Compare Northern Chile & Easter Island explored by Audley Travel vs Atacama by Travel for All
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 13 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 6,835 | $ 2,887 |
| Price Per Day | $ 526 | $ 577 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description |
The Atacama — the highest, driest desert on Earth. The uninhabitable icefields of Tierra del Fuego. The inscrutable moai of Easter Island. On a tailor-made holiday to Chile with Audley, you’ll see the scenic highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Chile specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.
Debate the merits of local cabernet sauvignons over carmeneres, Chile’s foremost red wines, at a chic vineyard retreat in Chile’s central winelands. Lose yourself in the higgledy-piggledy streets of Valparaíso and admire their artistic murals. Explore the island community of Chiloé with its troll-infused mythology. Strap on your spikes to hike a Patagonian glacier, or nose your kayak into vaulting caves of marble. Stargazing in Elqui Valley. Horseback riding with gauchos on pampas trails. The granite spires of Torres del Paine, and the toothy peaks of the Argentine Lake District. What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go. |
Far from being a desolate, arid wilderness, the Atacama Desert is overflowing with life. The specialists at Travel-for-All will make it accessible! |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Santiago.
Day 2 : Santiago
Morning arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon to relax or perhaps take a city tour. If you want to explore on your own, why not take a walk around trendy Lastarria, home to a burgeoning art scene.
Day 3 : San Pedro de Atacama
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Calama. Here you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, in the heart of the Atacama desert, surrounded by stunning scenery.
Day 4 : San Pedro de Atacama
Over the next few days your guide will help you choose from a range of excursion options in the Atacama Desert. Today could be spent visiting the famous Moon Valley, for stunning views of Licanacbur Volcano. Perhaps this evening you could take advantage of the clear skies and head off on a stargazing excursion.
Day 5 : San Pedro de Atacama
For further exploration in the Atacama Desert, perhaps visit the stunning geysers at El Tatio, for an up close view of these impressive volcanic features. In the afternoon why not visit the Salar de Atacama and try and observe flamingos.
Day 6 : Valparaiso
Your hotel will transfer you back to Calama airport this morning in time for your onward flight to Santiago. Here you will be met and driven by your private driver, through valleys of vines, to the quirky city of Valparaiso on the Pacific coast.
Day 7 : Valparaiso
Enjoy a tour of Valparaiso with your private guide, ride on the funiculares that link the port to the hills, enjoy some fascinating local life and discover the home of one of Chile's two Nobel Prize winning poets, Pablo Neruda.
Day 8 : Easter Island
Travel back to Santiago with your private driver in time to fly to Easter Island. Upon arrival on this far flung outpost in the Pacific you will be met by your guide from your lodge who will escort you to your accommodation.
Day 9 : Easter Island
Over the next few days your guide will help you choose from a range of excursion options in Easter Island.
Day 10 : Easter Island
Further excursions on Easter Island.
Day 11 : Santiago
Your lodge will take you back to the airport today in time for your flight to Santiago, where you have one more night.
Day 12 : International return flight
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Day 13 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Day 1: Arrival Santiago, Chile.
Day 2: Santiago/ San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago
