Atacama Desert & Altiplano - Trekking Adventure in the Andes of Northern Chile
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Highlights
- Admire the world's highest volcano lake, the Lago Chungará (4.570m /15,000 ft) in the Lauca National Park and then enjoy a typical Andean dish, llaita (seaweed) with goat cheese and potatoes
- Visit the salt lake ""Salar de Surire"", observe flamencos and vizcachas and relax in the natural Polloquere hot springs
- Climb the volcanoes Cerro Guane Guane (5.097m/16,720 ft) and Cerro Toco (5.604m/ 18,385 ft) in the middle of the Andean high desert
- Experience the sunrise at the hissing and steaming Geyser El Tatio and enjoy the sunset in the colorful Valle de la Luna (Moon valley) in the worlds driest desert – the Atacama
- Visit the former saltpeter mine Humberstone and explore the desert oasis San Pedro de Atacama
- Insider Tip: Stroll to the harbor, watch pelicans and sealions and try fresh ceviche, a tasty raw fish dish, in one of Arica's tiny harbor restaurants
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- Accommodation: 11 nights in hotel or guesthouse in double room with private bathroom and 1 night in Refugio in shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms
- Meals: 12 x breakfast, 2 x box lunch, 2 x dinner
- Local English/Spanish speaking certified trekking guide (WFR)
- Transport: all private transfers as per the detailed itinerary
- Airport transfer in/out
- Emergency equipment: including a first-aid kit and VHF-equipment / satellite phone
- Permit for the ascents of 5,000 m / 16,400 ft mountains
- All entry fees as per the detailed itinerary
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the airport of Arica, we pick you up and bring you to your hotel. Take some time to refresh and relax or stroll through the little seaport to see the numerous pelicans and sea lions. Later on, you meet with the group for a first briefing with your local team. Overnight: Hotel ""Antay Hotel & Spa"" in Arica in double room with private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast
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What's excluded
- Single supplement: extra charge p.p. $490 USD
- Not appointed meals and beverages on the itinerary
- Optional trips, e.g. boat ride on day 2
- Tips/gratuity
- Local payments
- International and domestic airfare and airport charges
- Travel insurance is not included in this tour - Travel insurance is mandatory to buy.
Accommodation
Antay Hotel & Spa - Arica, Terrace Lodge - Putre, El Huarango - Eco Retreat - Pica, Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas or similar - San Pedro de Atacama
12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
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