From Chile
Upon arrival at the airport in Santiago, Chile, take the connecting 2-hour flight to Calama. At the airport in Calama our staff will pick you up and take you by minibus to Hotel de Larache, a journey which takes about one hour.
After crossing the mountain range and exploring the Calchaquí valleys, the journey will end in the Argentine city of Salta.
An explora minibus will take you to the airport, where you can take a flight going to Buenos Aires, which takes about two hours and 15 minutes.
From Argentina
Upon arrival at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, take the connecting flight to Salta, which takes 2 hours and 15 minutes .
Our staff will pick you up early in the morning from the hotel you've chosen to stay at in Salta.
Frequently asked questions
1. What kind of medical services are there?
All of our guides have Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, which guarantees that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance to people in remote places. We always travel with complete medical kits as well as oxygen tanks.
There are no nearby hospitals throughout the entire journey. There is no possibility of a helicopter rescue.
2. How can my friends and family contact me in case of emergency?
They can telephone the Hotel de Larache at (56 55) 851110 or (56 55) 851115. From there, we will be able to connect them to one of the emergency satellite telephones that we carry in each vehicle.
3. What is included in the program?
Daily explorations of varying topics of interest and of different durations at explora Atacama, accompanied by bilingual guides. Daily explorations throughout the entire travesía to Cachi.
Full room and board, three meals a day from a varied menu and bar. Transfers between the airport and the beginning and end points of the travesía.
4. How many people go along on the travesía?
The groups are made up of a maximum of 6 travelers, accompanied by one of our expert guides and explora personnel: a driver, a chef and two assistants.
5. What documents do I need to bring?
Valid passport. In some cases, an Argentinean visa (visa not required for citizens of countries belonging to the European Union, the United States and several Latin American countries. For more information, please visit: http://www.argentina.gov.ar ).
6. How long will I spend in the minibus during the travesía?
The trips do not last longer than three continuous hours.
7. What kind of vehicles do we travel in during the travesía?
A Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 and a spacious, comfortable minibus, adapted for the travesía.
8. What kind of communication and navigational equipment do you use?
Every vehicle carries an emergency satellite telephone, as well as GPS, a compass and maps.
9. What kind of food is served on the travesías?
The menu for the travesía was designed to take into account the altitude and the cold in the altiplano and is up to explora's high quality standards. Some of the meals include Argentine recipes which you will enjoy on your Cachi lodging experience.
10. How much space is there for baggage?
As space is limited, we ask you to please bring only what is necessary.
11. Is it possible to charge electric devices?
Yes, provided that you bring a charger.
