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6-Day Northern Chile Wildlife and Altiplano Photography Expedition

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4.7
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Photo from 6-Day Northern Chile Wildlife and Altiplano Photography Expedition safari tour

Tour operator information

Operated by

Far South ExpeditionsView profile →
Responds within 8h
4.7 (58 reviews)•Chile • 29+ years

Group size

All ages are welcome • Up to 6 people

Destination

Destination: Chile

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 6 days

From

$3,663

per person

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Places you'll visit

Santiago

Santiago

Iquique

Iquique

Arica

Arica

Putre

Putre

Lauca National Park

Lauca National Park

Map

Pickup available

Transfer from and to airport/hotel is included in price.


Tour Features

Mid-range

Handpicked lodges and camps in prime wildlife locations.
Comfortable stays with attentive service throughout the journey.

Solo traveler friendly

Perfect for solo explorers. Join a group, meet fellow travelers,
and enjoy a safe, welcoming adventure on your own schedule.

Shared tour

Join a small group of fellow travelers to share the adventure.
A social and cost-efficient way to experience safari.

Exclusive dates only

Limited-date departure for an intimate, curated journey.
Available only on select dates.

A trip that fits you

We're happy to make small tweaks to the route
or stays so the journey feels more personal.


Day by day

Day 1Arrival in Iquique and Atacama Desert Exploration

Fly from Santiago to Iquique, a coastal city set between the Pacific Ocean and the steep slopes of the Atacama Desert. After arriving and transferring to your seaside hotel, explore the surrounding coastal habitats in search of seabirds and local lizards. The afternoon may also include a visit to Humberstone, a remarkably preserved former nitrate-mining settlement that offers a glimpse into the region's industrial history.

Food: Lunch & Dinner
Activities:
  • Birdwatching
  • Domestic flight
  • Wildlife watching

Day 2Humboldt Current Marine Wildlife and Camarones Valley

Day 3Arica to Putre through Ancient Andean Landscapes

Day 4Lauca National Park and Lake Chungará

Day 5Las Vicuñas Nature Reserve and Surire Salt Flat

Day 6Return to Arica and Departure

* Due to availability, the accommodation may be changed to a property of the same standard. You will be informed in advance.


What's included

Included
IncludedAll accommodations
IncludedAll meals
IncludedGuide services
IncludedBoat trip off Iquique
IncludedTransportation
IncludedMuseum entrance
IncludedPark entrance fees
Excluded
Not includedInternational flights
Not includedDomestic flights
Not includedTips and gratuities
Not includedTravel insurance
Not includedPersonal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
Not includedEntrance tax to Chile (depending on your Nationality)

Animals to see

Wildlife encounters depend on local conditions and animal activity, and sightings are not guaranteed.

Animal on this safariAndean Avocet

Animal on this safariAndean Flamingo

Animal on this safariAndean Goose

Animal on this safariChilean Flamingo

Animal on this safariCrested Duck

Animal on this safariGiant Coot

Animal on this safariGuanaco

Animal on this safariGuanay Cormorant

Animal on this safariHumboldt Penguin

Animal on this safariJames's Flamingo

Animal on this safariPeruvian Pelican

Animal on this safariPeruvian Vizcacha

Animal on this safariPuna Rhea

Animal on this safariPuna Teal

Animal on this safariPuna Tinamou

Animal on this safariShort-beaked Common Dolphin

Animal on this safariSouth American Sea Lion

Animal on this safariSpeckled Teal

Animal on this safariTaruca


Rates per person

Nov 3 2027 - Nov 8 2027

Number
of visitors
AdultTeen13-17 yearsChild4-12 yearsInfant0-3 years
1$3,663InquiryInquiryInquiry

Nov 3 2028 - Nov 8 2028


Flexible payment options available

✓ Secure your booking with a deposit

✓ Pay the remaining balance later

✓ Pay in full if you prefer



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See tour operator's cancellation and refund policy.