Atacama Challenge Tour

Package Overview

This Trip Takes Us Across One of the Driest Deserts in the World, the Atacama, and the Andean Plateau, Stopping At Ancient Inca Villages and Interesting Archeological and Geological Sites On the Way. in this Region of Extreme Contrasts We Will Be Admiring the Ever-changing Colors of Magnificent Landscapes, the Local Way of Living, and the Unique Wildlife. the Journey Offers a Great Opportunity for Self-improvement and Self-fulfillment for all Those Seeking New Horizons and Challenges. in Order to Make It as Easy-going and Relaxing as Possible, We Shall Be Carrying Only Our Daily Needs with Us, While the Rest of the Equipment is Transported By Car, Often Taking Long Detours to Reach the Next Campsite.

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cross the Spectacular Atacama Desert, the World’s Driest Desert.
– Explore Native Villages and Ancient Cultures.
– Visit San Pedro De Atacama and Its Unique Surroundings: the Atacama Salt Flats, the Salt Range and the Moon Valley.
– Trek Across the Andean High Plateau and Its Stunning Landscapes, Flora and Fauna.International and Domestic Flights.

Personal Equipment (e.g. Mattress, Sleeping Bag, Backpack).

Compulsory Travel Insurances (accidents, Repatriation) and other Insurances of Any Kind (e.g. Medical, Trip Cancellation – Strongly Recommended).

Meals Not Mentioned in the Itinerary.

personal Expenses

tips.

extra Costs for Early Departure.

any Service/cost Not Mentioned in the Program.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Santiago – Calama – San Pedro De Atacama

  We meet you at Calama airport, from where we drive to San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon, visit of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Range) and short hike through the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) with its impressive geological formations, vast sand dunes and gorgeous sunsets. Return to the hotel.
• Day 2 : San Pedro De Atacama – Salar De Atacama – San Pedro

  This is An Acclimatization Day in Preparation for the Challenge of the High and Dry Altiplano Region We Will Be Hiking In. After Breakfast, a 30-minute Drive Takes Us to Toconao, a Small Village Typical for this Region. from Here, We Walk for Half An Hour Through the Amazingly Green Quebrada Jere (ravine) and Then Drive to the Heart of the Salt Flat to Visit the Chaxa Lagoon. Return to San Pedro in the Evening, Stopping On the Way to Visit the Striking Tamarugo Forest (a Tree Species Related to Mesquite). Free Time to Roam Through San Pedro Before Dinner.
• Day 3 : SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – SAN BARTOLO

  6-7 Hours / 200m Ascent, River Crossing
  morning Walk Through San Pedro De Atacama. Visit of the Famous Town Church, Dating from 1641; the Inca House, the Oldest Building in Town; and the Archeological Museum, Founded By the Belgian Jesuit Priest and Archeologist Gustavo Le Paige. Visit of the 12th Century Pukara (fortress) of Quitor, Carved Into the Side of a Cliff. Its Importance Faded with the Arrival of the Inca and Its Destruction in 1540 By the Spanish. from the Top of this Fortress We have a Magnificent View Over the Valley of Catarpe, from Where We Set Off On Our Trek Along a Beautiful Canyon Leading to San Bartolo. Here We Set Up Camp, Rest and have Dinner.
• Day 4 : SAN BARTOLO – RIO GRANDE

  7 hours / 580m ascent, river crossing
  From San Bartolo we hike along the riverbed to Río Grande, our next campsite, 7 – 8 hours away. The amazing and incredible wildlife close to the river surprises us at every moment. It contrasts strongly with the rocky, sandy and dry terrain just a few meters away. Río Grande is a small village of farmers and shepherds. We set up camp, rest, and have dinner.
• Day 5 : RIO GRANDE – MACHUCA

  7 hours / 1,000m ascent
  Early departure from Río Grande towards the village of Machuca, in the heart of the altiplano region, where we spend the night.
• Day 6 : MACHUCA – MONTES DE CABLOR

  7-8 Hours / 1,000m Ascent
  we Get Up Early (5 O’clock) to Set Off On a Long Trek Across the High Plateau Towards the Foot of the Montes De Cablor Mountains. We Camp At the Source of the Caspana River.
• Day 7 : MONTES DE CABLOR – CASPANA – CALAMA

  6 Hours / No Climb
  we Hike Along An Old Local Trail Following the Caspana River Towards the Village of Caspana, Where Our Vehicle Will Be Waiting for Us. We Drive West Across the Atacama Desert to Calama.
• Day 8 : CALAMA – SANTIAGO

  Transfer to the airport.
  End of our services.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Private Transportation Throughout the Entire Trip.
• professional Bilingual Mountain Guide(s).
• camp Staff such as Cook, Camp Assistants Etc.
• Meals and Accommodation as Mentioned in the Itinerary.
• all Activities and Entrance Fees as Mentioned in the Program.
• High Quality Communal Camping Gear, Including Tents as Well as Full Base Camp Infrastructure and Services.
• airport Transfers as Mentioned in the Itinerary.
• Vhf Radio Communication.
• First Aid Kit Including Pulse Oximeter.
• Satellite Phone (on Pay per Minute Basis).

Exclusions

• International and Domestic Flights.
• Personal Equipment (e.g. Mattress, Sleeping Bag, Backpack).
• Compulsory Travel Insurances (accidents, Repatriation) and other Insurances of Any Kind (e.g. Medical, Trip Cancellation – Strongly Recommended).
• Meals Not Mentioned in the Itinerary.
• personal Expenses
• tips.
• extra Costs for Early Departure.
• any Service/cost Not Mentioned in the Program.

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