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Atacama & Torres del Paine
USD 9800
OCT-APR
10 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 9800 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Santiago SCL
Santiago
Atacama
03 : Nayara Alto Atacama
04 : Nayara Alto Atacama
05 : Nayara Alto Atacama
Torres del Paine
06 : EcoCamp Patagonia
07 : EcoCamp Patagonia
08 : EcoCamp Patagonia
09 : EcoCamp Patagonia
10 : EcoCamp Patagonia
End location : Santiago SCL
Santiago
Set at the foot of the Andes Mountains in central Chile, Santiago is the capital city and the main transport hub for the country. Whilst some travellers want to get through here as fast as possible, it’s actually a rather pleasant place that’s a pleasure to explore in more detail and with some rather cool hotel options.
Day 1 , 2
Arrival : Santiago Airport SCL
lodge
Hotel Magnolia Santiago
Hotel Magnolia Santiago is set in the city of Santiago in Chile.
Guest accommodation is in 42 pleasantly modern rooms ...
... including Superior Rooms ...
... Deluxe Rooms ...
... and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms.
Santiago is set at the foot of the Andes Mountains ...
A cable car route heads up to the summit of San Cristóbal, a lovely hilltop park which provides panoramic views of the city ...
... which can also be accessed by funicular railway.
The city was founded in 1541 and contains a wealth of historic buildings.
It's an interesting place to explore ...
... with a mix of upmarket and bohemian neighbourhoods.
Browse our collection of sample trips ...
Atacama
Set in the north of Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest locations on Earth. It‘s also one of the most spectacular, with martian landscapes, geyser fields, multi-coloured soda lakes and remote archaeological sites. The remote oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main hub for visitors and contains some excellent lodges.
Day 3 , 4 , 5
Fly : Santiago SCL to Calama CJC
lodge
Nayara Alto Atacama
Nayara Alto Atacama is set in the Atacama area of northern Chile.
Guest accommodation is in 42 rooms ...
... some of which are larger Suite Rooms.
The Atacama Desert is an incredibly scenic area ...
... centred on the dramatic landscapes of the Valle de la Luna.
The town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main hub ...
... a reasonably quaint oasis town ...
... where the indigneous culture is still very much in evidence.
The Salar de Tara is one of the most iconic spots.
The area contains some spectacular salt lakes, some of which are used as natural swimming pools.
The ancient citadel of Pukara de Quitor dates back to around 1100AD.
At nearby Hierbas Buenas there's some really impressive rock-art.
Tucked away in an unusually lush canyon ...
... lie the pretty springs of Puritama.
To the north, we ascend through some gorgeous altiplano scenery ...
... to reach the hot springs at El Tatio.
Back in the Valle de La Luna there are some really good mountain bike trails.
Atacama is one of the best locations in the world for astronomy.
Torres del Paine
Set in the far south of Chile, Torres del Paine is a substantial national park and one of the most strikingly beautiful places on earth, with dramatic mountain peaks, vast glaciers and stunning lakes, fabulous lodges, superb hiking and some truly remarkable puma action.
Day 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10
Fly : Calama CJC to Santiago SCL
Fly : Santiago SCL to Punta Arenas PUQ
lodge
EcoCamp Patagonia
EcoCamp Patagonia is set in the Torres del Paine area of southern Chile.
Guest accommodation is in a total of 20 domed rooms ...
... including very basic Standard Domes with shared bathrooms ...
... and three categories of larger domes with private bathrooms ...
... including the Superior Domes ...
... and the Suite Domes, each with a a wood-burning stove.
Torres del Paine is an incredibly scenic place.
The area contains some simply epic hiking and trekking routes.
This also happens to be the best location in the world for viewing pumas ...
... with the most reliable sightings being at Laguna Amarga.
This is also a fabulous area for horseback-riding ...
... there being a very serious equestrial tradition amongst the local vaqueros.
It's also possible to take a closer look at various glaciers by boat ...
... as well as get the crampons on, to ascend the ice ...
... whilst kayaking enables you to really appreciate both the ice and rock sculptures.
As you travel around these landscapes, you should encounter a good deal of wildlife ...
... including the iconic guanacos ...
Day 11
Departure : Santiago SCL
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