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, head to 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, and 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.

Afterwards, we'll visit the Pampa del Veladero, a desert valley with mounds of ice resulting from a fascinating natural phenomenon. You will have free time to take a break and refuel with your own food.

After eating, we will proceed along the Veladero River to Mount Pissis, at over 6,800 metres (22,000 feet) above sea level, the second-highest peak in the Americas. Finally, we'll reach Incapillo, a crater located at 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) above sea level where a lake formed by meltwater awaits.

We'll walk around the Incapillo crater, taking time to admire the scenery at our own pace. 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.