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Our explorations are what make us unique. We want you to interact and engage not SOUTH only with reason, but also with senses, AMERICA emotions and physical activity. ATLANTIC We want things to happen. explora Atacama OCEAN Santiago PACIFIC Our hikes, horseback rides, bicycle rides, OCEAN high-mountain ascents and stargazing sessions are the quintessential way to explore and discover the landscapes, history and culture of this unique territory. Every evening our guides meet with you at the lodge bar or living room area. There, they will explain all of next day’s available explorations and help you choose the best CHILE option according to your interests and abilities. The maximum group size is 8 travelers, and a bilingual explora guide leads PACIFIC every exploration. OCEAN The following list includes descriptions and details of our explorations; explora reserves Calama the right to alter, change or eliminate parts or the totality of the exploration itineraries without prior notice, when necessary for the San Pedro de Atacama well-being or safety of our travelers. explora Atacama Please make sure to speak to an explora guide daily to know the exact explorations being offered. Salar de Atacama

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Cuchabrache heights Quebrada del Diablo Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 2,5 to 3,0 hours Duration: 2,5 hours Distance: 6,5 kms / 3,9 miles Distance: 5 kms / 3 miles Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet Max. altitude: 3,500 meters / 11.200 feet Highlights: Cordillera de la Sal, panoramic Highlights: Aguas Calientes Salt Flats, TREKKINGS views, volcanoes Tuyayito Lagoon and buffet lunch. Description: Departure from explora by Description: Departure from explora by van (25 min.) towards the source of the San van towards Vilama. Intense ascent until Our hikes have been designed for travelers Pedro River. We walk uphill to the summit reaching the Vilama lookout point, with with different interests and abilities. They plateau, from where there are spectacular panoramic views of the Volcanoes. Then we vary in length and difficulty, which is views of the Green valley of Catarpe/ continue to hike along the Cordillera de la why we recommend you always seek our Cuchabrache contrasted by a view of the Sal and descend towards the Quebrada del guides’ advice when deciding if a particular dry salt range and volcanoes in the distance. Diablo Valley, where the high walls of clay exploration suits you. Great opportunity to experience panoramic and gypsum surround us during the final 45 views and enjoy the silence of this less minutes of the trek. Return to explora traveled hike. Return to lodge by van. by van. Easy

Yerbas Buenas –Valle del Arcoiris Salar de Tara Salar de Atacama Nights of acclimatization needed: 1 Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Type: Half day Type: Full day Type: Half day Duration: 2 hours Duration: 1,5 hours Duration: 1 hour Distance: 2 kms / 1,2 miles Distance: 2,5 kms / 1,5 miles Distance: 2 kms / 1,2 miles Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet Max. altitude: 4,500 meters / 14,400 feet Max. altitude: 2,500 meters / 8,000 feet Highlights: Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs, Highlights: Licancabur Volcano, Cerro Highlights: Orchards of Toconao, laguna colored rock walls Toco, Quipiaco Lagoon, salt flats, panoramic Chaxa, Salar de Atacama, bird watching, Description: Departure from explora on the views, picnic lunch sunset road to Calama, taking a detour to visit the Description: Departure from explora by van Description: Departure from explora by Yerba Buena Petroglyphs. We continue until towards the eastern altiplano area, passing van (35 min). Before entering the town of reaching the small town of Rio Grande, one between Licancubur and Cerro Toco. The Toconao we begin our hike. We start in a of the prettiest in Atacama, where we stroll road hugs the Bolivian border and passes by beautiful oasis surrounded by orchards. It through its quaint streets. Return by van to the Quipiaco Lagoon at 4,600 M (15,100 is a gentle 45 minute hike. From there, we the lodge. Ft) above sea level, before descending make our way towards the Reserva Nacional toward the Monjes de la Apacana. Drive off Los Flamencos to Laguna Chaxa, where road across the altiplano, before reaching the Salar de Atacama is located, an ideal Cornisas cathedral-like rock formations and the salt spot for bird watching (depending on the Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 flat; habitat to atliplanic fauna and located season). Here we wait until sunset and head Type: Half day approximately 4,200 M (13,800 Ft) above back to the lodge. Duration: 2 to 2,5 hours sea level. We take a short walk before Distance: 4,2 kms / 2,5 miles enjoying a picnic lunch. Return to hotel Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet by van. Highlights: Panoramic views of the oasis, Atacama Salt Flat, Valle de la Muerte Dunes Description: Departure by van towards the Catarpe Valley. Trekking along the cornices of the Cordillera de la Sal, with panoramic views of the Oasis, the Salar de Atacama, and the Andes, finishing at the dunes of Valle de La Muerte. Return to the lodge by van. Family recommended explora Atacama І Trekkings

Salar del Altiplano Moderate Kamur Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Type: Full day Type: Half day Duration: 1 hour Guatín – Punta del Inca Duration: 3,5 hours Distance: 3 kms / 1,8 miles Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Distance: 9 kms / 5,4 miles Max. altitude: 4,500 meters / 14,400 feet Type: Half day Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet Highlights: Aguas Calientes Salt Flat, Duration: 2 to 2,5 hours Highlights: Valle de la Luna, Cordillera de la Tuyayito Lagoon, buffet lunch Distance: 4,2 kms / 2,5 miles Sal landscapes, panoramic views Description: Departure from explora by van Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet Description: Departure from explora by van toward the southern part of the Altiplano, Highlights: Vilama River, local flora, towards the Valle de la Luna, where travelers which includes the Salt Flat of the Miscanti waterfalls, birdwatching, panoramic views will be able to appreciate the variations of Minique Lagoon, Aguas Calientes, and Description: Departure from explora by sunlight and the spectacular landscapes of Tuyayito Lagoon, located over 3,960 M van taking the road toward the Guatín the Cordillera de la Sal. Return to the lodge (13,200 Ft) above sea level. There we take settlement and the confluence of the by van. a short walk followed by a buffet lunch at Puritama and Purifica rivers. Most of the (*) This exploration can be cancelled due the Salar de Aguas Calientes. During the van hike is through a garden of Cardon and to certain climate conditions under which ride back to the lodge we will pass directly Opunsias. The hike follows the river through natural processes can take place through the Altiplano, observing flora a canyon, crisscrossing it several times and and fauna. eventually climbing down two dry waterfalls Family recommended (approximately a 10 foot/ 3 meter drop). Guatín – Puritama Finally walking out of the canyon we enjoy Nights of acclimatization needed: 1 splendid panoramic views of Atacama. Type: Half day Return to the lodge by van. Duration: 2 to 2,5 hours Family recommended Distance: 5 kms / 3 miles Max. altitude: 3,500 meters / 11,200 feet Highlights: Ancient cacti gardens, Puritama Kari Hot Springs Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Description: Departure from explora by van Type: Half day to Guatín. The trek begins with climbs and Duration: 2 to 2,5 hours descents, finally gaining a total of 270 M Distance: 5,5 kms / 3,3 miles (880 Ft) along the way to Puritama, located Max. altitude: 3,000 meters / 9,600 feet 3,500 M (11,500 Ft) above sea level. We Highlights: Kari Ravine Canyon, salt walls begin walking eastward above a ravine for Description: Departure by van on the road approximately 45 minutes, surrounded by towards Calama. Trekking through the Kari ancient cacti. The trek descends into the Ravine, a small canyon formed by water ravine through pre-puna vegetation until erosion, surrounded by enormous salt walls. reaching the bottom, where we find some Return to the lodge by van. ancient settlements and a river. The terrain is (*) This exploration can be cancelled due rocky at times. We will arrive at the Puritama to certain climate conditions under which Thermal Baths for a chance to enjoy the hot natural processes can take place springs and warm pools with a light snack Family recommended (bathing suit required; towels provided). Return to lodge by van. *We recommend this hike for travelers who wish to acclimate for hiking at the next level of 4,000 M (13,200 Ft) and above. Family recommended explora Atacama І Trekkings

