Venture into the hidden oasis of Cactus Valley, hiking among towering cacti, rocky trails and cascading waterfalls. Discover the confluence of the warm Puritama and cold Purifica rivers, where life flourishes amid the stark Atacama landscape and sweeping valley views.
Navigate a rocky pathway adorned with waterfalls, cross the rushing river, and encounter endemic vegetation along the way. The final reward is a stunning perspective of the expansive valley below – a photo-worthy finale to the journey through this flourishing desert landscape.
Begin in Machuca (4,000m) and follow the Peñaliri River through Altiplano landscapes, spotting llamas and birdlife. Pause for lunch in Peñaliri before continuing past ancient terraces and cacti to Río Grande.
View Details Discover the Atacama’s striking desert landscapes on this journey along an age-old road to Calama, encountering sculpted, otherworldly terrain and awe-inspiring views of towering volcanoes.
View Details Hike along a labyrinth of dry riverbeds flanked by ethereal rock walls, ascending to a lookout revealing rippling mountain ranges. Follow the centuries-old caravan route to find ancient petroglyphs created by travelers in times past.
View Details Traverse the Purilactis Valley, where crystalline rivers and sweeping desert gorges give way to ancient petroglyphs that echo the region’s deep cultural history, before emerging into the striking, multicoloured hills of Rainbow Valley, a mineral-painted landscape shaped by time and erosion.
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