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Chile · 9 days

Great Salt Flats of the World

Illustrative image of Chile
Day 1: Airport - La Paz
Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel with a guide. (Check-in 14:00).
Subsequently, you will take a tour to discover this wonderful city and appreciate its cultural, historical, architectural, and natural wealth. You will visit the main plaza "Pedro Domingo Murillo", the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Congress, and the Government Palace (exterior view), Museum of Precious Metals (closed Sundays), Killi Killi viewpoint from which you have a panoramic view of La Paz city and the snow-capped Illimani mountain, a replica of the semi-subterranean temple of Tiwanaku. Then, we head to the South zone and observe the change in climate and construction style of the houses before proceeding to the Valle de la Luna, a place that will challenge your imagination, creating the sensation of being in a small lunar landscape. Its forms are a product of erosion and resemble volcanic craters. You will also have the opportunity to ride one of our city's cable cars and finish by visiting the Witches' Market, where local people buy products needed for ceremonies or rituals such as Ch'alla and offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth). Transfer to the hotel.
Includes: Private transportation, mentioned visits, bilingual guide (Spanish-English), admission to Museum, Valle de la Luna, and cable car (2 lines).
Day 2: La Paz - Uyuni
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pickup and private transfer to the airport to board the flight to Uyuni without a guide. Arrival in Uyuni and transfer to the offices without a guide. At the agreed time, visit to the Train Cemetery in Uyuni, then we visit the town of Colchani to see the manual salt production process, the artisanal salt market, shops with llama and alpaca wool textiles, hats, and ponchos. You will also see salt piles, salt water springs, the Dakar Rally monument, a plaza with flags from around the world, and the first salt hotel (now a museum restaurant), where lunch will be served when it is cold and windy with dust. Visit to giant salt structures: the salt staircase, also called the Staircase to Heaven, salt pyramid, salt clock, salt hand, and salt condor. Picnic lunch on the salt flat with colorful tablecloths and pillows (weather permitting). After lunch, visit to Isla Incahuasi, which is characterized by its giant cacti, where you will take a walk to the top of the island, from where you can observe the entire salt flat. On the way down, we will make stops to take photos and videos with perspective effects, sunset with red wine and snacks, and then head to the hotel.
Includes: Private 4x4 Jeep, Spanish-speaking driver, entrance fees, and lunch.
Isla Incahuasi is visited only during the dry season from April to November.
Day 3: Uyuni - Colchani
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the town of Coquesa and local attractions, ascent by car to the volcano viewpoint at 4,400 meters above sea level to observe the Coquesa chullpares. If you wish, you can climb Thunupa volcano (OPTIONAL). We will descend from the volcano to see flamingos in the wetlands with perspective effect photos, picnic lunch, visit to giant salt structures, and then head to the hotel.
Includes: Private 4x4 Jeep, Spanish-speaking driver, entrance fees, and lunch.
Day 4: Colchani - Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will pass through San Cristóbal, visit the Valle de Rocas, and the Ollague Volcano viewpoint (5,865 meters above sea level), from where you can observe the fumarolic activity emanating from this active volcano. Altiplano lagoons including: Laguna Cañapa, Laguna Hedionda, Laguna Honda, Chiarcota, and Laguna Ramaditas, which are used by flamingos as feeding and resting points during their migratory movements. We will then head to the hotel.
Includes: Private 4x4 Jeep, Spanish-speaking driver, entrance fees, and lunch.
Day 5: Desert - Hito Cajón - San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will visit Siloli Desert where the Stone Tree is located, a geomorphic formation due to wind erosion. Visit to Laguna Colorada, which is the gateway to the Eduardo Abaroa Reserve, geysers, hot springs in Polques, Salvador Dalí rocks. We will continue toward the Licancabur Volcano viewpoint to observe the Green Lagoon. As our final attraction, we will visit the White Lagoon, vehicle transfer at the Hito Cajones border, and transfer to the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (downtown hotel) without a guide.
Includes: Private 4x4 Jeep, Spanish-speaking driver, entrance fees, and lunch.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama - HD Valle de La Luna - Astronomical Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit the Valle de la Luna. In the midst of the deep aridity of the Cordillera de la Sal, we find a landscape of salt and clay shaped by water and wind over millions of years. During our tour, we will enjoy the beauty provided by the extravagant forms that the mountain range offers, inviting imagination and reflection through its tranquility.
Finally, we will watch the sunset, which through its colorful hues offers a wonderful conclusion to our excursion. Evening departure for guided observation of the Atacama Desert sky. From basic aspects of stellar study to the telescope experience, the visit will allow us to understand in an illustrative manner the details of the southern hemisphere sky. Thanks to the characteristics of the observatory located outside the town's light pollution, the experience will be even more remarkable. The activity is divided into 3 stations: Andean Cosmovision, Photography, and stargazing. Each station lasts 30 minutes.
Accommodation included.
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama - FD Altiplano Lagoons & Piedras Rojas
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure from the hotel to visit the flamingo reserve, passing through the altiplano lagoons, to the oxidized volcanic lava of Piedras Rojas. The tour will offer you several stops, each more incredible than the last, and knowledge about the local flora and fauna.
Accommodation included.
Day 8: San Pedro de Atacama - HD Salt Flats Route
Breakfast at the hotel. Our path today is situated at over 4,300 meters above sea level, where the immensity of the landscape allows for the observation of volcanoes, wildlife, and salt flats within a single geological context. Our first stop will be in front of Licancabur volcano, where we will have breakfast. Continuing along the same route, we will stop in front of the Quepiaco wetland, where it is possible to see birds and wildlife typical of the area. The next stop will be at the Monks of Pacana, where we can observe different rock formations resulting from volcanic activity. Then we head toward the most remote point, the Quisquiro salt flat, where we will provide information regarding the formation of this salt deposit. Finally, depending on weather conditions, we will offer lunch in front of the Aguas Calientes II Salt Flat. If weather conditions do not permit due to wind, we will find the best option to have a peaceful lunch.
Accommodation included.
Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama - FD Tatio Geysers - Santiago
Our journey to the altiplano begins during the early morning hours to reach one of the world's most important geothermal fields, the "Tatio Geysers", surrounded by water and steam emanations we will enjoy the beauty of the Andes, and with this natural setting we will offer you a restorative breakfast. Taking the return road to San Pedro de Atacama, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the landscape, native flora and fauna, and finally we will stop at the town of Machuca, a place of llama herders. Today, this town of adobe houses, straw, and cactus wood is dedicated to tourism, offering local products such as Andean crafts, llama meat, sopaipillas, and empanadas. At the agreed time, transfer to Calama airport to take your flight to Santiago.
Flight recommendation La Paz - Uyuni: OB 304 LPB - UYU 07:40 Hs - 08:40 Hs.

