Chile expedition sample itinerary

Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Program Manager for Chile will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.

Acclimatisation
Teams can complete a 3 to 4 day trek in La Campana, near Santiago and even climb the La Campana peak which Darwin also completed. Alternatively teams can head to Elqui Valley - the home of the pisco grape - where there is a range of day and overnight treks.

Trekking
Teams can head to San Pedro de Atacama, perching on the edge of the Atacama desert, where they can trek through the salt flats, set up a base camp and climb Volcan Lascar. Teams also have the opportunity to head right up North into the remote Lauca National Park to complete a series of high altitude treks taking in the altiplano, shimmering lakes and thermal springs and culminating in an attempt of a summit.

Project
Projects offer teams a precious insight into young and vulnerable communities in Chile. Projects could include helping to renovate an old people's home, re-design a school playground or participating in recycling and environmental awareness initiatives.

R&R
Chile offers a huge variety of rest and relaxation opportunities including white water rafting. Places like La Serena and Iquique offer cobbled streets, Spanish colonial plazas, crumbling architecture and their location right on the coast mean the beach is never far away. San Pedro de Atacama is a popular hub for activities like sandboarding, visiting the El Tatio Geysers (natural hot springs which shoot out of the ground), thermal baths, star-gazing observatories, sunset trips to the Valle de Luna and tours of the salt plains to name but a few!