Atacama & South Lipez

Description

The Deserts of the Andes are one of our planet’s masterpieces; from Atacama to South Lipez, from Uyuni salt flat to Lauca 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 Indian 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.

• 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, Verde and Chaxa.

• 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 amount of physical fitness is required.

Minimum age for South Lípez and Uyuni overland tours

Travel in the South Lípez region of Bolivia and the Uyuni Salt Flats involves remote terrain, high elevations, and long scenic drives across the Altiplano. Children aged 6 years and older can participate in excursions around San Pedro de Atacama. For multi-day overland expeditions into Bolivia, including South Lípez and Uyuni, the minimum age is 14 years, due to the altitude, travel duration, and remote nature of the route. These standards ensure that all guests can safely enjoy one of South America’s most extraordinary high-desert environments.

Season: Year-round

Duration: 16 days. Santiago – Santiago

Participants: From one to 20.

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.

• Professional 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.

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.

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