4-Day San Pedro De Atacama Small Group Tour: An Oasis in the Desert

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Product Code: 711729

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore San Pedro De Atacama
    • Different hotel categories available
    • Breakfasts included
Tour Code
711729
Duration
4 day
Departure City
Calama
End City
Calama
Language
English, Spanish

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Driver Guide Tour

Driver Guide Tours

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Itinerary

Day 01
Calama

Calama - San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) or similar

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Reception at Calama's airport and transfer to the village of San Pedro de Atacama through the Domekyo Mountain Range and the Salt Mountain Range. Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis in the middle of the desert, where the origin of its population dates back to around 11,000 years BC. with groups of nomadic hunter-gatherers, who later, with the domestication of camelids and the development of terrace agriculture, gave way to local villages. 

In the afternoon, visit to the Moon Valley: Tour of an impressive salt scene that resembles the lunar landscape, which has been shaped by water and wind for millions of years, appreciating striking rock sculptures that give life to the Salt Mountain Range where you visit Las Tres Marías, an interesting geological formation that is located next to an old salt mine. Return and accommodation.

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Day 02
San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) or similar

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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.

Meal

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Day 03
San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel: La Casa De Don Tomas Hotel (3*) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Early morning departure to the Tatio Geysers to take a guided walk through the geothermal field and observe the fumaroles that appear impressive at dawn. Return with a spectacular view of the Tocorpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes including a picnic breakfast en route. Stop along the way to visit the Putana and Machuca wetlands where different species of birds and local fauna can be seen. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

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Day 04
San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama - Calama

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Breakfast at the hotel. 

At the agreed time, transfer to the airport of Calama (1.5-hour).

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 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 and
    • Excursions with driver-guide in English-spanish
    • Meals as indicated in the program
    • Entrance tickets to parks and museums indicated in the program

Package Excludes

    • Early check-in and late check-out
    • Extra services, meals or drinks not indicated in the program
    • Tips to porters at airport and hotel
    • 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

Please Note:
To cancel without penalty fee:
* Hotels:
- Diego de Almagro: 5 days prior arrival
- Kimal and Poblado de Kimal: 9 days prior arrival and 17 days during holidays
- La Casa de Don Tomas: 7 days prior arrival and 
- El Refugio: 32 days during holidays
* 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.

Special Notes

    • During Christmas and New Year (Dec 25 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.
    • For SIB excursions, passengers must bring their own refillable water bottle.
    • 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.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* 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.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children enjoy the same price as adults as the 3rd person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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