ABOUT THE TRIP

From the Chilean coast to the high Andes, and one of the driest deserts in the world, this tour has it all! This is one of our most popular tours and perfect for those of you that have just under two weeks to explore Chile. Here you will experience the cultural diversity of Santiago, the amazing mariscos (seafood) and wineries found on the coast, and one of the highest & driest deserts in the world, the Atacama Desert!

The Atacama Desert borders the high Andean peaks of Bolivia and Chile. This is a very pristine area with high mountain lakes, hot springs, and active volcanoes, which are ideal for day hikes and extensive climbing trips. Near the village of San Pedro de Atacama where you will be based, there are unlimited opportunities for single track mountain biking, canyoneering, spelunking, para-gliding, sand boarding, and much more.

The desert abounds with petroglyphs, pictographs, and indigenous cultures. Did we mention all the wonderful food and variety of pisco sours you can have during your stay in San Pedro?!?

TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1: SANTIAGO

• Arrive in Santiago
• Transfer to hotel, check-in
• Afternoon winery excursion
• Overnight

DAY 2: SANTIAGO

• Breakfast at hotel
• City tour
• Free afternoon
• Overnight

DAY 3: SANTIAGO – VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to coast
• Free afternoon
• Overnight

DAY 4: VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Tour of both cities
• Visit wineries
• Overnight

DAY 5: VIÑA DEL MAR – SANTIAGO

• Breakfast at hotel
• Free day (excursions available)
• Transfer to Santiago
• Overnight

DAY 6: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

• Breakfast at hotel
• Flight to Atacama Desert
• Transfer to San Pedro
• Overnight

DAY 7: SAN PEDRO & SURROUNDINGS

• Breakfast at hotel
• Archaeological Tour
• Afternoon excursion to Valle de La Luna
• Overnight

DAY 8: ATACAMA DESERT

• Breakfast at hotel
• Excursion to Altiplanic Lakes
• Excursion to Salt Flats
• Lunch
• Excursion to Traditional Village
• Overnight

DAY 9: GEYSERS DEL TATIO – SAN PEDRO

• Breakfast at the Tatio Geysers
• Free Afternoon (other excursions available)
• Evening stargazing excursion
• Overnight

DAY 10: SAN PEDRO – SANTIAGO

• Breakfast at hotel
• Free morning
• Flight to Santiago
• Connecting flight home