Atacama Independent – Northern Chile on a Round Trip by Motorhome in 2 Weeks

Here in Santiago beats the heart of Chile. And at the same time, it feels a bit like what gave this country its name according to a legend: Chilli – where the world ends. You visit the historical center of the capital with the lively Plaza de Armas and the famous Government Palace La Moneda. And on the city hills of Santa Lucía and San Cristóbal you enjoy fantastic panoramas of the metropolis and the Andes.

In the Atacama Desert you start your tour by motorhome. You marvel at blue lagoons at over 4.000 meters, gigantic volcanoes and endless salt lakes. The fascinating scenery of Valle de la Luna looks like the terrain of a foreign planet. The intensity of colors of Valle del Arcoíris seems like a rainbow in the middle of the desert. And you visit the craters of El Tatio. Steam rises from the bubbling geysers where you can bathe while vicuñas roam the mountains.

The desert city attracts its visitors with its superb beaches, the architecturally interesting city center and the huge dune at the gates of Iquique. Visit the abandoned mining town and UNESCO site of Humberstone. In the interior, you find imposing geoglyphs, which give you an insight into the origins of the region. And you can relax on the chic seaside promenade.

You are riding on the Chilean Altiplano. On your way you pass the culturally rich Azapa Valley, mummy relics as well as ruins of the Incas and finally arrive at the small town of Putre. Admire the Lauca National Park with its volcanoes at over 6.000 meters, Lago Chungará as one of the highest lakes in the world and the Andean fauna with grazing llamas, vicuñas and alpacas.

Continuing your journey, you reach the northernmost city of Chile. Under a cloudless sky you can explore the attractive city center and enjoy the first-class view of the desert town from the Morro Hill. Let your spirit unwind in Arica and take a break under the sun on one of the great beaches. The wide sea invites you to a refreshing bath or to surf.

Back to central Chile, you stay in Valparaíso. The port city is famous for its sheet metal covered houses on colorful hills, its historic elevators and the outstanding street art full of political and ironic messages. Get to know the many faces of Valparaíso and stroll through the alleys of the UNESCO awarded hills of Alegre and Concepción. Furthermore, you get an impression of Chilean food culture during an entertaining cooking class.

• Individual travel planning, organization and advice
  

• 4 nights in standard, comfort or premium accommodation (hotels during journey by motorhome are not provided)
• Double room usually with private bathroom and breakfast

• 3 national flights
• 8 transfer connections
• Motorhome (see below)

• Rental motorhome for 10 days
• Vehicle type: camper with cabin or similar
• Pick up: Calama (Airport)
• Drop off: Arica (Airport)
• Kilometers: free
• 2nd driver: incl.
• Border crossing: excl.
• Insurance: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) with basic protection against damage and theft without deductible (via refund)

• City tour Santiago (private)
• Cooking class in Valparaíso (shared)
• City tour Valparaíso (private)

• Intercontinental flights
• Travel insurance
• Language course
• Other travel services

Add individual travel services to your journey. For example:

• Intercontinental flights from 977,00 € per person
• Car hire for Santiago / Valparaíso from 45,00 € per day
• Free adjustment of destinations and order of your journey through Chile