Excursions
Explora Atacama Hotel Explorations

On Bicycle

 The challenge in this case consists on going along the desert trails and cordilleras on a mountain bike. Using the equipment we provide to assure comfort and safety, you can fully enjoy the geography of Atacama. The use of helmets, gloves, sunglasses and adequate footwear are an important element for each of these outings.

Half day bicycle explorations will be combined with trekking and horseback riding explorations.

1.- RUTA DE LOS MIRADORES

  • Level: Moderate.
  • Length: 3 hours on bicycle (half day).
  • Distance: 18 kilimeters.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama to Valle de la Muerte. Ascent to Paso de Jaranillas with a view over the Cordillera de la Sal. Descent on a winding road, taking the road to Calama up to Hotel Explora Atacama.

2.- LAGUNA SEJAS

  • Level: Easy.
  • Length: 3,5 to 4 hours (half day). On bicycle 1,5 to 2,5 hours.
  • Distance: 19 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by bicycle towards the south, crossing the ayllus until the entrance to the area of Salar de Atacama with its interesting vegetation. Bath floating on the salty waters of Sejas and Agua Piedra lagoons.
  • Other: Flip-flops are necesary to take a bath on the lagoons.

3.- CIRCUITO DE LOS VALLES

  • Level: Hard.
  • Length: 3 to 4,5 hours on bicycle (half day).
  • Distance: 45 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by bicycle. Crossing the Cordillera de la Sal, a ascent allows for the viewing of Cordillera de Domeyko to Llano de la Paciencia, where a winding road leads to another crossing of Cordillera de la Sal, this time along Valle de la Luna. Return to Hotel Explora Atacama.

4.- PUTANA TO GUATÍN DESCENT

  • Level: Hard.
  • Length: 10 to 12 hours (full day). On bicycle 6 to 8,5 hours.
  • Distance: 33 kilometers.
  • Itinerary: Departure from Hotel Explora Atacama by Van (1,5 hours) to Altos de Putana. Descent by bicycle along an unpaved road with slopes and ascents on the gorge, until reaching picturesque town of Machuca. Picnic lunch on the road. The trip continues with a view to Salar de Atacama looking over the settlement of Guatín. Return to Hotel Explora Atacama by Van (30 minutes).
  • Other: There is an option to go down by bicycle to San Pedro (70 kilometers).

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