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After arrival at Arica Airport, we will visit the downtown of Arica. Afterwards we will drive up to historical Morro hill, wich offers a marvelous panoramic view on the city. Later we drive towards into the Azapa valley to visit the Miguel de Azap Archaeological Museum, where we will find some mummies of the Chincorro Culture, one of the oldest mummies of the world. Return to your hotel in Arica.

We leave Arica after breakfast and head towards Putre. Entering the Lluta Valley we will see geoglyphs marking the old Inca Trails from the coast to the highland. Soon we arrive at the village of Poconchile, to visit the Church of San Gerónimo, one of the oldest churches in Chile, built it en 1580. We go on and reach the Quebrada de Cardones (canyon) to have a look at the Candelabros Cacti scattered all over the terrain, When we reach the Fort Pukara de Copaquilla we will have time to walk the ground. Our next stop will be Socoroma, one of the highlight of the area, home to the Aymara natives. Afterwards, continues in the main road to Putre, located 3.500 m / 11.483 ft above sea level. Visiting the village of Putre you will be able to adjust to the altitude, walk in the village and watch an amazing view of the Putre Valley. Overnight in Putre.

Today you will explore the Lauca National Park and its spectacular sceneray of exotic plants and wildlife, like vicuñas, alpacas, rheas and andes flamingos among other specie; its also a birdwatcher ́s Paradise. We will the Parinacota Village (4.392 m / 14.409 ft above sea level) with its beautiful church dating back to the XVII century. Afterwards we will continue to Chungará Lake, located at 4.600 m above sea level and therefore one of the highest lakes in the world. Enjoy the views of the snow-capped twin volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape in the background. After a walk on the shore of the lake, we will return to Arica. Arrival at hotel and overnight.

Transfer to the airport to board your connecting flight.

Arrival at the airport of Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. San Pedro is an unsually colorful village located 2.440 m /8.000 ft above sea level in the middle of a green oasis. In the afternoon, we will visit the mystifying and famous Moon Valley. At sunset we can see how the light intensifies the impression of a moonscape. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. (Cocktail in Moonvalley).

After breakfast we will visit San Pedro de Atacama – the centre of a Palaeolithic civilization that built impressive rock fortresses on the mountains encircling the green valley. After visit and walk by the downtown, we will drive 4 km / 2,5 mi to reach Tulor Village with an approx. Age of 2.800 years. Then our tour continues to Pukara de Quitor, a fortress built in the 12th century by the Incas. In the afternoon, we will visit Toconao and the Atacama salt flat, where is possible to see some flamingos of different species and many other birds.

In the morning we will depart early, around 5:00 am to reach the El Tatio Geysers, at an altitude of 4.300 m / 14.108 ft above sea level before sunrise. There are about 40 geysers, thermal wells and fumaroles. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam shoot up from various blowholes. The steaming ponds are encrusted with brillant salt crystals reflecting the metal-blue sky, that turns this scenary into a unforgettable experience. After our breakfast in this wonderful spot, we will drive back to Machuca village. There are only few people living at this former rest place for the ancient Llama caravans traveling the Camino del Inc , the Inca trail.

After breakfast, we will drive to south of San Pedro to reach the famous Lagunas Altiplánica, Located 120 kilometers southeast san pedro de atacama.these water mirrors are situated under the volcanoes which take the same name. we will continue the trip following the international route (paso sico) towards the hot waters salt flat. this one is located 3.950 masl, it has 46 square kilometers and it makes part of a series of salt flats and lagoons along the foothills of a chain of volcanoes.

According to your flight a transfer will take you to Calama airport.

Salar de Tara y Monjes de Pacana

We start by heading towards the mountains, taking the road to the Jama Pass. We will pass through the meadow which has sprung from the Quepiaco River. Here you can see why the contrast between the mountains and vegetation makes this area an ideal habitat for a vast amount of different species of birds. We continue on-wards to the Monjes de Pacana (Pacana Monks), enormous vertical rocks, shaped to look like monks over time by the wind erosion. We will arrive at the Tara Salt flat, at 4300m above sea level, very close to the triple border between Chile, Bolivia and Ar-gentina, it is one of the most spectacular attractions in the San Pedro area. We finish by taking a walk around the edge of the salt lagoon. Picnic included.

