TREKKING ATACAMA
Zekeseven offers a 6-day trekking over Atacama province in northern Chile.
San Pedro de Atacama is a small desert village located on the northern tip of the great Atacama salt field.
It is consider the archaeological capital of Chile nowadays. The beauty of its geographical location and clear skies makes of it a unique place.
The Adventure at Atacama will take us to places such as the Altiplánicas lagoons, the Geysers of the Tatio Volcano at Atacama; With Trekking Atacama, you will have an intimate and complete look at the region, and unforgettable experiences such as a night next to a lagoon surrounded by flamencos.
PROGRAM
Day 1
San Pedro de Atacama - Valle de la Luna. We receive you at Calama Airport and transfer you to San Pedro de Atacama. (It's also possible to arrive by Bus from Salta, Argentina) In the afternoon, a small trekking to Valle de la Luna; located at 17 km from San Pedro in the area of the Cordillera de la Sal, it has an especial appeal for its amazing resemblance to the lunar surface. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: none.
Day 2
Altiplánicas Lagoons. After breakfast, we will visit the Miscanti y Miñique lagoons, with its wonderful colours lying 4000 meters over sea level. On our way to them, we stop at a Toconao, an old town made completely of stone, where the craft art is also well known. Another sightsee is 'Salar de Atacama' which is over 100 km of extension. We can appreciate some of typical birds and fauna that has manage to survive in one the most deserted places of Planet Earth. This excursion will require from us around 6 hours. Our lodging will be around 90 Km from San Pedro de Atacama. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Day 3
Geyser Del Tatio This day starts quite early in the morning. We will go throw depart before dawn (4 AM) in order to go to the TATIO volcano, located 4500 meters over sea level. First thing to do once we arrive is going to the geothermal field located in Los Andes mountain range. Early in the morning, this place has an amazing steamy activity because of high temperatures that are coming up from the craters. The boiling water, the huge columns on steam and the water runs underneath surface makes of this, and an unforgettable experience. We will have breakfast here, and then we will trek and those who want to might take a bath in the warm water near the geysers. (That's why we recommend you to bring along besides warm clothing, a swimming suit, towel, sun block) Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Day 4
Salar de Tara - Camping Early in the morning, trekking inside Salar (stone formations made of salt) where we will discover its capricious formations. To our amazement, once into the Salar we camp next to a lagoon surrounded by flamencos. The sunset will be the perfect time for us to take unforgettable pictures. Lodging at Semi full Camping Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner
Day 5
Salar de Tara - San Pedro de Atacama Breakfast and free morning. We can discover by ourselves the place and later we are going back to San Pedro, first walking and then in our van. Once there, we can walk exploring the town. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama Our services end after breakfast Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Included Services
- Incoming services
- 4 nights in Hostería it bases double or single with breakfast.
- 1 night in Semi camp Full Camp (included: tents and dinner tent or saloon. Not included: sleeping bag or insulating mattress)
- Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during all the excursions.
- 5 breakfast 1 box lunch and 1 dinner.
- Excursion to the Lagunas Altiplánicas
- Excursion to the Geysers Del Tatio
- Trekking to the Salar of Tara with 2 days at camping (during this time the passenger has to porter his own personal equipment including his sleeping bag and insulating blanket.)
- All transportation as shown in the itinerary is combining private and regular buses.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com
| Departures | Duration | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Next Departure: Scheduled: please consult us - or Private departures. | 6 Days, 5 nights. | shared hostal room, refuge, camp. |
| Groups | Prices (2 p base) | Physical and technical level |
|---|---|---|
| from 2 to 15 trekkers | From 1192 USD per person | low to intermediate physical level. sightseeing and low intensity. |
Day 1
San Pedro de Atacama - Valle de la Luna. We receive you at Calama Airport and transfer you to San Pedro de Atacama. (It's also possible to arrive by Bus from Salta, Argentina) In the afternoon, a small trekking to Valle de la Luna; located at 17 km from San Pedro in the area of the Cordillera de la Sal, it has an especial appeal for its amazing resemblance to the lunar surface. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: none.
Day 2
Altiplánicas Lagoons. After breakfast, we will visit the Miscanti y Miñique lagoons, with its wonderful colours lying 4000 meters over sea level. On our way to them, we stop at a Toconao, an old town made completely of stone, where the craft art is also well known. Another sightsee is 'Salar de Atacama' which is over 100 km of extension. We can appreciate some of typical birds and fauna that has manage to survive in one the most deserted places of Planet Earth. This excursion will require from us around 6 hours. Our lodging will be around 90 Km from San Pedro de Atacama. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Day 3
Geyser Del Tatio This day starts quite early in the morning. We will go throw depart before dawn (4 AM) in order to go to the TATIO volcano, located 4500 meters over sea level. First thing to do once we arrive is going to the geothermal field located in Los Andes mountain range. Early in the morning, this place has an amazing steamy activity because of high temperatures that are coming up from the craters. The boiling water, the huge columns on steam and the water runs underneath surface makes of this, and an unforgettable experience. We will have breakfast here, and then we will trek and those who want to might take a bath in the warm water near the geysers. (That's why we recommend you to bring along besides warm clothing, a swimming suit, towel, sun block) Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Day 4
Salar de Tara - Camping Early in the morning, trekking inside Salar (stone formations made of salt) where we will discover its capricious formations. To our amazement, once into the Salar we camp next to a lagoon surrounded by flamencos. The sunset will be the perfect time for us to take unforgettable pictures. Lodging at Semi full Camping Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner
Day 5
Salar de Tara - San Pedro de Atacama Breakfast and free morning. We can discover by ourselves the place and later we are going back to San Pedro, first walking and then in our van. Once there, we can walk exploring the town. Lodging at Hosteria double or single. Meals we provide: Breakfast and box lunch
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama Our services end after breakfast Meals we provide: Breakfast.
Included Services
- Incoming services
- 4 nights in Hostería it bases double or single with breakfast.
- 1 night in Semi camp Full Camp (included: tents and dinner tent or saloon. Not included: sleeping bag or insulating mattress)
- Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during all the excursions.
- 5 breakfast 1 box lunch and 1 dinner.
- Excursion to the Lagunas Altiplánicas
- Excursion to the Geysers Del Tatio
- Trekking to the Salar of Tara with 2 days at camping (during this time the passenger has to porter his own personal equipment including his sleeping bag and insulating blanket.)
- All transportation as shown in the itinerary is combining private and regular buses.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com
