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Trek Rio Salado Natural Challenge in San Pedro de Atacama

1 dayDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
12 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

- Wild Nature

the beauty of the desert while you explore the calm and serene atmosphere of the banks of the Salado River.

- Hike winding riverside trails

spectacular views of canyons

rock formations and a variety of native flora and fauna.

- Challenge your physical and mental limits as you adventure on a trekking along the Salt River.

- Natural exploration of wildlife that lives in the area

from birds and mammals to unique plants and cacti adapted to the arid desert environment.

- Enjoy moments of peace and reflection.

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in a unique adventure with our trekking 'Río Salado: Natural Challenge'. Explore stunning landscapes and challenge your limits as you wander the banks of this meandering river in the heart of San Pedro de Atacama. Discover the wild beauty of the desert and connect with nature in an unforgettable trekking experience

Overview

We will start the adventure today leaving from San Pedro at the time agreed to enter these landscapes and contrasts in the heart of the desert arid sea of the world.
We will get to the point of start in the Angostura Canyon a lush geological formation, with rock walls rising on both sides from the river.
The trekking from the Río Grande it is an oasis in the middle of the desert that offers an impressive contrast with the arid landscape that surrounds it, its vegetation and freshness of the water create an atmosphere calm and refreshing.
The water meanders through the canyon, it forms natural pools and small waterfalls, offering opportunities to cool off.
As we continue the riverbed, we will go deeper and deeper into the desert, and the vegetation will become more scarce. The formations rocky areas will begin to dominate the landscape, revealing a geology impressive with surprising colors and textures.
Finally, we will get there to theRío Salado, a dry river for the most part, which meanders through a bed of salt and rock. Thislunar landscapewill leave us speechless as we walk across the vast expanses of salt and watch the unique geological formations that have been sculpted over the centuries centuries.
This trekking is an experience of contrast and diversity that will allow us to experience two ecosystems completely different in a single day. From the exuberance of the Río Grande to the austerity of the Río Salado, we will feel connected with the majesty of the Atacama Desert while we travel through this impressive journey.

What's Included

Guide
Bilingual guide.
Others
March Ration.Trekking pole.

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