Cerro Toco Climb
Climb along a professional instructor to the Cerro Toco top, located at 5,600 meters high. Recommended for those who want to reach their first summit.
Next departure with available spots: January 20
- Price per person:
- CLP$ 55.000 per person.
- Times:
- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Duration:
- 7 hours.
- Included:
- Pickup at the hotel (urban area), shared transport, bilingual instructor (Spanish and English), hiking poles and helmet.
- Not included:
- Travel insurance (recommended).
- What to bring:
- Trekking clothing, trekking shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, snack and water.
- Restrictions:
- Not allowed for people with problems related to the altitude.
- Not allowed for pregnant women.
- Minimum age required of 14 years old.
- Being in San Pedro de Atacama at least twi nights before making the tour, for adapting to the altitude.
- Minimum of passengers:
- departure from 2 passengers.
- Cancellation and rescheduling policy :
- 48 hours.
Cerro Toco is an ancient dormant volcano like several others in the area. It is one of the most characteristic ascents in the area, because it is the nearest to San Pedro de Atacama, just at 60 kilometers, and easy to access.
We will leave San Pedro de Atacama in a vehicle towards an old sulfur mine in a 1 hour and a half trip. Once there, at 5,000 meters high, we will begin our ascent that lasts between 2 and 3 hours, and will take us to the top of the hill, at 5,600 meters high. During great part of the year, it is possible to contemplate penitent snow, big extensions of frozen water generated naturally because of sublimation. Once on the top, we will enjoy the spectacular view to the other Altiplanic summits. Our descent lasts 1 hour, and then we will take the vehicle to return to San Pedro de Atacama.
*Our 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.
*The return time is approximate and changes every day according to the weather conditions, the conditions of the road and the rhythm of the group. The return will be one hour before and even one hour after the informed.
Reviews
Very exciting but safe experience
Carlos Mella el mejor guía
Really great
La muchacha de la agencia nos trató un poco mal al no ir preparados con la ropa que se ocupaba, pero los muchachos que dieron el tour fueron de lo más amables y nos dieron ropa adecuada.
Grandes profesionales
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