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Full Day Tour to Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons and Chaxa

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Full Day Tour to Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons and Chaxa

About this activity

This is a classic tour of San Pedro de Atacama. You cannot stop visiting the most impressive landscapes of the desert.

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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 18 people
People per booking
1–18
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Puka Rumi Travel Agency

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance fees: Tickets included Red Stones: $18.75 USD per person ($15,000 CLP)
  • Included: Breakfast included - fruits, bread, juice, coffee, tea, cookies, cheese, cake.
  • Included: Entrance fees: Included posts Laguna Chaxa: $15 USD per person ($13,800 CLP)
  • Included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Tropico de Capricornio

    one hour

    We pass the Tropic of Capricorn with a stop to take pictures and enjoy a rich breakfast.

  2. Laguna Chaxa

    one hour Admission included

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

  3. Piedras Rojas

    5 hours Admission included

    After a 2 hour drive we arrive at Piedras Rojas. Iconic and typical desert landscape, with a singular red color in the stones, shaped by curious geological phenomena. Perfect opportunity to take great pictures. To get to the Salar de Aguas Calientes, also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes, we will have to go up in our vehicle to 3800 meters of altitude and walk for 1 hour and 15 minutes, to see the red rocks, as well as some lagoons and salt flats. around.

  4. Lagunas Altiplanicas

    2 hours Admission included

    In the area of Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons, where our guide will provide us with information about the flora and fauna of the place.

  5. Socaire

    one hour

    We will pass through the town of Socaire, where we will make a stop to take pictures.

  6. Toconao

    Passing by

    We will pass through the town of Toconao.

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 16 more pickup points

We do not pick up in Ayllus. If your hotel is outside our pick-up radius, contact us to find out if we can pick you up, otherwise we will combine the meeting point in Plaza Turistur.

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.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems

  • It is not recommended for travelers with pressure problems

  • Children under 7 years old are not allowed

Traveller ratings

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Full Day Tour to Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons and Chaxa

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