Lake Chungará Tour
Lake Chungará Tour
Between 7 am and 8 am we'll pick you up at your hotel in Arica, and from there we'll depart for the Andean highlands of northern Chile to tour the Lauca National Park: a beautiful natural area that is home to the well-known Lake Chungará.
We'll first stop in the small town of Poconchile to visit the church of San Jerónimo, which dates back to the year 1605. We'll then follow the route to Chungará passing through the ravine of Los Cardones, the village of Malku and the viewpoint of Putre. There we'll enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Lauca National Park.
We'll continue the tour to the viewpoint of Chucuyo, the last stop before arriving at Lake Chungará. This Andean lake, which is located at an altitude of 4500 metres (14763 feet), is part of an ecosystem of great biodiversity. We'll walk around the lake to see various native animals such as alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas, llamas and other Andean animals.
As we'll see, Lake Chungará also attracts numerous birds of the altiplano such as Chilean flamingos, Neotropic cormorants, South American ostriches, giant taguas or coots and condors, among other species. After seeing the main types of endemic birds, we'll head to a local restaurant to recharge our batteries with a delicious three-course lunch of local cuisine.
After lunch we'll finally return to your hotel in Arica, where we'll arrive at 7 pm.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Not included
Bebidas.
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Altos Del Norte
Corporate name: Sociedad Comercial Altos del Norte SPA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
