SCHEDULE

Departure point – From your accommodation
Departure – 06:30 to 07:00 AM
Duration – 4 days (approx.)
Arrival point – Office or parking lot (Downtown San Pedro de Atacama).
Arrival – 13:00 to 14:00 (approx.). It could be delayed 1 to 2 hours due to weather problems.

SANITARY REQUIREMENTS:

To Bolivia

Health insurance for non-resident aliens with coverage for COVID-19.
Negative PCR
Vaccination Certificate against Covid 19

To Chile

No restrictions.

IT INCLUDES

First night – basic family accommodation (Villamar). Dorms for 6 people / Showers not available.
Second night – Hostal de Sal Double rooms. (Hostal de Sal) / double rooms / Showers available, (they may have a small local cost of 10 bs)
Third night – Villamar family hostel / double rooms or dorms depending on availability / Showers available (may have a small local cost of 10 bs)
Transfer by minibus – from San Pedro de Atacama – Hito Cajon (Chile – Bolivia border).
Transfer by minibus – from Hito Cajon – San Pedro de Atacama (Chile – Bolivia border).
Transportation by 4×4 – (group size is up to 6 people per car).
Driver guide – Local guide in Spanish.
Meals – 4 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 3 dinners.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

Entrance – Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area (150 Bs), Polques Hot Springs (6 Bs), Incahuasi Island (30 Bs), Border Tax (17 Bs) (these costs are subject to change without prior notice)
Refreshments – additional snacks and bottled water.
Use of bathrooms – on the way (20 Bs approx.)
Hot showers – on the second and third nights. (20 Bs approx.)
Tips – (optional)
Airport transfers.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance

WHAT TO BRING

Passport and/or Identity Card – Do not forget to bring the necessary documentation to leave the country. Foreigners carry entry card to Chile (PDI)
Flashlight – lights turn off when generator runs dry.
Extra money in Bolivian pesos – We recommend bringing a minimum of 300 Bs p/p for tickets and other additional expenses en route.
Sunglasses – The salt flat is white, this can affect your sight.
Camera, extra battery – To not run out of battery, to take the best photos of your life. If doing the 3 day tour you will usually be able to recharge your batteries on the first night (3 hours of electricity) and a bit on the second night (24 electricity with a generator).
Extra water – The tour provides only during meals. An additional 2 liter bottle per day.
Sun cream and hat – At more than 3,600 meters above sea level there are high levels of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Sleeping bag – It can be rented at the lodges, but it is better to bring one. You will be sleeping up to 4,300 meters as temperatures can drop to -15ºC during the winter.
Warm clothing – Wear several layers of clothing.
Sandals – Bathrooms are shared.
Bathing suit – For the Polques hot springs
Toilet paper – Hostels in regular services are basic.
Towel – Not available during the tour.
Snacks – The food is adequate in quantity but you can bring something extra for between meals.
Lip cream – Sun and wind and dry air crack them.
Baggage – Per person you can carry a handbag and a backpack or suitcase.

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