Venture into a surreal landscape of salt flats, geysers, and lunar valleys. The Atacama Desert is a world of extremes, where ancient indigenous cultures meet breathtaking natural wonders under the clearest night skies on the planet. Based in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, your journey will take you from high-altitude lagoons to vast volcanic horizons.
Wander through otherworldly geological formations carved by wind and water over millennia. Watch the landscape shift in color as the sun sets, casting deep shadows over the jagged salt and clay mountains of the Salt Mountain Range.
At over 4,300 meters of altitude, witness boiling steam fumaroles emerging from the frozen ground as the sun illuminates the Andes Mountains.
Located in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert spans a vast plateau of extremes. From the oasis of San Pedro to high-altitude volcanic peaks, the region offers unparalleled exploration.
Arrival in Calama and private transfer to San Pedro. In the afternoon we explore the salt caverns and contemplate the golden sunset in the Moon Valley.
Ascent to the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at 4,200m. Visit to the pink flamingo reserve at Chaxa lagoon with a gourmet picnic lunch.
Early morning departure to the highest geothermal field. Comforting breakfast facing the fumaroles and a relaxing bath in Puritama natural hot springs.
Ascent to the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at 4,200m. Visit to the pink flamingo reserve at Chaxa lagoon with a gourmet picnic lunch.
We did the W trek with Pepa as our guide. It was fantastic.
Pepa was great company, immensely thoughtful and made the experience better than it would have been without her. She even carried coffee for us to have at lunch! The preparation from Chile Nativo was excellent, with detailed packing lists and helpful hints.
The trek is full on – bring blister plasters. The food on the trek was excellent- even for me as a vegetarian. Overall we think we’ll be back for more. Thanks Pepa !
Liz David - United Kingdom
Chile Nativo was an excellent company to use for our trip to Patagonia. As athletic and fit people who hike occasionally, we opted for the Fast Track W, which gave us a challenging experience that was doable and safe.
Our guide, Nacho, was amazing! His enthusiasm, knowledge, encouragement, expertise, humor, and care made the experience meaningful. His french press coffee mid-hikes and surprise snacks for us were appreciated, too!
The Riverside Camp was delightful. The tents and bathrooms are heated. The dining tent was well maintained and clean. The meals were delicious and hearty, and the box lunches were filling and healthy for hungry hikers.
The driving staff were professional and made us feel safe. The administrative staff, Barbara, who registered us and managed all planning details and payment, was knowledgeable, timely in communications, and very kind.
Sarah - United States
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