9-Day Astronomic Journey Through Chile

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Today, you'll drive about 120 kilometres south of Santiago to the Colchagua Valley. Colchagua Valley is a dry area with a river for irrigation, a warm climate, and fertile soils that are ideal for large productions of wine. On this wine tour, you'll appreciate the Andean views, visit two different wineries, learn about the winemaking process, and taste some of the country’s finest wines. At the end of the tour, you'll continue to your hotel in Santa Cruz.

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This morning, you'll return to Santiago to go to the airport. Here, you'll catch your flight to La Serena and upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Elqui Valley, known for some of the clearest skies in the world so is the perfect place to observe the millions of stars. The evening stargazing tour includes a talk on basic astronomy, which is supported by specialised software, and guided observation from the observatory using a state-of-the-art electronic telescope.

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Today, you'll admire the beautiful landscapes of the Elqui Valley, passing the beaches, fishing towns and landmarks of La Serena. You'll visit the Archeological Museum and La Recova handicraft. In the Elqui Valley, the landscape is unique from the entire world, you'll be able to see typical Andean villages and visit a National Drink Distillery Factory to learn about the making of Pisco and taste the liquor! In the evening, you'll head to the Observatory Mamalluca for a night of stargazing.

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Today, you'll fly to the heart of the Atacama Desert and begin your five-day experience connecting with the desert and its landscapes. You'll immerse in local cultures from small villages that have maintained their customs and traditions through festivals, handicrafts, and folklore. You'll relax in the natural hot springs, indulge in local flavours, and appreciate the fiery skies during the sunrise or the impressive starry nights.

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Each day on this experience, you'll be able to choose from one full-day tour, two half-day tours and multiple spa treatments. Today, you may like to head out to the Atacama Salt Flat and Toconao Village on a half-day tour. To start the tour, you'll visit the Tamarugo (Prosopis) Forest in Tambillo before continuing up to Toconao, a local village known for its unique stone architecture. You'll finish the day at the Flamingos National Reserve where you'll watch the sunset.

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Another day of the Atacama Experience brings you another choice of full-day and half-day tours to head out on. Today, you may want to travel in time along the San Pedro River to find the 2,400-year-old village of Tulor, the earliest trace of an Atacamenian settlement in the region. You'll come back through the Coyo Ayllu up to the Pucará de Quitor, an ancient hilltop fortress dating back to the 13th century.

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Once again, your final full day of the Atacama Desert experience brings you a choice of a full-day tour, and two half-day tours, along with a choice of spa treatments. You may want to embark on the trek to Devil's Throat in the Salt Mountain Range. Starting at the abandoned sulphur mine in Vilama, you'll follow an ancient pass which was once used by shepherds, and continue until you reach the petroglyphs of Lickan Antai. You'll end your tour at the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat).