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Trips Through Atacama

TRIPS THROUGH ATACAMA

The purpose of these trips is to go to very outstanding places where a night is spent at some local home or camping. In this way we can observe sunset or sunrise and it is possible to make an excursion to its surroundings which are usually difficult to visit otherwise. This includes high altitude salt lakes, special historic villages or archaeological sites.

These trips are optional for guests whose stay is longer than four nights.

 

1.- SALAR DE AGUAS CALIENTES

  • Level: Hard.
  • Length: one and a half day.
  • Distance: 12 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by van (1.5 hours) along Socaire. A six-hour hike begins, surrounding Cerro Capur (4,571 mts). We climb to the summit where we can appreciate a view to the salt lakes (an additional 1.5-hour walk). Coming down, we walk next to salar de Aguas Calientes up to base camp (3,900 mts). Dinner. The night is spent on a tent. Breakfast. 1,5 hour hike. Return to explora by van (1.5 hours).
  • Other: Sleeping bags and cold weather outerwear are needed.

 

2.- SALAR DE TARA

  • Level: Moderate.
  • Length: one and a half day.
  • Distance: 10 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by van (1.5 to 2 hours) along Paso Jama road, and then along secondary road until arriving at the impressive rock formations of Monjes de la Pakana. Later on we arrive at a viewpoint. Here is where hiking begins (3.5 hrs), walking along a crevice until salar de Tara is sighted, as well as our base camp (4,320 mts). Dinner. The night is spent on a tent. Breakfast. 1,5-hour hike. Return to explora by van (1.5 to 2 hours).
  • Other: Sleeping bags and cold weather outerwear are needed.

 

3.- TRIP THROUGH ATACAMEÑAN TOWNS

  • Level: Moderate.
  • Length: one and a half day.
  • Distance: 8 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by van (2 hours) along Guatín road. At this point there is a detour towards Machuca, where it is possible to visit the town. Ascent along a high road reaching 4,700 mts. with a view to Montes de Cablor on the left. At this point hiking begins (4 hours approx.), until reaching Caspana, a picturesque town where guests can spend the night (3,250 mts). Dinner.The night is spent on a tent. Breakfast. Hike for two hours along Quebrada de Caspana the following day. Return to explora by van (2 to 3 hours).
  • Other: Bathroom available.

 

4.- VIAJE DE LOS NÓMADES

  • Level: Moderate.
  • Length: one and a half day.
  • Distance: 17 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by van (2 hours) until arriving at the small town of Peine, with views to Salar de Atacama. Then we take an unpaved road (1 hour) to reach the starting point of our hike with views to the Andes. This hike, which lasts, approximately 7 hours, goes along the Tulán ruins and its petroglyphs, and reaches the town of Tilomonte, where base camp (2,365 mts) will be located, and from where the Salar de Atacama can be sighted. Dinner. The night is spent on a tent. Breakfast. Then, walk for 1.5 hours along the edge of the salar, all the way up to Tilocalar. Return to explora by van (2 hours).