Geysers of Tatio, Caspana, Lasana, Loa River, Chiu Chiu.
Tour Description
DAY 01: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CALAMA: Visit Geysers of Tatio and Towns of the Altiplano
At dawn, (04:00 AM) we set off towards the Geysers of Tatio, a spectacular geothermic field located at 4,320 meters above sea level with cracks that expel thick columns of steam, with temperatures that reach up to 85° C. At dawn, when the temperatures drop below zero, the landscape becomes yet more amazing and the spurts can reach up to 7 meter heights. The phenomenon is produced by the contact between the cold subterranean river and the magma of the Volcano of Tatio. Breakfast in the place and the chance to take a bath in one of the thermae pools. We continue towards Caspana, a town in the cordillera that still preserves its ancestral traditions (old town, church). We continue towards the Pucara of Lasana where we will tour the ruins of a fortress destined to the protection of the fertile valley, the petroglyphs in the Valley of the Loa River, the Inca Coya Lagoon and the Church and Town of Chiu-Chiu. Return to Calama, estimated time of arrival: 16:00 hours. Transfer to the airport or the bus terminal of Calama.
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Tour Inclusions
INCLUDED:
Land transfers
Entrance tickets
Lunch menu
Guide
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Others not specified in the itinerary
Optional tours
Useful Information
WEATHER
Temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama present characteristics of a high desert; in the summer (December through February) the temperature during the day is an average of 27° C, reaching peaks of 30° C, while it drops up to 16°C in the night.
WHAT TO PACK
It is advisable to pack light cotton clothes, t-shirts, short pants, bathing suit, shades, sunscreen and caps for the scorching hours and jackets, gloves, thick socks and other warming items of clothing that will allow you to cope with the low temperatures found on the night and high-altitude excursions.
WATER
There is fresh water in almost the entire territory, although, it is advisable to drink bottled water in rural areas; more though if you are not used to tap water
San Pedro de Atacama has a water treatment plant recently inaugurated. However, if you wish to avoid any inconvenience it is recommendable to drink bottled water, especially when visiting places rather afar.
HEALTH
San Pedro de Atacama has neither hospitals nor clinics, there is just a medic post located in the plaza, which is equipped to deal basic necessities only. Therefore, in case of an emergency you would need to go to the City of Calama, which has the medical infrastructure to cover and respond to any urgent situation.
CHILEAN GASTRONOMY
Chilean cuisine is very diverse. Among its typical dishes we have: Empanada de Pino (dough stuffed with onion, meat, raisins and olives), Pastel de Choclo (made mainly of corn with meat, eggs and olives), Porotos Granados (tender potatoes cooked with gourd and corn), Cazuela de Ave o Vacuno (clear soup of chicken or beef with boiled vegetables), besides those typical of each region.
Lastly, you can not fail to taste the exquisite Mote con Huesillos, a dessert elaborated from a boiled fruit and mote wheat.
IMPORTANT: Enjoy Corporation keeps the right to make changes in the order of the excursions or trips without previous notice due to weather conditions, level of the rivers, arriving and departing hours of planes or buses, or for any other relevant reason, which will ensure and guarantee a better outcome for your trip.
CHILE TRAVEL, 
ANTARCTICA
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