FROM - TO
ANTOFAGASTA - CHILE
VALPARAISO - CHILEDURATION
4 DAYS
PRICE
FROM $3,899 *
An immersive journey into the ethereal landscapes of the Atacama desert, from glassy lagoons and geysers to lunar-like salt flats.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Walking around the mesmerising Miñique and Miscanti Lagoons
- The sight of flamingos resting in the Chaxa Lagoon
- Sunrise picnic at the Tatio Geysers, followed by a dip in the thermal pools
- Seeing the sculptural formations of the lunar-like Moon Valley
DAY
1
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE
Drive to the small desert town of San Pedro de Atacama and check into Noi Casa Atacama, a gorgeous sustainable retreat where the low-rise rooms are each decorated with native art and has its own private terrace. After lunch, visit a 3,000-year-old village that has been miraculously preserved by being buried in sand. Perhaps go for an afternoon stroll (if you're peckish, the empanadas at Emporio Andino are legendary) or simply stay put, relaxing by the inviting pool or in the spa.
DAY
2
TOCONAO – LAGUNAS DE MEÑIQUE AND MISCANTI
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE
A full day trip to the Miñique and Miscanti lagoons in the Los Flamencos National Reserve – with views of the imposing Licancábur volcano and stops at the towns of Toconao and Socaire on the way. At an altitude of 4,300 metres, the intense blue of the lagoons makes for a unique contrast to the mountain backdrop. After a guided walk, continue to the Chaxa Lagoon, part of the extraordinary Atacama Salt Flat and the best place to see a flamboyance of flamingos.
DAY
3
GAYSERS TATIO – MOON VALLEY
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE
Set out on an early drive to the Tatio Geysers, arriving a spectacular plateau for a sunrise picnic breakfast. Then, there’s a guided walk near the geothermal field: at 4,300 metres it’s the highest in the world, with columns of water and steam shooting up to 10 metres tall. Bathe in the rejuvenating thermal pools nearby before returning to San Pedro de Atacama. Late afternoon, visit Moon Valley, an otherworldly lunar landscape that’s part of the Salt Mountain Range with salt statues (known as Las Tres Marias) before sundowners at the panoramic Kari viewpoint.
DAY
4
SANTIAGO – VALPARAISO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE
Fly from Calama airport to Santiago. Before rejoining the ship, lunch at Casas Del Bosque Winery in the Casablanca Valley, famous for its cool-climate wines and modern Chilean food.
* Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published, and subject to availability. Supplements may apply during high season and holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. Internal and international air excluded.
