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Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

Location San Pedro de Atacama, North Chile, Chile
$90
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Overview

Tambillo Forest, a unique desert oasis, welcomes you with a delightful breakfast amidst the Tamarugo trees. Your journey continues to the breathtaking Chaxa Lagoon, where flamingos gracefully inhabit the stunning Salar de Atacama.

  • 🚌 Comfortable Transport: Travel in an air-conditioned minivan or bus for a smooth ride through the stunning Atacama landscapes.
  • 🌅 Start your adventure with hotel pickup beginning at 8:00 AM, ensuring a convenient start to your day.
  • 🦩 Witness the spectacular flamingos at Laguna Chaxa, part of the largest salt flat in Chile, and learn about their habitat from your knowledgeable guide.
  • 🏞️ Visit the breathtaking Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, located at 13,780 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level, surrounded by majestic mountains.
  • 🌄 Explore the vibrant Salar de Aguas Calientes and Salar de Talar, where striking red rock formations create a stunning contrast against the salt flats.
  • 🗣️ Benefit from live tour commentary provided in both English and Spanish, enriching your understanding of this unique environment.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch during your journey, featuring local flavors to energize your exploration.
  • 📍 Conclude your adventure with a return drop-off at the same location as your pickup, making your day seamless and enjoyable.

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Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish
  • Hotel pickup
  • Drop-off is at the city centre
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
  • Altiplanic Lagoons
  • Entrance fees to Altiplanic Lagoons
  • Gratuities

  • Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup starting at 08:00 a.m. Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. (pass by)
  • Laguna Chaxa
    Then we visit the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt flat in Chile, where the flamingos national reserve is located. We will visit the Chaxa lagoon to observe the types of flamingos, as well as other species that inhabit the lagoons of the to Salt.
  • Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
    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.
  • Piedras Rojas
    Then we go to Piedras Rojas where we visit Salar de Aguas Calientes and Salar de Talar, where you can see the rock formations reddish colors. Enjoy the incredible landscapes from the Atacama Salt Flat, especially with the colors that the nature offers to us.
  • After our incredible experience in the Atacama Salt Flat, we will return our trip back to San Pedro de Atacama. The drop off will be at the same point as where you were picked up.

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants and shoes, and a windbreaker or warm jacket
  • It is recommended that you bring water, sunblock and sunglasses
  • Important: Please bring cash to pay for the entrance fees to our guide. If you do not pay the entrance fee, you will not be able to enter the park and the service will not be refunded.
  • Note: The altiplano lagoons lie at more than 13,500 feet in elevation, which may cause mild altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication. 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.
  • Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before the departure!
  • Children over 8 years old are allowed
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

    Location San Pedro de Atacama, North Chile, Chile
    $90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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