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INTERPROGRAM: BOLIVIA - CHILE - ARGENTINA - PERU

LICANCABUR IN BOLIVIA AND OJOS DEL SALADO IN CHILE (27 Days)

HIGHLIGHTS

The city of La Paz (3.600m). with population 2.193.665 the city most important touristic center of Bolivia: from here you can easily reach several ecological strata: the high plateau, the Royal Range (over 6.000 m). and tropical sites only 2 hours from the city. The Chacaltaya Ski Resort (5.350 m), the highest in the world from which you can see all the Royal Range and lake Titikaka.

The Salt flat of Uyuni (3.800 m), 10.000 km. sq., is the largest lithium reserve on our planet.

The Regions of Sud Lipez, with it is views of the western volcanic range, salty lagoons populated by flamingoes, and the unusual Colorada and Verde Lagoons.

Acclimatisation ascent of the Licancabur volcano at an altitude of 6.000 m.

Visit to the village of San Pedro de Atacama and it is surroundings, crossing the Atacama Desert - the driest pace on earth.

Ascent of Vc. Ojos del Salado the highest volcano in the world (6.893 m), situated in northern third regions of Chile.


SCHEDULE:
DAY 01: Arrival to International airport (4.000 m), transfer IN airport-hotel. Night Hotel.
DAY 02: City tour; visit to the museums, governments buildings, the museums street, the Andean and with market, residential zones and the unusual Moon valley, Night in hotel.
VILLAGE OF COPACABANA
DAY 03: About 4 hours journey to village of Copacabana by exclusive vehicle transport; lunch and the visit the surroundings areas: Intikala, Horca del Inca. Night Hotel.
DAY 04: Breakfast, then half-day excursion to the Lake Titikaka (3.810 m), from which there are marvellous views of Bolivia. After the visit with motorboat Sun Island, return to La Paz . Night Hotel.
DAY 05: Departure in the morning from La Paz to Potosí (4.100 m). Night Hotel.
DAY 06: Tour in Potosí: MORNING: 09:00 am. – 11:30 am. Visit the Paillaviri mine.
AFTERNOON: 14:00 p.m. – 17:30 p.m. Visit the museum “La Casa de la Moneda”. Night Hotel.

DAY 07: Departure in the morning from Potosí through wonderful landscapes such as oasis and impressive canyons to arrive in Uyuni village. Night Hotel.
DAY 08: Departure from Uyuni in the morning, cross Uyuni Salt Flat, (10.500 Km. sq.) is the largest lithium reserve in the planet. Arrival to San Juan Village. Night Refuge.
DAY 09: Journey to the Colorada lagoons (4.200 m). stooping in Siloli desert, arrival Laguna Colorada. Night Refuge.
DAY 10: Early excursions to the Sol de Mañana Geysers, excursion ascent to the medium volcano, arrival to the Verde lagoon (4.400 m), situated at the foot of Licancabur Volcano. Night Camping.
DAY 11: Ascent of the Licancabur Volcano (6.000 m), return to their base camp. Night Camping.
DAY 12: Departure from Laguna Verde, cross the Hito Cajon International Bolivia-Chile; short journey to the village of San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon excursion to the Moon Valley. Night Hotel.
DAY 13: Early in the morning, excursion to the Tatio Geysers (duration half-day), continuing and visit to the Chiu Chiu town. Arrival to Calama City. Night Hotel.
DAY 14: Departure from Calama, visiting the Chuquicamata mine (half-day) continue to Tocopilla, border Pacific Ocean. Stoping in rocking the sea, arrival to Antofagasta. Night Hotel.
DAY 15: Journey by way Panamerican pave of the Chañaral route on to Pan de Azucar National Park on the ocean. Night camping beach.
DAY 16: Travel to the city of Copiapo. Night Hotel.
DAY 17: Departure from Copiapo, arrival to the Murray Shelter (4.600 m). Acclimatisation day and walk around Verde Lagoon at Night camping / or ascent to Mula Muerto 5897 m.
DAY 18: Ascent to the universitario Shelter (5.000 m). with assistance of 4X4 WD Land cruiser. Night Camping.
DAY 19: Ascent to camp site II: Cesar Tejon Shelter (5.800 m). Night Camping.
DAY 20: Ascent to the Ojos del Salado (6.893 m), to return to Universitario Shelter for the night. Night Camping.
DAY 21: Return Journey to Copiapo. Night Hotel.
DAY 22: Trip to Santiago by bus/ or flight 800 Km, Night Hotel.
DAY 23: Transfer T-OUT hotel airport to board your flight and 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 Copiapo
- 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: 27 Days - 26 Nights
SEASON: November - February