306 – Antofagasta y el Campo de Piedra Pomez

306 - Antofagasta and the Pumice Stone Field

A shorter and more accessible version of theAntofagasta de la Sierra, Land of Volcanoes and Salt Flats - 6 days,designed for travelers with fewer days available.

DAY	Day's Detail
1	Arrival in La Rioja and transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation.
2	La Rioja – Londres – Belén – Laguna Blanca – El Peñón / Antofagasta de la Sierra. Depart at 8:00 a.m. from La Rioja and travel toward Catamarca, visiting Londres, the Inca ruins of El Shincal de Quimivil, and Belén. Continue through the dramatic Quebrada del Río Belén toward the Andes, passing El Eje, Puerta de Corral Quemado, Villavil, Quebrada de Indalecio, and Barranca Larga. Climb the scenic Cuesta de Randolfo to approximately 3,000 meters above sea level and visit the Laguna Blanca Biosphere Reserve, home to wild vicuñas. Continue across the volcanic high plateau, passing through El Peñón, and arrive in the afternoon at El Peñón or Antofagasta de la Sierra for overnight accommodation, depending on availability and operational planning.
3	Excursion to Campo de Piedra Pómez. Travel into one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the Argentine Puna, where wind and erosion have sculpted a vast labyrinth of white pumice formations. Enjoy a short trek through this surreal setting, passing near Volcán Carachi. The day also includes visits to archaeological remains such as the Pucará de la Alumbrera, at the foot of Volcán Antofagasta, and the petroglyphs of Peñas Coloradas. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon.
4	Return journey to La Rioja. After breakfast, begin the scenic drive back across the high plateau, with another stop at the Laguna Blanca vicuñas Biosphere Reserve. Arrival in La Rioja is expected at dusk. Overnight stay at hotel.
5	Departure transfer to La Rioja airport or bus terminal.