San Pedro de Atacama: Licancabur Volcano 5916m Summit Trek

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Take a guided trek to the summit of the Licancabur Volcano from San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop off in San Pedro de Atacama.

Highlights

  • Take a guided trek to the summit of the Licancabur Volcano from San Pedro
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop off in San Pedro de Atacama
  • Cross the border from Chile to Bolivia and explore the Eduardo Avaroa Park
  • Acclimatize to the altitude with a trek to the Laguna Blanca and Base Camp
  • Benefit from the use of trekking poles, snacks, and technical equipment

Description

Embark on a 2-day adventure to the summit of Licancabur Volcano. Enjoy a 4x4 ride to the base camp, acclimatize with a trek, and then make the ascent to the summit. Day 1: Be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama at 2:00 PM. Drive for 1 hour to the border of Hito Cajon, Chile. Cross the border into Bolivia and enter the Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Check in at the Laguna Blanca Refuge at 4300 meters above sea level. Continue to the base camp at 4600 meters above sea level. Acclimatize with a 6-kilometer trek. Return to the Laguna Blanca Refuge for dinner at 6:00 PM. Day 2: Wake up at 4:00 AM and have breakfast. Begin the ascent of Licancabur Volcano from the base camp. Reach the summit at 5916 meters above sea level after 6-7 hours. Spend some time at the top before beginning the 3-hour descent. Return to San Pedro de Atacama at 4:00 PM.

Includes

4x4 vehicle transportation Trekking poles All Meals Certified driver/guide (ENAM/FEACH) Oxygen Radio and satellite communication Technical equipment if needed

Important Information

  • Passport required for border crossing Physical fitness required Subject to weather conditions Altitude acclimatization recommended

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