*DAILY DEPARTURES*

In the Pacific Ocean, and 3,800 kilometers away from the continent lies Easter Island, immersed in a mystical atmosphere. Of volcanic origin, the island is delineated by cliffs and holds 2 beautiful beaches of white coral sand in its western area. The stone statues, known as Moais, represent ancestors who were revered for their divine powers.

Itinerary: Easter Island / Anakena Beach (Rapa Nui Culture) / Orongo (the Birdman Culture) / Ahu Akivi (Rapa Nui Culture)

Rates include: Mataveri airport-hotel-airport transfers, in regular service, with bilingual guide + 4-night accommodation in tourist class hotel listed or similar, with breakfast + All tours mentioned in the program, in regular service, with bilingual guide + Box-lunch on day 2.

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

*DAILY DEPARTURES*

A program to feel the vertigo of nature and explore the Valdivian forest - The newly built Petrohue hotel, located at the base of the Osorno volcano, by the Petrohue River and the Lake of All Saints (Lago de Todos los Santos), is the ideal starting point for practicing trekking, canyoning, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and ascents, mountain biking and photographic expeditions by 4x4. All these activities are performed in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, the oldest park in Chile.

Rates include: Transfer Puerto Montt Airport-Hotel-Puerto Montt Airport (regular transfer with bilingual guide) + All tours mentioned, in regular service with bilingual guide + 2-night accommodation at Petrohue Hotel, with breakfast + 1-night accommodation in Puerto Varas, with breakfast + Dinner on days 1 and 2, and box-lunch on day 2 of tour.

Rates do not include: Personal expenses and extras. Anything not specified as included. Flights (- Request us for your flights when you send us your enquiry.)

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

*DEPARTURES ON MONDAYS - FROM JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST*

The desert and the plateau fascinate the visitor: the Valley of the Moon, the Atacama Salt Field and the Geysers of El-Tatio stand beside placid hot springs such as the Camina spring.

As you go trekking, you will get accustomed to the moderate height of the area, and you will be able to enjoy landscapes and spots only known by the villagers, their llamas and their livestock. You will be able to explore small towns, and archaeological sites, and better appreciate the unique fauna of the Andes.

Itinerary: Calama / San Pedro de Atacama / Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna) / Death Valley (Valle de la Muerte) and Archaeological Museum / Atacama Salt Field / San Bartola / Río Grande / Machuca / El Tatio Geyser Field / Hot Springs of Puritama / San Pedro / Calama.

Rates include: Accommodation at hotel listed or similar + Camping equipment (tent, kitchen-tent, mattress, etc.) + Meals mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast / Lunch or Box-Lunch/Dinner) + Beverages on picnics / box-lunches + Private vehicle(s) throughout the journey, benzene + Bilingual guide(s), driver(s) according to the number of passengers. Guide(s) and driver(s) expenses + Excursions, tours and entrance tickets (parks, museums, etc.) mentioned in the program + Security and communication equipment (VHF radios, first aid kit)

Rates do not include: Package carriers. Beverages in restaurants/hotels. Services in Santiago (request us for more information about these services.) Gratuities. Entry visa (if necessary.) Personal Travel Assistance Insurance. Personal equipment. Meals/services not specified in the program. Flights and airport taxes. (You can request us for your international and domestic flights when you send us your enquiry.)

Well-known for being the driest desert in the world, the Atacama Desert covers a large area of great archaeological, cultural and natural wealth.

The Atacama Desert is geographically located in what is called “The Great North” of Chile, and therein lies the third largest salt field in the world. Located at 2,440m above sea level, the air of the desert is so dry that you can often see from one end of the salt field to the other.

The flora and fauna are also an interesting presence in the desert landscape. Protected species in parks and national monuments represent part of the wonderful variety with which nature has provided this region, where life, despite the inhospitable climate, has managed to break through.

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

*4 nights ATACAMA (Chile) + 6 nights UYUNI (Bolivia)*

The travesías are a unique kind of journey for those seeking new experiences – with the exclusive EXPLORA quality guarantee.

Itinerary: Calama (Chile) / San Pedro de Atacama / Crossig into Bolivia through the border point at Hito Cajón / Bolivian Plateau / Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Field) / Tunupa Volcano / Pisiga (Bolivian border) – Colchane (Chile) / Isluga National Park / Iquique.

