Rio Salado half day guided hike in Atacama

Hike to Rio Salado in the Atacama region while discovering many other interesting archaeological sites. You'll depart from Pukara de Quitor in company of a guide from the Vulcano Expediciones team.

Andes

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Beginner

Description

Join me on this 4-hour trek in Rio Salado, a river of north Chile located in the Atacama region. It has a length of 175 km and leads to the city of Chañaral.

During this amazing and fun adventure we’ll hike from Pukará de Quitor, a pre-Inca construction located 3 km north of San Pedro de Atacama, passing through other important archaeological sites of Licanantai. Then we’ll trek across the Catarpe Valley to finally reach Rio Salado.

To do this trek in Rio Salado, I recommend a previous acclimatization since walking in height requires an extra physical effort. You should also carry 2 liters of water, comfortable and light clothing, trekking shoes and sun screen.

Send your request and book your place for this half-day trek in Rio Salado. You won’t regret it.

I lead other interesting hikes near San Pedro de Atacama. You can check out some of them here.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

About the guide

Vulcano

4.6

(21)

Tour Operator

We are a company dedicated to the service of alternative tourism ADVENTURE AND SPORT for all those who love experiences that combine a fascinating place with different, varied activities and flavored adrenaline.

About lead guide, Christian Fernandez:

I’m originally from Argentina, but live in Chile since 1998. Now I’m settled in the north of Chile, in San Pedro de Atacama, beautiful town in the heart of the Andean section of the dry Atacama dessert.

From there I organize many expeditions to beautiful peaks on a weekly basis. I’ve done more than 300 high altitude ascents, and more than 25 peaks over 6000 metres.

I speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Languages

Portuguese | English

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What people are saying about Vulcano

Marc

We expected breakfast and lunch (as described in the explore share details about the tour) but get just a banana and a few bars.

Christine

we were supposed to be 2 and paid extra money and we ended up with 2 additional persons!

Hannes

Christian is an awesome guide! Had lots of fun!

Mirka

It looks that company even do not know, that the guide yesterday canceled my trip. He said because of precast of electric storm. Sice that moment nobody from the company did not answer my phone. Weather around San Pedro was very nice. Of cause I do not know haw was on Pili. Anyway, I am horribly disappointed. Mirka

This is an easy assent! I ended up paying $200 for a two hour experience and an apple and piece of chocolate ( lunch 😳) If you plan on doing this hike which I highly recommend, don’t book it with these guys - total rip off!! You can go with a group for about $70 if you book locally from San Pedro! It’s a beautiful view from the summit! It’s not even hard to get there ( they drive you most of the way!) My guide was lovely, great chat, nice person but trust me $200 is a massive massive massive rip off for this ‘experience’