Upon arrival we will take you to your hotel accommodation. Ypu will have some time to relax before joining a city tour throught Santiago Chile. This metrópolis shows great contrasts between modern skycrapes and old adobe buildings dating back from the early 18th century, We will visit the old quarter where some of the most important buildings are located, such as La Moneda and the presidential palace. Overnight in Santiago.

Today we will head over the coast and explore one of the most fascinating cities in Chile, Valparaíso. With Rolling hills and one of the most colorful layoust. Valparaíso was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. During out tour we will discover the multicolored houses on the hills, the parks and the diverse historic monuments.

Our day will begin by heading east towards the Andes, the second biggest mountain ragnge in the world. We will follow the Maipo basin up to the agricultural town of San José. This location is also know as a gateway for locals and offers a variety of activities. Here we can walk around and learn about Huasos lifestyle. We will then have lunch at a local vineyard and relax enjoying the countryside of Santiago. Overnight Santiago.

According your flight, we will take you to Santiago airport.

After arrival to Maraveri Airport, you will be greeted with a traditional welcome with flower necklaces and taken to your hotel. We recommend spending the remaining day to visit Hanga Roa village with its Fisher port, church and museum.

After breakfast we will star our tour to know more about the fascinating history of Rapa Nui. After leaving Hanga Roa, we will drive to the south along the coastal road. Views of the Poike península and the whole coastline your guide will explain why the moais lay face down and how important the roads of moais was. At Rano Raraku – the place where the moais were made – we will have a picnic lunch and afterwards we will start walking up the Rano Raraku volcano, from here we will have a beautiful view of our next highlight, the Tongariki Ahu and its 15 moais. Continuing on our excursion, we will take a small break to visit 2 beaches, one of them being Ovahe, a small bay with a cave and nearly pink.colored sand. From there we will visit Anakena Beach with palm trees, white sand and 2 small Ahus.

Today you will get to know the history of the birdman culture, wich started when the short ear stopped building Moais. Your guide will explain this new cultur of the island and show you the famous petroglyphs images and amazing views of the Motu island. In the afternoon, our excursion will take us to Ahu Akivi, site with its prominent 7 moais. Ahu Akivi is unusual because it is neither at the coast nor are its moais facing towards the land, unlike all the other ceremonial statues.

According your flight, a transfer will take to Easter Island airport.

Upon arrival at Puerto Montt Airport, we will be taken to Puerto Varas, know as the City of Rose, located on the shores of Llanquihue Lake, one of Chile ́s largest lake. Here we can stroll along the lakeside shore, enjoy a great view of Calbuco and Osorno volcanoes. Our transportation take us to a sightseen through the city before to arrive to our hotel.

After breakfast we will visit drive along the southen shore of Llanquihue lake to get into Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and visit the amazing Petrohue falls. We will have time for walk around the place, visit the falls, learn about the forest, flora & fauna present in the park. Afterwards we wil continue to Todos Los Santos Lake, on way we will stop to watch the river in different overlooks. Once arrive to the lake ,we will walk in the beach and our guide will explain some interesting information about the place, and off course, we will enjoy the silence and how nature speaks throught the forest.
In the afternoon, we will return to Ensenada village to get the way up to Osorno Volcano and enjoy a great view of the lake, upthere we will have time for walk and to take a liftchair trip.

Our exploration begins from your hotel, we will drive to east to reach the paciffic ocean towards to Pargua, we will sail the Chacao canal and visit Chacao village, the church, and the main square. We continue onwards to Puñihuil to sail to the penguin area, the place where Humboldt and Magellan penguins breed together during summer time. Once finishied our visit to penguins area, we will continue towards to Ancud City, we will visit the musseum and San Antonio Fort and we will continue onwards to a local farm to get the lunch and to share with the local people.

After breakfast or according to your flight, we will take you to Puerto Montt airport.

Upon arrival to Balmaceda airport, the transfer will take your hotel in Coyhaique, you will have time to relax and walk by the dowtown in the afternoon. Overninght in Coyhaique.

