Atacama & Uyuni
Desert & Altiplano, Chile - Bolivia
Tips for your travel
How to get there
From Calama: Once in Santiago de Chile International Airport (SCL), you need to take a 2-hour connection flight to the northern city of Calama (CJC). We advise you to book an early flight in order to be able to relax at the hotel and participate in an easy exploration during the afternoon. We will be waiting for you at Calama airport and will drive you to Explora.
After crossing the Bolivian Altiplano, the travesía ends in Uyuni. In the morning of the last day, we will take you to the International Joya Andina Airport (UYU) where you will be able to board a plane to La Paz (LPB).
From Uyuni: To start this travesía in Bolivia, you will need to reach the Internacional Joya Andina Airport (UYU). We will pick you up there to begin the journey.
Once the Travesía is over, we will take you to Calama Airport (CJC) from Explora , where you will be able to take a flight to Santiago (SCL).
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Transfers to/from Calama airport on pre-established schedules are included (depending on
your program).
Pick-up service
For travelers who will not be coming to the lodge from the airport in Calama, we provide daily pick-up service from the following locations:
Hotels in Calama: 9:00 am – schedule confirmed the night before.
San Pedro de Atacama hotels and bus terminal: The exact pick-up hour will be confirmed the day before.
Uyuni: Please check out alternatives: reserve@explora.com
Drop-off service
Calama Airport (CJC): Departure from the lodge approximately two hours prior to flight departure.
Uyuni: Please check out alternatives: reserve@explora.com
How to get there
How to get there
From Calama: Once in Santiago de Chile International Airport (SCL), you need to take a 2-hour connection flight to the northern city of Calama (CJC). We advise you to book an early flight in order to be able to relax at the hotel and participate in an easy exploration during the afternoon. We will be waiting for you at Calama airport and will drive you to Explora.
After crossing the Bolivian Altiplano, the travesía ends in Uyuni. In the morning of the last day, we will take you to the International Joya Andina Airport (UYU) where you will be able to board a plane to La Paz (LPB).
From Uyuni: To start this travesía in Bolivia, you will need to reach the Internacional Joya Andina Airport (UYU). We will pick you up there to begin the journey.
Once the Travesía is over, we will take you to Calama Airport (CJC) from Explora , where you will be able to take a flight to Santiago (SCL).
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Transfers to/from Calama airport on pre-established schedules are included (depending on
your program).
Pick-up service
For travelers who will not be coming to the lodge from the airport in Calama, we provide daily pick-up service from the following locations:
Hotels in Calama: 9:00 am – schedule confirmed the night before.
San Pedro de Atacama hotels and bus terminal: The exact pick-up hour will be confirmed the day before.
Uyuni: Please check out alternatives: reserve@explora.com
Drop-off service
Calama Airport (CJC): Departure from the lodge approximately two hours prior to flight departure.
Uyuni: Please check out alternatives: reserve@explora.com
Required
for all activities
Explora provides travelers with trekking poles, helmets and riding gaiters for horseback rides and give them a bottle of water.
- Hat with sun visor
- Hat for the cold
- 1st layer: Upper and lower
- 2nd layer: Fleece
- 3rd layer: Jacket for the rain
- 4th layer: Warm jacket
- Long sleeve t-shirts
- Hiking pants and mountain pants in winter
- Long hiking socks
- Hiking boots
- Thermal gloves and windbreaker gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Buff or neck protector
- Small backpack (25 liters)
- Water bottle
Optional
for all activities- Bathing Suit
- Sandals
- Camel Back
Altitud
During the journey through the Altiplano, the altitudes fluctuate between 3,600 and 4,700 m.a.s.l. (11,811 and 15,419 f.a.s.l)
Uyuni is located at 4,700 m.a.s.l (15,400 f.a.s.l.) while the oasis of San Pedro is located at 2,500 m.a.s.l. (8,200 f.a.s.l.) Iquique is at sea level.
During the first day of the travesía, we will only take small walks that won’t require an important physical effort in order to gradually acclimate our bodies to the altitude before the rest of the journey.
Climate
With more than 90% of sunny days, San Pedro de Atacama has a privileged weather all year-round. During the day, temperature goes from 8°C to 23°C in winter (June to September) and from 12°C to 28°C in summer (December to March).
Uyuni´s weather is as dry as San Pedro’s but, because it is at higher levels, it is usually colder. During the winter (June to September), daily temperatures fluctuate between 2°C and 18°C, and during the summer (September to December) between 5°C and 20°C. Temperatures at night can be as low as -20°C.
Between January and March, the area if affected by “the Altiplano Winter” whose heavy rains deeply damage the tracks. For this reason, the travesías are only available from April to December. In San Pedro, explora Atacama is open all-year round as the effect of the climatic phenomenon is much lighter.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
To be healthy enough to be able to face heights and fluctuating temperatures. Adventure and good spirit.
Some people are sleep deprived when in altitude. Only in that case, we advise you to bring some products that can help you sleep.
Wifi and Voltage
- Because we are in remote areas, Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas is limited.
- The voltage in our Travesía Atacama & Uyuni is 220V.
Altitud
Altitud
During the journey through the Altiplano, the altitudes fluctuate between 3,600 and 4,700 m.a.s.l. (11,811 and 15,419 f.a.s.l)
Uyuni is located at 4,700 m.a.s.l (15,400 f.a.s.l.) while the oasis of San Pedro is located at 2,500 m.a.s.l. (8,200 f.a.s.l.) Iquique is at sea level.
During the first day of the travesía, we will only take small walks that won’t require an important physical effort in order to gradually acclimate our bodies to the altitude before the rest of the journey.
Climate
Climate
With more than 90% of sunny days, San Pedro de Atacama has a privileged weather all year-round. During the day, temperature goes from 8°C to 23°C in winter (June to September) and from 12°C to 28°C in summer (December to March).
Uyuni´s weather is as dry as San Pedro’s but, because it is at higher levels, it is usually colder. During the winter (June to September), daily temperatures fluctuate between 2°C and 18°C, and during the summer (September to December) between 5°C and 20°C. Temperatures at night can be as low as -20°C.
Between January and March, the area if affected by “the Altiplano Winter” whose heavy rains deeply damage the tracks. For this reason, the travesías are only available from April to December. In San Pedro, explora Atacama is open all-year round as the effect of the climatic phenomenon is much lighter.
Other requirements
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
To be healthy enough to be able to face heights and fluctuating temperatures. Adventure and good spirit.
Some people are sleep deprived when in altitude. Only in that case, we advise you to bring some products that can help you sleep.
Wifi and Voltage
Wifi and Voltage
- Because we are in remote areas, Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas is limited.
- The voltage in our Travesía Atacama & Uyuni is 220V.
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