Sairecabur Volcano Summit near 6000masl.
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Explore the Andes mountain range and conquer the summit closet to 6.000 masl in northern Chile. Enjoy one of the most magic views of the Bolivian chilean border.
Highlights
- The highest of a 4 volcanoes chain situated very close to each other
- Enjoy one of the amazing views of the Licancabur and Juriques volcanoes
- Be transported back to Ancient Andes as you climb through the Andes
Description
Sairecabur Volcano is characterized for its beauty as well as its far-off location and difficult access. It is located in the border between Chile and Bolivia, and it is the highest of a 4 volcanoes chain situated very close to each other: Curiquinca (5,700 meters high), Escalante (5,800 meters high), Cerro Colorado (5,700 meters high) and Sairecabur, which reign between all of them with 6,000 meters high.
We will leave San Pedro de Atacama in a vehicle, taking the route towards El Tatio Geysers. On the road, we will pass by an abandoned sulfur mine, where we will have breakfast receive some instructions to begin our ascent. The time that lasts will depend on the rhythm of the group, but it should take around 3 hours. It is a hard climb, but when we get to the summit we will realize that totally worth it. In the crater, we will have amazing views of the Licancabur and Juriques volcanoes, as well as the Verde Lagoon in Bolivian territory. After seeing the landscape and recover some energy, we will begin the descent, and then we will take the vehicle to return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Recommendation is you to bring first layer, polar or sweatshirt as second layer, windbreaker as third layer, closed and high trek shoes, cap, gloves, sunblock and sunglasses.
The summit arrival is subjected to the participants' physical conditions as well as the area's weather conditions.
Includes
Hiking tour
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Basic training and safety talk
Helmet and hiking stick
First aid kit
Entrance fees
Snack
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund