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INTERPROGRAM: BOLIVIA - CHILE - ARGENTINA - PERU

BOLIVIA - CHILE REGIONS OF SOUTHERN BOLIVIA - NORTHERN CHILE (18 Days)

AUTO TRIP BY 4x4 WD

This package take us to one of the most impressive crossroad in the world, with over 2.500 km. of travelling through the south west of Bolivia and the northern region of Chile, where you can discover the most impressive and incredible landscapes created by nature.

HIGHLIGHTS- BOLIVIA

The southern high plateau of Bolivia, where native aymara culture is still. Very much alive. La Paz, the world is highest metropolis (4.000 m - 3.200 m), is the expedition is departure point.

The inhospitable region of South Lipez: The salt flat of Uyuni with 10,500 Km. sq, and a thickness of 130 m, is the world is largest natural lithium reserve.

The village of Jirira (4,000 m), located on Bolivia is high plateau near the base of the Tunupa Volcano, of Which are told beautiful and fantastic legends.

The beauty of the Siloli desert (4.200 m), the salty lagoons of Canapa, Hedionda, Chiarkhota, Honda and Ramadita inhabited by hundreds of flamingos; the Colorada Lagoon (4.200 m), the Sol de Mañana Geysers (4.400 m), and the Verde lagoon (4.600 m), and esmeralda at the feet of the Licancabur Volcano.

Visit to the wonderful Sajama National Park (4.500 m), located 350 Km. from La Paz, on the Chilean border. It is the site of natural wonders and old churches typical of Bolivia is high plateau.

CHILE

Ascents in the volcanic range located between Bolivia Chile, the highest volcanic cones on earth f6.000 m) and (6.880 m).

The Atacama desert - the driest place on earth; there you will find such natural wonders as Valley in the Moon and the Tatio hot springs.

SCHEDULE:
DAY 01: Arrival to El alto International airport (4.000 m), transfer T–IN airport–hotel La Paz city (3.600 m). Night Hotel.
DAY 02: City tour (full day) visit Tiwanaku. Afternoon city tour and Moon Valley. Night Hotel.
DAY 03: Departure from La Paz to Copacabana Village visits the Intikala and the Orca del Inca. Night Hotel.
DAY 04: Morning excursion to Titikaka lake, visiting Sun and Moon Islands. Return to La Paz. Night Hotel.
DAY 05: Journey the Jirira (3.800 m), arrival to the salt flat Uyuni (3.600 m) Night Refuge.
DAY 06: Journey Pescado / Inca Huasi Islands to arrival San Juan Village. Night Refuge.
DAY 07: Trip principal lagoons Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkhota, Honda and Ramaditas, arrival to Colorada lagoon (4.200 m). Night Refuge.
DAY 08: Excursion to the Sol de Mañana Geiser (4.800 m), follows journey stopping to visit the Verde lagoon (4.600 m). Then of the village of San Pedro de Atacama (2.400 m). Night Hotel.
DAY 09: Excursion to the Valley of the Moon. Night Hotel
DAY 10: Visit to the archaeological site of Pukara, then on to the Tatio Geysers. Night Camping.
DAY 11: Long journey on to the lower slopes of the San Pablo Volcano (6.118 m). Night Camping.
DAY 12: Journey through the Ascotan Salt flat (3.966 m), to pass the village of “Ollague”, arrive to the unload station (4.000 m). Night Camping.
DAY 13: Go up with vehicle transport on to (5.800 m), and ascent to the summit of the Aucanquilcha volcano at (6.200 m), descent to the unload station, Night Camping.
DAY 14: Long journey through Ollague (3.695 m), arrive to the village Jirira (3.900 m), camping nearby.
DAY 15: Trip: Jirira–lower slopes of Thunupa volcano – Salina Garcy de Mendoza, arrive to the Lake Popoo. Night Camping.
DAY 16: Long return journey to La Paz. Night Hotel.
DAY 17: Rest and free day in La Paz. Night Hotel
DAY 18: Transfer T–OUT hotel – airport to board your flight and end of our services.

COST INCLUDED
- Transfer T–IN and T–OUT
- Hotel *** in La Paz 5 night included continental breakfast
- Hotel *** in Copacabana 2 nights included Continental breakfast
- Hotel *** in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) 1 night
- Refuge 2 night in San Juan village and Colorada lagoon/ exclusive transport 4X4 WD/ Guide driver Professional category “C” driver (The best in the Bolivia)/ expert guide during the expedition and for ascent to the volcanoes/ bilingual guide for classic tours English and deutsche/ camping organised/ Collective camping equipment/ three meals a day during the expedition (FBP Full Board Pension, Breakfast lunch and dinner)/ cooker/ full kitchen equipment/ kitchen tent/ dimming / mess tent/ General advice.

NOT INCLUDED

- Airport taxes/ restaurant during stays in La Paz/ personal equipment/ extra expenses during the expedition/ such as: drinks, tips, etc.
- Policy of personal insurance.

IMPORTANT

- All members of the expedition must have the following complete personal equipment
- Rucksack 70 Lt. / Good hike mountains boots / Feather sleeping bag able to withstand temperature – 20 oC. / Feather and cold protective jacket / gore-tex. / Respective mat and insulated pad. / Snow sticks Good wool and cold protective gloves. / Several pairs of wool and cold protective socks. / Cold protective pants. / Lamp with new batteries. / General warm clothing. / Sun and cold protective glasses / Sun and cold protective creams./ Lip creams. / Personal first aid kit./ A small notebook

DURATION: 18 Days - 17 Nights
SEASON: March - November