Page 52 - South America 2020

ATACAMA

The almost alien-looking landscape of the
Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth.
The bustling town of San Pedro de Atacama
is considered the archaeological capital
of the country. Salt flats, moonscapes,
volcanoes and canyon springs all contribute
to this dramatic landscape.

SEE
• Watch the incredible El Tatio Geysers as they
shoot steam and water high into the sky
• Head away from San Pedro town for some of
the best star gazing on the planet
DO
• Walk through the landscape of the Moon Valley
• Test the laws of gravity and float in a salt lagoon Moon Valley, Atacama Desert

EAT & DRINK
El Tatio Geyser
• Babalú serves unique ice cream flavours like
pisco sour, coca leaf and desert fruits
WHAT’S ON Bolivia
TO CALAMA
Festival of our Lady of the Candelaria 100KM FROM SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
2 February
Carnaval CHILE
21 to 26 February
TRANSFERS Atacama Desert
Calama Airport to/from Atacama one way (100km):
*
By private car with private guide (1 to 2 people): $484 San Pedro de Atacama HOTELS PAGE
*
per vehicle valid 1 Jan – 30 Apr, $532 valid 1 May – 1 1 Alto Atacama ◆◆◆◆◆ 53
31 Dec 20. Moon Valley 1 Casa de Don Tomas ◆◆◆ 53
Prices valid for day transfers. ATTRACTION 1 Tierra Atacama ◆◆◆◆◆ 53
ATACAMA DESERT
ADVENTURE
2 NIGHTS

INCLUDES
• 2 nights accommodation • Meals as specified
• Private Moon Valley tour
• Private El Tatio Geysers tour
• Return private transfers from Calama Airport
with guide
Day 1: Atacama Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in
Atacama. In the afternoon, drive to the Valley of the Moon
for the sunset. This valley has a fantastic landscape and is
a part of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain Range) set
in Los Flamencos National Reserve.
Day 2: Atacama (B) Depart from the hotel at 5am to
head north to El Tatio. After a two hour drive, arrive at
one of the biggest geothermal fields in the world to see
over 100 geysers, pools and fumaroles. Enjoy a light
breakfast before taking a soak in one of the hot springs.
End the tour with a stop in Machuca with time to explore
Atacama Desert tiny adobe village at leisure.
Day 3: Atacama (B) Transfer to the airport.
(B = breakfast)
SUGGESTED HOTELS
Standard – Casa Don Tomas
Superior – Altiplanico San Pedro de Atacama
COMBINE THIS PACKAGE
with the Essential Lima on page 26 and the Cusco & Sacred Valley
Experience page 30 for the ideal South America holiday.

$ *^
From 1517 per person twin share (CJC)
^Based on 2 nights at Casa Don Tomas in a Standard Room,
Atacama Desert El Tatio Geysers valid 1 Jan – 31 Mar 20.

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
52 category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.