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Trekking Cerro Toco en San Pedro de Atacama

Cerro Toco Climb

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If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

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.

Duration:

7 hours

Times:

07:00 am to 02:00 pm

Minimum of passengers:

4 personas

Included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Shared transportation
  • Bilingual instructor (Spanish and English)
  • Trail food
  • Hiking poles
  • Helmet

Not included:

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

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
  • Not drink alcohol the day before

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • 48 hours

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Trekking clothing
  • Thermal clothing (base layer)
  • Trekking shoes
  • Gloves

Descripción

Cerro Toco is an ancient, now inactive volcano and one of the classic climbs near San Pedro de Atacama, just 60 km away. It’s a high-altitude trek suitable for travelers who are already acclimatized and want sweeping Altiplano panoramas.


We’ll drive from San Pedro de Atacama to an old sulfur mine, about 1 hour 30 minutes. From there, at an altitude of 5,000 m (16,404 ft), you’ll start up a well-marked trail. The ascent takes 2–3 hours to the 5,600 m (18,373 ft) summit, with breaks for hydration and pacing. For much of the year you may see penitentes, ice formations created by sublimation, along the route.


At the summit you’ll enjoy 360° views of Andean peaks and the Atacama Desert. The descent follows the same trail and takes about 1 hour. We’ll then drive back to San Pedro de Atacama.


Important notes


  • Stay 2 nights in San Pedro de Atacama before the tour to acclimatize.
  • Recommended gear: base layer, fleece midlayer, windbreaker jacket, high-ankle hiking boots, beanie, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
  • Reaching the summit depends on participants’ fitness and weather conditions.
  • Return time is approximate; it may vary ±1 hour due to weather, road conditions, and group pace.
  • Pick-up and drop-off not available for lodgings outside the urban area, in ayllus (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, Coyo) or in Toconao.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To book Cerro Toco Climb, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
CLP$75.000
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