San Pedro de Atacama or Similar. PM: Departure to the desert and the nights are cold. It is very important to be well dressed in order to enjoy the tour without getting cold. While it is impossible to guarantee 100% clear weather, or exceptional nights, the zodiacal light is normally visible, the gegenshein too (when it is not in the Milky Way and there is no moon of course) and sometimes the whole zodiacal arc. The tour end around a warm drink. Departure to the Death Valley located only to a few kilometers from San Pedro and part of the Salt Range. The Death Valley, also known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the earth, hence the name Death Valley. We clime dune where we start we the sand boarding. Return to a San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 01: RECEPTION AT PASO JAMA &TRANSFER TO SAN PEDRO

Reception at the border with Argentina, Paso Jama, located 165 Km. from San Pedro de Atacama at 4.200 m.a.s.l. On the route to San Pedro, we will be admiring beautiful Andean landscapes, passing by El Salar de Quisquiro, Salar de Aguas Calientes and further on El Salar de Tara placed at 4.500 m.a.s.l. A wonderful landscape and its extraordinary ecosystem will show us a variety of birds and animals. At Km 99 in the middle of the desert we will find. The Centinelas de la Pakana, tailed rock sculptures, really spectacular and a visit in a short walk. We continue between great mountains, seeing ñandus. At km 75 we may see small lagoons with flamingos and other birds. Later on, the road down will show us the Licancabur Volcano (5916 m. a. s. l) and the Laguna Verde. Getting close to San Pedro appears the Atacama Salt Flat. Arrival to San Pedro and transfer to the hotel.

HALF DAY EXCURSION PETROGLIFOS DE YERBAS BUENAS Y RIO GRANDE

Morning departure to the small village of Rio Grande, located 80 km to the northwest. Crossing Llano de la Paciencia and Cordillera de la sal, we take a detour; the road is on regular conditions . On the road is frequent to find groups of Guanacos, plants like the rica-rica. Along the route we will pass through an area of petroglyphs in a rocky sector called Yerbas Buenas, here we stop to admire the different type of petroglyphs, animal and human figures panels illustrates ancestral beliefs. We continuo a small stream of fresh water that descends to the Rio Grande watershed, here we find cactus woods equinoxis atacamencis (cactús). We will take a walk through this cultural treasure dating from 3000 years ago, observing its rock formations and harsh Constructed of stones; it is located along the bank of the river in the middle of the Salt Range. Lunch, and then in the afternoon we will walk through the village, visiting its church, community meeting center, its cultivated areas and pastures. Here you have free time to explore the village. Return to San Pedro. Departure to the Petroglyps, located 60 km to the northwest. Crossing Llano de la Paciencia and Cordillera de la sal, we take a detour; the road is on regular conditions . On the road is frequent to find groups of Guanacos, plants like the rica-rica. Along the route we will pass through an area of petroglyphs in a rocky sector called Yerbas Buenas, here we stop to admire the different type of petrogyphs, animal and human figures panels illustrates ancestral beliefs. Return to San Pedro.

HD EXCURTION TO PIEDRA DE LA COCA AND QUEBRADA DE TAMBORES

Departure from a Hotel in San Pedro, moving by the pavimented road for 12 kms. We go deep in a road with not signs to Piedra de la Coca, great pile of stones surrounded by zoomorphic petroglyphs. We continue to Rio Salado where we will see at the side of the river, petroglyphs from tiwanaku and inka periods. Walk around the area with a brief explanation. We will return by the same acces and we will lead on to Tambores Ravine, place where we can appreciate petroglyphs and we will cover litic quarrys. Return to San Pedro. Along natives routes, the precolumbian explorers left valuable rupestrian information thai in our times are still a mistery. This excursion allow us to appreciate these art representations, developed and discovered at the surrounding area of Domeyko Cordillera. Return to San Pedro.

EXCURSION TO YERBAS BUENAS PETROGLYPHS

Departure to Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, moving by a pavimented road, we cross Llano de la Paciencia, ascending to Cordillera de Domeyko, to take a dusty road, where we Hill be able to apréciate guanacos, cactus and plants as rica-rica (aromatic herbs), then we hill walk to rocky formations where we Hill stop to apréciate a great amount of petroglyphs with zoomorphic and antropomorphic beautiful designs where we can observe camelids, foxes and llama caravans where we will stop for a brief explanation.

