Aymara Experiential Tourism
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Trekking Aymara
Aymara Trekking offers a tailor-made transformational experience, involving high Andean communities to foster sustainability. Experience the "Oregano" in pre-mountain range villages. You'll witness terrace plantations, cultivation methods, their aroma, and processes, with local Aymara people. Experiences with "Camelids" in altiplano villages. You'll enter the corral and participate in herding llamas and alpacas above 4,000 meters above sea level, connecting with Aymara culture. You'll discover the sense of peace that the Andean world holds, filling yourself with energy through nature, its native flora and fauna, and learning about Aymara identity. This is one of the most fascinating trips in northern Chile. Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German
Included services
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Accommodation
Lodging options available
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Food
Varied gastronomic options
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Hiking
Walking routes available
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Indigenous Heritage
Indigenous cultural experiences
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Snack
Quick and light meal options
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Transportation
Transfer services available
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Trekking
Long-distance hiking trails
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Wildlife Observation
Observation of animals in their habitat
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Drinks
Variety of beverages offered
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Photography
Opportunities to take unique photos
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Equipment
Equipment and tools available
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Restroom
Restroom facilities available
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First Aid
Basic medical attention available
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Shower
Shower facilities available
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Tickets
Ticket sales for activities
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Wi-Fi
Wireless internet connection
Itinerary
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Aymara Experiential Tourism
This experience lasts three days, visiting the Lauca Biosphere Reserve (Lauca National Park, Las Vicuñas National Reserve, and Surire Salt Flat National Monument). You can also hike the Qhapaq Ñan trail, or Inca Road, which is a UNESCO heritage site. We pick you up from your accommodation in Arica, then ascend gradually to adapt to the altitude. Oregano experience in the village of Socoroma, where we will spend the first night. Camelid experience. The second night is in the hamlet of Lauca Cruzani in the Altiplano.
What to bring
- Cap
- Light backpack
- Energy snacks
- Binoculars
- Light clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Travel documents
- Water bottle
- Microfiber towel
- Mountain footwear
- Waterproof clothing
Location
Socoroma, Putre, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
How to get there
Nuestra experiencia incluye transporte acreditado para turismo y empieza en la ciudad de Arica, lo cual lo pasamos a buscar y dejar a su hospedaje o aeropuerto. Realizamos el siguiente itinerario: Tursimo Vivencial Aymara Día 1.- Arica - Valle de Azapa y Lluta - Cactus Candeladro - Mirador de Copaquilla - pueblo de Socoroma (experiencia con orégano). Día 2.- Socoroma - Parque Nacional Lauca - Sendero Las Cuevas - Chucuyo - Pueblo e Iglesia de Parinacota - Lago Chungara - Termas Churigualla - Sendero Diablo Marca - Lauca Cruzani Día 3- Lauca Cruzani - Reserva Nacional Las Vicuñas (experiencia con camélidos) - Monumento Salar de Surire - observación de Flamencos - termas Polloquere - pueblo Parcohaylla- Presencias Tutelares - Arica.
Rules
- Stay on authorized trails
- Leave no trace
- Reduce noise pollution
- Respect protected areas and conservation zones
- Avoid single-use plastics
- No open fires
- Practice responsible photography
- Respect local culture
- Use waste containers
Cancellation policy
Normal - Experience
Designed for experience providers who incur logistical costs prior to service delivery, such as food, transportation, entrance fees, accommodation reservations, or other complementary supplies. It offers different refund tiers based on the cancellation notice, protecting both the provider and the traveler.
- More than 15d before — 100% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid.
- Between 7d and 15d before — 60% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 60% of the amount paid as a refund.
- Between 3d and 7d before — 30% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 30% of the amount paid as a refund.
- Less than 3d before — No refund. Cancellations within this timeframe are not eligible for a refund.
Frequently asked questions
What do you do for acclimatization?
We carry out a series of procedures, for example, we gradually ascend to the town of Socoroma, we make various stops and trails for walking so that the body adapts to the altitude. We offer plenty of still water during the three-day tour, coca leaf and chachacoma infusions which help a lot, and we also carry and administer oxygen in extreme cases.
Should I bring a swimsuit and towels?
Yes, there are hot springs included in the experience, which you can enjoy if you wish to take a thermal bath surrounded by nature.
August 2026
$461.880 / person
