Descendants of the Inca

HIGHLIGHTS

● This combination of two regions in Chile and

Argentina provides an insight into the way of life of its native people:

The Atacameños in Chile, and the Kolla Indians in Argentina. Both indigenous groups have adapted themselves to contemporary times without renouncing their old customs and traditions.

Day 1 Calama – San Pedro De Atacama

Pick up your rental car right at the airport upon arrival. Drive to San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 2 San Pedro – Purmamarca

Today you leave San Pedro and continue your journey to Argentina. The Andes crossing via the Jama Pass takes you through spectacular landscape. The day ends in the colorful village of Purmamarca. (B)

Day 3 Purmamarca – Iruya

Continue north to the village of Iruya. The Kolla people that live here have kept their traditions alive for more than 250 years until today, including costumes and houses. (B)

Day 4 Iruya

Enjoy Iruya’s relaxed atmosphere and take things slow today. We recommend visiting the old Inca fortress Pukara de Titiconte. (B) Day 5 Iruya – Tilcara

Get on the road again and drive through stunning Andes landscape to the historic village of Tilcara. A visit to one of the many handicraft markets is obligatory here! (B)

Day 6 Tilcara – San Pedro – Coyo

After crossing the Andes via the Jama Pass once again, you return to Chile. Continue on to San Pedro de Atacama, where a special experience awaits: Stay with a local family in the nearby Atacameño community of Coyo for two nights. (B)

Day 7 Coyo

Today you have the opportunity to participate in a two-hour-hike with llamas on ancient Inca Trails. The Atacama Salt Lake is a worthwhile destination for a day trip as well. (B)

Day 8 Coyo – San Pedro – Calama

After breakfast, drive back to Calama Airport and drop off your rental car here. (B)

8 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY

FROM £ 975* PER PERSON

Includes

• 7 nights in the hotel accommodation according to the chosen category • 8 days rental car according to the chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, free milage & second driver. • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)