PM: H/D. HORSE RIDING: SPA – PUKARA DE QUITOR – VALLE DE MARTE

08:00 Departure from the village riding suitable horses for nice and relaxed stroll, where we can enjoy some indescribable natural beauties. We will visit the Quitor Pukara, dated XII century, important defensive fortress of the Atacama culture, located at 3 kms from San Pedro de Atacama. This place it has a surface of 2.5 acres and a strategic location, defended by a impenetrable cliff upon the river, a narrow ravine and a wall at it most accessible part towards the valley. It is an impressive edification climbing a steep hill. Houses and walls were built with a mix of stones and earth plaster. We keep going to the Death Valley, going to the top of the cliff that dominates the Catarpe Valley, where we will have a spectacular panoramic view, surrounded by peaks with different wavy shapes, at the back the Andes Cordillera and to the other side, the Atacama Salt Flat. Once we arrive at the highest point, we take a detour to the Death Valley, also know as Mars Valley, where we experience one of the most desolated and arid landscape on the earth, hence the name Death Valley. Return to San Pedro de Atacama.

F/D. HORSE RIDING: SPA – PUKARA DE QUITOR- PIEDRA DE LA COCA

08:00 Departure from the village riding suitable horses for nice and relaxed stroll, where we can enjoy some indescribable natural beauties. We will visit the Quitor Pukara, dated XII century, important defensive fortress of the Atacama culture, located at 3 kms from San Pedro de Atacama. This place it has a surface of 2.5 acres and a strategic location, defended by a impenetrable cliff upon the river, a narrow ravine and a wall at it most accessible part towards the valley. It is an impressive edification climbing a steep hill. Houses and walls were built with a mix of stones and earth plaster. We keep going to the Death Valley, going to the top of the cliff that dominates the Catarpe Valley, where we will have a spectacular panoramic view, surrounded by peaks with different wavy shapes, at the back the Andes Cordillera and to the other side, the Atacama Salt Flat. Then, we go down to Llano de la Paciencia to arrive to Piedra de la Coca, ceremonial rock of the Atacama Culture, where we will be able to observe several petro glyphs as artistic expressions from that time, engraved on stones . At this place we will have a pic nic style lunch. Later, transfer in a vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama 15:00

CABALGATA PASOS DE LOS TOROS Y VALLE DE LA MUERTE (5HRS. APROX)

Nos vamos por el Rio San Pedro. Desviamos para tomar un antiguo camino arriero hecho a mano, el Paso de los Toros que zigzaguean en la falda del acantilado. Llegamos arriba y volvemos por la Cornisa que domina el Valle. Vista espectacular sobre todo el paisaje: Los Andes, El Salar de Atacama, el Valle del Rio San Pedro y las formaciones en acordeón de la Cordillera de la Sal Vuelta a San Pedro por el Valle de la Muerte. Ingles. Departure thru the San Pedro River. We make a detour taking the old cowboy road el Paso de los Toros. Once we rich the top we continue we continuo taking the chapitel will have a spectacular panoramic view of the Andes, Atacama salt flat, the valley, San Pedro river and all the range formation, return to San Pedro true the death valley
DAY 05.- RUPSTRIAN ART: SALT RIVER – TAMBORES RAVINE – YERBAS BUENAS – ARCOIRIS VALLEY– CALAMA – APTO. 08:00 early departure from San Pedro, taking the first 12 km on an asphalt road. We make a detour to and we go deep in a road with not signs to Piedra de la Coca, great pile of stones surrounded by zoomorphic Petroglyphs. We continue to Rio Salado where we will see at the side of the river, Petroglyphs from Tiwanaku and Inca periods. Walk around the area with a brief explanation. We will return by the same access and we will lead on to Tambores Ravine, place where we can appreciate Petroglyphs. We continuo along native's routes, the pre-Columbian explorers left valuable Rupestrian information that in our times is still a mystery. This excursion allows us to appreciate these art representations, developed and discovered at the surrounding area of Domeyko Cordillera. Soon we take the route that will lead us trough the beautiful desert of Atacama, leaving us to an altitude of 3.200 m.s.n.m. We take a detour; the road is on regular conditions . Along the route we will pass through an area of Petroglyphs in a rocky sector called Yerbas Buenas, here we stop to admire the different type of Petrogyphs, animal and human figures panels illustrates ancestral beliefs, data of about 4.000 years. After crossing the sector we will go towards the Valley of the Arcoíris, a hill set with multiple forms and colors. Box lunch or lunch at a local restaurant in Calama. Transfer to Calama or airport.