Trek and Mountaineering in the Atacama Desert

Package Overview

A Trekking Expedition, Supported By 4x4s, Following the Trails of the Atacama Desert and the Andes Highlands, this Adventure Highlights the Best of the Atacama and Bring You to Experience Firsthand the Driest Desert On Earth and Climb the Summit of An Active Volcano.

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five Days Across the Spectacular Atacama Desert, the World’s Driest Desert and in the Andean Highlands
explore Native Villages and Ancient Cultures.
Explore San Pedro De Atacama and Its Unique Surroundings
discover the Salt Range and the Moon Valley – Live the Sunrise At the Tatio Geyser
trek Across the Andean High Plateau and Its Stunning Landscapes, Flora and Fauna.
Climb Volcan Lascar (5592m /18.346ft)

carefully Prepared to Maximize Your Contact with Nature and People While Keeping a High Level of Comfort.

The Treks and the Climb are Accessible to Everyone with a Regular Level of Fitness.

Everything Has Been Planned for You to Hike with Your Small Daypack and Enjoy the Day While Discovering this Wild Andean Landscapes.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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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : SANTIAGO – CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

  We meet you at Calama airport, at 9am, 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 – RIO SALADO CAMP

  5-6 hours trek / no ascent, some river crossing
  Morning walk through San Pedro de Atacama. Visit of the famous town church, dating from 1641 and 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. At the end of the day we set up our camp, and while we visit the archeological site with its petroglyphs, our staff will prepare a delicious welcome barbecue for dinner.

• Day 3 : RIO SALADO CAMP – PURITAMA – GUATIN

  3 hours trek / 8 km to go,
  After a good breakfast served in our mess tent, we dismount the camp and drive to Guatin, passing by San Pedro de Atacama. Today our trek follows Puritama river, a green ravine in the heart of the Atacama desert. We arrive to Puritama hot springs, with natural pools of thermal water at various temperatures, the hottest one close to 35 celsious. Our staff will serve lunch at the shade of the local trees, Tamarugos and you will have time to enjoy the place. At the end of the day, we drive to Guatin, where we set up our camp.

• Day 4 : GUATIN – EL TATIO –TALABRE

  Very early in the morning we approach the Tatio Geysers to enjoy the best moment of the day, at sunrise, when the steam is higher than ever. We have breakfast at the foot of the Tocorpuri volcanoes and discover the thermal pools with their different colors when the steam is gone. Later on, you can choose to swim in the warm water of the main pool. Then transfer to Talabre, a small native village in the nearest of the Atacama salt flat, where we set up our camp.

• Day 5 : TALABRE – VOLCAN LASCAR SUMMIT (5592m) – SAN PEDRO

  Volcan Lascar climb 5-6 hours round trip / 600m ascent
  We start very early today (4am) and approach to the base of the volcano with the 4×4. The climb follows a good trail, in sandy and rocky terrain and we reach first the impressive crater of this active volcano and then keep climbing for other 30 minutes to reach the summit and enjoy the most amazing panoramic view of the Atacama salt flat and the several surroundings summits, among them Volcan Llullaillaco (6739m), the third highest summit of America. Once we are back to our base camp, there will be time for a good meal and rest before dismounting the camp and heading to San Pedro de Atacama and to the hotel.

• Day 6 : SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CALAMA AIRPORT

  Morning at leisure in San Pedro. In the afternoon transfer to Calama airport. End of our services.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Private Transportation Throughout the Entire Trip.
• 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 and Oxygen for Emergencies.
• satellite Phone (on Pay per Minute Basis).

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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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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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