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Chile Holidays to Atacama Desert: Salt Flats + El Tatio Geysers + Moon Valley

Chile holidays to Atacama Desert, with its extensive salt flats, steaming & spouting El Tatio geysers, and dramatic Death & Moon Valley will expose you some of the most spectacular desert landscape and geological phenomena found in Latin America.
 
After Antarctica the vast, high altitude Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth, stretching over 40,000 square miles from southern Peru into northern Chile. It extends for almost a third of the length of the country, and supports a surprising number of birds, insects and reptiles. Over the ages, wind and water have carved fantastic rock shapes in this region, which also has strong indigenous traditions and crafts. On Chile holidays to Atacama Desert, most visitors choose the small town of San Pedro de Atacama as their base to explore these dramatic landscapes - which include spectacular salt flats, desert dunes, moon valley scenery, boiling mud pools and the spouting El Tatio geysers.
 
A major attraction on Chile Holidays to Atacama Desert is Moon Valley, located 8 miles outside San Pedro. It is one of the most barren but stunning sights on earth, with huge structures of clay and salt shaped over millennia by the wind, as well as salt caverns. The sunsets from Moon Valley and Death Valley are simply sensational, as the setting sun causes the evening sky and surrounding landscapes to change colours – ranging from various shades of pink and purple to fiery orange, brown and black.
 
The Atacama Salt Flats are 60 miles from San Pedro and cover 3,000 square miles. Highly saline water has evaporated here, leaving a vast crust of salt flats. The skin of these salt flats has opened up, leaving water that is frequented by aquatic birds such as flamingos and taguas, as well as a range of reptiles and insects. This breathtaking terrain is not as empty as it looks.
 
You also must not miss visiting the El Tatio Geysers on Chile holiday to Atacama Desert. You will need to rise before dawn to reach the El Tatio geysers as the sun rises, to give you the best views of their fantastic fumaroles (steam vents) and molten mud craters. If you are brave take your swimsuit and towel for a dip in the thermal swimming pool fed from these hot mineral-rich waters but remember that the outside temperature will be cold, as you are at very high altitude (over 4,000m). You will need to dress warmly for this excursion to the El Tatio geysers, with a winter jacket, woolly scarf and gloves - and perhaps a hot drink too!
 
With its incredibly clear night skies, Chile holidays to Atacama Desert are also ideal for star gazing and astronomy. But remember that the Atacama Desert is at high altitude, so take time to acclimatise and don’t exert yourself.
 
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
 
For expert advice on Chile holidays to Atacama Desert, salt flats, El Tatio geysers & Moon Valley, email or call us on +44 (0)1582 766122 to speak with a specialist travel consultant. Download our Chile brochure (PDF 0.7 Mb).
 
We also offer specialist Birding Holidays and Wheelchair Accessible Holidays.
 
We have been arranging Chile holidays to Atacama Desert, Salt Flats, EL Tatio Geysers & Moon Valley for over 20 years.
ALL OUR CHILE HOLIDAYS TO ATACAMA DESERT, SALT FLATS, EL TATIO GEYSERS & MOON LANDSCAPES ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED wherever in the world you live.
 
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Another wonderful excursion is to the high altitude Altiplanic Lagoons, including famous Chaxa. These lagoons are home to a variety of flamingos, ducks and other local bird species. Situated inside Los Flamencos National Reserve, the lakes are surrounded by stunning volcanoes and Andean peaks.
 
This area is also the centre of the indigenous Atacamenian culture and local crafts abound, using wool from the alpaca. It also wouldn’t be the Andes without the ubiquitous llama.
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Chile: Atacama + Lakes (both sides) + Valparaiso
CRE14S
14 NIGHTS
FROM $2,987
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Holiday Atacama Desert Chile Lake District Andean Crossing Argentina

This holiday combines the stunning landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile with its salt flats, geysers and moon valley landscapes, with the beautiful Lake District - including the dramatic Andean Crossing to Argentina. Explore the town of Bariloche, before returning to Puerto Varas by ferry. End your holiday relaxing in the historic port city of Valparaiso. All transfers & specified excursions included.

