Puente del Diablo, Chiu Chiu + Ayquina Private Tour
Description
We'll collect you from your hotel in Calama at the scheduled time to begin this tour around Alto del Loa. Ready to enter the Atacama desert?
Once on board our 4x4, we'll make our way towards Santa Margarita, some 21 kilometres (13.04 miles) to the southeast of Calama. Here, we'll see marble quarries and the Loa River, the longest river in Chile.
The next stop will be at Ayquina, a town located around 3000 metres (9842.51 ft.) above sea level in a creek that flows into the Salado River. There, we'll learn about the Likanatay aboriginal community, their ancestral traditions and religious celebrations, like the Virgin of Guadalupe.
At 1:30 pm, we'll arrive at Puente del Diablo, where we'll see a rock fissure that joins the Andes to the desert. An incredibly interesting feature! Our next destination will be the Inka Coya Lagoon, also known as the Lagoon of the Incas. Legend has it that the love story of a princess and the Inca named Atahualpa Yupanqui played out here.
At 3 pm, we'll arrive at San Francisco de Chiu Chiu, where you'll have an hour of free time to grab something to eat. Located within an oasis in the Antofagasta region, this spot forms parts of the Way of the Incas. Did you know that the church here is the oldest in Chile?
We'll bring our tour of Calama to an end after 10 hours together.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by 4x4
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
Not included
Food and drinks
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
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
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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Expediciones El Loa
Corporate name: Expediciones El Loa Limitada.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What advice should one keep in mind before booking this activity?
A - Please keep in mind that the towns that we'll be passing through sit at an altitude of around 2525 metres (8284 ft.) above sea level, and the journey will cover around 150km (93 miles).
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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.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
