Price:
CLP$ 56.000 per person.
Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica
Bestseller
4.9 / 5+100 reviews
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
Explore the Humberstone and Santa Laura saltpeter works, the oases of Pica and Matilla, and experience tradition at the Sanctuary of La Tirana.
Duration:
11 hours
Times:
08:15 am to 07:30 pm
Minimum of passengers:
4 personas
Duration:
11 hours.
Times:
08:15 am to 07:30 pm
Minimum of passengers:
Departure from 4 passengers.
Included:
- Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
- Shared transportation
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Lunch (drinks and dessert not included)
Not included:
- Entrance fee to saltpeter works (CLP$ 4.000 adults, CLP$ 3.000 students, CLP$ 5.000 elderly people, cash payment or with credit or debit card the day of the tour)
- Entrance fee to Cocha Resbaladero (CLP$ 7.000 per person, cash payment or with credit or debit card the day of the tour)
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
- If you cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothing
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Iquique, discovering the history and traditions of northern Chile. Your first stop will be at the Humberstone and Santa Laura saltpeter offices, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll learn about the golden age of nitrate or “white gold” as you walk through historic buildings and industrial plants.
The trip continues across the impressive Pampa del Tamarugal until reaching the oasis of Pica, home to the Church of San Andrés. Later, we’ll visit the nearby oasis of Matilla, famous for its 18th-century Spanish wine press and the Church of San Antonio with its distinctive bell tower.
On the return journey, you’ll pass through Pozo Almonte and stop at the Sanctuary of La Tirana, the setting of the most important religious festival in northern Chile. To end the day, you’ll have time to relax at Cocha Resbaladero, the perfect spot to enjoy its thermal waters before heading back to Iquique.
Important notes
- The service includes a Spanish-speaking guide. If you require an English-speaking guide or another language, please contact us in advance at reservas@nomades.com to check availability.
You can choose between the following options:
Group tour
- Price:
- Adult: CLP$ 56.000 per person.
- Child (age 4 to 10): CLP$ 45.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 3, safety seat included): CLP$ 29.000 per person.
Private tour
- Price:
- 1 person: CLP$ 188.000.
- Group of 2 people: CLP$ 125.000 per person.
- Group of 3 people: CLP$ 102.000 per person.
- Group of 4 people: CLP$ 86.000 per person.
- Group of 5 to 8 people: CLP$ 72.000 per person.
- Group of 9 to 12 people: CLP$ 67.000 per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lunch is served at a local restaurant and consists of the daily set menu, which includes a starter (salad) and a choice of main course, with a vegetarian option available. Drinks and dessert are not included and must be purchased separately. Vegan, gluten-free, or other special dietary menus are not available. If you have any specific dietary requirements, we recommend bringing additional food to suit your needs.
- To book Saltpeter Works and Oasis of Pica, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
- We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
- A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
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CLP$56.000