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Like the
nomads
of yesteryear but with all the
luxuries
of today.
The new
Voyage Explora Atacama & Uyuni
celebrates the "art of travel" and allows to discover remote regions, but culturally rich and with amazing landscapes such as the
Salar de Uyuni
in Bolivia and the
Atacama desert
in Chile.
Offered in both directions (from Uyuni to the Chilean Calama), the trip follows the Qhapaqnan section of the
ancient Inca Trail
and crosses the majestic Altiplano, dotted with
volcanoes
, colored lagoons, flamingos,
geysers
and monumental rock formations.
Atacama Desert, north of Chile.
Hikes, bike rides, and excursions by private vehicle will take travelers to
remote villages
, even places so hidden that some locals may not know about them.
The contact with the communities and the discovery of their
ancestral cultures
will undoubtedly be a highlight of the trip, with excursions through ancient trails and opportunities to learn about the
cultivation of quinoa
and the way of life of the inhabitants of the Altiplano, as well as a culinary experience with Bolivian chef
Mauricio Lópex,
from the Ancestral restaurant in La Paz.
The more adventurous will be tempted by an excursion to
the Tunupa volcano
, the sacred protector of the area, and everyone will be in awe of the sunrises and sunsets.
Flame of the highlands.
ACCOMMODATION IN SHELTERS AND LODGES
The
Explora Atacama & Uyuni Journey
itinerary
will offer travelers three new Explora accommodations:
two refuges and a lodge,
located in remote areas of the
Andes
.
Designed by the
architect Max Núñez,
the two shelters
Ramaditas
and
Chituca
are unique spaces of prefabricated,
minimalist and light construction
, to interfere as little as possible with the environment.
Refuge 'Chituca' by the architect Max Núñez.
Each shelter can accommodate up to eight people in four double bedrooms with bathrooms.
In addition, they are equipped with a
restaurant
serving Altiplano cuisine created with local ingredients and a
lounge
where you can enjoy local wines.
For its part, the new
Explora
lodge
,
Explora Uyuni,
has six rooms and can accommodate up to 12 travelers.
UNIQUE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
With a 20-year history, Explora hotels and voyages allow you to discover remote destinations in South America in a unique way, recovering the capacity for surprise and adventure inherent in all exploration.
The Salar de Uyuni, the largest in the world.
The
Explora Atacama & Uyuni Journey
will be available from
April 15 to December 15
with a duration of eight to 11 nights and daily departures from the Explora Atacama hotel in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) or from the
Explora Uyuni
lodge
at the foot of the volcano. Tunupa in Bolivia, with a minimum of
one person per trip.
Each traveler (or couple) will go in a private off-road vehicle with a driver and a bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
All-inclusive rates are available for a limited time starting at $ 6,104 per person (
5,200 euros
) for an eight-night itinerary.
More information and reservations at www.explora.com
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