EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Tour Arica’s past and present with your own personal guide on this private tour featuring Chilean culture. Begin your cultural immersion with a short visit to the town center. Shortly thereafter, birdwatch at the Lluta River Estuary before entering the Lluta Valley to see the famous Geoglyphs. Next you’ll visit the 8th century village of Poconchile and the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum in the village of San Miguel. This epic private Arica tour in the foothills of the Andes is ideal for travellers interested in absorbing both natural beauty and cultural insight.
After meeting your knowledgeable guide, take in the town center’s charming sights, then head to the Lluta River Estuary. The Lluta River Estuary is known as a nature sanctuary because it is home to a vast number and variety of birds. Next, journey into the Lluta Valley to see the fascinating Geoglyphs, created approximately two thousand years ago by the people who once populated ancient Chile.
Your next stop is Poconchile, where you will see the village’s highly-revered church. Descend into the Azapa Valley, where you’ll take in the beautiful contrast between the desert-scape and fertile scenes found in the valley.
Next you will visit the delightful village of San Miguel, where a notable church and cemetery reside. The village also features the Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, with its marvelous display of socio-cultural advances made in the southern area of the Andes. The main attraction is an exhibit featuring the World’s Oldest Example of Mummification by the Chinchorro people.
After enjoying a tasty box-lunch, you’ll see the local artisan village and its fruit market, where you will have the opportunity to taste Azapa olives before returning to port. Book this Arica tour if you are looking for a truly immersive and unique cultural adventure.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
