Tour Operators Great North

This Arica-based agency explores the mountain ranges between Chile, Bolivia and Peru. What makes it so unique is certainly the links it has forged with the communities of the Altiplano villages. Orlando, a fascinating guide, will be with you every step of the way. What's on the agenda? Nature in the national parks, volcanoes and alpacas, but also encounters with the built heritage and inhabitants of these steppes. He also knows Arica and Iquique like the back of his hand.

This agency, managed by Francisco, is the best place for an organized trip in the Cordillera. We privilege the safety and the comfort of the travellers. All kinds of excursions, from one day to one week, are on the program, especially around the Altiplano and the Cordillera. The agency also offers excursions to the Atacama Desert, Peru and Bolivia. For those who fear altitude sickness, some cars are equipped with oxygen. It is highly recommended that you take a trip to Putre.

Julie, a French ethnologist who has been living in the country for almost 20 years, offers to share her Chilean experience with visitors. She draws on the extensive network of specialists she's built up over the years to take us on a voyage of discovery not only of the landscapes of the north and south, but also, and above all, of the people who inhabit them! Meeting people, cultures and customs - that's what Julie and her team are all about. Authentic!

San Pedro d'Atacama, Chile, is a popular tourist destination for nature and adventure lovers. For those wishing to explore the region, Turismo Chile Tours is a recommended tour operator. On-site services are available, but it is not possible to book an appointment online. Turismo Chile Tours also offers multi-day packages for those wishing to explore the region further.

They offer cheaper excursions than in San Pedro and an almost exhaustive list of places to visit in the region. Personalized and accompanied by competent guides, we propose you the half-day visit of Lasana and Chiu Chiu; the day trip to San Pedro with the salar, the museum, the valley of the Moon, the geysers of Tatio, with a departure at 4am for the same price more or less, or the observation of the purest starry sky of the Southern hemisphere. You can even stay on site!

Cruz Andina is a serious agency of San Pedro de Atacama which operates both in a large part of Chile and in Bolivia. The towers are complete and the Internet site lists the different towers in both countries, and there is a great deal of fun. Possibility to travel in group or private. To note two things: they own their own salt hotel and the development of a special tower dedicated to astronomy, the place is ideal for observing stars. It is highly recommended.

This small local excursion agency organizes excursions all year round. Merging the "nature" and "culture" dimensions that the region offers, different tours are proposed according to your mood and desires. To enjoy the fresh air, head for the Isluga National Park (Puchuldiza Geysers and Laguna Roja) and the thermal baths of Chusmiza and Mamina. To learn more, go to the old saltpeter oficinas and the desert geoglyphs. Nice and dynamic visit, especially with Vicente attentive to the slightest request of his travellers.

A local tour operator specializing in the Arica and Parinacota regions, Orange Travel aims to promote tailor-made tourism, adapted to the needs and interests of each visitor. The team is professional (guides as well as drivers) and the excursion possibilities quite varied. City-tour of Arica, panoramic outings to discover the geoglyphs of the Azapa Valley, tour including Parque Lauca and Lago Chungará, kayak excursion along the coast to discover the cueva de Anzota... In short, there's plenty to do here!