Highland Wonders: Red Stones & Lagoons

4.7
(20 reviews)

10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The perfect day trip for everything you wish to find in the Atacama Desert. Incredible volcanoes, huge salt flats and beautiful lagoons. You will be amazed with the landscapes of this trip.

We will reach over 4.000 meters above sea level, reason why we recommend full rest the night before and warm clothes for the cold.

What's Included

Park entries included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piedras Rojas

    • Toconao • Talar Salt Flat also called “Piedras Rojas” (Red rocks) • Chaxa Lagoon • Miscanti Lagoon

    10 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques

    Incredible lagoons between the volcanos: this two lagoons are the perfect scenario for a picture of the desert. The contrast between the rocky mountains and the amazing colors of the lagoons make this place a magical one

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Salar de Atacama

    The Salar de Atacama is the largest salt deposit in Chile whose surface, white and rough, hides a large brackish lake from the naked eye. Its size is 300,000 square kilometers and can be fully appreciated thanks to the fact that the air is completely dry. However, this great visibility distorts the appreciation of distances.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Laguna Chaxa

    What a special place! Surrounded by volcanoes, mountains and mountain ranges, this lagoon fills us with an indescribable peace as soon as we begin our journey towards its waters rich in plankton and crustaceans. Unlike other lagoons, we cannot swim here, but that is not an impediment for not enjoying the ride. At 4,500 meters above sea level, we soon will discover that Laguna Chaxar is an unmissable sight for bird lovers.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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