June 27, 2016
Category: Rural Cultures & Villages
Includes villages and towns of less than 100 thousand inhabitants and any destinations focused on indigenous and local people. Archaeological sites also are listed under this category.
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ACTIVITY LEVELS are rated using a scale of 1 through 5, with 1 being the easiest or least physically demanding and 5 being the most difficult or physically demanding.
1 (Easy), 2 (Easy – Med.), 3 (Medium), 4 (Med. – High), 5 (High)
July 12, 2015
Atacama Desert Archaeological Excursion
REGION: Northern Chile ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2 (Easy to Medium) SUMMARY: Visit Padre Le Paige Museum in San Pedro de Atacama; see the fortress Pukara de Quitor, the site of one of the first conflicts between Spaniards and Indians; visit the 2,000 year old village of Tulor; and see the Church of San Pedro, a National Monument since 1951. Optional lunch. DURATION: 4-5 hrs.
July 10, 2015
Easter Island — Isla de Pascua, Rapa Nui, Chile
REGION: Islands of Chile (Easter Island, Rapa Nui) ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1-2 (Easy +) SUMMARY: This packaged program includes four days in Easter Island with the following tours: Archeology Tour at Hanga Roa, Discover The Moais at Rapa Nui, and Manutara & Topknots---The Fallen Giants of Rapa Nui; also, two days for optional tours in Central Chile, and all airport / hotel transfers. DURATION: 5-7 days (7 days includes 2 days for optional excursions in Central Chile.)
June 12, 2015
Tatio Geysers –– Machuca Village
REGION: Northern Chile ACTIVITY LEVEL: 4 (Medium - High) SUMMARY: Early morning start to reach Geysers del Tatio; enjoy the beauty along with breakfast; visit Pozon Rustico and a swim; stop at Machuca village. Then see San Santiago Church and return to San Pedro. DURATION: 7 hrs.
June 12, 2015
Tatio Geysers –— Machuca Village –— Archaelogical Tour
REGION: Northern Chile ACTIVITY LEVEL: 4 (Medium - High) SUMMARY: Visit Geysers del Tatio with breakfast; take a swim in the thermal waters of Pozon Rustico; stop at the village of Machuca, an ancient settlement of llama herders. After lunch, visit archaeological sites, including Pukara de Quitor and the village of Tulor. DURATION: 10 hrs.
June 12, 2015
Atacama Salt Flat – Altiplano Lagoons – Toconao Village
REGION: Northern Chile ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3 (Medium) SUMMARY: See the flamingos of the great Salar de Atacama in Los Flamencos National Reserve in the Chaxa lagoon; visit the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques at the base of volcanoes; enjoy lunch in the pre-Inca village of Socaire; and visit the town of Toconao. DURATION: 10 hrs.
October 5, 2014
Living the Local Experience in Puerto Montt
REGION: North Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1 (Easy) SUMMARY: Experience local life by visiting several markets; take time for coffee and conversation with the locals. Enjoy a delicious meal and maybe a boat ride to Tenglo Island, and stop by the crafts market. DURATION: 5-6 hrs.
June 18, 2013
Punta Arenas — Rio de los Ciervos Farm
REGION: South Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1 (Easy) SUMMARY: Combo city tour and estancia visit. Stops include: the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, the above-ground cemetery, significant monuments, the Plaza Muñoz Gamero, the amazing views from Mirador Cerro La Cruz, and tour of museum and grounds of estancia, accompanied by a traditional barbeque dinner and show (show only for 15 or more participants). DURATION: 6—7 hrs.
May 16, 2013
Around Llanquihue Lake — Puerto Octay, Frutillar, Llanquihue, and others
REGION: North Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1-3 (Easy – Medium, depending on desired level of activity) SUMMARY: Drive around Lake Llanquihue, visiting several picturesque villages and scenic sites, including Laguna Verde, Osorno Volcano, a waterfall, Puerto Octay, Frutillar, Llanquihue, and others. DURATION: 8–10 hrs. Read full tour description to Book Now
December 3, 2012
Lahuen Ñadi Nature Reserve and Puerto Montt Markets
REGION: North Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1 (Easy) SUMMARY: Walk through Lahuen Ñadi Park, home of some of the world’s oldest trees. Then visit several of Puerto Montt’s markets, observing and interacting with the locals. Enjoy a delicious Curanto with a Té Frío in the Cocinerias. DURATION: 5-7 hrs.
December 3, 2012
Puerto Montt Markets Tour
REGION: North Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1 (Easy) SUMMARY: Walk through 3 markets, observing the products and interacting with the people. Also visit the square and cathedral. Opportunity for a traditional lunch (at your own expense). All transportation by private coach. DURATION: 6-8 hrs. Read full tour description to Book Now
December 3, 2012
Osorno Volcano, Petrohue Falls, Todos los Santos Lake — Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt
REGION: North Patagonia ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1-2 (Easy +) SUMMARY: Visit three main areas of Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Waterfall and Todos Los Santos Lake; also visit Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. DURATION: 6-7 hrs. for cruise ship travelers; 8-10 hrs. for independent travelers. Read full tour description to Book Now
December 3, 2012