VALLEYS AND PUNA WITH ATACAMA
Description
Operational notes: Day 1: Arrival before 2PM is required The High Mountain Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (TUE) and Mercado de San Miguel (SUN), the points of interest to visit will be modified. Day 3: The Vine and Wine Museum closes on Mondays. Day 5: The Pucara de Tilcara closes on Mondays. Day 6: Purmamarca- Atacama Bus operates MON/WED/FRI/SUN Day 9: Atacama/ Salta Bus operates from MON-SAT To keep in mind: • During the rainy season, DEC-MAR. The tour may be affected. • Due to the characteristics of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, heart or blood pressure diseases take special care Day 1 Salta. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we do a walking tour where we discover the city. The visit includes the MAAM (High Mountain Archeological Museum) which is in charge of conserving the ‘Children of Llullaillaco’, one of the most important archeological discoveries in the last decades. Maximum altitude: 1152 MASL (3.779 ft.) Day 2 Salta / Cafayate. B We depart for a tour around the Calchaquíes Valleys. We pass by Del Obispo Slope, Tin Tin Straight, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi and De Las Flechas Gorge. Arrival at Cafayate. Total travelled distance: 320 km (199 miles) Travel time: 12 hours Maximum altitude: 3348 MASL (10.984 ft.) Day 3 Cafayate / Salta. B In the morning, we visit the town. After lunch (not included) departure to Salta, passing by De Las Conchas Gorge. Total travelled distance: 197 km (122 miles) Travel time: 8 hours Maximum altitude: 1683 MASL (5.521 ft) Day 4 Salta / Purmamarca. B We depart travelling along Del Toro Gorge to discover San Antonio de los Cobres. Then, continue through the Puna to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and Purmamarca, located next to De los Siete Colores Hill. Total travelled distance: 320 km (198 miles) Travel time: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 4170 MASL (13.681 ft.) Day 5 Purmamarca. B Today we explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, visiting: Tilcara with its Pucara, Uquia and Humahuaca, from where we reach the incredible mountain range of El Hornocal, also called Cerro de los 14 Colores, whose viewpoint is at 4350 meters above sea level. Return to Purmamarca. Total travelled distance: 183 km (113 miles) Travel time: 9 hours Maximum altitude: 4350 MASL (14.271 ft.) Day 6 Purmamarca / San Pedro de Atacama. B Early in the morning, departure towards Paso de Jama in order to continue to San Pedro de Atacama. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Time at leisure. Maximum altitude: 4400 MASL (16.608 ft.) Day 7 San Pedro de Atacama. B Today we get to know Atacama the Salt Flats and Chaxa Lagoon, which is part of Los Flamencos National Reserve. In the afternoon, enjoy a beautiful sunset at De la Luna Valley. Maximum altitude: 2500 MASL (8.300 ft.) Day 8 San Pedro de Atacama. B Early in the morning, departure to El Tatio Geysers, the highest geothermal field in the world where we witness the steam fumaroles activity produced by the high temperatures of its craters. Maximum altitude: 4320 MASL (13.944 ft.) Day 9 San Pedro de Atacama / Salta. B At due time, return to Salta. Maximum altitude: 2447 MASL (8.028 ft.) Day 10 Salta. B Transfer to the airport. Notes: Private arrival transfers with a guide. Departure transfers without a guide. Day 1: The Walking Tour is not available on Sundays due to the closure of the Mercado San Miguel and on Mondays due to the closure of the Museo de Alta Montaña. If only these days are available, the tour will be replaced by a classic private visit. Day 7: The visit to the Atacama Salt Flat (Salar de Atacama) is a private service with a guide. Private Service: Includes transfer to the meeting point of the walking city tour for passengers staying more than 500 meters from the starting point. The transfer from Purmamarca to San Pedro de Atacama is private with a guide. Regular Service: The transfer to the meeting point for the walking tour is at the passenger's expense. The transfer from Purmamarca to San Pedro de Atacama to Salta is by regular bus. Andesmar: Purmamarca to San Pedro de Atacama: 03:20 AM. Daily service. San Pedro de Atacama to Salta: 07:00 AM. Daily service. Pullman Bus. Purmamarca to San Pedro de Atacama: 08:30 AM. Operates on MON/WED/FRI. San Pedro de Atacama to Salta: 08:30 AM. Daily service. San Pedro de Atacama Services: The Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna) and Tatio Geysers (Geiseres del Tatio) services are provided with a Spanish and English-speaking guide
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Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: : 9 nights Salta (3) – Cafayate (1) – Purmamarca (2) - San Pedro de Atacama (3);
- Tours: Salta: Walking tour with MAAM – Calchaquíes Valleys Jujuy: Salinas Grandes Salt Flat – Humahuaca Gorge with Hornocal Atacama: Atacama Salt Flat - Del Tatio Geiser - De La Luna Valley ;
- • Meals: 9 breakfasts;
- Needed tickets to the museums and Reserves;
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