Machuca Río Grande Advanced Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 Type: Full day Duration: 4,5 to 5,5 hours Kulamar Distance: 16 kms / 9,6 miles Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 Max. altitude: 4,000 meters / 12,800 feet Type: Full day Highlights: Machuca, riverbed hike, picnic Duration: 4,5 hours lunch Distance: 10 kms / 6 miles Description: Departure from explora by van Max. altitude: 4,200 meters / 13,440 feet toward the picturesque village of Machuca Highlights: Salt flats, salar de Aguas (3930 M/ 13100 Ft). Downhill trekking on Calientes, panoramic views, picnic lunch a slope along the riverbed. Picnic lunch Description: We leave the lodge by van and at Peñaliri. A trail along the edges of the head towards the Altiplano and the Salar cropped terraces of the Rio Grande Village. of Atacama. We begin walking toward one Return by van. Daypack required. of the many salt flats of the Altiplano. We might see flamingos or other small birds in and near the lagoon. After descending we Quebrada de Nacimiento walk along the edge of the salt flat. We Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 begin our ascent until reaching the the Salar Type: Full day de Aguas Calientes, from where we have Duration: 5,5 to 6,5 hours a spectacular view. Finally, we descend to Distance: 12 kms / 7,2 miles the lunch spot we will choose based on the Max. altitude: 4,500 meters / 14,400 feet climate conditions. Highlights: Panoramic views of the volcanoes, Quebrada Nacimiento, rock walls and riverbed hike Copacoya Description: Departure by van south Nights of acclimatization needed: 2 towards Socaire. We will ascend up to the Type: Full day entrance of the Quebrada de Nacimiento Duration: 4,5 to 5 hours Ravine with panoramic views of the Distance: 7 kms / 4,3 miles volcanoes. Picnic lunch. Descent along old Max. altitude: 4,500 meters / 14,400 feet shepherd’s trails following the river and Highlights: Panoramic views of the surrounded by magnificent rock walls. volcanoes, wind eroded rocks, El Tatio Return by van. Daypack required. Geothermal Fields, geysers, picnic lunch Description: We leave the lodge by van and head towards the El Tatio geothermal fields. The hike follows an ancient “llaretero” road with panoramic views of the volcanoes. We continue downhill until arriving at the bottom of the gorge. Next, we hike uphill following an area of wind eroded rocks until arriving at several abandoned settlements. We continue along a steep ascending slope until reaching a windy saddle. Then we begin descending and have picnic at the El Tatio Geysers. We return to the lodge by van. **This is one of the acclimatization hikes required for high mountain ascents. explora Atacama І Bike rides

Catarpe Advanced Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Type: Half day Duration: 2 hours Piedra de la Coca Distance: 20 kms / 12 miles Nights of acclimatization needed: 1 Max. altitude: 2,450 meters / 7,840 feet Type: Half day Highlights: Gypsum and salt ravines, local Duration: 3 hours BIKE RIDES culture, San Isidro Chapel Distance: 18 kms / 11 miles Description: We leave the lodge by bike. Max. altitude: 2,700 meters / 8,640 feet We go towards the north, passing by Pukará Highlights: Cordillera de la Sal, Piedra de la explora offers the opportunity to travel de Quitor (fortures pre-incaica). Then, we Coca petroglyphs, dry river beds along desert trails and ridges on a mountain enter Catarpe’s former Valley, following Description: Departure from explora bike. the River San Pedro, to visit the Tambo de Atacama by bicycle towards the Catarpe Using the equipment we provide to assure Catarpe (administrative center Inca) and San Valley. We take a detour on an old dirt road comfort and safety, biking allows our Isidro’s Church at the end of the Valley. On that goes up toward the Cordillera de La Sal. travelers to fully enjoy and experience the the way back there is a possibility to visit the We pedal through a historic tunnel before geographical might of Atacama. The use of Gully of the Devil. starting a zigzagging decent through dry helmets, which we provide, is required, as is Family recommended river beds, which eventually leads us to the use of sunglasses, sunscreen and Piedra de la Coca, an area with petroglyphs. appropriate footwear. We continue down through the Llano de Moderate Paciencia riding along more dried river beds and stony off-road terrain. The exploration Easy ends when we meet the van waiting for us Circuito de los Valles on the road to San Pedro. Return to hotel Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 by van. Laguna Céjar Type: Half day Long option: Instead of ending the ride Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Duration: 