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Valid through December 2011: USD 1,860 p.p.
(based on 4+ people).
2 people group supplement*: USD 370 p.p..
3 people group supplement*: USD 210 p.p.
Single hotel and tent supplement: USD 162 p.p.
Christmas supplement: USD 53 p.p.
Optional regular excursion to Tatio Geysers on day 7: USD 143 p.p.
* How the group supplements work?
-If there are just 2 or 3 people signed for a given
departure each traveler would pay a group supplement as indicated above;
for 4 or more people signed no supplement apply.
- 4 weeks before the trip starts if more people
signed for the same departure then we will recalculate and inform the
new trip price to the travelers with group supplements pending.
Departures: Group Expeditions - Every
Monday on request; minimum 2 people signed to confirm departure. Are you
a solo traveler? Contact us to tell you which departures we have already
confirmed.
Private Departures - We can do it, please contact us.
Flights
The trip starts AM in Calama Airport; last pick-up time: 12:30 PM. The
trip finishes in Calama Airport and we suggest booking flights departing
after 5 PM. Please consider that there is just one
van doing both routes so when travelers of the group arrive/leave in different
flights the others would have to wait at the airport. You can consult
with us to find out what flights others have.
Included
- One expert English speaking escorting guide.
- All ground private transportation as indicated in the itinerary.
- 3 nights in 3 star hotel in San Pedro.
- 3 nights camping.
- Meals: day 1: L, D, days 2-6: B, BL, D, day 7: B B: breakfast, L: lunch,
BL: box lunch, D: dinner.
Not Included
- Domestic flight tickets.
- Insurance (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this
trip).
- Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
- Sleeping bags or mats (please contact us for rental
rates)
- Items of personal nature.
Accommodation Details
Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Our first option will be 3star Hotel Poblado Quimal. .
Camping
The tents arranged for this program are typical mountain tents with enough
room for a 2 people overnight in comfortable conditions. We provide all
the camping gear nevertheless you have to bring your own mat and sleeping
bag (please ask us for mats and bags rental rates). Our team will be responsible
for setting up the tents in the camping site. There will be also a big
and comfortable dining tent for enjoying dinners and breakfasts.
Guiding Staff
Guide to passenger ratio: 1:4, maximum 10 people per group.
Transport
In Atacama the transportation is on minivans that normally seat from 8
to 14 persons. When we have only 2 to 4 persons we use smaller vehicles,
usually 4x4, driven by the tour guide. The vehicle will be of your use
exclusively with the limitation of their use to the given itinerary and
time schedules.
Weather
Spring-Summer (October to March)
Farther north, in Atacama, the weather vary, and follows a desert hot-day
/ cold-night pattern. On a sunny day, daytime temperatures can be very
pleasant, ranging between 15°C - 20°C (low 60s and low 70s F).
Nighttime temperatures will most likely be in the 0°C - 5°C (23s
and 40s F)
Autumn-Winter (April to September)
In Atacama the weather varies following the mentioned desert warm-day
/ cold-night pattern. On a sunny day, daytime temperatures can be pleasant,
ranging again between 13°C -20°C (low 60s and low 70s F). Nighttime
temperatures will most likely be in the -10°C - 0°C (23s and 40s
F) Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth! So any time of the year
you come dont expect rain at all if it rains when you are
there you might consider it almost a miracle!
Physical Demands
Trekking in the Atacama Desert requires more physical preparation than
most vacations. In this trip you will be trekking between five to seven
hours a day for 4 continues days in high altitudes mostly on dry sandy
terrain. On the fourth day the trail will run into the high lands (average
4,100mt / 10,500ft) which will also constitute a demanding factor. Guides
will always have oxygen tanks at disposition if someone feels sick. Something
additional to have in mind is that the temperatures in Atacama change
dramatically from day to night following a typical desert pattern of hot
day/cool night (check section Weather). All together these conditions
might affect both the body and the morale so coming in good physical conditions
is fundamental to enjoy the most of this stunning trek through the Atacama
Desert.
Moderate altitude trek, 5-7 hrs per day, 8-14 miles (13-23 km) .Acclimatization necessary for altitudes of 880-13,500 feet (2700-4120 meters). Walk free of heavy packs. Carry small daypack only.
We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary
under the sole discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations.
The trip guide can also modified, change or eliminate part of the itinerary
based on safety/weather considerations.
What You Need to Bring
We will provide you with a complete list of what you need to bring for
doing this trip once you go through the booking process.