Travel Module Altiplano
Wide sandy beaches, gigantic volcanoes and Andean fauna – experience the breathtaking Altiplano of Chile and the beautiful coastal cities of Iquique and Arica.
Overview
The desert town of Iquique combines scenic
elegance, Chilean history and modernity like few other places in the country. Examine the interesting architecture of the city center and switch off at the beach promenade flanked by palm trees. From Iquique starts your private multi-day excursion on the Altiplano to Arica. You pass the abandoned mining town of Humberstone, which is now a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and a reminder of the blessings and curses of natural resources. Sublime volcanoes and the Surire Salt Lake, grazing llamas and alpacas
encircle you in Isluga National Park. At the hot springs of Polloquere, you can take a
revitalizing bath and spot flamingos in the hiddenness of the Altiplano. You cross the
National Reserve Las Vicuñas and enter the renowned Lauca National Park. Authoritarian
volcanic cones at over 6.000 meters and Lago Chungará, one of the highest lakes in the
world, create a stunning portrait. Finally, you return to the coast at Arica. This is where your tour ends. The Atacama
metropolis is encircled by the Pacific Ocean, the Andean Plateau and the border with neighboring Peru. Take a stroll along the enticing
beach of Arica or marvel at the first-class panorama of the desert town from the city hill Morro, while the warm sunlight tingles on your skin. The steady crash of the Pacific
Ocean sets the pace for slowing down, and the vast sea invites you to take a refreshing swim or ride the waves.
Highlights
Kilometers of sandy beaches
Volcanoes and Andean lagoons on the Altiplano
Grazing llamas, vicuñas and alpacas
Details
Included
- 2 nights in Iquique (1) and Arica (1) in standard, comfort or premium accommodation with breakfast
- Private-guided 4-day tour across the Altiplano and through the Atacama Desert with overnight stay in simple mountain huts, transport and meals (with exceptions)
- Transfer Iquique Airport – Iquique accommodation (private)
- Transfer Arica accommodation – Arica Airport (private)
Excluded
- Arrival and departure
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Short rides
- Meals not mentioned
Optional
- Organization of arrival and departure
- Reduction or extension of your stay
- Alternative private 7-day tour from Arica to Iquique
- Additional half and full day tours – for example: bicycle tour on sand dunes near Iquique; city tour Arica
- Combination with other travel modules
Advice
Please consider that the visit of the listed places can be physically demanding due to the altitude and requires intact health.
Our price
From 1.003,00 € per person for 6 days / 5 nights
Chile Central promotes sustainable and solidarity tourism. By booking your trip, you support CO₂ offset as well as a social project for disadvantaged children in Santiago.
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