3,5 to 4 hours and returning to San Pedro in the van, add Type: Half day Distance: 45 kms / 27 miles on the Moon Valley Circuit option for an Duration: 1,5 to 2,5 hours Max. altitude: 2,600 meters / 8,320 feet additional 20 km (12.4 MI) of bike ride. Distance: 18 kms / 11 miles Highlights: Lunar landscapes, panoramic Expect several climbs and descents. Only Max. altitude: 2,400 meters / 7,680 feet desert views recommended for riders with experience and Highlights: Atacama salt flat, Céjar Lagoon Description: Departure from explora by in good physical condition. Description: Departure from explora by van along the road that connects San Pedro bicycle towards the south. We cross the to Calama. We start from the Llano de la ayllus until we reach the entrance to the Paciencia toward the Moon Valley on packed Expert Salar de Atacama area, where we can gravel roads. The scenery is mesmerizing and observe vegetation specially adapted to the terrain is not technical, although there the salty ground. The trail is flat and easy, are several climbs and descents. Quebrada del Diablo full of areas dusted with chusca (powdery Nights of acclimatization needed: 1 soil). Finally we reach a set of lakes where Type: Half day the Céjar Lagoon is located, and we have Duration: 2,5 hours the opportunity to float in its salty water Distance: 22 kms / 13,2 miles (bathing suit and flip-flops required; towels Max. altitude: 2,600 meters / 8,320 feet provided). Return to hotel by van. Highlights: Gypsum and salt ravines, local Family recommended culture, San Isidro Chapel Description: We leave the lodge crossing the Catarpe valley towards the Garganta del Diablo. From here, we will cross ravines of gypsum and crystallized salt. During this bike ride, we will see some of the local culture and visit the San Isidro chapel. explora Atacama І Horseback rides

Valle de Quitor Las Cornisas Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Type: Half day Type: Half day Duration: 1,5 to 2 hours Duration: 3 hours Distance: 9 kms / 5,4 miles Distance: 20 kms / 12 miles Max. altitude: 2,400 meters / 7,680 feet Max. altitude: 2,700 meters / 8,640 feet Highlights: Pucará de Quitor, San Pedro Highlights: Cordillera de la Sal Cornices, HORSEBACK RIDES River, Cordillera de la Sal panoramic views, dunes Description: Departure from explora on Description: Departure from explora on horseback. Ride through the northern horseback towards Valle de Catarpe. We The following horseback rides begin at part of the oasis to a viewing place of the trot and gallop before climbing the cornices the explora stables, located within the Pukará de Quitor, Rio San Pedro, and the of Cordillera de la Sal, where we can enjoy lodge grounds. Some of the riding surrounding farmlands. Pass the nearby panoramic views. We return by descending explorations described in the following Cordillera de la Sal during the return trip the dunes towards Valle de la Muerte. pages have been designed for travelers to lodge. Family recommended with minimal riding experience who feel comfortable controlling a horse in open spaces (level: easy). Others require more Moderate Advanced experience, such as the ability to walk, trot and canter along a trail for at least 3 hours (level: moderate). Advanced rides are for Dunas de la Chula Valle de la Luna those who are comfortable for more than 3 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 hours on horseback and are able to control Type: Half day Type: Half day a horse in all gaits and situations (level: Duration: 2 hours Duration: 4 hours advanced). We have top-of-the-line Chilean Distance: 20 kms / 12 miles Distance: 26 kms / 15,6 miles and English saddles, chaps and helmets. Max. altitude: 2,500 meters / 8,000 feet Max. altitude: 2,600 meters / 8,320 feet Those who do not know how to ride a horse Highlights: Cordillera de la Sal, panoramic Highlights: Sand dunes, salt flats, and would like to learn, or riders seeking to views, rock formations panoramic desert views improve their riding skills, can take a short Description: Departure from explora on Description: Departure from explora on 30 to 40 minute lesson. horseback to Cordillera de la Sal. On the horseback towards Valle de Catarpe. We way we are surrounded by panoramic views trot and gallop before climbing the cornices of the ayllus, the salt lake, and the Andes of Cordillera de la Sal, where we can enjoy Easy Mountains. The trail follows along dunes panoramic views. We return by descending and rock formations. the dunes towards Valle de la Muerte.

