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On this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights more intimately, sharing your day with other travelers but avoiding big groups: Take in the views of the beautiful landscape paired against the Altiplanic Lagoons, with waters of an intense blue fed by underground rivers of thew. Additionally, visit Talar Salt Flats, known as Piedras Rojas and admire the intense colors of the rocks! A trip you can't miss!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up from your lodging in San Pedro de Atacama is included. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. Pick-up between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. (winter) If you are staying at an Airbnb please let us know your Airbnb address for pickup. Travelers staying at Airbnbs MUST give their personal phone number so that we can reach them if needed. You must be ready at the reception or attentive to the vehicle arrival. Pick-up is not included from hotels located in the pedestrian zone.
Itinerary
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1San Pedro de Atacama
After a morning pick-up at your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, you will start your adventure into amazing and arid landscapes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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First, get ready to know this particular town. It enchants by its simplicity, the calmness of its people, its climate, the handicrafts and the architecture, where earthy and white colors abound. It is an ancient town built with volcanic rock and an oasis, its freshwater allows the growing of all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Laguna Chaxa
Next up, you will head to Los Flamencos National Reserve to visit the marginal zone of the Atacama Salt Flats. You will reach Chaxa Lagoon, located in the northern sector of the Atacama Salt Flat, where you will get to see flamingos in the wild and migratory birds. Observe the salt crusts on the surface of the Salar, generated by the evaporation of saline groundwater. You will have some free time for pictures.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Then, get to know the small altiplanic village of Socaire with its iconic church and its agriculture. It is located at 3,500 masl and is the main natural balcony of the Atacama Salt Flats. Socaire was formerly important for its gold mines and currently it is characterized by its typical cuisine. Here, you will have some minutes to admire its church (historical heritage).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Lagunas Altiplanicas
Finally, the moment you were waiting for; you will arrive at Miscanti and Meñiques Altiplanic Lagoons. Be amazed by its intense blue waters fed by underground rivers and enjoy the surrounding landscape of volcanoes and mountains. The lagoons are located at 4,300 masl and surrounded by the Andes Mountain Range and the Meñiques Volcano. Keep your eyes wide open; here, you may see flamingos and other birds (species such as Tagua Cornuda, Parinas Chicas, the Caití, Baird's Sandpiper, Puna Plover, Pato Juarjual and the Guallata).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6Piedras Rojas
To further add to your experience, start a 1-hour hike along the foothills of the southern Andes, towards Talar Salt Flat, also known as Piedras Rojas, a place where the rocks are tinted by natural oxidation and weathering. A perfect spot for pictures!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
San Pedro de Atacama (Pass by)
At the end of the trip, you will be driven back to San Pedro de Atacama. **Notes: Schedules and the order of the visited attractions are estimated and may change due to the guide's evaluation.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
- Please advise specific dietary requirements, restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. You may use the “Special Requirements” box for that matter
- Please bring: Closed or trekking shoes, water, comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat, fleece in summer and jacket in winter.
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Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
- Please advise specific dietary requirements, restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. You may use the “Special Requirements” box for that matter
- Please bring: Closed or trekking shoes, water, comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat, fleece in summer and jacket in winter.
- You may have to complete the risk acceptance form before starting the trip
- Minimum age: 12 years old. Maximum age: 70 years old
- Ending time: 17:30 approximately (winter)
- IMPORTANT: this excursion is not allowed for pregnant women
- Please keep in mind that we will reach a height of 4500 m.a.s.l. so some people may suffer from altitude sickness
- People with hypertension, edema or embolism (only with medical authorization)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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