After breakfast, we will drive north to reach the Queulat National Park, wich offers a various trails to discover the flora & fauna and get closer of the hanging glacier. After walk by the trails we will enjoy our lunch at the park. Overnight in Coyhaique.

Today we will explore the General Carrera lake, we will drive south to reach Bahia Mansa in Puerto Tranquilo, fro where we will star our a tour by motorboat to the amazing Catedrales de Mármo, a península of Marble Caves. After the boattrip we will enjoy the lunch and in the afternoor we will continues towards to Puerto Guadal. Overnight in Puerto Guadal.

Our today ́s exploration take us to Caleta Tortel, wich is one of the most touristic places in Chilean Patagonia, known for the unequalled beauty of its wooden walkways and the color of the Baker River. The area has an estuary basin formed by the mouth of Chile’s largest river, the Baker, along with other important rivers. Overnight in Puerto Guadal.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then, go to Balmaceda Airport to board your departure flight.

Upon arrival at Puerto Montt Airport, we will be taken to Puerto Varas, know as the City of Rose, located on the shores of Llanquihue Lake, one of Chile ́s largest lake. Here we can stroll along the lakeside shore, enjoy a great view of Calbuco and Osorno volcanoes. Our transportation take us to a sightseen through the city before to arrive to our hotel.

Our exploration begins from your hotel, we will drive to the east to reach the paciffic ocean towards to Pargua, we will sail the Chacao Canal and visit Chacao village, the church, and the main square. We will continue onwards to Puñihuil to sail to the penguin area, the place where Humboldt and Magellan penguins breed together during summer time. Once finishied our visit to penguins area, we will continue towards to Ancud City, we will visit the museum and San Antonio Fort. After our visit tou Ancud, we will have time for lunch and relax. Our tour will continuing to Dalcahue, to visit the town, handcraft and fish market and of course the church. In the year 2000, these unique buildings have been designated Unesco World Heritage Sites. After visiting Dalcahue, we will continue to Castro to our hotel.

Today we will discover Castro city and its architectural heritage, San Francisco church and the its amazing ͞Palafitos͟. We will continue our exploration to the paciffic ocean driving to reach the Cucao village and the Chiloé National Park, once there we will take a hike to reach the Soul Dock El muelle de las alma, a wonderful spot with an incredible overlook to the paciffic ocean, we will hike trought a Chiloé ́s forest, we will be able to observe Tepa, Olivillo and Coigue trees, native from Patagonia. After our picnic/lunch, we will return to our hotel en Castro.

After breakfast or according to your flight, we will take you to Puerto Montt or Castro airport.

Upon arrival at the airport, our transfer is waiting to take us to Puerto Natales. Once in the city, we will have time for to walk by the downtown, visit the main square, the local museum and the church. Overnight at Puerto Natales.

Departure from Puerto Natales towards the Torres del Paine National Park. We will go on a excursion trought the Pampa steppes and look for typical wildlife like the rhea and variety of smaller birds. Our first stop will be at Sarmiento Lake overlook, where we will could see the Sarmiento Lake and the trombolytes a kind of cyanobacteries, one of the first kind of life at the area, its are there since 3 billion years.

Arriving at Torres del Paine National Park, we will pass the Laguna Amarga and Pehoe Lake. We will have beautiful views of the Paine Massif, Almirante Nieto and Torres del Paine, we will continue our exploration to visit the Pehoe Lake, Nordenskjöld Lake and the Salto Grande, where we will have a great view of the Cuernos del Pain, being able to observe the wildlife of the area such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, skunks, caiquenes, condors and eagles. Overninght at Torres del Paine.

After breakfast, today we will continuing exploring the National Park, visiting the Grey Area, after a short walk by the beach, we will reach a overlook to observe the Grey Glacier. Returning to Puerto Natales, we will stop to visit the Milodon Cave, where a giant sloth live about 12.000 years ago. Afternoon, we will be heading back to Punta Arenas, where we will be spending the night.

After breakfast, we will explore Punta Arenas for a city tour before to go to Punta Arenas airport to catch a connecting flight.