From San Pedro de Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat & Red Stones

From San Pedro de Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat & Red Stones

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From San Pedro de Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat & Red Stones

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The stunning Altiplanic Lagoons will take your breath away!

Visit the Atacama Salt Flat and its neighboring villages and attractions on this day trip from San Pedro de Atacama with a local guide. Start at Chaxa Lagoon in the Soncor section of the 1,200-square-mile (3,000-sq-km) salt flat; part of Los Flamencos National Reserve, Soncor is famous for its Andean flamingos and other native birds. Then explore the beautiful lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques; have an Atacama lunch in the village of Socaire; and visit the handicraft market in the village of Toconao

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
10 hours approx Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Journey up to 14,763 ft above sea level to visit the beautiful Altiplanic Lagoons
  • Walk along the varied landscapes and notice the native colors throughout the mountainous region
  • Familiarize yourself with the unique flora and fauna that are only found in these protected areas
  • A must-to-do in Atacama, meet this incredible places with memorable landscapes with millenary stories behind about the origin of the place and the original culture of Atacama
  • Take a break from the adventure to enjoy a traditional lunch

  • Guided tour of Altiplanic Lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up. Remember that the transfers are included at the Hotels near the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish

  • Entrance fee (CLP 23.000)
  • Meals and beverages not specified on the Itinerary
  • Optional Gratuities

  • An additional surcharge of approximately U$9 p/ person for admission to Altiplanic Lagoon is payable on the day of your activity.
  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included an the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and bring a jacket in cooler months.
  • Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, the responsability is under the parents in case of any inconvenient

Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup.



Our first stop will be after approximately 1 hour of trip in the high plateau Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons located at 4200 a.s.l. In these lagoons you can appreciate the fauna of the place. Amazing landscapes from the lagoons in company of the mountains, millennial history behind this incredible place.



Then we go to Piedras Rojas where we visit Salar de Aguas Calientes and Salar de Talar, where you can see the rock formations r

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Highlights
  • Journey up to 14,763 ft above sea level to visit the beautiful Altiplanic Lagoons
  • Walk along the varied landscapes and notice the native colors throughout the mountainous region
  • Familiarize yourself with the unique flora and fauna that are only found in these protected areas
  • A must-to-do in Atacama, meet this incredible places with memorable landscapes with millenary stories behind about the origin of the place and the original culture of Atacama
  • Take a break from the adventure to enjoy a traditional lunch
Includes
  • Guided tour of Altiplanic Lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up. Remember that the transfers are included at the Hotels near the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish
Excludes
  • Entrance fee (CLP 23.000)
  • Meals and beverages not specified on the Itinerary
  • Optional Gratuities
Essential Information
  • An additional surcharge of approximately U$9 p/ person for admission to Altiplanic Lagoon is payable on the day of your activity.
  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included an the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and bring a jacket in cooler months.
  • Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, the responsability is under the parents in case of any inconvenient
Itinerary

Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup.



Our first stop will be after approximately 1 hour of trip in the high plateau Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons located at 4200 a.s.l. In these lagoons you can appreciate the fauna of the place. Amazing landscapes from the lagoons in company of the mountains, millennial history behind this incredible place.



Then we go to Piedras Rojas where we visit Salar de Aguas Calientes and Salar de Talar, where you can see the rock formations r

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Customer Reviews

4.5
based on 2 verified reviews
Feb 11 2025
This was a particularly unique experience with unusual and gorgeous sights to see, including wildlife. As near 80 year olds we did find it demanding but the guide was always conscious of the age range and of ourselves in particular and he perhaps adjusted the pace for us. This was appreciated and I don’t think in the heat other younger members of the party minded!
Philip Wallwork
Dec 13 2019
Would be five star if we can stay longer at each spot with a better lunch
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