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Cost and How to Make Your Reservation

Cost of the Trip

$5,250 per person, double occupancy, land only.

Single rooms are available for a supplement of $1,835 to the double occupancy rates.

Optional Post-Tour Extension: Easter Island/Patagonia. This is to be worked out individually with the travel agent assisting with this tour.

Note that these estimates do not include fees and surcharges, which are estimated to total 10% of the total cost per guest. 

Price Includes:

  • Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar. 
  • Meals and open bar at Explora and lunch at ALMA Operations Support Facility. 
  • Visits and admission fees to all excursions. 
  • All ground transfers and excursions. 
  • Services of professional tour guides. 
  • Gratuities for baggage handling and waitstaff on included meals. 
  • Complimentary bottled water on coaches during sightseeing. 

Price Does Not Include:

  • Round trip airfare between USA and Chile. Domestic flights in Chile. The travel agent assisting with this tour is available to assist with these reservations. 
  • Excess baggage charges levied by airlines. 
  • Meals and beverages, other than specified. 
  • Gratuities to driver, guide, and other conveyance attendants during your free times. Gratuities should be given as a reward for exceptional service and is at your discretion.  We estimate $8 per full-day per person for the driver, $10 per full-day per person for the guide,  and $5 per person for each arrival and departure transfer from the airport / hotel.  These are daily per service estimates.   
  • Laundry and other items of a personal nature. 
  • Personal and baggage insurance. 
  • Cost for anything not specifically mentioned as included.

Reserve Your Spot!

Please contact Heather Cochrane, NRAO's Director of Advancement, before April 15, 2024 to make your reservations at hcochran@nrao.edu. Heather will connect you with the travel agent handling this group tour. Note that a deposit will be required.