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Red Hot Chile Trekkers - The Atacama Desert

Bolivia, Chile
3 reviews
Available Departures: Aug, Sep, Nov

11 days from

US$4,550

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

Trek through the Atacama Desert in Chile on this South American holiday before summitting Lincancabur Volcano

Trip Code: CAE
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Red Hot Chile Trekkers - The Atacama Desert

Highlights
  • Climb the impressive Lincancabur volcano rising above the expansive Altiplano landscape
  • Relax in San Pedro before an excellent acclimatisation trek through the Atacama
  • Discover the the El Tatio Geysers and the flamingos of Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde
  • Watch the sunset over the Valley of the Moon and enjoy the hot springs of Chaxa Lagoon

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 14
  • 8 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 5920m
  • Join In Calma

Accommodation & Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • 3 nights Camping
  • 2 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • 5 nights Hotel
Overview

As the oldest desert on earth, the Atacama is not only described as the best stargazing destination on the planet, but its stark beauty is home to incredible volcanoes including Licancabur (5920m). As the holy mountain of the Atacameno people, summiting Licancabur is an explosive highlight of this fantastic South American trekking holiday to Chile and Bolivia. Here, nestled between the Andes and the Pacific, you’ll discover a jaw-dropping landscape of salt lakes, flamingo-filled lagoons, bubbling geysers and captivating peaks. We start in the quaint town of San Pedro, with Licancabur as our backdrop, acclimatising with gentle walks exploring the sites of San Pedro. From the flamingos on Chaxa Lagoon to the Valley of the Moon, we’ll immerse ourselves in this incredible lunar landscape which includes remote communities and rich cultures. After an acclimatisation circuit of Copa Coya (4500m), we relax in hot springs and visit the famed El Tatio geysers before heading to Bolivia. Here, we’re surrounded by flamingos and the beautiful lagoons of Blanca and Verde. However, it’s the summit of Licancabur at 5920m that offers the magnificent Atacama Desert at our feet. This adventure holiday is an awesome combination of the most magnificent landscapes, ancient cultures and the opportunity to summit one of the world’s most incredible volcanoes.

Is this holiday for you?

This fantastic holiday offers a unique trekking experience in the extraordinary Atacama Desert and uses a variety of accommodation including comfortable hotels, camping and a simple mountain refuge. The holiday starts out with some relaxing walks and days in and around San Pedro to aid acclimatisation before heading out on a superb trek where days are longer and include a number of river crossings …

This fantastic holiday offers a unique trekking experience in the extraordinary Atacama Desert and uses a variety of accommodation including comfortable hotels, camping and a simple mountain refuge. The holiday starts out with some relaxing walks and days in and around San Pedro to aid acclimatisation before heading out on a superb trek where days are longer and include a number of river crossings. Nights are spent between 3000-4000m and with the trek going up to 5000m this is excellent acclimatisation for summit day on Licancabur. Although non-technical, as you’d expect going up to almost 6000m, summit day takes around 11 hours and requires an early start. The holiday is graded higher due to the high elevation and long day for Lincancabur on footpaths of scree. However the summit optional and if you decide not to head to the top, this won’t take away your enjoyment from the rest of the holiday.

Why KE?

This exclusive-to-KE Adventure trekking holiday takes you on an authentic adventure through the heart of the breath-taking Atacama Desert. You’ll not only explore the sites of San Pedro and trek beneath volcanic giants, but you’ll summit the incredible Bolivian peak of Licancabur.

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