Altiplanic Deserts Of Argentina, Chile & Bolivia 15 Days Option 2 Deluxe Class
Inclusions:
Needed transfers
Accommodation 14 nights :
Buenos Aires (2) - Salta (3) - Cafayate (1) - Purmamaca (2) - Atacama (3) - Malku (1) - Colchani (2)
Tours:
Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show
Salta: Walking tour with MAAM - De Las Flechas, Cafayate and Del Toro Gorges
Jujuy: Humahuaca Gorge
Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons - Atacama Salt Flat - El Tatio Geysers - De La Luna Valley
Uyuni: Colores Lagoons – De La Mañana Geysers - Uyuni Salt Flat
Meals: 14 breakfasts - 4 lunches - 4 dinners
Needed tickets to the Parks, Reserves and museums
To keep in mind:
During the rainy season (from December to March), the itinerary could be modified.
Due to the altitude, atmospheric pressure and reduction of oxygen of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care.
- Luxury
Day 1: Chile
Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, visiting the most relevant places. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.(D)
Day 2: Chile
Buenos Aires / Salta
Arrival and reception at Salta’s airport. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the city awaits us in order to explore it by foot, walking along its streets, churches, colonial buildings and visiting the MAAM.(B)
Maximum altitude: 1.152 MASL (3.779 ft.)
Day 3: Chile
Salta / Cafayat
Departure to start our trip through the Calchaquíes Valleys, passing by the Obispo Slope, Del Tin Tin Straight, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi and De Las Flechas Gorge. Arrival at Cafayate.(B)
Travel time: 12 hours
Maximum altitude: 3.348 MASL (10.984 ft.)
Day 4: Chile
Cafayate / Salta
In the morning, we visited the town, museum and winery to undertake the return to Salta touring the Quebrada de Cafayate and its formations. Arrival and Accommodation.(B)
Travel time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude: 1.683 MASL (5.522 ft.)
Day 5: Chile
Salta / Purmamarca
Early departure travelling through Del Toro Gorge in order to get to know the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres. After lunch (not included), we continue across the Puna up to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and then we start descending through De Lipán Slope to Purmamarca.(B)
Travel time: 10 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.170 MASL (13.681 ft.)
Day 6: Chile
Purmamarca / Atacama
In the morning, departure towards San Pedro de Atacama, passing by Paso de Jama border crossing. Arrival at this oasis in the middle of the desert.(B)
Travel time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.400 MASL (14.436 ft.)
Day 7: Chile
Atacama
Departure to the Altiplanic Lagoons, which represent one of the seven sectors that embrace Los Flamencos National Reserve along with Chaxa Lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flat. During the tour, we visit the Miscanti, Miñiques and Toconao Lagoons.(B)
Travel time: 7/8 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.220 MASL (13.845 ft.)
Day 8: Chile
Atacama.
Early departure to El Tatio Geysers, the highest geothermal field in the world where we observe the steam and fumaroles produced by the high temperatures of its craters. During the afternoon, we enjoy the sunset in De La Luna Valley.(B)
Travel time: 9 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.320 MASL (14.173 ft.)
Day 9: Chile
Atacama / Villamar
Departure to the border with Bolivia, Hito Cajón, from there we continue to the Verde lagoon, Dalí Valley, hot springs of Chaviri, Geysers of the Morning and the Laguna Colorada where we will appreciate the flamingos of James, unique in the world. Arrival in Villamar.(BLD)
Travel time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.990 MASL (16.371 ft.)
Day 10: Chile
Malku / Colchani
In the morning visit to the Cave Paintings and Fort Necropolis of Tomas Lakjas, Valley of the Rocks and then continue to Uyuni passing by the towns of Culpina and San Cristóbal. During the trip and before going to Colchani, we visit the Cemetery of Trains to finally arrive at Colchani, where we stay at a salt hotel.(BLD)
Travel time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude: 3.550 MASL (11.647 ft.)
Day 11: Chile
Colchani
Today we explore Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest in the world. During the tour, we will visit a salt processing plant, the Incahuasi Island where we can observe the giant Cactus, and the Pucara de Ayque. After enjoying lunch, which will be served on the Salt Flat, we have fun with a photo session and then we enjoy the sunset.(BLD)
Maximum altitude: 3.600 MASL (11.811 ft.)
Day 12: Chile
Colchani / Tilcara
Early in the morning, departure to Argentina. On the way we stop in Atocha’s mining centre and Tupiza, in order to arrive then at Villazon- La Quiaca, from where once we do the migrations procedures. The trip continues through the Quebrada de Humahuaca to arrive in Tilcara. (BL)
Travel time: 11 hours
Maximum altitude: 3658 MASL (12.001 ft.)
Day 13: Chile
Tilcara / Salta
We explore the Humahuaca Gorge, Humanity’s Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and one of its best kept treasures, the incredible mountain range of El Hornocal, also called Cerro de los 14 Colores, whose viewpoint is at 4350 meters above sea level. Arrival in Salta. (B)
Travel time: 10 hours
Maximum altitude: 4350 MASL (14.271 ft.)
Day 14: Chile
Salta / Buenos Aires
In the morning, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.(B)
Day 15: Chile
Buenos Aires
Day at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport.(B)
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With over 90 years of exemplary service in travel, SITA World Tours is the go-to tour operator for exotic destinations worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SITA is renowned for its highly experienced team of international specialists and is dedicated to travel excellence in every element of its tours. SITA is a deluxe, luxury tour operator specializing in customized, Group and FIT travel. Our well planned tours focus on a destination’s culture, history and are provided with the greatest value while ensuring the client’s every request. Service both during the reservations process and while in destination is always provided efficiently and our call center of experienced and well traveled consultants are available 7 days a week.
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