San Pedro de Atacama, Laguna de Chaxa and Toconao - Half day

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San Pedro de Atacama, Laguna de Chaxa and Toconao - Half day — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Visit the Salar de Atacama and Laguna Chaxa to observe flamingos in their natural habitat. See up close the high plateau lagoons with its rich fauna, which is a gift of nature for us to observe. Explore the towns of Socaire and Toconao.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Receptivo Aborigen Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Tickets

Itinerary

Laguna Chaxa

Passing by

Begin this tour with a pick-up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. Your first stop is in Miscellanea and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons located at 4,200 meters above sea level. Spend some time here to appreciate the fauna of this unique place.

The next stop is in the village of Atacameño de Socaire, where you can see the cultivation terraces and the village church. Visit the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt lake in Chile, where the national flamingo reserve is located. See the Chaxa lagoon and see three types of flamingos, as well as other species, that live in the Salar lagoons.

For your final stop, visit the city of Toconao to appreciate the fantastic architecture of the bell tower and the village church.

Departure: 07:30 hs

Arrival: 2:30 p.m.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hostal Chaxa

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.