This nomadic journey takes several days, as we travel through little-known, remote areas of remarkable beauty. Throughout the journey, we will go across international borders, explore diverse areas and stay in different lodgings all adapted by EXPLORA, in a simple but comfortable style. We will also enjoy high-quality meals, created to meet the physical demands of the journey, along with good conversation. We will travel in special, well-equipped vehicles with satellite communication, for groups of 6 people maximum, accompanied by an expert guide, a chef and support personnel.

After 4 days of exploration in the Atacama Desert, where we will use our Hotel Larache as a base point to experience the profound natural and cultural richness of the area, we will begin our travesía to Uyuni.

Following rarely traveled routes through the Bolivian Plateau, we will explore its peculiar natural landscapes. Through mountain valleys, we will explore lakes, wetlands, geothermal fields, and sites of great historical and cultural value, and watch the diverse wildlife that inhabits this region, which is one of the most inhospitable and fascinating on Earth.

On the seventh day, we will arrive at the Uyuni Salt Field, the largest and highest salt field in the world. Here, we will spend several days exploring the area, and lodging in our campsite on the shores of the salt field.

We will then descend from the heights of the Chilean and Bolivian Plateaus to Iquique, a Chilean port town on the Pacific coast, where our journey will come to an end.

Rates include: Daily explorations in EXPLORA ATACAMA, with (Spanish/English-speaking) bilingual guides. Daily explorations in Uyuni and the Bolivian Plateau. Accommodation: 4 nights in Atacama (at EXPLORA’s Hotel de Larache) + 5 nights at EXPLORA’s camp + 1 night in Iquique. Full Board: 3 meals a day according to menú, and bar. In/Out transfers (between local airport and your EXPLORA destination.)

What is the group size on a journey? The maximum group size is 6 travelers, along with an expert crew (made up of a guide and a 4-people staff: driver, cook and 2 assistants.)

What vehicles are used during the journey? A Toyota Land Cruiser and a comfortable van outfitted for the journey.

What communication equipment does EXPLORA bring on the journey? Each vehicle is equipped with a satellite telephone, GPS, compass and maps.

CHILDREN: Owing to altitude and temperature conditions, this trip is recommended for people above 18 years of age.

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

*4 nights UYUNI (Bolivia) + 3 nights ATACAMA (Chile)*

The travesías are a unique kind of journey for those seeking new experiences – with the exclusive EXPLORA quality guarantee.

Itinerary: Departure from Potosí (Bolivia) to Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Field) / Tunupa Volcano / From Tahua to Chituca / Cañapa / Crossing into Chile through the border point at Hito Cajón / San Pedro de Atacama / Calama.

This nomadic journey takes several days, as we travel through little-known, remote areas of remarkable beauty. Throughout the journey, we will go across international borders, explore diverse areas and stay in different lodgings all adapted by EXPLORA, in a simple but comfortable style. We will also enjoy high-quality meals, created to meet the physical demands of the journey, along with good conversation. We will travel in special, well-equipped vehicles with satellite communication, for groups of 6 people maximum, accompanied by an expert guide, a chef and support personnel.

This journey departs from Potosí, one of the most important mining towns of Colonial America. From there, we will start our journey through the fascinating Bolivian Plateau towards the Uyuni Salt Field (Salar de Uyuni), finishing in the oasis of San Pedro, located in the arid Atacama Desert.

We will begin our travesía through the Bolivian Plateau in Potosí, a mythical city that supported the Spanish Empire with its enormous quantity of silver for centuries. In the middle of this vast, remote and rugged area, we will find the Uyuni Salt Field, the largest and highest salt field in the world, and we will spend several days exploring the area on different hikes.

The journey will continue through valleys, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, geothermal fields, lakes and wetlands that are home to an interesting array of wildlife, much of it endemic to the area. We will also visit solitary plateau villages, where we can view ancient methods of cultivation, of great cultural value. From the Chilean Plateau, we will descend to San Pedro de Atacama and our Hotel de Larache, which we will use as a base point to explore the profound natural and cultural beauty of the Atacama Desert.

Rates include: Daily explorations in EXPLORA ATACAMA, with (Spanish/English-speaking) bilingual guides. Daily explorations in Uyuni and the Bolivian Plateau. Accommodation: 3 nights in Atacama (at EXPLORA’s Hotel de Larache) + 4 nights at EXPLORA’s camp. Full Board: 3 meals a day according to menú, and bar. In/Out transfers (between local airport and your EXPLORA destination.)

