South & Central America

Altiplano Adventure

This wonderful 10 night trip takes you from the cosmopolitan city of Santiago to the lunar landscapes of the high altitude Atacama desert where you spend five days hiking ancient Indian trails of the Altiplano. Accommodation is in a mixture of comfortable hotels and more basic camping, but the trip offers a fascinating insight into this remotre world andtakes you well of the beaten track.

Day 1 - Fly from London Heathrow to Santiago via Madrid

Day 2 - Arrive Santiago - Plaza San Francisco Hotel - 2 nights

Day 3 - Half day city tour

Day 4 - Fly to Calama - transfer to Altiplanico Hotel- 1 night

Day 5 - Trek from San Pedro to San Bartolo - Camping

Day 6 - Trek from San Batolo to Rio Grande - Camping

Day 7 - Trek from Rio Grande to Machuca - Camping

Day 8 - Drive to Purifica - trek to Termas de Puritama - Camping

Day 9 - Trek to Tatio Geysers - fly to Santiago - Plaza San Francisco- 1 night

Day 10 - Fly to London Heathrow via Madrid
Day 11 – Arrive in London

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Santiago/London).