Santiago and Atacama Chile Multi City Vacation

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the lively Chilean capital.

This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour visiting the main attractions of Santiago. You will see the Presidential Palace, the Main Square of Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, the Metropolitan Park, and the exclusive residential areas of Vitacura and Las Condes. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Today, enjoy a full-day tour to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Drive through the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys, known mainly for the production of Sauvignon Blanc. Arrive in Valparaiso and see Victoria Square, Sotomayor Square, the Glorias Navales Monument, and the 21 de Mayo Boulevard. Continue to the coastal city of Vina del Mar, also known as the Garden City. Visit the casino and Renaca Beach. (B)

You will be transferred to the Santiago airport for your flight to Calama (not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. (B)

Enjoy a morning at leisure. In the afternoon, visit the Moon Valley, an interesting area with stone and sand formations. It was declared a Sanctuary of Nature and is part of the Flamingo National Reserve. Located inside the Cordillera de la Sal, 8 miles west of San Pedro de Atacama, the valley received its name thanks to the great similarity with lunar landscapes. There is no life in this valley and no humidity, making it the most inhospitable place on the planet. When the sun is setting, it colors the edges of the hills and gorges, while the wind blows between rocks, and the sky changes from pink to purple and finally to black. Without a doubt, this is one of the main attractions of San Pedro de Atacama. (B)

Depart San Pedro and reach the Atacama Salt Bed which has a white, rough surface and shallow lagoons that flamingos choose as a nesting place. It is considered to be the most important lithium reserve on the planet. You will find small villages in the area. The most picturesque one is Toconao, where it is possible to see original Liparita stone architecture. After visiting Toconao, cross the Chaxa Lagoon. Located 7,545 ft above sea level, this lagoon is of spectacular beauty. Continue to the gorgeous Miscanti and Miniques Lagoons. Located 14,763 ft above sea level, they offer a unique flora and fauna. You will be close to the mountains and volcanoes, some of which are sacred and have inspired beautiful legends of the Atacama Desert. Pass by the town of Socaire, a place where the ancestral traditions of the villagers have endured the passage of time. Return to San Pedro de Atacama for overnight. (B,L)

Start your day with a visit to the highest geothermic fields in the Andes, located at 14,107 ft above sea level. The steam fumaroles reach a height of about 164 ft. See a variety of colors and a wide range of wildlife, including vicuñas, an American camel that has adapted to life in extreme weather and geographical conditions. On your way back, you will see mountainous and volcanic landscapes at 18,044 ft above sea level. (B)

You will be transferred to the airport in Calama to for your return flight home. (B)