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Chile

Classic Chile / Santiago area / Patagonia / Lake District
Easter Island / Biking / Atacama Desert / Expedition Cruises
Fiord Cruises / Treks / Multisport / Sea Kayaking / Hacienda Life

Multi Active Trip in Northern Chile
6 days / 5 nights

We now offer an outdoor orientated, fully guided multi-activity tour around the massive volcanoes and mountain ranges of the Chilean north. We have designed this tour to take fullest advantage of the regions highlights from the special proximity to nature which hiking, biking and horseback riding gives.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the small oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama as the centre for our expeditions and adventures. We'll take you through the most beautiful parts of this region such as the Death Valley, the Moon Valley, the geysers of El Tatio, Salar de Atacama and much more. Enjoy a great combination of hiking, horse-riding, sand-boarding and mountain biking. We'll spend our time enjoying adventurous activities and some relaxation, while minimizing our time spent in a vehicle.

Our tour is designed for active people with a reasonable level of fitness , an interest in outdoor activities and cultural discovery. Previous experience in these outdoor activities is not required - our well trained guides and excellent equipment will ensure that even if you haven't ridden a horse or bicycle before, you'll really enjoy yourself. We'll explore some unusual and isolated places you probably wouldn't find on your own , all set in the breathtaking scenery of the driest desert in the world.

Adventure, discovery, exercise with friendly people, professional guides, astounding scenery - that's our Multi Active Tour in Northern Chile!

Biking: moderate distances between 30-45 km with slacker van support at all times, quality well maintained mountain bikes, helmet and gloves provided and recommended.

Hiking: walks are designed to be a safe, challenging means of getting closer to some tremendous natural sights. Options to ride in a vehicle to reduce physical stress provided.

Horseback: A qualified gaucho guide will always be with the group. Horses apt for non-riders are available.

Sand Surfing: All guides are fully qualified. Modern professional equipment is used throughout.

Day 1 - Transfer In Calama Airport - San Pedro

Day 2 B/BL - Early morning departure from San Pedro on horseback. Interior trails lead us towards the death valley, part of cordillera de la sal (salt mountain range). You will be amazed by strange and beautiful geological formations sculpted through wind and water erosion . After a chance to try your hand at sand surfing from the highest dunes, we will return to the hotel.
After a relaxed lunch we put on our hiking boots and head once more towards the cordillera de la sal. Enjoy an afternoon's trekking into the Kari Gorge amongst astounding and bizarre rock formations. Continuing to the Moon Valley experience the solitude of the driest desert in the world. Watch the spectacular and colorful sunset from "Duna Grande " - the Big Dune. Return by vehicle to your hotel in San Pedro

Level: moderate
Hiking: 2.5 hrs
Horseback-riding: 3 hrs
Sand Surfing: 1.5 hrs

Day 3 B/BL - This mornings' activities take us first to the Gatchi Gorge, where we hike through canyons leading us to the puritama river. En route we will visit some Atacamenian cultural ruins. After about 3 hours, we will reach the source of the Puritama river at a height of 3500 (m.a.s.l.).
Enjoy a good soak in the therapeutical waters. After lunch we continue to the "Cuesta del Diablo " ( Devils hill ) at 3800 (m.a.s.l). Here we will hop on our mountain bikes to pedal back to San Pedro de Atacama.

Level: easy
Hiking: 4 hrs
Biking Distance: 30 km downhill

Day 4 B/BL - We leave the village early this morning on our mountain bikes and head to the Atacama Salt Flats. After about 18 kms, enjoy a break to float in the salty water of the Cejas lagoon and appreciate the amazing scenery. Continue in our vehicle to Tambillo, in the National Flamingo Reserve, here you can see the wonderful Tamarugo trees whose ripe seeds provide food for the Atacameño families´ livestock. Further on we reach Tocoooa, built completely out of volcanic stone. After lunch in Toconao our road carries us to Talabre gorge and village located at 3500 (m.a.s.l). Once again we mount our bikes to ride downhill 17 km to the edge of the Salar de Atacama to view the brightly colored flamingoes. After Sunset we return to San Pedro de Atacama.

Level: moderate
Biking Distance: 45km
Slag wagon for bike transport

Day 5 B/BL - This morning we rise before dawn to leave San Pedro by 4 am. Drive to the El Tatio Geysers - the worlds highest geothermal field. 4300 ( m.a.s.l) The early dawn light gives a special magic to the spouting mist. After breakfast we start to hike uphill to reach the top of the Zoquete mountain - your reward for this strenuous activity is the breathtaking view 5600-5700 (m.a.s.l.).

Level: moderate-strenuous (because of acclimatization)
Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Day 6 B - Transfer Out San Pedro - Calama Airport

(Notes: B = Breakfast; BL = Box-lunch or Picnic)

DEPARTURE DATES: 2007: Jan. 12-17, Jan. 26-31, Feb. 9-14, Feb. 23-28, March 9-14, March 23-28

PRICES: US$983 per person double. $129 single supplement

Minimum: 4 persons
English speaking tour guide

Note: There are no flights included in the rates mentioned above. Please request rates for domestic airfares.