Cultural
& archaeological trip with daily tours
Programs have been designed for those who like to be in a comfortable
hotel from where they can enjoy different excursions to experience
and share in small groups.
All the tours are available exclusively for clients staying at Terrantai
Hotel, which are thought for everyone, there are not limits in ages
or physical conditions, only is important to wish know in depth traditional
cultures of the local people in the Atacama Desert and its magic landscapes.
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| DAY 1 : CALAMA-SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA - ETNOTOUR |
| Upon arrival
to Calama transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Check in after 3 p.m.
Accommodations at the Terrantai Hotel or similar. At 4 p.m. half day
tour: Special visit that overcomes to 12,000 years of prehistory time
in which the first human groups inhabit the desert of Atacama developing
a form of life fused in the respect and gratefulness to the Mother
Earth (Pachamama) this visit will be guided the Archaeological Museum
of San Pedro de Atacama, possessor of an important anthropological
collection of the Atacameña culture, we will continue this
visit towards the Markets of sample of local and international crafts,
the municipal large house, Church, House of Pedro de Valdivia, among
others. And continue to the indigenous Pukara de Quitor. Return to
the hotel at 7:30 p.m. Dinner and overnight. (D) |
| DAY 2 : SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA - ATACAMA SALT FLAT - MOON VALLEY |
| Breakfast.
At 9 a.m., half day tour visiting the salt flat area (79km). Visit
to Toconao, the liparita stone craftsmen village, impressive view
of the Jeri valley, hike along this landscape. Next, visit to the
Chaxa lagoon, in the middle of the salt flat, pink flamingos' habitat
and nesting area. Return to the hotel, lunch. At 4 p.m. half day tour
the Moon of Valley (41km). Located in the salt mountain range, 90%
salt and 10% other minerals, an unusual landscape are treasured at
the bottom. Made up by attractive and impressive geological formations
of diverse shapes and colors, moon valley has attracting the attention
not only of frequent travelers but also from scientists. Giant dunes
and beautiful salt crystal on the crouching ground make you feel like
in another planet or the moon itself. This stage turns more attractive
during sunset. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) |
| DAY 3 : SAN
PEDRO - TATIO GEISERS |
| Breakfast.
Full day tour (192km) to Tatio Geisers. At 5 a.m. we leave for a long
drive towards the border. Guided short hiking around the geothermal
field, with boiling mud and steam clumps that make a geological stage
of enormous beauty. Breakfast in route. Return through the overwhelming
landscape of the Andes. On the way, Tocorpuri and Sairecahur volcanoes.
Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) |
| DAY 4 : SAN
PEDRO ATACAMA - CALAMA |
| Breakfast.
More activities according to flight departs. At the agreed times transfer
to the airport in Calama. (B) |
| *Daily
excursions according to the menu. |
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Room
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Normal Season
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Low Season
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Single room
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US$ 861
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US$ 818
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Double room
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US$ 638
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US$ 606
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Triple room
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US$ 562
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US$ 534
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Season: from April 20 to July 20, 2006. |
Notes:
Check in after 3 p.m. / Check out before noon.
All rates are per person in U.S. dollars, and valid up to December
2006.
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INCLUDED :
- 3 nights accommodations with private bath.
- All meals: breakfast, lunch or box lunch in full excursions
and dinner.
- All transfer in/out airport Calama-San Pedro-Calama.
- Daily private collective tours with bilingual guide (English
or Spanish) .
- Entrance fees.
- Groups maximum 12 people.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Tips and extra expenses as laundry, meals and drinks in restaurant
or any items out of program not mentioned.
- Other languages like German or Italian speaking guides.
- Airfares or taxes.
- Any type of insurance.
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