In this tour, we'll visit the mine where 33 miners where rescued from the earth after being trapped underground for 77 days. We'll also go to one of the most beautiful national parks in the entire Atacama desert.
Day 1: Arrival at Copiapó and transfer to hotel
Transfer: Airport Hotel in Copiapó
Reception at Copiapó airport and transfer to hotel
Day 1: Copiapó
San José Mine Tour, 33 miners Rescue
- Departure: 12:50
- Duration: Full day
- Pickup / Dropoff: Copiapo Hotel
In this tour you will know in depth the history of the rescue of the 33 miners who were trapped in the San José Mine.
On this tour we will visit the emblematic San José Mine, where in 2010 a landslide left 33 miners trapped under more than 700 meters of rocks and minerals. During the tour we will walk along mining trails, visit the dune sector and then we'll go to San José mine guided by one of the rescued miners that spent almost 70 days underground with their companions.
- PhysicalVery low
- CulturalMedium
- NatureMedium
Day 2: Nevado Tres Cruces National Park - Copiapó
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park Tour
- Departure: 08:00
- Duration: Full day
- Includes: Boxlunch
We'll visit the beautiful salt flat of Marcunga, the impressive Tres Cruces massif and the beautiful lagoons of the park that attract pink flamingos, different types of ducks, geese, and vicuñas.
- PhysicalVery low
- CulturalVery low
- NatureVery high
Day 3: Transfer to Copiapo Airport
Transfer: Hotel Airport in Copiapó
Transfer from the hotel to Copiapó airport
- Transfer to and from the hotel in Copiapo
- Tour to the San José Mine, rescue 33 miners. (includes drink, route guide and site guide)
- Tour to Tres Cruces National Park (includes guide, water bottle and picnic lunch suitable for height, oxygen)
- Services not mentioned
Recommendations
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, camera
Notes
Intermediate level walks, not suitable for people with limited mobility