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“TREKKING CORNISAS” TOUR.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, Antofagasta Region
“TREKKING CORNISAS” TOUR.
Overview

The Catarpe Tunnel is located 5 kilometers north of San Pedro de Atacama, located on a river terrace well defended by ravines. In it are the remains of an ancient administrative center of the Inca culture.

Valle de la Muerte, located 2 km from San Pedro de Atacama, its geological origin is an emerged lake, where the ancient horizontal layers of sediment and rock, dating back about 23 million years, were pushed and folded by the movements of the earth's crust that raised the Andes Mountains, leaving some layers in a vertical position. The Cordillera de la Sal has been shaped over time by rain and wind, thus emerging impressive forms and mineral brilliance, composed of hills of salt, gypsum and clay, spectacular natural sculptures and varied colorations for the minerals that make up this attractive.

Itinerary

  • Departure from San Pedro de Atacama towards the Catarpe tunnel.

  • Walk of 2.5 hours to the south through the highest part of the Cordillera de la Sal, reaching the heart of the Valley of Death, descending huge sand dunes where the walk ends.

  • We will enjoy impressive 360 ​​° views and we will have guaranteed fun having an excellent opportunity to roll down the huge sand dunes.

  • Return to the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

It includes

  • Guide service in Spanish and English.
  • Transportation by Car or Jeep 4 x 4.
  • Entrance to the Valley.

** Does not include **

  • Professional guide in French, Portuguese, German and Italian languages. If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimsuit, towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and mineral water

More Information

  • 4 hrs aprox
  • 08:00 hrs
  • Tour guide included
  • Children not allowed
  • Offered inSpanish and English

Options and Availability

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Private tour

Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
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Policies and Conditions

  • Ratebook are express in US Dollars (USD) and may be changed without prior notice.
  • Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
  • This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
  • This tour will not depart on the following dates from 25.12.2020 to 01.01.2021.
  • The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
  • Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
  • No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.