Tierra Atacama & Patagonia

On arrival in Calama you will be met and transferred to San Pedro de Atacama (1½ hours, shared with other hotel guests). A welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. During the evening, the guides will suggest optional activities available the following days.
Overlooking the Licancabur Volcano, its dramatic surrounding landscape ranges from desert, salt flats, steaming geysers and hot springs to fascinating rock formations.
Overnight at Tierra Atacama

The journey starts with a brief visit to Toconao village where the plaza and the historic church are the main attractions. We also visit a local family who live off the sales of their handcrafts. We continue to the Los Flamencos National Reserve, a nature reserve in the Atacama salt flat. There are three species of flamingo to be found here (Andean, Chilean and James’s), living off the microscopic lagoon life.
The views of the Andes as the sun sets are truly amazing!
Overnight at Tierra Atacama

Today we visit the Tatio Geysers, located at an altitude of 4,300m (14,190 ft.). The geothermal field has close links to the volcanic activity in the zone and consists of huge steam columns that reach heights of 12m (almost 40 ft.). Breakfast is served as dawn breaks. On the way back to the village, there is the opportunity to spot families of vicuñas and if you are lucky, foxes, vizcachas and Andean ostriches. We stop in the hamlet of Machuca before returning to the hotel.
Overnight at Tierra Atacama

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago.
Overnight in Santiago required due to no connecting flights to Punta Arenas (Flight schedules are subject to change at any time & the itinerary will be adjusted to match)
Overnight Santiago Airport Hotel

Fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas ( Flight Included)
On arrival into Punta Arenas airport, you will be met and transferred to Tierra Patagonia Hotel, located inside Torres del Paine National Park. The minibus journey is just under 5 hours and takes you from Punta Arenas to Llanuras de Diana, taking in the vast Patagonia landscape along 200 kilometres (124 miles) of paved road. From there, the 190 kilometres (118 miles) to Torres del Paine National Park is mainly along dirt roads.
In the evening you will be briefed on the excursion options for next day.
Overnight Tierra Patagonia

For the following days you may choose from a variety of full-day & half-day excursions to enjoy the incredible Patagonian scenery and fascinating wildlife of Torres del Paine National Park.

The Tierra Patagonia excursions will take guests to see and experience the great beauty and fascinating life of Chilean Patagonia and to explore the untamed wilderness of Torres del Paine with its snow-capped peaks, glaciers, icebergs, fjords, lakes and windswept pampas. With the help of our expert and knowledgeable guides each guest will find the right outing depending on their interests and energy levels. There are walks, hikes, climbs, horse-rides, and tours by van or vehicle to choose from, with difficulty levels ranging from leisurely to very difficult. There are half-day and full-day options, and excursions are run with a maximum of 8 people per guide, with all the necessary equipment.
Overnight Tierra Patagonia

Today you will take the morning departure transfer from Tierra Patagonia to Punta Arenas (5 hrs) to connect with your onward flight
*Transfers to El Calafate can be arranged at additional costs.
*Extend your stay in Atacama or Patagonia. Add on an Antarctica cruise. Please ask for details