Arica
Desert coast in the far north; Chilean Woodstar.
Arica, Putre, Lauca · 5 days · private
Birding the North of Chile & the Altiplano - 5 days
5 days · curated end-to-end
From
$1,890
/ pax
Duration
5 days
Group size
2–8
Difficulty
Moderate
From
$
1,890
/ pax
Deposit from
$189
Why you'll love it
Tour highlights
- Level: Moderate; altitude to 4,500 m
Overview
About this trip
Pace
Active
Group
Intimate, max 8 travellers
From the desert valleys of Arica to the high lakes of Lauca: Chilean Woodstar, Giant Coot, three flamingos and the vicuñas of the Altiplano.
- 2+ people: US$2,590 per person
- 4+ people: US$2,090 per person
- 6+ people: US$1,890 per person
Prices per person in US dollars, sharing a double or twin room. Private trips: the price depends on the group size; ask us for a single room. A 10% deposit secures your place.
Photo: Ferna.mf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where you'll go
Cities & sites
3 destinations, travelled in the order shown — your itinerary's route.
Putre
Andean village at 3,500 m, door to Lauca.
Lauca National Park
Lake Chungará, flamingos and Giant Coots.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Arica
Day 2
Days 2-4: Putre, Lauca, Las Vicuñas
Day 5
Departure
Departure from Arica
No surprises
What's included
8 things included · 6 things to budget for
✓ Included in the price 8
- Boutique hotels and lodges, double or twin
- Meals as in the programme (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free on request)
- Private ground transport, a window seat for everyone
- National park and reserve entrance fees
- Bilingual naturalist guide with wilderness first-aid (WFR/WAFA)
- Spotting scope, field guide and checklist
- Boats and ferries in the programme
- Carbon removal for your trip
✕ Not included 6
- International flights
- Domestic flights (we book them on request)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra nights
- Tips for guides and drivers
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