Frequently asked questions
1. What kind of emergency 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 areas. We always travel with complete medical kits as well as oxygen tanks.
There are no hospitals close to the travesía route and helicopter rescue is not available. Throughout the entire time in the altiplano, we will be at least three hours away from the nearest medical center.
2. How can my friends and family contact me in case of emergency?
Friends and family will be able to contact you by telephone at 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 interests and lengths in explora Atacama accompanied by bilingual guides. Daily explorations in Uyuni and the Bolivian altiplano. Full room and board, three meals a day from a varied menu and bar. Transfer upon arrival and departure between the airport and the beginning and end points of the travesía.
4. How many people are there on the travesía?
The groups are made up of a maximum of six travelers, accompanied by one of our expert guides and other explora personnel including drivers, assistants and a chef.
5. What documents do I need to bring?
A valid passport and for travelers from certain countries, a Bolivian visa (for more information, please see: http://www.rree.gov.bo)
6. How long will I spend in the minibus during the travesía?
Between two and eight hours a day, depending on the section (many of which include roads in bad condition) and the activities planned for the day.
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 has a satellite telephone, GPS, a compass and maps.
9. What kind of food is served on the travesías?
The menu 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 Bolivian recipes.
During your time exploring in San Pedro de Atacama, you may review the menu and inform us if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the meals we have planned.
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 electronic devices?
Yes, provided that you bring a charger.
