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3-Day Mountain Range to Sea Tour
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Duration
3 days and 0 nights
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Español / Inglés
Min. Passengers
2 passengers
3-Day Mountain Range to Sea Tour
We invite you to explore the driest desert on the planet with a simplistic scientific essence focused on geology, where only your contemplation, observation and enjoyment is required.
A fascinating tour of the geological heritage of Atacama . We design for you, this tourist pack that brings together the outstanding attractions of this magical corner. We will visit the high Andes, the Medanoso dune and the coastal edge.
Plan your adventure in Atacama and let the desert captivate you with its magic.
A fascinating tour of the geological heritage of Atacama . We design for you, this tourist pack that brings together the outstanding attractions of this magical corner. We will visit the high Andes, the Medanoso dune and the coastal edge.
Plan your adventure in Atacama and let the desert captivate you with its magic.
Departure place
- Pick up at the Hotel, either from Copiapó or Caldera.
- Coordinate with the operator
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Itinerary
Day 1
Lagoons, Salaries and Sleeping Giants
- 7:00 am. Departure from Copiapo.
- 8:00 am. Ruins and “Chaos” of Puquios (1,248 masl) : we started our adventure in the Precordillera, visiting the ruins of Puquios, a mining town of yesteryear that housed about 5,000 inhabitants. Next to these ruins is one of the most striking geological expressions of the region, the “Chaos de Puquios”, constituted by volcanic rocks associated with lava flows and intensely deformed marine materials. These rocks are chaotically mixed product of the internal forces of the Earth, which for millions of years has deformed and denuded the materials; This surprising mixture will be explained in the field and we will travel to the geological past to understand how our territory has changed.
- 12:00 am. Laguna Santa Rosa (3,762 masl) and sighting of flamingos: the tectonic, magmatic and climatic conditions of Chile have developed a major depression in this sector, the Salar de Maricunga basin, where a quiet lagoon surrounded by numerous dormant and majestic volcanoes currently rests Flamingos that adorn the landscape.
- 2:00 pm Salar de Maricunga (3,756 meters above sea level): This salt flat is connected to the Santa Rosa Lagoon, forming part of the same basin. We will visit an opening developed in the salt where water emerges, known as “eye”. Its intense color will not leave you indifferent.
- 3:30 pm. Laguna Verde + hot springs (4,328 meters above sea level): at our last stop we will go to Laguna Verde, a body of hypersaline mountain water that exceeds 4,000 meters above sea level, its magical tones invite us to contemplate and relax. Adjacent to the lagoon, cozy hot springs emerge from the depths of the Earth.
- 4:30. Return.
Day 2
Dune Sea
- 3:30 pm. Departure from Copiapo
- 4:50 pm Quebrada de Las Pinturas: This desert area houses walls of fractured intrusive rocks, where it is possible to find about 30 pre-Hispanic manifestations, probably painted locally from iron oxides. They have an average height of 60 cm, although some reach 150 cm. There are designs of camelids and anthropomorphs, the latter, associated with the Middle Period of local prehistory (600-900 AD)
- 6:30 pm. Dune Medanoso + Sanboard: why do dunes form? Where does such a quantity of sand come from? This and other answers will be delivered on the ground! In addition, we will enjoy an entertaining day of sanboarding in the driest desert on the planet! Finally, we will perform astrophotography and a walk under the cleanest night skies in the world.
- 8:30 pm. Night sky walk:
- 9:30 pm. Return
Day 3
Ninchies, The planet at your feet
- 8:00 am. Departure from Copiapo.
- 9:00 am. Angostura sector, Copiapó river.
- 10:30 a.m. Sismites
- 11:30 am Geological hazards
- 11:45 am "False Meteorite" of Puerto Viejo.
- 12:15 pm White beach.
- 1:30 pm Lunch in English Bay.
- 3:30 pm. Sailboat navigation.
- 5:30 pm. Return.
- You will visit a garden in the desert; Wonderful waterfalls of the Copiapó River inserted in the middle of rocky walls of 192 million years. Then, we will move to the coast to visit traces of an ancient telluric event recorded in sedimentary layers of a recognized geological formation. We will continue with the visit to an assumption ... meteor crater ?, mystery that we will discover in the field next to geological evidence and chemical tools. The land route ends in a picturesque port, where we will learn more about geological hazards, then embark on a sailboat and begin a peaceful navigation through the Pacific.
Includes
- Video of the experience (drone).
- Guide specialized in geology.
- Portable oxygen
- Food (snack, tastings and lunches).
- Transport.
- Sanboard day.
- Sailboat navigation.
- Entrance to the Nevado Tres Cruces NP.
Not included
- Lodging. (We make recommendations).
- Teaching material (maps and geological guides).
Activities
- Sailing (included)
- Other drinks tasting (included)
- Flora, wildlife observation (included)
- Off road 4x4 (included)
- Sandboarding (included)
- Cultural visits (included)
Notes
- Tour for over 12 years
- If you do not show up or cancel the circuit after you have made your reservation, no refund will be made. However, your reservation will remain valid and you can reschedule the excursion within a maximum period of 6 months.
- As a customer, you have the right to demand documentation necessary for your security.
recommendations
- Sign the risk acceptance form at the beginning of the activity, which in the case of children and adolescents, must be signed by the father, mother or guardian.
- Request to know the activity sheet, the risk management plan and the emergency plan before carrying out the activity.
- Demand an instructional talk, in addition to the accompaniment and supervision of a guide.
- Find out about the age limits and characteristics they must have before performing an activity.
- Verify if the company has accident insurance for participants.
- Check if the place where the activity will be carried out has equipment in good condition.
- Verify that the published price is respected for carrying out the contracted activity and that it is adequately informed about what is included and not included in the service
Personal suggestions
- For your luggage, prefer to carry a light backpack (20 to 40 liters).
- Bring personal hygiene items; +30 sunscreen, insect repellent, gel alcohol, personal medications, toilet paper.
- Use a locker room according to the destination to visit (find out about the weather).
- Wear shoes that allow you to feel comfortable (sports or trekking).
- Avoid wearing jewelry or valuables.
- Refrain from breaking the flora, fauna and / or cultural heritage of the areas visited.
- Do not deviate from the route, try not to separate from the group and stay accompanied by the guide in charge.
- Before, during and after the trip always stay hydrated.
- DON'T TAKE YOUR GARBAGE SOIL, WE DESIGNATE CONTAINERS!
Politica de Cancelaciones
Cancelación GRATIS hasta 7 días antes del viaje
Prices per quantity
- $ 26.50less per passenger from 3 passengers