south-america·Multi-day tour·4 days
4-Day San Pedro De Atacama Tour: Moon Valley and Toconao
An Oasis in the Desert
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore San Pedro De Atacama
• Different hotel categories available
• Breakfasts included
• Different hotel categories available
• Breakfasts included
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Reception at Calama Airport and transfer to the village of San Pedro de Atacama, crossing the Domeyko and Salt Mountain Ranges.
Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis in the middle of the desert, whose earliest population dates back to around 11,000 BC with groups of nomadic hunter-gatherers. Later, with the domestication of camelids and the development of terrace farming, permanent villages began to form.
In the afternoon, visit to the Moon Valley: a tour of an impressive salt landscape shaped by water and wind over millions of years, resembling the surface of the moon. Along the way, admire the striking rock formations that make up the Salt Mountain Range, including Las Tres Marías, an interesting geological formation located next to an old salt mine. The tour ends at Mars Valley, also known as Death Valley, an area notable for its unique rock formations and its extreme desert conditions - no plants or insects survive in this harsh environment. From here, enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Andes Mountains and its volcanoes. At sunset, the landscape offers a spectacular display of colors, accompanied by an aperitif.
Return and overnight stay.
Note: The SIB (shared service) option does not include Mars Valley.
Moon Valley
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) - 2
Day 2 — San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart on an excursion to visit the picturesque town of Toconao, a town built mostly in liparite stone (volcanic stone) where its main attraction is its church dating from 1744 and the bell tower of San Lucas, both declared National Monuments, here its artisans make handicrafts in liparite stone and alpaca wool. Continuation towards the Atacama Salt flat, the largest in Chile and one of the largest in the world, where the Chaxa Lagoon is located, habitat of 3 species of flamingos, and then continue towards the Altiplanic Lagoons of Meñique and Miscanti, located 4,500 m a.s.l. This area is part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. The lagoons are surrounded by imposing volcanoes that originated as a result of the uplift of the Andes in remote geological times. On the way back, we will stop at Socaire, a typical highland town, where we will see its small houses, its church as the main historical heritage including San Bartolome as its patron saint, its crops on terraces on the slopes of the hill and its viewpoint with an extensive view of the salt flat. Picnic lunch and time to visit local artisans.
Return and accommodation.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) - 3
Day 3 — San Pedro de Atacama
Early morning departure to the Tatio Geysers for a guided walk through the geothermal field to observe the fumaroles, which are especially impressive at dawn. On the return journey, enjoy a picnic breakfast while taking in spectacular views of the Tocorpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes.
A stop is made to visit the village of Machuca, known for its traditional farming terraces, adobe houses with thatched roofs, quaint church, and a small wetland where local wildlife such as llamas, alpacas, and flamingos can be observed. Thanks to the revival of agriculture, grazing, cheese production, and tourism, the Atacameño people have gradually returned to this ancestral village. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay.
Note: For SIB (shared service), the visit to the town of Machuca is replaced by a visit to the Putana and Machuca wetlands, where various species of birds and local fauna can be observed.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) - 4
Day 4 — San Pedro de Atacama - Calama
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport of Calama (1:30 h).Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 3-night accommodations with breakfast
- Transfer and excursions are in shared service (SIB)
- Transfers with Spanish driver, only on standard option, daily 8 am to 8 pm
- Excursions with driver-guide in English-spanish
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fee to parks and museums indicated in the program
Not included
- Early check-in or Late check-out
- Extra services, meals or drinks not indicated in the program
- Tips to porters at airports and hotels
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- Personal insurance
- Tax in lodging. All foreigners not resident in Chili are tax exempt. Only in case of no-show, the hotels will charge the room rate + VAT (19%)
Cancellation policy
Read the full cancellation terms
To cancel without penalty fee:
* Hotels:
- Diego de Almagro: 5 days prior arrival
- Kimal and Poblado de Kimal: 9 days prior arrival
- La Casa de Don Tomás & El Refugio: Up to 3 rooms: 7 days prior arrival and 32 days on holidays
- Noi Casa Atacama: Up to 4 rooms: 32 days prior arrival
- Cumbres San Pedro: 16 days prior arrival
* Land services: 7 days prior arrival
* For special dates, you will be informed at the time of confirmation.
* You must be informed before the deadline indicated above (working days) in order to avoid the late cancellation fee.
* Hotels:
- Diego de Almagro: 5 days prior arrival
- Kimal and Poblado de Kimal: 9 days prior arrival
- La Casa de Don Tomás & El Refugio: Up to 3 rooms: 7 days prior arrival and 32 days on holidays
- Noi Casa Atacama: Up to 4 rooms: 32 days prior arrival
- Cumbres San Pedro: 16 days prior arrival
* Land services: 7 days prior arrival
* For special dates, you will be informed at the time of confirmation.
* You must be informed before the deadline indicated above (working days) in order to avoid the late cancellation fee.
Important info
Special notes
- During Christmas and New Year (Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 01), land services in private have a 50% surcharge and during May 01, Sep 18, 19, Dec 25 and Jan 01, SIB services will have a surcharge of 30%.
- Rates are subject to confirmation during holidays and long weekends (Easter, National Holidays Sep/18, Christmas and New Year's Eve, etc).
- On Dec 25 and January 01st the SIB services are subject to confirmation.
- Machuca is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Itinerary could be changed according to flight schedules, climate conditions, or to warranty the SIB services, minimum 2 pax.
- San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings are made up of archaeological and cultural sites that are under conservation protection. You must respect the marked paths and not access places that are restricted.
- Excursions in San Pedro de Atacama, due to the altitude (El Tatio and Meñique & MIscanti), are not recommended for children under 7 years old, pregnant women, elderly passengers and/or passengers with heart diseases (altitudes of 4,200 m a.s.l.).
- In the High-Plateau (Northern Chile), during the Bolivian winter (Dec/Feb), excursions may be modified or suspended due to the excess of rain. During winter (Jul/Aug), excursions in height may be suspended due to the excess of snow that could cut the roads.
- We act only as intermediaries of the companies whose products extend the services. We do not assume any responsibility for train, bus, ship or any transportation service, and the hotels used by passengers; We are also not responsible for any act, mistake or omission, or for any damages caused by vehicles or people related to the suppliers. Additional expenses, if any, will be on passenger account.
- We adhere to what is established in the Chilean Standard (NCh3067:2013), regarding the prevention of human beings exploitation, in any form, especially sexual, and in particular when it may affect children. Therefore, we do not work with companies that offer products related to the above, and we ask you inform us if any of this happens during the trip.
- We are committed to the correct tourism development of the country and the well-being of all its inhabitants, in addition, we are a socially responsible company and we make sure that our operations have a positive impact on the culture and environment of the areas in which we operate. we operate, protecting the health and safety of our staff, suppliers and passengers.
- Our sustainability policy is based on four fundamental pillars that allow us to create travel programs and experiences that directly benefit our land, wildlife and local communities, in addition to raising awareness of the local culture, flora and fauna of our country.
- We promote the preservation of the environment by making decisions that contribute to the conservation of nature and our national and international heritage; in addition, we prioritize and give visibility to our suppliers with sustainable policies through our Crime Prevention Model and Our Code of Ethics We promote the professional growth of our collaborators without distinction of gender, religion, ethnicity or political ideology, and with permanent training in issues of service, quality, care and maintenance of our natural environment and we support local communities to preserve their traditions and cultural identity, as is the case of San Pedro de Atacama, where we favor the services offered by the various indigenous peoples.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children enjoy the same price as adults.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children enjoy the same price as adults.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
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