Cultural
and active trip with daily tours
The Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama was conceived to combine
the spirit of traditional Atacamenian custom with the creature comforts
modern day travelers expect, even in the world's driest desert. We
offer an authentic experience in this spectacular desert so far from
Europe and North America in a manner true to the native force of the
desert oases, the hot springs, the surrounding mountains and altiplano
that inspire it. Here you find adventure for the mind and body and
relaxation for the soul in a hotel full of native traditions. |
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About
the lodge: Terrantai means "Place of Calm", was built
by the Chilean architect Matías Klotz on the ruins of an old
house, which rose from ruins of a very old house and situated in the
heart of the village of San Pedro de Atacama next to the village church,
just steps from the craft market, and close by the small assortment
of restaurants and shops that comprise San Pedro today. The inspiration
of the lodge, from the breadth of its traditional stone and adobe
walls to the meandering layout of its traditional stone passages and
patios, will transport you to another world.
In an age of transcontinental flights, orthopedic foot beds, and waterproof
breathable fabric, we are sure that you will find that adventure amidst
tradition opens an inspiring doorway upon another world where discovery
and comfort exist side by side in this friendly welcoming hotel.
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About
the meals: daily food, from the buffet breakfast with fresh fruits,
natural juices, home-made bread and pastries, to meals of traditional
Andean fare prepared with local ingredients like quinoa, maize and
fresh vegetables, will give you a feeling of wellness that comes from
food prepared with care.
Wines (available a la carte) are especially select from world-renowned
Chilean vineyards will be offered to accompany your meals. Food and
drink were considered sacred by the ancients, and thus they are considered
by our chef and his small staff from San Pedro de Atacama.
While most guests prefer our traditional offerings, which remind the
earth that we inhabit, we are always careful to offer alternatives
more familiar to our guests from abroad. We are keen to look after
your needs so that you can enjoy your time and activities to the full
while in San Pedro de Atacama. |
About
accommodation: This is an invitation to experience the authentic
Atacama Desert and the oases of San Pedro de Atacama in their entire
cultural and natural splendor. The Terrantai Lodge was conceived to
honor the spirit of traditional Atacamenian custom while providing
the creature comforts modern travelers expect from hotel accommodation.
The lodge offers 21 rooms with private bathroom, heating and air ventilation
system.
Here in this desert hotel you will find adventure for the mind and
body but relaxation for the soul.
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About
programs: tours and trips - soft adventure - to the surrounding
desert, salt lakes with flamingoes, altiplano, el Tatio geysers, volcanoes,
sunset in valley of the moon (valle de la luna) have been designed
for those who like to be in a comfortable hotel from where they may
chose between daily different excursions to experience and share in
small groups.
All the tours are available exclusively for clients staying at the
lodge, which are thought for everyone, there are not limits in ages
or physical conditions, only is important to wish know in depth traditional
cultures of the local people in the Atacama Desert and its magic landscapes.
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| Day 1 CALAMA-SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA (Half Day tour) |
Arrival
to Calama's aiport. Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Welcome and
accommodations at the Terrantai lodge or similar (check in after noon).
In the afternoon: Archaeological (walking tour). Special visit that
overcomes to 12,000 years of prehistory time in which the first human
groups inhabit the desert of Atacama developing a form of life fused
in the respect and gratefulness to the Mother Earth (Pachamama) this
visit will be guided the Archaeological Museum of San Pedro de Atacama,
possessor of an important anthropological collection of the Atacameña
culture, we will continue this visit towards the Markets of sample
of local and international crafts, the municipal large house, Church,
House of Pedro de Valdivia, among others. Dinner and lodge at the
hotel. (D) |
| Day 2 SAN
PEDRO ATACAMA (Full day tour) |
| Full day
tour Tatio Geysers (overland 192 km. & hiking). Early morning
at 5 a.m. departure towards the Tatio Geysers, where we will have
a short hike around the geothermal field with boiling mud and stream
columns that make a geological stage of enormous beauty. Breakfast.
Return through the overwhelming landscape of the Andes. On the way,
spectacular views of Tocorpuri and Sairecahur volcanoes. Meals and
lodge at the hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 3 SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA (2 half day tours) |
Breakfast.