What is the group size on a journey? The maximum group size is 6 travelers, along with an expert crew (made up of a guide and a 4-people staff: driver, cook and 2 assistants.)

What vehicles are used during the journey? A Toyota Land Cruiser and a comfortable van outfitted for the journey.

What communication equipment does EXPLORA bring on the journey? Each vehicle is equipped with a satellite telephone, GPS, compass and maps.

CHILDREN: Owing to altitude and temperature conditions, this trip is recommended for people above 18 years of age.

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

AN OASIS IN THE DESERT… A TRIP FOR THE SOUL – This program develops in the desert of ATACAMA, located at 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level, making it the most arid and the highest desert in the world, with a pleasant climate all year round. The outlandish geography of volcanoes, geysers, salt fields and high altitude wetlands has an unparalleled appeal.

Every day you can choose from 8 to 10 different options for exploration on foot, on horseback, by mountain bike or van, in addition to the interesting option of going for an astronomical observation.

EXPLORA is an entire experience: Guided explorations, gourmet food and unique moments shared with our staff and the local people.

Near the village of San Pedro de Atacama, the Hotel de Larache is located in the Ayllú (neighborhood) of Larache, on a broad field of over 17 hectares (42 acres). The property grounds, which comprise 20 small and immemorial farming lots, are respected and maintained as a historical testimony that EXPLORA wants to keep.

EXPLORA offers you the following PROGRAMS:

- 4 Days/3 Nights

- 5 Days/4 Nights

- 6 Days/5 Nights

- 7 Days/6 Nights

- 8 Days/7 Nights

- 9 Days/8 Nights

Rates include: In/out Calama Airport-EXPLORA transfers (Transfer schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Calama-EXPLORA Transfer takes 1.5 hours.) + Accommodation + Full board (3 meals a day and bar) + Daily explorations, of your choice, with bilingual guides and equipment; boats, horses, vehicles and bicycles (max group size: 10 explorers per guide). Equipment varies at destination.

CHILDREN: REDUCED RATES for children from 4 to 12 years of age, with additional bed sharing room with their parents (maximum 1 additional bed per room.) Children from 0 to 3 years of age: FREE of charge, sharing room with their parents. *DISCOUNTS for teenagers from 13 to 15 years of age, accompanied by their parents (subject to availability on double, triple or quadruple basis.)

“The plateau shows us that behind the complexity of life there exists a simplicity that leads us to reconsider our place within the grand scheme of things.”

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.

A DIALOGUE WITH NATURE – in Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, on the shore of Lake Pehoe, EXPLORA’s Hotel Salto Chico was conceived as an exploration base site. It features refined comfort for total relaxation and the best gear ideally suited for exploring Patagonia.

At EXPLORA, you can join a wide range of carefully developed explorations. Each day you can choose among 5 or more different explorations out of a total of 35 alternatives, which have been classified according to duration, difficulty, weather conditions and guests' preferences. On foot or horseback, by boat or van, explorations are led with a maximum of 8 people per guide, and all the necessary equipment – ADVENTURE IS EVERYDAY, ALL YEAR ROUND.

The Casa de Baños del Ona, an annex building, features an indoor heated pool, exercise machines, sauna, massage room and open-air Jacuzzis.

EXPLORA offers you the following PROGRAMS:

- 5 Days/4 Nights

- 6 Days/5 Nights

- 7 Days/6 Nights

- 8 Days/7 Nights

- 9 Days/8 Nights

Rates include: In/out Punta Arenas Airport-EXPLORA transfers, (departure from Punta Arenas airport between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, according to schedule of incoming flights from Santiago. Departure from the hotel between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. The time of transfer is subject to change with no prior notice) + Accommodation + Full board (3 meals a day according to the menu and open bar) + Daily explorations of your choice in Torres del Paine National Park, with bilingual guides and equipment: boats, horses, vehicles and bicycles (max group size: 8 explorers per guide). Equipment varies at destination.

CHILDREN: REDUCED RATES for children from 4 to 12 years of age, with additional bed sharing room with their parents (maximum 1 additional bed per room.) Children from 0 to 3 years of age: FREE of charge, sharing room with their parents. DISCOUNTS for teenagers from 13 to 15 years of age, accompanied by their parents (subject to availability on a double, triple or quadruple basis.)

*Price subject to change owing to fluctuation of local currency at the time of booking confirmation.