Holiday Atacama Desert Chile Lake District Andean Crossing Argentina
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El Tatio Geysers
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Atacama Salt Flats
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Moon Valley & Death Valley
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Andean Crossing, Argentina
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Altiplanic Lagoons
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Puerto Varas
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Valparaiso
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Chile Lake District
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Bariloche
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Holiday: Atacama Desert, Chile
Peru + Chile: Machu Picchu + Atacama + Santiago
PRP14L
14 NIGHTS
FROM $2,987
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Peru Chile Holiday Tours Lima Machu Picchu Cusco Santiago Atacama Salt Flats

This fascinating Peru & Chile holiday combines tours of Lima, the magnificent Inca citadel at Machu Picchu & historic Cusco with the modern city of Santiago & the spectacular Atacama with its vast salt flats, dramatic geysers, altiplanic lagoons and moon landscapes. Also visit the fortress at Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas & Sacsayhuaman. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Peru Chile Holiday Tours Lima Machu Picchu Cusco Santiago Atacama Salt Flats
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Secret Valley of Incas
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Pisac Market
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El Tatio Geysers
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Sacsayhuaman
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Lima
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Santiago, Chile
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Peru & Chile Holiday and Tours
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Cusco
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Machu Picchu
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Atacama Salt Flats
Highlights of Chile + Argentina + Brazil
CRI14S
14 NIGHTS
FROM $3,106
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Chile Argentina Brazil Holidays Santiago Atacama Buenos Aires Iguazu Rio de Janeiro

Combine Chile, Argentina & Brazil holidays on this wonderful three countries itinerary. After exploring Santiago, visit the impressive salt flats & geysers of the Atacama in Chile, before flying to sophisticated Buenos Aires in Argentina. View both sides of the thundering Iguazu Falls, before completing your holiday in beautiful Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. All transfers & specified sightseeing with English guides included.

Chile Argentina Brazil Holidays Santiago Atacama Buenos Aires Iguazu Rio de Janeiro
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Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ statue
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Tango Show
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El Tatio Geysers
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Rio de Janeriro, Brazil
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Atacama Salt Flats
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Iguazu Falls
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Chile, Argentina & Brazil Holidays
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Moon Valley
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Holidays: Santiago, Chile
Chile: Atacama + Lakes + Patagonia (Pt.Natales)(self drive)
CCB12S
12 NIGHTS
FROM $3,106
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Chile Self Drive Holidays Lake District Patagonia Atacama Car Hire Rental

Explore the landscapes of Chile on one of our (partly) self drive holidays through this stunning country. Fly from Santiago to the Atacama with its amazing geysers & salt flats, then self drive through the gorgeous alpine scenery of the Lake District & spectacular Patagonia, with its ice fields & glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park. Various car hire & rental options are available.

Chile Self Drive Holidays Lake District Patagonia Atacama Car Hire Rental
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Self Drive Holidays, Lake District
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Santiago
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Torres del Paine
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Puerto Varas
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Car Hire Rental
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Grey Glacier
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Atacama Salt Flats
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Chile Self Drive Holidays
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Patagonia
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El Tatio Geysers
Chile: Atacama + Patagonia (Pt.Natales) + Valparaiso
CRB12Sp
12 NIGHTS
FROM $3,579
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Chile Holidays Tailor Made Atacama Lake District Chiloe Patagonia Valparaiso

Enquire about our Chile holidays, all of which can be tailor made to your requirements, Explore the modern city of Santiago ; the salt flats & geysers of the vast Atacama Desert; the beautiful Lake District, with the option to visit Chiloe Island. Then fly to the glaciers & snow-topped mountains of stunning Patagonia. Afterwards relax in the vibrant port city of Valparaiso.

