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Atacama Desert, Chile

Northern Chile & Easter Island explored

14 days from £6,095pp

Atacama Desert, Chile
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Tour highlights

  • Experience city life in the capital, Santiago.

  • Explore the Atacama Desert, home to salt lakes, geysers, the Moon Valley and beautiful scenery.

  • Relax and explore the pretty town of Valparaiso.

  • Learn about the myths and legends of Easter Island.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Santiago.

  • Morning arrival transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or perhaps take a city tour. If you want to explore on your own, why not walk around trendy Lastarria, home to a burgeoning art scene.

  • Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Calama. Here, you will be met by your driver, who will transfer you to your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, in the heart of the Atacama Desert, surrounded by stunning scenery.

  • Eat breakfast while watching the sun rise over the fantastical rock formations of the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), then spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel.

  • For further exploration in the Atacama Desert, perhaps visit the stunning geysers at El Tatio for an up-close view of these impressive volcanic features. In the afternoon, why not visit the Salar de Atacama and try and observe flamingos.

  • Your hotel will transfer you back to Calama Airport this morning in time for your onward flight to Santiago.

  • Enjoy a tour of Valparaiso with your private guide, ride on the funiculars that link the port to the hills, enjoy some fascinating local life and discover the home of one of Chile's two Nobel Prize winning poets, Pablo Neruda.

  • Your private driver will take you to Santiago. In the afternoon, tour the city with your private driver and guide.

  • Travel to the airport in time to fly to Easter Island. Upon arrival on this far-flung outpost in the Pacific, you will be met and escorted to your accommodation.

  • This morning you will be driven to the south coast and visit the most important sites of the Rapa Nui culture.

  • This morning your private guide will take you on a half-day excursion to Rano Kau and Orongo, the site of the famous "birdman" competition.

  • Your lodge will take you back to the airport today in time for your flight to Santiago, where you have one more night.

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Santiago
 
San Pedro de Atacama
 
Valparaiso
 
Easter Island
 

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