Altiplanic Lagoons Salar de Atacama Villages and Red Stones

8 h 30 min Free cancellation

Altiplanic Lagoons Salar de Atacama Villages and Red Stones, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Live a unique experience in the Atacama highlands, exploring stunning high-rise landscapes and connecting with nature in its purest form. Accompanied by a bilingual guide (Spanish and English), you will learn about the history, culture and geography of this incredible region.

The tour includes hotel pick-up, shared transportation along scenic routes, as well as breakfast and lunch during the day. Lasting approximately 10 hours, it is an ideal choice to discover the highlands in comfort and professional organization.

Book ahead and secure your place in one of Atacama’s must-see experiences.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Enjoy Atacama

Ages: Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Salar de Atacama

one hour Admission included

The Salar de Atacama is famous for its elegant flamingos, which captivate visitors with its unique beauty, delicate pink feathers and long legs, which leave soft footprints on the salt flat.
Lagunas Altiplanicas

one hour Admission included

Then, already at height, at the foot of the volcanoes : the dark blue lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques, a route in which you can visualize the Andean mountain range feeling a cold that will leave you paralyzed for a moment, until you realize that you are 4000 km above sea level.

Two lagoons surrounded by a solid and a beautiful sky that contrasts perfectly with the crystal clear water. A somewhat particular vegetation and wonderful fauna adorn this beautiful place.
Piedras Rojas

one hour Admission included

We head to the Aguas Calientes wetland, also known as Piedras Rojas : these stones are red due to the oxidation of iron, their various shades, sizes, will leave you for a while puzzled, the landscape that surrounds us is a pastel color painting.
Iglesia de Socaire

30 min

Villages: The villages of Socaire and Toconao serve as short stops along the way, interesting are their churches and orchards. A tour with ample time, for hiking, photography, in short : to enjoy some very nice contrasts.
Laguna Chaxa

one hour Admission included

The day begins in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, at dawn we visit the Chaxa Lagoon in the Salar de Atacama (habitat of endemic and migratory birds).

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Don Raul Hotel
Hotel Takha Takha
Hotel La Cochera
Hotel Pascual Andino
Hotel Noi Casa Atacama
Hostal Apanantor
Terrantai Hotel
Ittai Hotel
Foresta Atacama Lodge
La Casa De Don Tomas
Barros Antai Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Jardin Atacama

and 15 more pickup points

The pick-up service is exclusively from hotels and accommodation located within the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama.

Passengers must be ready in the lobby at least 10 minutes before the reported time.

The exact pick up time will be confirmed the day before the tour.

The pick-up process takes approximately 40 minutes, so passengers can be the first or last to be picked up, depending on the route established by the operator.