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Cultural & Archeological Chile

Travel Program

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Chile

Overview

The Cultural and Archaeological Programme of Chile invites you to discover a mosaic of cultures, landscapes, and heritage that reflect the diversity of the world’s longest country. This journey connects the millennia-old legacy of the pre-Hispanic peoples of the desert with the wealth of the nitrate industry, the unique landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, and the vibrant cultural life of Santiago and Valparaíso. Over the course of 8 days, travellers will explore northern Chile, from the geoglyphs and the Chinchorro mummies (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) to the cosmopolitan capital and the bohemian heritage of the port city of Valparaíso. The route blends archaeology, history, gastronomy, and landscapes, offering a comprehensive experience for those seeking to understand Chile in all its cultural dimensions, always under the concept of slow travel.

What's included in this tour?

  • Mentioned services on the program

What's not included in this tour?

  • Domestical & international flights.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago → Arica

    In the morning, a city tour of Santiago, followed by a flight to Arica, known as the \'City of Eternal Spring\'. Arrival and transfer to Hotel Antay.

  2. Day 2

    Arica

    In the morning, visit the San Miguel de Azapa Museum to see the Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world. Then, continue with a tour of the Azapa Valley geoglyphs, pre-Columbian figures etched into the hills of the desert. Free dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Antay.

  3. Day 3

    Arica → Iquique

    Depart from Arica heading to Iquique. Visit the Giant of Atacama, the largest anthropomorphic geoglyph in the world, measuring 86 meters in length. Lunch in Huara, followed by visits to Ex Aura, Tiliviche, and Chiza—archaeological sites of ancient settlements and Andean roads. Arrival in Iquique, check-in at Hotel Gavina. Free dinner. Overnight at Hotel Gavina.

  4. Day 4

    Iquique

    City tour of Iquique, exploring Baquedano Street, Plaza Prat, and the Municipal Theatre. Boat ride around the bay, viewing the port and the city’s naval history. Lunch at Casino Español. Excursion to the Humberstone Nitrate Office, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free dinner. Overnight at Hotel Gavina.

  5. Day 5

    Iquique → San Pedro de Atacama

    Depart for San Pedro de Atacama via Calama. On the way, visit the Pintados Geoglyphs, one of the most important rock art sites in the north. Lunch at El Rotito restaurant and arrival in San Pedro in the afternoon. Arrival at San Pedro, check-in at Hotel Kimal. Dinner at Restaurant Kimal. Overnight at Hotel Kimal.

  6. Day 6

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Excursion to the Valley of the Moon, famous for its dunes, rock formations, and lunar-like landscapes. Lunch. Excursion to the Atacama Salt Flat. Free dinner. Overnight at Hotel Kimal.

  7. Day 7

    San Pedro de Atacama → Santiago

    Early morning transfer to Calama Airport for a flight to Santiago. En route, visit the Yerbas Buenas archaeological site with pre-Hispanic petroglyphs. Free lunch before boarding the flight. Arrival in Santiago, transfer to Hotel Magnolia. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Magnolia.

  8. Day 8

    Santiago

    Visit the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, which houses collections from native and pre-Hispanic cultures across the Americas. Lunch at Restaurant Magnolia. Free afternoon in Santiago to explore cultural neighbourhoods such as Lastarria or Bellas Artes. Free dinner. Overnight at Hotel Magnolia.

  9. Day 9

    Santiago → Valparaíso → Santiago

    Excursion to the Valparaíso region. Stop in Curacaví to taste local products. Lunch in Curacaví. Visit Viña del Mar and the Fonck Museum, which holds Rapa Nui archaeological pieces. City tour of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Return to Santiago. Dinner at Restaurant Agua de Piedra. Overnight at Hotel Holiday (or Magnolia).

Tour Details

Duration
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Type
Travel Program
Activity Level
Moderate
Destination
Chile
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