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8 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

Unique experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Easter Island

This is a unique experience in which you will get to know the "musts" of these two incredible destinations in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama and Easter Island. This tour has the assistance of the best local guides, to know in depth not only the landscapes, but also the culture and secrets of the destin... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Minimum 6
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Maximum 80
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Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Calama

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Calama & San Pedro de Atacama

2

Puritama Hot Spring

3

Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques , Atacama Salt Flat and Toconao

4

Easter Island Highligths

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Calama Airport - San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley

Reception at Calama Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon, departure from the hotel to the Moon Valley (04:00pm Subject to confirmation). 19 km from San Pedro, in the Salt Mountain Range, is the Moon Valley located, declared a Nature Sanctuary and Monument and protected by the uniqueness of its beauty. It consists of a depression surrounded by small hills with impressively sharp peaks. The tour is an imaginary trip to landscapes that does not belong to our world, but to other planets. We will see the Dinosaur Valley and Death Valley, where there is a spectacular panoramic view of the area. We continue to the Moon Valley, where we will find geological formations that are the result of successive foldings of the earth's crust. In the valley is possible to appreciate the salt sculptures known as Las Tres Marias, formed by wind erosion. Continuing with the tour we will walk through the interior of the caves that remain from the old deposits, to get closer to valley where is the Big Dune. After a break, we will climb this dune, which impresses with its size and is used for extreme sports as snowboarding At sunset, a bold palette of golds and reds appear, touching the soul and sensibilities of the visitor. Return to hotel. Accommodation @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: La Casa de Don Tomás
Day 2

place Half Day Puritama Hot Spring

Breakfast. Morning is at leisure Departure at 04:30pm heading northeast from San Pedro de Atacama, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away, we will find the Puritama river. Thanks to the sector’s volcanic activity, the temperature of the waters that flow from the mountain range rises, turning this place into one of the most sought out tourism sites in the sector. In addition, the place has all the necessary services for a comfortable visit and, thus, nature gives us the possibility of enjoying this landscape, with a delightful bath in its 33°C (91.4°F) waters rich in minerals that have medicinal properties. In this canyon, where the Puritama river flows, we find one of the richest places in terms of plants and wildlife of the sector that surrounds the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Pampas grasses create a border between the water and the rest of the landscape. At the salt bushes, several bird species, such as the Grey-hooded Sierra-finch, the Scale-throated Earthcreeper, and the Grassland Yellow-finch, among others, provide us with the ideal scenery to fully enjoy nature. Return to hotel. Accommodation @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: La Casa de Don Tomás
Day 3

place Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques , Atacama Salt Flat and Toconao

Breakfast. Departure at 08:30 am. In this excursion, we will go through the path to the Altiplano in order to visit the Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, located more than 4,200 meters above the sea level and surrounded by great and imposing volcanoes from the Andes Mountain Range and flora and fauna in their natural environment. We will continue to Chaxa Lagoon, scenery and beautiful landscape, divided into several water mirrors where a great number of flamingoes and other birds such as Andean Flamingoes. Finally, before we return, while the landscape features marvelous views of the Licancabur and Lascar Volcanoes, we will visit Toconao with a typical colonial architecture, San Lucas Church, the first National Monument. Return to the hotel. Accommodation @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: La Casa de Don Tomás
Day 4

place Tatio Geysers excursion - San Pedro de Atacama - Calama Airport - Flight to Santiago

Departure at 5:00am from the hotel. Subject to confirmation. We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes Mountain Range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. We then arrive at Machuca, a small llama herder settlement. The village is filled with adobe houses with thatched roofs. Green wetlands lend a special charm. Return to the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Calama Airport to board your flight to Santiago. FLIGHT CALAMA - SANTIAGO / NOT INCLUDED Upon arrival at Santiago Airport, guide assistance with check-in formalities. **this is the only hotel inside the airport, located opposite the passenger terminal of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport ** Transfer is not necessary Accommodation @ Hotel Holiday Inn Aeropuerto

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
Day 5

place Breakfast at the hotel.

**this is the only hotel inside the airport, located opposite the passenger terminal of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport ** Transfer is not necessary. Show up 3 hours before your domestic flight. FLIGHT SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLAND / NOT INCLUDED Arrival in the Easter Island Airport. Reception in the Airport with a flower necklace and transfer to your selected hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. We recommend you to walk around Hanga Roa downtown, maybe have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, go to Tahai, just along the coast from Hanga Roa, is possibly the best place to watch the sunset. The set of three ahus is located in a peaceful waterfront meadow where you can watch the sunset behind the statues. It is popular with local and tourists alike and nice to see people having a picnic or just enjoying being together. A great spot just being 25 mins walk from your hotel its perfect to do on the first day after flight into island if you are feeling exhausted but still want to get your first glimpse of the Moai. Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Puku Vai
Day 6

place Easter Island excursion

Breakfast. Departing from HangaRoa's town at about 9:30 am, going to the southeastern and northeastern coast of the Island visiting the AhuVaihu temple, which is located 10 km from HangaRoa. It consists of a stone platform with 8Moai statues and 8 pukao dispersed in the proximities. Then, we will go to AhuAkahanga, so- called the "Platform of the king". The legend tells that HotuMatua'a's tomb is near this place. There, we will find 4 platforms, 12 Moai statues, 8 Pukao and towards the interior of this Ahu; it is possible to see the best-preserved village of the island. Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Puku Vai
Day 7

place Easter Island excursion

Breakfast. Today, we will visit the Ana Kai Tangata natural cave where it is possible to appreciate some rupestrian art representing birds such as the manutara, and where it is possible to watch waves breaking upon the cliff. We will continue our tour by visiting the RanoKau volcano where we will be able to see the largest crater on the Island and one of the largest sweet water reservation of the area. Finally, we will visit the Orongo Ceremonial Village, old and magnificent ceremonial city located in the western side of the RanoKau volcano. It features 53 elliptical houses made of sandstone and a small square window looking to the sea. In this place, the most important ceremony of the second period of Easter Island was carried out: the election of the Tangata Manu (Bird-Man), this ceremony stopped being performed 150 years ago, due to the arrival of the first Christian missioners. We will return to the village. Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Puku Vai
Day 8

place Easter Island - Mataveri Airport - Departure

Breakfast. Transfer to the local airport and typical farewell. End of our services

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • La Casa de Don Tomás
  • Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel
  • Hotel Puku Vai

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers IN & OUT in each destination with Spanish speaking driver (no guide)

Extras expand_less

  • Bilingual Guide is included in all tours
  • Insurance in case of an accident only.
  • Entrance fee to Moon Valley, Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat, Tatio Geysers

Not Included expand_less

  • Internal Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.
  • There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us.
  • Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park (Ref price USD 80)

About Marilda

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My name is Marilda and my love of travel developed with my passion for languages and culture. After thoroughly exploring Chile, a land of contrasts, I fell in love with the scenery, pristine lands, people and local traditions.

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