As an innovative project Rolling Hostel
is supported and sponsored by the Chilean government
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EXPLORATION
-Altiplano-Atacama L-
ITINERARY
MAP
ACTIVITIES
DATES-PRICES
BOOK ONLINE |
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21 days
• May-October
• Chile and Bolivia
• Minimum Group Size: 5
Maximum Group Size: 15
• Lodging: Rolling hostel (70%)
- Hostels (30%)
• Good physical condition - adventurous spirit - open
mind - camping experience advisable |
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ITINERARY from north to south*] |
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Santiago |
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ALTIPLANO |
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Arica |
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Our Rolling Hostel experience starts
in Arica, the “ciudad de la eterna primavera” (city
of eternal spring). We explore the highlights and all those
unknown corners of the Chilean Altiplano (high plateau).
Discover snow-capped volcanoes and some of the world’s
highest mountain lakes in Lauca National Park. Explore bleached-white
salt flats and dream beside lakes speckled pink with flamingos.
Walk along hurds of grazing lamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
Visit tiny whitewashed churches and native Aymara communities.
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Putre/PN Lauca |
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B,L |
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Putre/PN Lauca |
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NORTE GRANDE |
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Iquique |
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B,L |
Experience paragliding and discover
the coast city Iquique, capital of the region. Discover the
surroundings of Pica, with the Pintados Geoglyphs and taste
the exotic fruits taken directly from the oasis gardens.
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Pica |
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B,L,D |
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Pica |
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SALAR DE ATACAMA
SALAR DE UYUNI |
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San Pedro |
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B,L |
San Pedro is situated at 2450 meters
above sea level at the north side of the great Salar (salt flat)
de Atacama.
Do some hiking, horseback riding, mountainbike and sand board
in the middle of worlds driest desert. Visit Inca fortresses,
lakes and lagoons in the middle of the salt flat. Enjoy the
thermal baths of Puritama and explore the surroundings of this
mystic village. See the sun setting in the amazing Valley of
the Moon. Admire by sunrise the Tatio volcanic geyser field
where water and steam spring up violently from deep inside the
earth.
Explore in 4 days the amazing Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
Visit the port city of Antofagasta, a strategic place for the
nitrate market at the beginning of the last century. Visit the
millenary geological formation of the Portada, and admire how
nature made this arc in a period of thousands of years. |
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San Pedro |
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B,L |
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Salar de Uyuni |
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B,L,D |
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Salar de Uyuni |
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B,L,D |
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Salar de Uyuni |
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B,L,D |
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San Pedro |
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B,L |
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San Pedro |
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B,L |
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Antofagasta |
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NORTE CHICO/
ISLAS y PLAYAS |
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PN
Pan de Azúcar |
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Norte Chico (Small North) is
a zone of big contrasts between the coastal area with its
white sands and beaches, the desert and the fertile valleys.
Make a boat trip and admire pinguin and sea lion colonies
in Pan de Azucar National Park. Explore deserted islands (Isla
Damas, Isla Pan de Azucar), hidden bays (Punta Choros) and
endless beaches. Snorkel with dolphins. Enjoy the beach life,
barbecue and campfires. Explore the lush, deeply rural Elqui
Valley, known for its pisco (brandy-like liquor). Discover
the universe in one of worlds most important astronomical
observatories.
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PN
Pan de Azúcar |
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Punta Choros/
Isla Damas |
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B,L,D |
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Punta Choros/
Isla Damas |
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Valle Elqui |
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Santiago |
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PN: National Park | RN: National Reserve | :
Hostel | : Rolling
Hostel
: Chile | 
: Bolivia
Meals included in the price: breakfast
(B), sandwich lunch (L), evening meal (D)
*This tour can be from:
- north to south (day 2: flight Santiago-Arica)
- south to north (day 21: flight Arica-Santiago)
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ACTIVITIES ] |
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Activities
included in the price
(all the national park entrances are also included in the
price) |
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Excursions in/around
PN Lauca: |
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- Aymara villages:
Parinacota, Zapahuira, Codpa |
day 3-5 |
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- Lagunas Cotacotani / Lago
Chungara |
day 4 |
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- Termas de Jurasi (hot springs) |
day 4 |
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Excursions around
Pica: |
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- Geoglyphs |
day 8 |
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Excursions
around de San Pedro de Atacama: |
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- Valle de la Luna (salt
caves, huge dune formations) |
day 8 |
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- PN Los Flamencos - Termas
de Puritama (hot springs) |
day 9
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Exploration tour (4 dias)
of Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)
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day 10-13
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Boat trips: PN Pan de Azucar,
Punta Choros
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day 17,19
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Optional
activities
(with indication of local prices, payment in pesos chilenos): |
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Paragliding (duo flight-
45 EUR) IQAIRUS
Iquique |
day 6 |
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Azapa Museum (2 EUR) |
day 2 |
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Activities around
San Pedro de Atacama: |
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- Geysers del Tatio (termal
geysers at +4000 m) (30 EUR) |
day 14 |
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- Horse riding (25 EUR) |
day 14 |
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- Mountainbike (10 EUR) |
day 9 |
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- Sand board (15 EUR) |
day 14 |
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- Volcano climbing (+5000
m) (70 EUR) |
day 14 |
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Activities in
Valle Elqui: |
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- visit astronomic observatory
(5 EUR) |
day 20 |
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- visit pisco factory (5
EUR) |
day 20 |
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Snorkeling (EUR) |
day 19 |
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