Valentino in Eastern Island

This week we went with Valentino to Eastern Island , It was a great experience, we learnt a lot, and we want to share some tips with you!

1. Take Sun Block, because the radiation is getting dangerous and in the Island is very expensive !!!
2. If you like animals, take some dog chow with you, a lot of dog will follow you in the streets , most of them live outside!
3. Rent a bike if you want to save some money, indeed you can skip the typical excursions and do  everything by yourself  on your bike!
4. If you want to taste great street food..go to the fishing cove and there are a few little stands where they sell , delicious “tuna empanada” choose the third one , which is painted in RED
5. If you want a better restaurant go to the main street and find the restaurant ” TE MOANA” …try the “CEVICHE TE MOANA ”  is Great!!!
6. Are you in the mood for a show? Some of them are very good  we have 2 to reccomend : MATATO’A , which perfoms on Tuesday , Thursday, Saturday from: 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm……..KARI-KARI same days but from 09:00 pm to 10:00pm  and both have the same entrance fee: $ 10.000 (CLP)
7. Save a day or half day to spend some time on ANAKENA BEACH , relax and enjoy;  you have baños there, ($500 pesos), and you have some places to eat , try the sta  nd which is closer to the water is very tasty, reasonable, and clean!
8. About where to stay , we have not stayed in many places there,  but TAHATAI HOTEL is very confortable and close from downtown
9. A great Bar with local Music is : KITEMATE PUB
10. Although they take dollars, exchange money in Santiago and go with Pesos, the exchange rate is not the best there!

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Valentino in Eastern Island

Duration: 7 to 8 Hours

Tatio Geysers

This excursion is one of the most popular one, because it takes you over 14000 feet high, over the geothermal area of the Tatio Volcano, the idea is reminisce about the former natives who wait for the sunset in the highest areas of the Andes, when the sun start rising, all this watery craters activate offering the most amazing spectacle that nature can offers in the Atacama desert , Also exist the possibility to swim in one the naturals pools formed by this geysers so take your swimsuit with you , but don’t except any dressing room . Not only the geysers gave

Tatio Geysers

you an unbeatable show also in the way back you will have highly chances to see wild life such as: Vicuñas, Vizcachas , upland goose, crested ducks, Flamingos among others . If you want you can stop at Machuca Village for a toilette stop, also to taste the delicious goat cheese empanadas or a Llama kebab.  This excursion is very recommendable for photography, wild life and culture exchange enthusiastic travellers, not recommendable for people with heart condition or breathing illness, all this due to the altitude.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!

Duration: 4 up to 5 hour

Atacama Salt Flat

It is the second biggest salt flat in South America 4000 square kilometres and is located in a depression formed between the Andes range and the salt range , this excursion pass by the village of Toconao where you

Saint Lucas Church

might be interested in visiting the Saint Lucas church and bell tower declared national monument , also here you might purchase some handicrafts made by the locals in a very unique stone liparita , after this stop the excursion continues into the area of the flamingos National reserve which is located practically in the middle of the salt flat, here we will wait for the amazing sunset,observing the wildlife protected in this reserve mainly birds such as : Flamingos , Avocets, Sandpipers among others.

This excursion is very recommendable for sunset photographers and bird watching enthusiastic travellers.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!

Duration: 6 to 8 Hours (from San Pedro de Atacama)

Miscanti Lagoon

Our trip begins with the ascending by vehicle 7.874 feet of height, where we will reach our peak altitude of 13.779 feet in the Andes Mountain Range; we will visiting this valley surrounded by this beautiful mountains, during this excursion we have highly chances to observe wild life, such as: Vicuñas, Alpacas, Foxes, Rheas, Chilean Flamingos, Viscachas, Crested Ducks, Upland goose, among others.

Our main Objective is to be facing the Altiplanic Lagoons of Miscanti, Miñique and Tuyajto perfect blue lagoon that in a day without breeze you could take a great picture reflecting the mountains.

This excursion is very recommendable for Bird watching and photo enthusiastic travellers.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!

Duration: 3 Hours (without Lunch) or 6 Hours with Lunch

Petroglyphs in Atacama

This excursion will take in to the deepness of the desert, discovering most of Atacama Archaeological Treasures, We will visit Tulor village a place discovered submerged in the sand that tells you the history of the first inhabitant of the driest desert of the world, also we can visit the Quitor Fortress an twelfth century Atacameño Fortress or locally named Pukara which remains intact and tells you many details about the daily life of this pre-Columbian culture. The tour

Museum San Pedro

could finish in the Museum of Father Le Paige, and if you want we might include a home-hosted lunch which is the best way to get acquainted with the local culture.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!

Sorry for the inconvenience , we are updating we will be on air on July 4 th 2009 !!!