Cerro Toco

Cerro Toco is one of the most accessible summits above 5,000 metres in the Atacama. The trailhead sits high, so the climb itself is relatively short but physically demanding at altitude. The reward is a panoramic view that takes in the Salar de Atacama, the Licancabur volcano, and a chain of peaks stretching into Bolivia. On a clear day, the horizon seems to curve. The route is straightforward: no technical climbing, no ropes, just steady walking on volcanic gravel. Your guide sets the pace according to your fitness and how the altitude is treating you. It is a serious hike in thin air, but one that most fit travellers can complete.

• Summit at 5,604 metres with panoramic views of the Atacama and beyond
• One of the most accessible peaks above 5,000m: no technical climbing
• Views of Licancabur, the Salar de Atacama, and peaks into Bolivia
• Steady walking on volcanic gravel, pace set to your fitness
• Private guide and vehicle for the full day
• A serious high-altitude experience without needing mountaineering skills