Chile Holidays Tailor Made Atacama Lake District Chiloe Patagonia Valparaiso
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Salt Flats & Geysers
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Patagonia
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Chiloe Island
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Chile Holidays & Tailor Made Tours
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Atacama Desert
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Torres Del Paine National Park
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Puerto Natales
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Santiago
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Lake District
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Valparaiso
Chile: Atacama + Easter Island + Valparaiso
CRN14S
14 NIGHTS
FROM $3,589
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Holidays To Easter Island Chile Moai Statues Santiago Atacama Valparaiso

Holidays to Easter Island, Chile focus on its indigenous history & the astonishing Moai statues found on this remote Pacific island (there are nearly 900 of them). This holiday also explores vibrant Santiago & the spectacular Atacama Desert with its shimmering salt flats, geysers & moon landscapes. Complete your holiday relaxing at the old port of Valparaiso. English speaking guides, all transfers & specified sighseeing included.

Holidays To Easter Island Chile Moai Statues Santiago Atacama Valparaiso
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Moai Statues
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Moon Valley
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El Tatio Geysers
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Atacama Desert
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Valparaiso
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Easter Island
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Salt Flats
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Holidays to Easter Island, Chile
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Rapa Nui National Park
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Santiago
Best of Chile: Atacama + Lakes + Patagonia (Torres) (self drive)
CCA14S
14 NIGHTS
FROM $3,944
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Walking Holidays Chile Lake District Torres Del Paine Patagonia Car Hire

Our self drive & walking holidays in Chile allow you to explore this beautiful country independently. Explore the Atacama, then fly to Puerto Varas on Lake Llanquihue, in the scenic Lake District. Two snow-capped volcanoes, Osorno and Calbuco, are clearly visible from the lakefront. Visit Puerto Montt & the fishing village of Angelmó, before flying to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Car hire (or transfers on request).

Walking Holidays Chile Lake District Torres Del Paine Patagonia Car Hire
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Puerto Montt
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Walking Holidays, Chile
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Torres del Paine, Patagonia
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Puerto Varas
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Lake Pehoe
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Osorno Volcano, Llanquihue Lake
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Grey Glacier
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Santiago
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Patagonia Car Hire
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Chile, Lake District
Argentina to Chile: Buenos Aires + Patagonia (Pt.Natales) + Atacama
ARN15S
15 NIGHTS
FROM $4,303
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Chile And Argentina Holidays Santiago Atacama Patagonia Buenos Aires

Our combined Chile & Argentina holidays start by exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Then fly to spectacular Patagonia, where you will visit El Calafate & the glaciers of Los Glaciares Park, before crossing the border into Chile. Visit Torres Del Paine National Park, then fly to Santiago and the salt flats, geysers & moon landscapes of the dramatic Atacama. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Chile And Argentina Holidays Santiago Atacama Patagonia Buenos Aires
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Torres Del Paine National Park
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Chile and Argentina Holidays
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El Calafate & Los Glaciares Park
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El Tatio Geysers
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Salt Flats & Moon Valley
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Atacama
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Puerto Natales
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Patagonia
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Santiago, Chile
Chile: Atacama + Easter Island + Patagonia (Torres)
CRO16S
16 NIGHTS
FROM $4,543
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Holidays To Patagonia Chile Torres del Paine Atacama Easter Island Valparaiso

Our holidays to Patagonia, Chile can be tailor made to your needs. This 'Grand Tour of Chile' visits Torres del Paine National Park, with its spectacular snow-capped mountains, glaciers & icy blue lakes. It also includes the geysers & salt flats of Atacama, the giant Moai stone statues of Easter Island in the Pacific & the vibrant old port of Valparaiso. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Holidays To Patagonia Chile Torres del Paine Atacama Easter Island Valparaiso
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Valparaiso
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Atacama
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Patagonia
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El Tatio Geysers
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Moon Valley & Salt Flats
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Torres Del Paine
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Santiago
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Easter Island
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Grey Glacier
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Holidays to Patagonia Chile
Chile: Atacama + Patagonia (Torres) + Winelands
CRA12St
12 NIGHTS
FROM $4,662
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Chile Holidays Atacama Torres del Paine Patagonia Walking Horse Riding