Sequitor Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Solor / Beter Expert Type: Half day Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Duration: 2 hours Type: Half day Distance: 8 kms / 4,8 miles Duration: 3,5 hours Quebrada del Diablo Max. altitude: 2,400 meters / 7,680 feet Distance: 18 kms / 11 miles Nights of acclimatization needed: 0 Highlights: Local ayllus, San Pedro Oasis Max. altitude: 2,400 meters / 7,680 feet Type: Half day Description: Departure from explora on Highlights: Tulor and Beter Ayllus, San Duration: 3 hours horseback towards the Ayllus de Larache, Pedro Oasis, dunes, ruins Distance: 30 kms / 18 miles Yaye, and Séquitor. Staying close to the Description: Departure from explora on Max. altitude: 2,600 meters / 8,320 feet perimeter of San Pedro, we see the Río horseback to the southern ayllus of Tulor Highlights: Quebrada del Diablo, panoramic San Pedro, where you can see diverse and Beter. We walk around the oasis and the views of the mountains, salt flat and oasis vegetation and local agrarian fields. Excellent desert, and then gallop through the dunes Description: We leave the lodge crossing introduction to riding in this area. and nearby Beter’s ruins. the Catarpe valley towards the Garganta del Diablo. From here, we will cross ravines of gypsum and crystallized salt. During this bike ride, we will see some of the local culture and visit the San Isidro chapel. explora Atacama І High montain ascents

Moderate Volcán Lascar Nights of acclimatization needed: 3 Type: Full day Jurinquinca (short version) Duration: 4 to 6 hours Nights of acclimatization needed: 3 Distance: 4 kms / 2,4 miles Type: Half day Max. altitude: 5,591 meters / 17,891 feet Duration: 3 hours Highlights: Laguna Lejia, active HIGH MONTAIN ASCENTS Distance: 4 kms / 2,4 miles volcanic crater Max. altitude: 4.900 meters / 15.680 feet Description: Departure from explora by van Highlights: Panoramic views of the to Laguna Lejia where climbing begins and These explorations can be done after mountains, volcanoes and the Atacama from where it should take us between 2.5 completing previous acclimations, which Salt Flat and 4 hours across rock and volcanic ash. include 1 full day above 4,000 m (13,100 Description: We leave the lodge by van Arrival at the crater allows the appreciation ft) and 3 nights at the lodge. Travelers and head towards the base of the Juriquinca of its activity. It is possible to continue up to interested in high mountain climbing Hill. The ascent starts at 4,500m, where we the summit (another 40 min) climbing down should discuss the details with one of begin hiking upwards in a route with no is by rope howling for 1.5 hours. Lunch. This our guides upon your arrival. Climbing trail. When we reach the top, we see the hike starts at 5000 meters. high altitude mountains and volcanoes is Cordillera de los Andes, with views of the extremely demanding. These explorations Licancabur and Colorado, as well as parts of are suitable only for travelers who are in the Salar de Atacama. Jurinquinca good physical condition and respond well Nights of acclimatization needed: 3 to acclimatization. Travelers who have Type: Full day trouble with heights or heart conditions Advanced Duration: 5 hours cannot participate. In some areas there are Distance: 12 kms / 7,2 miles trails, although they are generally ascended Max. altitude: 4,990 meters / 15,968 feet through rocky terrain and steep slopes. Cerro Toco Highlights: Panoramic views, bird watching, There is always a chance of ice or snow, Nights of acclimatization needed: 3 flora and fauna and temperature changes can be abrupt. Type: Half day Description: We leave the lodge by van and Nonetheless, there are very few places in the Duration: 3 hours head towards the quaint village of world that allow you to access and climb Distance: 3 kms / 1,8 miles Machuca. We begin hiking towards the above 5,000 m / 16,400 ft. It’s an experience Max. altitude: 5,604 meters / 17,933 feet top of the Juriquinca Hill, crossing several of a lifetime. Highlights: Panoramic views of Chile and ravines along the way, ad observing the local Weather Bolivia. Surrounding volcanoes vicuñas and birds. Once we reach the base The recommended season and best weather Description: Departure from explora by van. of Jurinquinca, we begin our hike to the top. for these climbs is between April and We begin the ascent at an old sulfur plant The hill has three “fake peaks”, which help mid-December. During these months the and ACT (Atacama Cosmology Telescope) travelers to gradually acclimatize to the temperatures are extremely cold (-25˚C/ at 5,300 m (17,380 ft). We climb along height along the way. This hike starts at -13˚F and below, especially between June a steep, but well marked path for 1 to 2 4100 meters. and August). hours. Toco is an ideal introduction to high From mid to late December until the end mountain climbing and offers panoramic of March, the Altiplanic Winter takes place. views of Chile, Bolivia, and the surrounding During this season the weather is less stable, volcanoes. and strong electric storms can quickly surround the mountains, washing away many dirt tracks, which can cause certain explorations to be cancelled. Equipment All travelers must supply their own technical clothing and appropriate layers for warmth for these climbs. These explorations can be taken from the fourth day onwards. explora Atacama І High montain ascents

