Transport

All transfers by private service service with English speaking guide Excursions by shared service in small group

Guide

Bilingual guide during transfers and excursions

Others

Entrance fee to Archeological Museum in Arica Entrance fee to Lauca National Park Mineral water on board Oxygen tank

Meals

Box Lunch with local products on Day 2 & 3 & 4 Breakfast at Hotel

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation at 3* hotels in Arica with breakfast 2 nights accommodation at 3* hotels in Putre with breakfast

Hygieneprotocol

Not included:

Flights

Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.

Others

Air tickets and Airport taxes Tips Any meals & extras Personal Insurances

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Day 1 Arica Airport, Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arica Airport, Arrival

Transfer Arica Airport / hotel in Arica (we recommend arrival around 1:00pm)

PM. Visit to a fascinating city that has a spectacular past which can be appreciated in its Architecture designs and National Monuments the Cathedral San Marcos of Arica and the former customs building both built by Eiffel. The tour leads us to the Costanera (promenade avenue), then visit to former Isla del Alacràn ( scorpion´s island) and La Lisera Resort. The fishery industries are the heart of the commercial activity in the city.

Ascent to the historical hill, battlefield of one of the most relevant battles of the Pacific War. We visit (exterior) the soccer stadium Carlos Dittborn, World Cup Host Stadium, 21 de Mayo avenue, handicraft Village ( souvenirs and handicrafts), Diego Portales Avenue, Costanera Norte, Chinchorro beach and resort, General Velásquez. Return to hotel.

Overnight at Casa Beltran Hotel.
Day 2 Full Day Arica, Lluta Valley, Socoroma, Putre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Arica, Lluta Valley, Socoroma, Putre

The excursion starts along the international road to Bolivia and across the prodigious Lluta Valley, natural exit of the highlands to the ocean. The Lluta river is the only one in the region that leads to the ocean and originates in the high cordillera. Here you can get to know various geoglyphs that represent animals, humans and abstract forms.

During our trip, we will stop in the very first settlement of the valley, Poconchile. Small town surrounded by fields of alfalfa and well known for its church, Iglesia de San Gerónimo, which was declared national monument, due to its impressive beauty preserved since the 17th century. Our way leads us to a canyon named after its vegetation, the candelabra cactuses that are typical for the desert. This type of cactus only is to find at a height of 1.700 meters over sea level. The branches are usually to find on the upper part of the plant, therefor the name. Also, you will know one of the most important archaeological complexes in the area, the fort Pukara de Copaquilla, declared national monument and surrounded by an impressive canyon of about 150m of depth.

Continue through the north up to the village of Socoroma, outstanding for its architecture and its beautiful green terraces. Afterwards we will stop at the viewing point of Putre. Late afternoon, arrival at your hotel.

Overnight at Qantati Hotel.
Day 3 Full Day Guallatiri, Las Vicuñas National Park, Surire Salt Flat, Putre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Guallatiri, Las Vicuñas National Park, Surire Salt Flat, Putre

The tour starts at your hotel in Putre, which is an example of high Andean culture and also an excellent place to stay before taking any tour, to have a good acclimatization to the altitude.

The journey continues to the National Reserve of the Vicuñas which as its name implies, was created to preserve the vicuña. The flora and fauna of this place are very attractive as they offer a great variety species, besides being surrounded by beautiful scenery of the Chilean Altiplano. Furthermore, in the National Reserve Vicuña you’ll discover majestic sceneries and the towns of Ancuta, consisting of just 5 houses, and Guallatire, located at 83 km of Putre at the foot of the volcano Guallatiri. Here you can enjoy the beautiful view of it’s peak white of snow.

Then, we will continue to the most captivating destination of this tour, the Surire Salt Flat. It is located at 4,200 m above sea level, and was declared national monument and is characterized by its enormous majesty. The monument is 11,298 square hectares (24,855 sq. acres) and it is home to many species of rare wildlife, including the ñandú, flamingos, Andean avocets, crested ducks, and species of llama including vicuñas and alpacas. Temperature oscillates between -15ºC (5ºF) at night and 5ºC (41ºF) during the day. The geography corresponds almost completely to the salt content, clearly seen in the central Oquealla hill with a height of 4,322 m (14,126 ft). The name Surire comes from the word "suri" o ñandú, a species of Chilean ostrich that lives in the zone and can be observed during your visit.

After enjoying this wonderful ambience we will have a picnic lunch at the thermal baths of Polloquere. Here you may enjoy a relaxing bath. Finally, when we have gained new strength with a thermal bath, late afternoon, we will return back to Putre.

Overnight at Qantati Hotel.
Day 4 Full Day Lauca National Park & Chungara Lake + Transfer Back To Arica
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Lauca National Park & Chungara Lake + Transfer Back To Arica

The tour starts in the morning in Putre. Our highlight is the National Park Lauca with an expanse of 137.883 hectare, a biosphere reserve that covers the foothills and the highlands in the northeast of the region of Arica and Parinacota. To get to this wonderful world in the height, we start with a hike through the sector of the caves, where you can get to know the paradisiacal landscapes of the highlands, 4.300m over sea level, and you can observe the so called Vizcachas that come out at dusk and dawn. What makes this hike special is the mystical ambience that surrounds the region. It’s said that there are men living in this area that are over 9000 years old, and sometimes they are still seen, walking the ways of the highlands.

Our journey continues to the viewing point of Chucuyo, which is located in the center of the National Park Lauca that contains a unique ecosystem and an extraordinary flora and fauna. Also, we will stop at the viewing point Cotacotani Lagoon, which consists on different lakes and vulcano islands that are evidence of the high volcanic activity of this zone. The viewing point is placed in the middle of the wetlands and is perfect to observe the great variety of plants and animals, such as the parinas, ducks, vicuñas, vizcachas and taguas.

After that, we will visit one of the most beautiful attractions of the National Park Lauca, the lake Chungara, which is located over 4.500 meters over sea level and is one of the highest lakes in the world. It’s magical beauty and the marvelous reflection of the volcano Parinacota. On the other side of the lake you can see the famous volcanoes Payachata (twins), about which many legends are told due to their mystical appearance. For example people say, that they house an old treasure of the Inca, and others say that they are a couple in love.

Later, we will visit the village of Parinacota, which was declared national monument; where you will discover the ancient architecture of the highlands. The old houses are all made of adobe and have a great historical value, for they contain relicts of the time of colonialism and are symbols of the Aymara-culture.

After enjoying all these different landscapes, we will return to the city of the eternal spring, Arica.

Overnight at Casa Beltran Hotel.
Day 5 Departure From Arica
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Arica

In due time, transfer from the hotel to Arica Airport

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5 Days Unique Experience @ Chilean High Plateau (Chilean Alt

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Days Unique Experience @ Chilean High Plateau (Chilean Alt

Arica Airport, Arrival

Full Day Arica, Lluta Valley, Socoroma, Putre

Full Day Guallatiri, Las Vicuñas National Park, Surire Salt Flat, Putre

Full Day Lauca National Park & Chungara Lake + Transfer Back To Arica

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