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San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

Discover the most active volcano in northern Chile with this hiking day trip from San Pedro de Atacama to the top of the Láscar volcano. Admire the views from 5590 meters above sea level and see smoking fumaroles. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Pedro de Atacama. Sit back and relax on the air conditioned drive in an all terrain vehicle. Stop to purchase breakfast and pass through the towns of Toconao and Talabre. Arrive at the base of the Láscar volcano. Look up at its smoking crater as you drive to an altitude of 4,600 meters. Put on your helmet and pick up your walking stick. Get a safety briefing from your guide before beginning your ascent to the 300-meter deep crater. See endemic fauna and a blue altiplanic lagoon surrounded by salt on your tour. Marvel at sweeping views of the Andes mountain range. Look as your guide points of smoking fumaroles. Breathe in the scent of sulfur.  Reach 5590 meters above sea, if conditions are good, before making your descent. Transfer back to your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama at the end of your tour. 

San Pedro de Atacama: Full-Day & Half-Day Tours

San Pedro de Atacama: Full-Day & Half-Day Tours

Experience the best of San Pedro de Atacama with our customizable full-day and half-day tours. From exploring surreal desert landscapes to relaxing in natural hot springs, there’s an adventure for everyone. Choose from a diverse range of tours, each showcasing the unique beauty and culture of the Atacama Desert. Our tours are guided by local experts to ensure an enriching, safe, and unforgettable experience. Available Tours: Valle de la Luna & Valle de la Muerte (Half-Day): Explore surreal rock formations, towering dunes, and landmarks like the Tres Marías. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset. Geysers del Tatio (Full-Day): Witness the sunrise over one of the highest geyser fields in the world. Optional hot springs bath included. Lagunas Altiplánicas & Piedras Rojas (Full-Day): Visit stunning lagoons at over 4,000 meters, surrounded by volcanic peaks, and taste local cuisine in Socaire. Salar de Atacama & Laguna Chaxa (Half-Day): Marvel at flamingos in their natural habitat and explore Chile’s largest salt flat. Termas de Puritama (Half-Day): Relax in cascading thermal pools nestled in a canyon. Perfect for unwinding in nature. Tour Astronómico (Night Tour): Gaze at the stars through powerful telescopes under the clearest skies in the world. Learn Andean mythology and astronomy. Laguna Cejar & Ojos del Salar (Half-Day): Float in the salty waters of Laguna Cejar and visit freshwater pools for a unique desert experience. Trekking & Volcano Ascents (Full-Day): Challenge yourself with a climb to the summit of Licancabur or Lascar, with breathtaking views of the Atacama Desert. Contact Us First: Before booking, we encourage you to contact us directly. We’ll provide specific details about each tour, along with tailored pricing to suit your group and preferences. We respond within minutes to ensure you have all the information you need for an unforgettable adventure. Reach out via: WhatsApp: 56 9 8505 0814 Email: c.explorelosandes@gmail.com Website: explorelosandes.com

Cerro Toco

Cerro Toco

Experience high altitude hiking on this tour and climb Mount Toco – one of the most famous peaks in San Pedro de Atacama. Just 6km from the border between Chile and Bolivia, Cerro Toco is so imposing that it can be seen from the ground or enjoyed from the summit. This extinct volcano is much less visited than its famous nearby cousins, Licancabur and Lascar, despite offering equally astonishing views. Its ascent is also a solid level of hiking and gives the same sense of accomplishment when you reach its summit as with any mountain in the surrounding Andes mountain range. After traversing the trails at 5,600 m (18,700 ft), take a moment to delight in the mountain scenery, appreciating Laguna Blanca and the spectacular view of the Salar de Atacama. Then we gradually descend back to the vehicle and head back.

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San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

San Pedro de Atacama: Láscar Volcano Summit Hiking Day Trip

Discover the most active volcano in northern Chile with this hiking day trip from San Pedro de Atacama to the top of the Láscar volcano. Admire the views from 5590 meters above sea level and see smoking fumaroles. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Pedro de Atacama. Sit back and relax on the air conditioned drive in an all terrain vehicle. Stop to purchase breakfast and pass through the towns of Toconao and Talabre. Arrive at the base of the Láscar volcano. Look up at its smoking crater as you drive to an altitude of 4,600 meters. Put on your helmet and pick up your walking stick. Get a safety briefing from your guide before beginning your ascent to the 300-meter deep crater. See endemic fauna and a blue altiplanic lagoon surrounded by salt on your tour. Marvel at sweeping views of the Andes mountain range. Look as your guide points of smoking fumaroles. Breathe in the scent of sulfur.  Reach 5590 meters above sea, if conditions are good, before making your descent. Transfer back to your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama at the end of your tour. 