Volcán Saciel Expert Volcán Licancabur Nights of acclimatization needed: 3 Nights of acclimatization needed: 6 Type: Full day (5 nights explora, 6th night Bolivia, 7th day Duration: 2,5 to 3 hours Volcán Sairecabur climbing, 7th night explora) Distance: 3 kms / 1,8 miles Nights of acclimatization needed: 4 Type: Full day Max. altitude: 5,674 meters / 18,157 feet Type: Full day Duration: 2 days Highlights: Sairecabur Volcano, Saciel Duration: 2,5 to 3 hours Distance: 6 kms / 3,6 miles Crater, panoramic views Distance: 3 kms / 1,8 miles Max. altitude: 5,916 meters / 18,931 feet Description: Depart from explora by van Max. altitude: 6,010 meters / 19,232 feet Highlights: Border crossing, sunrise, world’s (2 hrs) to arrive at a sulfur mine located Highlights: Old sulfur mine, highest dome highest lagoon, Inca ruins between Bolivia and Chile and on the folds of the Sairecabur Description: We spend a night in high of the Sairecabur Volcano (5,300 M / 17,400 Description: Departure from explora by altitude, camping at 4,600 m (15,000 ft). Ft). Begin ascent on a steep, unmarked rocky van heading north towards Azufrera Saciel, We are accompanied by a local Bolivian trail. One will find much more wind on this where we will tour an old mine. Our drive mountain guide. Tent, sleeping bag, ascent compared to the Cerro Toco. After continues, as we curve our way up to the mattress, and food are provided. Travelers 2 hours trekking arrive at the edge of the Sairecabur Caldera—part of the Sairecabur must provide their own appropriate clothing Saciel Crater and the summit with a Volcano Complex. Here we begin our ascent and mountain hiking boots (ask for “what to spectacular view of inside the crater. across loose rocks, stones, and boulders. bring” list). Depending on the wind conditions, we We cross through an old, abandoned sulfur Change in Elevation: Approx. 1,329 m decide where to safely descend. Return to mine, before the final steep ascent across (4,430 ft). the van and back to the hotel. rocks and boulders. The summit is the Itinerary: Departure from explora by van, highest dome of Sairecabur. crossing the Bolivian border. Base campsite is located at 4,600 m (15,000 ft) above sea Volcán Corona level. Time permitting; there is an optional Nights of acclimatization needed: 4 Volcán Colorado walk to the Laguna Verde or Blanco. We Type: Full day Nights of acclimatization needed: 4 go to sleep early because we will wake up Duration: 9 to 10 hours Type: Full day at 3:30am for an early morning ascent. We Distance: 4 kms / 2,4 miles Duration: 8 to 10 hours will use flashlights to make our way along a Max. altitude: 5,291 meters / 16,931 feet Distance: 6 kms / 3,6 miles well-marked trail, after eating a light snack. Highlights: Panoramic views of the volcanic Max. altitude: 5,748 meters / 18,394 feet Half-way up the volcano, we watch the arc of the Andes, lunch in the Altiplano Highlights: El Tatio Geothermal Field, sunrise over the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Description: Departure from explora by summit with panoramic views, picnic lunch Verde. We reach the summit after 5.5 to 8 van towards Talabre. The ascent begins by Description: Departure from explora by van hours, rewarded by a view of the crater and trekking across volcanic rocks and boulders, to El Tatio. 6 to 7 hours ascent across large the world’s highest lagoon. Climbing down lasting between 2.5 to 4 hours depending rock and loose stones. Arrival at summit, can be difficult due to the steepness of the on snow conditions. On the summit, we pinic lunch with panoramic views. descent, taking at least 3 to 4 hours. Along enjoy amazing views of the entire volcanic the way, we can explore the Inca ruins that arc of the Andes, including Lascar Volcano. we passed earlier in the dark. From there We descend through numerous volcanic rock we return to base camp and then to explora fields for 2 to 2.5 hours. We have lunch in Atacama just in time for a hot shower and the altiplano. well deserved dinner. Acclimatization: Starting from day 5 and with at least 2 full day hikes above 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) completed. *This exploration requires confirmation 60 days prior to arrival at explora. Visa to enter Bolivia is requested.