Toconao and Salt Flats in Atacama

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4 hours (approximately)
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Our excursion to Toconao and the Salar de Atacama will take you to explore beautiful natural landscapes to discover the native fauna and flora, as well as an old town, witness of the Atacameña culture & nbsp;

Among the places of interest we will visit are: a National Reserve the Flamingos and the Chaxa lagoon and the town of Toconao. Definitely a ride not to be missed.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
Professional Guide
Lunch and Drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees to Laguna Chaxa

Meeting and pickup

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

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • San Pedro de Atacama (Pass by)

    The tour begins with the departure from the hotels in San Pedro de Atacama, cradle of the Atacamean culture and archeological capital of Chile.

    Admission ticket free
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    Toconao

    We will travel to Toconao, a town that, according to scientific data, has a human life data of more than 12,000 years in the ancient sectors known as lickanantai. In this town is the church of San Lucas, with its small adobe and straw bell tower. We will also visit the workshop and the craft fair in the area, rich in articles of alpaca wool and crafts in cacti.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Salar de Atacama

    Then we will continue to the Salar de Atacama, the largest in Chile, to visit the Los Flamencos National Reserve. We will also visit the Chaxa lagoon, with a viewpoint, where you can recognize the different species of flamingos in the area. There we will enjoy some time to walk and photograph this unique show.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • San Pedro de Atacama (Pass by)

    The walk ends with the return to San Pedro de Atacama.

    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
  • Wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and mineral water
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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