San Pedro de Atacama: Full-Day & Half-Day Tours

San Pedro de Atacama: Full-Day & Half-Day Tours

Experience the best of San Pedro de Atacama with our customizable full-day and half-day tours. From exploring surreal desert landscapes to relaxing in natural hot springs, there’s an adventure for everyone. Choose from a diverse range of tours, each showcasing the unique beauty and culture of the Atacama Desert. Our tours are guided by local experts to ensure an enriching, safe, and unforgettable experience. Available Tours: Valle de la Luna & Valle de la Muerte (Half-Day): Explore surreal rock formations, towering dunes, and landmarks like the Tres Marías. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset. Geysers del Tatio (Full-Day): Witness the sunrise over one of the highest geyser fields in the world. Optional hot springs bath included. Lagunas Altiplánicas & Piedras Rojas (Full-Day): Visit stunning lagoons at over 4,000 meters, surrounded by volcanic peaks, and taste local cuisine in Socaire. Salar de Atacama & Laguna Chaxa (Half-Day): Marvel at flamingos in their natural habitat and explore Chile’s largest salt flat. Termas de Puritama (Half-Day): Relax in cascading thermal pools nestled in a canyon. Perfect for unwinding in nature. Tour Astronómico (Night Tour): Gaze at the stars through powerful telescopes under the clearest skies in the world. Learn Andean mythology and astronomy. Laguna Cejar & Ojos del Salar (Half-Day): Float in the salty waters of Laguna Cejar and visit freshwater pools for a unique desert experience. Trekking & Volcano Ascents (Full-Day): Challenge yourself with a climb to the summit of Licancabur or Lascar, with breathtaking views of the Atacama Desert. Contact Us First: Before booking, we encourage you to contact us directly. We’ll provide specific details about each tour, along with tailored pricing to suit your group and preferences. We respond within minutes to ensure you have all the information you need for an unforgettable adventure. Reach out via: WhatsApp: 56 9 8505 0814 Email: c.explorelosandes@gmail.com Website: explorelosandes.com

Cerro Toco

Cerro Toco

Experience high altitude hiking on this tour and climb Mount Toco – one of the most famous peaks in San Pedro de Atacama. Just 6km from the border between Chile and Bolivia, Cerro Toco is so imposing that it can be seen from the ground or enjoyed from the summit. This extinct volcano is much less visited than its famous nearby cousins, Licancabur and Lascar, despite offering equally astonishing views. Its ascent is also a solid level of hiking and gives the same sense of accomplishment when you reach its summit as with any mountain in the surrounding Andes mountain range. After traversing the trails at 5,600 m (18,700 ft), take a moment to delight in the mountain scenery, appreciating Laguna Blanca and the spectacular view of the Salar de Atacama. Then we gradually descend back to the vehicle and head back.

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What people are saying about Lascar

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This Lascar volcano tour was amazing. The guides are super nice, professional, knowledgeable and caring. They also shared about their traditions, culture and beautiful philosophy of the local people of Andes mountains, which was very interesting, and created a charming and authentic atmosphere from the very beginning of he trip. Delicious breakfast over the lake mirroring the high peaks around, then riding up the Lascar volcano to around 5000 meters, and hiking to the crater. We did not go to the very summit because a lot of sulfur containing steam the crater was emitting that day. That crater is huge and quite active! But it was still a good 500 m of elevation gain. The crater point we've reached was around 5500 meters by my GPS. For me it was an acclimatization hike before more serious expedition to Andes mountains, and I've enjoyed every moment of it! There were two other participants on the trip, both experienced with high altitude/ mountaineering, and a great company to go with.

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What an experience! Gary picked us up reliably and immediately treated us to a snack. His confident driving style took us straight to a beautiful spot where we were able to watch the sunrise with breakfast. With his friendly manner, Gary explained a lot to us about the greedy culture, landscape and life in the Atacama Desert. His competent guide brought us safely up the volcano and back down again. My problems with the high altitude air were immediately recognized and treated professionally. Thank you Gary, it was incredible!

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Amazing experience! We were accompanied by Gary and Freddy, two professional guides, attentive to the needs and difficulties. They accompanied us throughout the climb. I really recommend this activity and thank you again!