Take in the natural beauty of the arid Atacama Desert and experience the rich history and culture of the people who call this remote region home, while driving across an unforgiving landscape that will certainly make for an unforgettable experience!

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Accompanied by your local guide, you’ll explore brilliant landscapes and find yourself welcomed by two of Chile’s indigenous peoples. Each day brings extraordinary adventures as you hike in famous National Parks, explore lively cities, meet fascinating local communities and jet-set your way across Chile’s expansive landscapes.

This incredible tour seamlessly combines the exploration of Chile’s best natural wonders with its fascinating cultures, and incredible history.

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Starting this Atacameño adventure in Chile’s most northern city, Arica, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of its highlights, taking in plazas, cathedrals and more. Then, it’s off to the Atacama Desert’s famous Moon Valley and the Atacama Salt Flats for a day of majestic adventures. Day 3 whisks you away to the small village of Belén, home to just 140 inhabitants where you’ll get a glimpse into local life in this remote village in Northern Chile.

Experience the natural wonders of Chile and get to know one of its unique populations on this short, but sweet guided Atacameño tour!

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The Aymara are a native culture of Chile that dwell in the picturesque Andean highlands on the Altiplano Plateau. On this unique adventure, you’ll learn the customs and traditions of this indigenous people while exploring the Altiplano highland and the stunning coast around Arica. Each day of the tour, you’ll encounter immersive cultural experiences as you explore and stay in small villages. Find yourself welcomed by the Yatiri (shaman of Aymara) in Putre and receive a woven bag containing coca leaves, in line with Aymara tradition. Harvest papayas and other produce along side Aymara locals as you learn about their unique way of life.

Discover unique natural sites such as the Lauca National Park – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parks in Chile – and the famous Chungará Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world.

Get the best of both worlds on this incredible guided adventure that blends the best of Aymara culture with the natural beauty of the Altiplano Plateau!

Aymara Culture

Indigenous to the Andes and Altiplano regions of South America, the Aymara culture has ancient roots that can be traced beyond the periods of the Spanish Conquest and the Inca Empire. Now located mostly within the Lake Titicaca basin, the Aymara people continue to practice their cultural traditions, customs, and rituals; having rebelled several times in their history to preserve their way of life. The Aymara in Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru are a hospitable people that are happy to share their knowledge and experience with visitors.

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This Atacama Desert driving tour takes you to valleys, gorges, and plateaus like you’ve never seen. Watch steam billow out of geothermal geysers, walk the shores of vast salt lakes and across salt flats, and see the evidence of millions of years of water and wind erosion in dramatic formations. End the days observing flocks of flamingos as the sun sets. With stays in unique desert towns, you’ll feel far away from your normal life on the Overland Across the Atacama Desert tour!

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