Departure from your accommodation between 7:00 and 8:00 AM (depending on the departure route). Crossing the desert and about 2 hours from Iquique, you can enjoy a pleasant and natural escape to nature in the Chusmiza ravine (3,500 meters above sea level) and its surroundings.
This therapeutic trekking activity is suitable for all audiences and experience levels, where you will find ancestral pukaras, native flora and fauna, open-air hot springs, and plenty of mystical energy that will help you return to the city completely refreshed.
In addition, our four llamas—Kusi, Inti, Phuyu, and Amaru—accompany us on each outing, forming an essential part of this cultural and mindful experience. Each llama is equipped with its traditional Andean saddlebag, where you can comfortably and safely carry water, snacks, your cell phone, sunglasses, or other light personal items.
Places to visit:
- Alto Pachica Viewpoint
- Chusmiza Village
- Llama Hike along Aymara Trails (Qhapaq Ñan Route)
- Chusmiza Hot Springs
- Atacama Giant
👉 Important: Llamas are not riding animals. They cannot be ridden or mistreated under any circumstances. The idea is to experience a respectful and meaningful journey, understanding how the Aymara and Inca peoples used llamas for centuries to transport food, textiles, and goods along caravan routes that connected the highlands with the coast.
The activity will conclude with a therapeutic day at the Chusmiza hot springs, where you can enjoy the benefits of its ancient waters, which decades ago were the source of mineral water that quenched the thirst of thousands of northerners.
Return to Iquique at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Tour Include:
- Transfer from your accommodation.
- Breakfast en route.
- Specialized guide.
- Lunch in a typical Aymara restaurant.
- Trekking helmet.
- Trekking poles.
- Visit to the Atacama Giant.
- Visit to the Chusmiza Hot Springs and entrance fee.
Not Included:
- Tips.
- Drinks at the restaurant and en route.
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, bathing suit and towel, trekking shoes, sportswear, jacket for the cold Altiplano in the morning, bottled water.
Try to eat light meals and avoid alcohol the night before, and make sure you slept well.
Average altitude on the route: 3,000 meters above sea level. This tour is not suitable for people with heart or lung problems, such as angina, coronary artery disease, pulmonary dysfunction, etc.
Tour Rates:
- Adult and children rate: CLP $ 140.000 / USD 177 p/person.
To Consider:
- Pick-up time from your hotel or residence in Iquique will be between 7:00 and 8:00 am.
- The tour operates with a minimum of 6 people. We will arrange to assemble the group to operate the tour. If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will notify you and offer an alternative tour.
- All cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the tour. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded, as the tour operates with a minimum number of participants, which would negatively impact its smooth operation.
- In the event that we are unable to provide the service, a full refund will be issued, via bank transfer or cash, as the customer prefers.
