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Day 1-16

05 October 2025 - Sydney - Calama - Atacama Desert, Chile
Upon arrival into Calama Airport, transfer to the accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama. 

06 October 2025 - Petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas & Rainbow Valley - Moon Valley  (B)
The journey goes through one of the routes where pre-Columbian explorers left their mark of a valuable and mysterious cave art information. This excursion allows  us to appreciate this valuable art developed and discovered near the Domeyko mountain range. The route  will take us through beautiful landscapes in the Atacama Desert towards the mountain range up to  approximately 3,200 meters above sea level. Then, we will take a detour to Rio Grande to visit the largest  cave art center in the archaeological site of San Pedro de Atacama. The Petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas are a set of figures carved in the rock of volcanic ash with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic forms of great beauty, such as camelids, foxes and caravans made by camelid hunters with an approximate antiquity of 4,000 years. We will continue through a beautiful gorge with lots of vegetation that contrast with its desert environment.
Along the route we might see llamas and wild donkeys. Arrival at the Rainbow Valley whose name comes from the innumerable colours of its hills, rich in minerals, and return to San Pedro de Atacama.

Enjoy the morning at your own leisure this morning. Explore the Moon Valley in the afternoon, located approximately 8km. away from San Pedro de Atacama. This place was declared a nature sanctuary and is part of Los Flamencos National Reserve, located within the Cordillera de la Sal. It has beautiful shapes and colours and we can walk observing a geological spectacle with sculptural shapes, similar to the lunar surface. Visit to the statues of salt “Las Tres Marías”, “Las Cavernas de Sal” and “Gran Duna”. Transfer to the Cordillera de la Sal, to enjoy the sunset in all its splendor. Return to the town of San Pedro de Atacama and arrival at approx 08:00PM.

07 October 2025 - Piedras Rojas & Altiplanic Lagoons (B, Box-lunch included)
During this excursion we will travel south of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Paso Sico border crossing.  Our first stop will be for breakfast in a tamarugo forest. Then we will continue to Piedras Rojas, located at more than 4.000 meters above sea level. The landscape is covered by reddish stones that were formed by the oxidation of iron. Further in the background, the landscape allows us to appreciate the Salar de Aguas Calientes, which with its calypso color forms a true natural paradise. We will continue to enjoy our picniclunch, accompanied by a privileged view of the highlands. Our next visit will be the Altiplanic Lagoons. Here we can walk around to excplore the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, with a beautiful view of the volcanoes. We will also visit the ‘Trópico de Capricornio’, we will make a brief stop to photograph, and receive information about this parallel of the southern hemisphere. Finally return to San Pedro de Atacama.
 

08 October 2025 - Tatio Geysers - Chaxa Lagoon & Toconao (B)
Departure from the hotel before sunrise to ascend to the Geysers del Tatio, located 97 km away from San Pedro and at 4,300m altitude. The journey begins with no sunlight, reaching the Chilean altiplano at approximately 06:45am, with temperatures below zero. In this place we will enjoy breakfast and then a guided walk along the geothermal fields, observing the impressive columns of steam (Geysers), fumaroles, hundreds of boiling water pools and high peaks surrounding us. This place offers a spectacular view of nature at dawn. Then, we will go to the thermal pools sector (water of 40Cº) where we will have the option of taking a bath. Afterwards, we return to San Pedro through the impressive landscape of the Andes Mountain range, and we will be able to see the Tocorpuri and Sairecahur volcanoes. Arrival at San Pedro at approximately 12:00pm.
*This Tour requires appropriate clothing for temperatures below zero, up to -5º in spring-summer season. Layered clothing is recommended.

Chaxa Lagoon & Toconao (Duration: 4 hours)- Shared Service Entrance fee included We will leave San Pedro to head towards the Salar de Atacama, which with its 100 km extension is the largest salt deposit in Chile, and other important minerals such as lithium. We arrive at the wonderful Chaxa Lagoon, divided into several small lagoons, where we can observe up to 3 different species of flamingos, as well as other birds. We will have time to stroll along the trails and take photos before leaving for Toconao. The town stands out for its patrimonial architecture, with the church of San Lucas, and its bell tower, declared a National Monument. Agriculture and crafts are the main source of work for its inhabitants. After this visit we will return to San Pedro de Atacama.

We will then leave San Pedro to head towards the Salar de Atacama, which with its 100 km extension is the largest salt deposit in Chile, and other important minerals such as lithium. We arrive at the wonderful Chaxa Lagoon, divided into several small lagoons, where we can observe up to 3 different species of flamingos, as well as other birds. We will have time to stroll along the trails and take photos before leaving for Toconao. The town stands out for its patrimonial architecture, with the church of San Lucas, and its bell tower, declared a National Monument. Agriculture and crafts are the main source of work for its inhabitants. After this visit we will return to San Pedro de Atacama.

09 October 2025 - San Pedro de Atacama (B) - Santiago 
Upon arrival into Santiago, transfer to your accommodation for the next two nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.

10 October 2025 - Santiago (B)
City Tour of Santiago - explore the history of the vibrant city and it's surroundings. Visit the cobblestone neighbourhood of Lasterria, a characteristic sector for its green areas and beautiful houses of the XIX century, now restored and mostly used as cafes, restaurants, bookstores and museums. 
Then, we will go to Cerro Santa Lucia here we will have time to walk and tak pictures, while our guide tells us some of the most important episodes in the history of Santiago, such as the Mapuche / Spanish confrontation. Enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago from it's terraces. Discover the emblematic places of the city such as Plaza de Armas, The Santiago Cathedral and its impressive architecture, in addition to the former national congress. Continue with a step through the Central market, one of the most characteristic gastronomic points of Santiago and more. 

11 October 2025 - Santiago - Manaus, Brazil 
Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Manaus, where your Amazon adventure will begin. Upon arrival into Manaus, transfer to your accommodation.

12 October 2025 - Manaus (B) - Embarkation
Transfer to the cruise port for embarkation today. Ship sails at 5:00pm

12 October 2025 - The meeting of waters
Cruising only

13 October -  16 October 2025 - Amazon Experience 
Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river. 

17 October 2025 - Manaus
Arrives: 6:00am Departs 6:00pm

17 October 2025 - The meeting of waters
Cruising only

18 October -  20 October 2025 - Amazon Experience 
Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river.

21 October 2025 - Manaus - Disembarkation - Sydney
Arrives: 7:00am. Transfer to the airport after disembarkation for departure flight home. Bring home with unforgettable memories of magnificent Atacama Desert and Amazon Rainforest. 
 

#Itinerary subject to change
*Baggage restrictions apply on chartered flight
^ Transfer operated at selected time only
^^Kayaking is optional experiences with additional cost.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 10 October 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from SYD and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions. Please call us for prices from other airports. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. In case of airfares are out of date range with predicted cost and it's subject to change based on the airline airfare that releases 10 months prior to last flight segment, surcharge may apply for each individual flight components, based in economy class from SYD and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions, flights may not be direct. Final package costing to be finalised once flight are in date range for reservation. This holiday package required physical mobility.  Cruise fare base don dynamic pricing, subject to change without notice.  *Kayaking is optional with additional cost