From hiking with Coquimbo’s semi-nomadic trashumantes to joining the fishermen of Chungungo, we ride the dunes of Iquique, paraglide above the Pacific, plunge into the Atacama Desert, dive even deeper into Chile’s beloved pisco, and encounter living Aymara culture high in the Andes.
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We started along the Pacific coast, travelling through the Coquimbo region, where we ventured out with the trashumantes – shepherds who migrate through the high Andes with their flocks in search of fertile pastures. Not far from there, in the village of Chungungo, we joined local fishermen and mollusc divers.
We had the chance to tame a horse with the help of harp music (really!), drank the national spirit pisco until we, well, got drunk, learned how houses were built in the past, explored the Atacama Desert – the driest desert in the world – where we still found water in the form of geysers and hot rivers, gazed at flamingos on the vast salt flats, and surfed down sand dunes…
And, and, and…
In short, read and enjoy all the natural and human beauty of northern Chile.
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We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
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Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
Do you want to experience the magic of the trashumantes and the beautiful Sasso Valley for yourself? Visit TouristEd Chile for more information about this unique travel experience and discover how you can get up close to this fascinating culture.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
Explora is truly wonderful. Not the cheapest, but perhaps the very best if you love to immerse yourself in nature, are fond of adventure, and have a heart for our beautiful planet. With carefully designed lodges in remote areas, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, Rapa Nui, Peru, and Bolivia, and expeditions in Tierra del Fuego, Sacred Valley and soon Iceland, Explora offers profound explorations of pristine nature and local cultures.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.
So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
Andino Travel is a certified tour operator offering specialised tours that showcase the wonders of the ancestral Andean territory in the Tarapacá region. Through activities designed to ensure a unique and unforgettable experience alongside local inhabitants, Andino Travel promotes interaction with nature, culture, and traditions.
We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.
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So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?
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