On leaving San Pedro de Atacama, head along the side of the huge salt flat and continue until arrival at Toconao, a village where the inhabitants dedicate themselves to the working of the local liparite stone.

Visit the old church and wander round the handicraft shops before a short visit to the Jeri Valley, an oasis in the center of the desert. Continue to the Chaxa Lagoon where three types of pink flamingoes breed.

Return to your San Pedro de Atacama hotel.

You will embark on a small motor boat sail and along the Last Hope Sound where you can see black necked swans, fauna of the region and colonies of sea lions.

Following a journey of approximately 3 hours arrive at Monte Balmaceda where you can see the glacier of the same name. Time for viewing and photos here before continuing to the Serrano Glacier. A 15 minute walk takes you to the north side of the mountain for a great view of this fabulous glacier.

Lunch in the Estancia Perales on the way back and return to Puerto Natales.

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Avoid public transport and getting ripped off with taxi fees and book your private hotel to airport transfer in major cities including Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Pucon, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales!

You will be picked up from your hotel and delivered in an air-conditioned vehicle to the airport in time to meet your departing flight!

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