Description

The Deserts of the Andes are one of our planet’s masterpieces; from Atacama to South Lipez, from Uyuni salt flat to Isluga National Park, this expedition is an invitation to a multicolored mineral world and untouched nature.

Each day will surprise us with new and amazing landscapes: six thousand meter volcanoes, red, blue and green lakes and lagoons, salt ranges, thermal springs and ancient native villages. A close contact with the surprising flora and fauna is guaranteed, since we will spend many days walking in this incredible nature. Discovering people is one of this trip’s highlights: Quechua as well as Aymara families still live in the region with their ancient traditions and cultures.

In brief, a magic region for an outstanding expedition and a unique travel experience.

Highlights

• Travel through the beautiful Atacama Desert and walk at the shores of Miscante and Miñiques Andean lakes.

• Explore the volcanic activity at Tatio and Sol de la Mañana Geysers.

• View some of the world’s highest volcanoes.

• Relax in Baños de Puritama, one of the world’s most beautiful hot springs.

• Travel to high altitude multicolored lagoons like Laguna Colorada, and Laguna Verde

• Visit the stunning Uyuni Salt Lake, the world’s largest salt lake.

• Discover Atacama and Coipasa salt flats.

• Visit ancient Indian and local villages.

• Explore a wide variety and amazing fauna and landscapes.

Difficulty

This overland expedition involves some short hikes and a few longer but easy day treks.
Therefore a minimum physical fitness is required.

Season: Year around. Fixed departures dates June, July, August, September

Duration: 10 days. Starting in Calama, Chile and ending in Iquique, Chile

Participants: Up to 12 participants.

Rates: Currently this trip is available only for private groups. Please use the form above to receive your customised program with rates.

Included in the price

• Private transportation throughout the entire trip.

• Bilingual mountain guide(s).

• Camp staff such as cook and camp assistants.

• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.

• Meals 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.

• VHF radio communication.

• First aid kit including pulse oximeter.

• Satellite phone (on pay per minute basis).

Not included in the price

• International and/or domestic flights.

• Personal equipment (mattress, sleeping bag, backpack and others).

• 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 cost for early departure.

• Any service/cost not mentioned in the program.

ChileMontaña reserves the right to modify the prices published on this web site when the EURO or the DOLLAR suffers important changes in values.