Program

Atacama
This trekking program in the region of San Pedro de Atacama allows us to discover the Atacama Desert from another point of view. Splendid walks show us the deep face of this region and reveal to us its most intimate secrets, with the peace and beauty that only trekking can offer. Unforgettable hikes are organized in deep canyons, on sand dunes, along rivers, on volcanic rocks, and in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes of this region. This program is for those trekking lovers who are looking for an exceptional experience with a bonus conquest of a 5000mts summit at Lascar Active Volcano.

Trip features

Type of trip

trekking

Duration:

11 days

Suggested period:

March to November

Physical level:

moderate

Technical level:

basic

Highlights of the trip

Village of San Pedro de Atacama

Tatio Geysers

Moon Valley

Altiplano villages

Hot springs of Puritama

Lascar active volcano

Itinerary

DAY 1 : CALAMA (IN) – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
  • Reception at Calama airport. Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Hike along the Cordillera de la Sal to the Moon Valley. After watching the sunset, transfer to the hotel.
  • Overnight in Ecological House (or similar according to availability), lunch included
  • Transfer: 1 hour approx
  • Trekking: 3-4 hours approx
DAY 2: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – SAN BARTOLO
  • Free time in the morning to visit the museum on your own (GUIDES NOT INCLUDED). Later, we visit the archaeological sites of Quitor and Catarpe. Hike of approximately 3-4 hours along a beautiful canyon that leads us to San Bartolo
  • Overnight in CAMP (approx. 2700m), all meals included
  • Transfer: 15 min approx
  • Trekking: 4 hours approx
  • Elevation + 200m
DAY 3: SAN BARTOLO – RIO GRANDE
  • Nice 6-8 hours hike which allows discovering Rio Grande village, its canyons and the life of its inhabitants.
  • Overnight in CAMP, all meals included
  • Trekking: 6-7 hours approx
  • Elevation + 500m
DAY 4: RIO GRANDE – MACHUCA
  • The hike leads us little by little to the height of the Altiplano (high plateau) where our steps are welcomed by herds of lamas and alpacas close to Machuca village.
  • Overnight in CAMP (approx 4000m) all meals included.
  • Trekking: 6-7 hours approx
  • Elevation + 800m
DAY 5: MACHUCA – PURITAMA – GEYSERS DEL TATIO
  • Transfer and small trekking to the hot springs of Puritama (3400m), where we enjoy a relaxing bath before continuing to the Tatio Geysers. Short hike at sunset.
  • Overnight in CAMP (approx 4000m) all meals included.
  • Trekking: 1-2 hours approx.
  • Elevation + 400m
DAY 6: TATIO – CASPANA – CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
  • Excursion to the geysers (4321m). Drive on to Calama. On the way, visit of Caspana, Lasana and Chiu-Chiu. Transfer back to San Pedro de Atacama.
  • Overnight in Ecological House (or similar according to availability), breakfast and lunch included
  • Transfer : 2h30 approx
  • Trekking : 1-2 heures
DAY 7: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – MISCANTI – CAPUR CAMP
  • We visit Tulán archaeological site and the village of Peine. In the afternoon, drive to the heart of the cordillera, crossing the altiplano and visiting Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons (4200m). Possibility to do a small trek in the nearby area according to the guides’ suggestions on spot. We continue our trip and set our camp at Capur salt lake.
  • Overnight in CAMP (4000m approx), all meals included
  • Transfer: 140 km approx
  • Trekking: 1-2 hours
DAY 8: CAPUR – SOCAIRE – ATACAMA SALT LAKE – TALABRE
  • Drive down to Socaire, Atacama salt lake and Chaxa lagoon. We drive up again to set our camp at Talabre or refuge according to availability.
  • Overnight in CAMP (4000m approx), all meals included
DAY 9: TALABRE – TUMBRE –LEJIA LAGOON
  • Half day hike on the Altiplano from Talabre to Tumbre. We drive on the Altiplano to Laguna Lejia where we camp
  • Overnight in CAMP (4250m approx), all meals included
  • Trekking: 4 hours approx
DAY 10: LEJIA LAGOON – LASCAR – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
  • Morning transfer to the base of Lascar volcano. Depending on the volcanic activity, full day hike to the summit of Lascar (approx. 5560m). Should the guide decide that for security reasons it is not recommended to climb Lascar, another ascension to a nearby mountain will be suggested. Return to our vehicles and transfer down to San Pedro de Atacama.
  • Overnight in Ecological House (or similar according to availability), breakfast and lunch included/free dinner at San Pedro
  • Transfer : 100 km approx
  • Trekking : 6 hours approx
  • Elevation : + 1000m / – 1000m
DAY 10: LEJIA LAGOON – LASCAR – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
  • Transfer to Calama airport, breakfast included.
  • Transfer: 100 km approx
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