Private Lauca National Park & Chungara Lake from Arica

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About this activity

Come and discover the beauty of the highland landscape in Lauca National Park! Through this tour, we will be visiting the National Park and Lake Chungará. We will be able to observe the varied fauna that lives 4500 meters above sea level such as vicunas, guanacos, pink flamingos, and vizcachas.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Full Day Experience
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
Included: Breakfast
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Extra not mentioned

Itinerary

Arica and Parinacota Region

one hour

We will begin our tour leaving at approximately 7 AM from our selected hotels in Arica to take the international road to Bolivia, entering the Lluta Valley.
Stop 2

one hour

During the ascent we can visit different important landmarks such as the Lluta geoglyphs, the town of Poconchile and its 17th-century church, and the Quebrada de Los Cardones and its impressive cacti with approximately 4 meters high.
Stop 3

1 min Admission not included

We will also visit the Tambo de Zapahuira and the Pukará de Copaquilla, which is a defensive village from the period before the Incas.
Putre

one hour

As we approach Lauca National Park we will see Putre and a panoramic view of the snowy volcano.
Parque Nacional Lauca

3 hours Admission not included

We will then enter the National Park, where we will see different animals such as guanacos, alpacas, vicuñas, llamas, and vizcachas.
Parinacota

3 hours

Inside the Park we will see the impressive Lake Chungara, at 4500 meters above sea level, where varied birds like giant taguas, ducks and pink flamingos live. Here we can also find the town of Parinacota and its mud houses, where we can see its Church that was built in the seventeenth century and we can also learn more about the beliefs and traditions of the Aymara, inhabitants of these lands.
Putre

3 hours

We will also pass through the town of Putre, where we will have lunch and then continue exploring the beautiful Andean landscapes. We will be returning to our selected hotels in Arica at approximately 8 PM.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Raissa
Americano Hotel Arica
Hotel Sotomayor
El Paso Park
Hotel Amaru Express
Hotel Qamiri
Hostal D'Silvia
Illariy Wasi Hostal
Hotel Boutique Blanca Gazzo
Hotel San Remo
Hotel Samana
Hotel Casa Beltran

and 11 more pickup points

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Using your ticket

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the height, it is recommended to have good health
Children under 9 years old CANNOT take this tour
This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.