Day Trip to the Incapillo Crater

Conquer one of the highest peaks in the Americas on this day trip to the Incapillo crater. A stunning lake, vicuñas and magnificent rock formations await!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in La Rioja and, before sunrise, we'll head towards the Incapillo crater, a natural jewel of the province.

As we travel in the 4x4 towards the Quebrada del Peñón, dawn will begin to appear. We'll enter the Laguna Brava Provincial Reserve, characterized by saltwater lagoons where we will see vicuñas and guanacos , the quintessential species of the Andes.

Next, we'll visit the Pampa del Veladero, a desert valley with mounds of ice from a natural phenomenon. You'll have free time to eat your packed food.

Afterwards, we'll continue along the Veladero River to Mount Pissis, which stands at over 6,800 metres (22,000 feet), the second-highest peak in the Americas. Finally, we will reach Incapillo, a crater at 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) where a lake formed by meltwater is located.

We'll walk around the Incapillo crater and take time to admire the scenery. After the hike, we'll return to the 4x4 and begin our journey back to La Rioja.

After 15 hours of adventure, we'll conclude the activity back at your hotel.