1. Lagunas Altiplanicas:
Length: 8 hours.
Distance: 350 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van to Socaire. Continue on to the lagunas Miscanti and Miniques. Visit the Lagunas, with the possibility of observing a variety of birds. By van drive through the narrow pass Varela to get to the salt flat Aguas Calientes and Tuyajto ( a picnic will be held at one of these lagoons depending on the itinerary and weather).
Available: Morning only.
Altitude: 2,400 to 4,000 meters
Level: Easy. Description of terrain: Narrow road and changing altirudes.
Other: This is a good option for birdwatchers, and there is a chance of seeing wildlife. This trips not recommended for peoplewith a fear of heights. A 2 1/2 hour walk of high altitude terrain is also possible.
2. Alturas del Tatio:
Length: 10 hours.
Distance: 200 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van to Geiseres del Tatio. Stroll around site to view the spectacular geysers. Breakfast. Head down by van to rhe Termas de Puritama for a swim in the hot springs followed vu a buffet picnic lunch. Return by a buffet picnic lunch.
Available: Morning (between 4:00 am and 6:00 am, depending on the time of year).
Altitude: 2,400 to 4,600 meters
Level: Easy. Description of terrain: Narrow road and changing altirudes.
Other: No recommended for people with cardiac problems or problems with altitude. Chance to see wildlife. Temperature at the geisers is below zero (celsius) at the geyser site.
3. Salar de Tara: Length: 7 hours.
Distance: 270 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van to the Paso Jama road, followed by a secondary road that leads the impressive rock formations at Monjes de La Pakana (1 1/2 to 2 hours). Walk 45 minutes around the formations. Continue along the secondary road until reaching the Salar de Tara.
Available: Morning.
Altitude: 4,300 meters Level: Easy.
Description of terrain: Paved road to the Bolivian border, followed by a dirt road along the altiplano. Andean landscape allows for the viewing of wildlife and birds. At the Monjes de la Pakana, we can view spectacular geologic formations that have benn sculped by erosion. At the salar de Tara it is possible to view flamingos, especially during the summer.
4. Archeology Tour:
Length: 3 hours.
Distance: 40 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van to the superb Padre le Paige Museum. Guided visit through the museum. By van to Tulor, followed by a walk around the ancient village to view the ruins. Van ride to the Pukara de Quitor, by foot around the ancient Atacaman Indian fort, with an option to climb to the top. Return by van to Explora.
Available: Morning and afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 meters
Level: Easy.
Description of terrain: Narrow road and changing altirudes. Other: The order of the sites visited can change, depending on departure time, wheather or the other factors.
5. Visit to The Salar the Atacama:
Length: 3 1/2 hours.
Distance: 100 km.
Itinerary: Leave explora in a van Toconao, a tipical town. Then to Laguna Chaxa to watch the sunset. Return to Explora.
Available: Morning or afternoon.
Altitude: 2,400 meters
Level: Easy. Description of terrain: Salt flat.
Other: Chance to bird watch. It is preferable to do this excursion in the afternoon, to view the sunset over the salt flat.
6. Toconao and Huertos del Jerez
7. Caspana
8. Visit the Pukara de Lasana/Chiu Chiu