Morning: Toconao & Atacama Salt Flat (overland 79 km. &
hike). Visit to Tocanao, the liparita stone craftsmen village. Impressive
view of the Jeri Valley, hike along this landscape. Next, visit to
the Chaxa lagoon, in the middle of the Salt flat, pink flamingos'
habitat and nesting area. Return for lunch.
In the afternoon: The Moon Valley (41 km.) Located in the salt
mountain range, 90% salt and 10% other minerals, an unusual landscape
are treasured at the bottom. Made up by attractive and impressive
geological formations of diverse shapes and colors, moon valley has
attracting the attention not only of frequent travelers but also from
scientists. Giant dunes and beautiful salt crystal on the crouching
ground make you feel like in another planet or the moon itself. This
stage turns more attractive during sunset. Return to the hotel. Dinner
and lodge at the hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Day 4 SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA (2 half day tour) |
Breakfast.
During the morning Atacamenian Ruins, Interesting visit to the most
representative archeological places that show the development of the
Atacamenian culture. Discover the origin of this culture; visit the
archeological site of Tulor, 2800 years old. Relive the beginning
of the sedentary life of the first inhabitants of the Atacama Desert.
We finish our trip through history visiting the Tambo de Catarpe and
Pukara de Quitor, administrative center built by the Incas, in order
to collect taxes and spread the traditions of the Empire of the Sun
in Atacama. Return to the hotel, lunch.
Afternoon is devoted for an active tour like a trekking as you prefer
according to availability of the lodge. Dinner and lodge at the hotel.
(B, L, D)
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| Day 5 SAN
PEDRO DE ATACAMA/CALAMA (Half Day Tour) |
Breakfast.
According to your flight's schedule another interesting tour can be
done. At the agreed time transfers to the airport in Calama. (B)
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| Important:
please keep in mind that this program is subject to be reconfirmed
once you have decided your date trip. It will depend on what day you
start to organize your final itinerary. |
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2006 SEASON - PROGRAMS FROM 3 DAYS
THROUGH 6 DAYS
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CIRCUIT
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SINGLE
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DOUBLE
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TRIPLE
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3 Days/2 Nights
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784
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542
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471
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4 Days/3 Nights
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1.048
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733
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629
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5 Days/ 4 Nights
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1.241
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870
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747
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6 Days/ 5 Nights
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1.452
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1.018
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874
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| Valid through
December 2006 |
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INCLUDED :
- All night accommodations with private bath according to the
circuit selected.
- All meals (soft drinks and wine not included), lunch and dinner,
lunch box and mineral water in full day excursions
- All transfer in/out airport Calama-San Pedro-Calama
- Daily private collective tours with bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
- Groups maximum 14 people
- Museum and parks entrances fees.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Tips and extra expenses as laundry, meals and drinks out of
program and other items not mentioned
- Other languages like German or Italian speaking guides
- Airfares or taxes
- Any type of insurance.
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| Other
Tours Descriptions available: |
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| F/D
Caspana - Ayquina (overland 220 km.): Caspana, a village known
for its terrace farming system and its old Inca architecture that
represents the wealth and heritage of the Andean cultures in the area.
Ayquina, place where virgin of Guadalupe is worshipped at the Sanctuary,
constant place of pilgrimage, located at 3000 mt. High. |
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Miscanti & Meñiques lagoons (overland 270 km.): At
4500 Mt. These lagoons are surrounded by impressive volcanoes originated
by the rising of the Andes in ancient geological times. They get their
underground water from thaws. On the way, we will also visit Socaire,
an Atacama basin village. |
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| F/D
Pakana's sentinels (overland 290 km.): At about 135 km. south
east of San Pedro, Pakana is a group of rocky structures in columns
that have remained since geological times, as the result of volcanic
eruptions, which took place during the tertiary era. Wonderful landscape
with the extraordinary ecosystem of the Tara salt flat as background,
at 4500 Mt. |
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| H/D
Sejar Lagoon (overland 4WD): It is a environment of marvelous
beauty, turquoise waters, surrounded by salt crystals od different
shapes. The geomorphologic is a very particular case in the Atacama
Salt Flat, due to the dissolution of karstic structure. It is also
located on the flamingo's route. |
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| Optional
Outdoors: Trekking, Horse Riding and Bike will be coordinated
at the time guests arrive; the excursions will be confirmed depending
on the participant's number and their physical conditions. |
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