Prices per person

Tourist category: Dream & Stannum · Jardines de Uyuni · Tayka del Desierto · Diego de Almagro
SGLUSD 6500Inquirie
DBLUSD 3620Inquirie
TPLUSD 2790Inquirie
Superior category: Mitru Sur · Jardines de Uyuni · Tayka del Desierto · Pascual Andino
SGLUSD 7300Inquirie
DBLUSD 3990Inquirie
TPLUSD 3240Inquirie
First class: Camino Real · Jardines de Uyuni · Tayka del Desierto · Noi Casa Atacama
SGLUSD 7240Inquirie
DBLUSD 3930Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
Package details

Included

- Airport transfers for arrival and departure in La Paz - Uyuni (Guide according to itinerary).
- 1 night accommodation in La Paz with breakfast.
Excursions mentioned in the itinerary:
- HD City Tour La Paz & Valle de La Luna.
- 4D/3N Salar de Uyuni – San Pedro de Atacama Tour (Spanish-speaking driver only).
- 1 night accommodation in Uyuni with breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation in Colchani with breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation in Desert with breakfast & dinner.
- Meals, entrance fees and/or admission tickets according to the itinerary.
- 4 nights accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama with breakfast.
- HD Valle de La Luna with entrance fee.
- Astronomical tour.
- FD Altiplano Lagoons & Piedras Rojas with lunch and entrance fee.
- HD Salt Flats Route with breakfast and lunch.
- FD Tatio Geysers with entrance fee.
- Transfer from hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to Calama airport.
- Private services in La Paz and Uyuni.
- Shared services in San Pedro de Atacama.

Not Included

- International flights
- Local flights
- Voluntary tips
- Anything not specified in the program

Package Conditions

- The order of visits, points of interest, and excursion schedules may be modified at destination by the local operator without prior notice.
- December to March is the rainy season in Bolivia; the salt flats are not crossed, and entry to Isla Incahuasi and Tahua is not permitted.
- Transfers outside established hours (08:00 to 20:00 Hrs.) must be considered private; consult for surcharge.
- Baggage allowed on transfers: One standard suitcase per passenger. A second piece will incur a surcharge equivalent to an additional passenger.
- The following are considered additional pieces and will incur a surcharge per additional passenger: Baby seats, bicycles, 2 pieces of baggage, boxes, etc.
- The drop-off point for excursions is at the Main Plaza of San Pedro.
- Rates do not apply during fairs, congresses, special events, or periods of high hotel occupancy.
Travel requirements for Chile

Requirements and consular contacts

- Current ID (DNI) or passport

Consulate:
Avenida Pte. Roque Saenz Peña 547, Piso 2, CP 1035, CABA.
+54 (11) 4331-6228 / 4331-6229 / 4331-6230 / 4331-6232 / 4331-6233 / 4331-6235
Embassy:
Tagle 2762, CP 1425, CABA
+54 (11) 4808-8601 / 4808-8655 / 4808-8600 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-5927

Important

It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.

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