Our tailor made Chile holidays explore the stunning landscapes of this spectacular country including Santiago, the Atacama salt flats & geysers, and Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia with its dramatic mountains, glaciers & icy blue lakes. Ideal for wildlife, walking & horse riding holidays. End your holiday relaxing in the winelands of the Colchagua Valley. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Chile Holidays Atacama Torres del Paine Patagonia Walking Horse Riding
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Santiago
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Atacama
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El Tatio Geysers
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Torres Del Paine
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Walking & Horse Riding
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Salt Flats & Moon Valley
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Grey Glacier
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Chile Holidays
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Valparaiso
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Chilean Patagonia
Argentina + Patagonia in Depth (Torres) + Chile (self drive)
ACP22S
23 NIGHTS
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Chile Argentina Patagonia Self Drive Vacations Torres Del Paine Lake District

Our tailor made Chile, Argentina & Patagonia self drive vacations explore the landscapes of both these magnificent countries. Visit both El Calafate & spectacular Torres Del Paine in Patagonia & the Chilean Lake District. Also explore vibrant Buenos Aires, the mighty Iguazu Falls, modern Santiago, salt flats & geysers in the Atacama & the port city of Valparaiso - self driving on the Chilean side.

Chile Argentina Patagonia Self Drive Vacations Torres Del Paine Lake District
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Patagonia Self Drive Vacations
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El Calafate & Los Glaciares Park
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Iguazu Falls
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Santiago
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Chile, Argentina & Patagonia
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Lake District
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Valparaiso
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Buenos Aires
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Torres del Paine
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Atacama Salt Flats & Geysers
Argentina + Chile: Iguazu + Atacama + Patagonia (Pt. Natales)
ARH17B
17 NIGHTS
FROM $5,021
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Buenos Aires Holiday Chile Argentina Atacama Torres del Paine Patagonia

Start with a fascinating Buenos Aires holiday, where you can enjoy a tango show & some of the best food & wine in the world. Then combine the highlights of Chile & Argentina, including a tour of the thundering Iguaza Falls, Santiago, the salt flats geysers of the Atacama & Torres del Paine in Patagonia, with its spectacular mountains & glaciers. End your holiday in Valparaiso. English speaking guides, all transfers & sightseeing included.

Buenos Aires Holiday Chile Argentina Atacama Torres del Paine Patagonia
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Santiago
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Tour of Atacama Desert
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Holiday: Chile & Argentina
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Torres Del Paine, Patagonia
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Buenos Aires Holiday
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Tango Show
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Salt Flats & Geysers
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Valparaiso
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Tour of Iguazu Falls
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Moon Valley
Chile + Bolivia + Peru Highlights
CPH21S
21 NIGHTS
FROM $5,980
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Chile, Bolivia, Peru Holiday: Tour Atacama, Salt Flats, Machu Picchu

Combine the best of Chile, Bolivia & Peru on this holiday, travelling with your own driver/guide. This private tour starts with the remarkable landscapes of the Atacama, before driving across the largest salt flats on earth & staying in a hotel made of salt. Then fly to La Paz & drive along Lake Titicaca to Cusco - the gateway to the lost Inca city at Machu Picchu.  English guide & all sightseeing included.

Chile, Bolivia, Peru Holiday: Tour Atacama, Salt Flats, Machu Picchu
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Eduardo Avaroa Andean Reserve
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La Paz
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Santiago
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Uros & Taquile Islands
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Cusco & Inca Ruins
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Chile, Bolivia & Peru holiday
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Tour of Atacama
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Machu Picchu
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Lake Titicaca & Sun Island
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Salt Flats - Salar de Uyuni