Tour Rojas and Highland Lagoons

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About this activity

Explore some of the most impressive landscapes of the Atacama desert on a complete, comfortable and full of unforgettable scenery tour. The experience begins with a delicious breakfast and follows iconic places like Piedras Rojas, the Salar de Aguas Calientes, the incredible Lagunas Miscanti y Miñiques and the famous Laguna Chaxa, flamingos’ natural habitat.

During the journey, you will have a local Guide, comfortable transportation.

Itinerary:

Tropic of Capricorn
Rojas Piedras and Salar de Aguas Calientes
Highland Lagunas
Laguna Chaxa
Return to San Pedro de Atacama

A perfect experience for those who want to know the best of Atacama in a single day.

Pick-up between 06:30 and 8:00 - we will contact to confirm.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Norte Sul Chile

Ages: Children (7–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast: fruit, bread, juice, coffee, tea, biscuits, cheese, cake. Lunch
Included: Lunch
Included: Entrance fees: Red stones
Included: Entrance fees: Altiplanic lagoons
Included: Entrance fees: Laguna Chaxa

Itinerary

Tropico de Capricornio

one hour

We will pass through the Tropic of Capricorn with a stop to take photos and enjoy a rich breakfast.
Laguna Chaxa

one hour Admission included

We will make a stop at Lagoa Chaxa, the heart of the Atacama! In this place you can see flamingos.
Piedras Rojas

4 hours Admission included

After approximately 2 hours of travel, we arrive at Piedras Rojas, one of the most iconic landscapes of the desert. The site impresses by the red colouring of the rocks, formed by curious geological phenomena over thousands of years, perfect setting for unforgettable photos.

To get to the Salar de Aguas Calientes, also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes, we will have to climb in our vehicle up to 3,800 meters of altitude and walk 1 hour and 15 minutes, to see the red stones, plus some lagoons and salines.
Lagunas Altiplanicas

2 hours Admission included

In the Miscanti and Miñiques Laguna region, our Guide will share information about the local rich flora and fauna, as well as the natural features that make this Andean landscape so unique and charming.
Socaire

one hour

We will pass through the city of Socaire, where we will make a stop to take photos.
Toconao

Passing by

We will pass through the city of Toconao.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We didn't catch Ayllus. If your hotel is outside our pick-up range, please contact us to see if we can pick you up, otherwise we will match the meeting point at Plaza Turistur or at the address described in the meeting point above.

End point

All tours end at the Plaza Touristur.

Pickup points

Don Raul Hotel
Hostal Mirador
Hotel Manada del Desierto
Terrantai Hotel
Hostal Hara

The meeting point may vary, we will always communicate the day before the tour.

Using your ticket

Dear client,

After completing your purchase, our team will contact you to share all the details about the tours. We’ll keep you informed of schedules as they’re released, clarify questions, include you in our WhatsApp groups, and send you important information for the best possible experience.