Full Day Tour to Red Stones, High Plains and Chaxa

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About this activity

Our tour combines some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Atacama Desert into one experience. It includes breakfast and lunch, allowing you to enjoy the tour in greater comfort, as well as the company of local guides who will share information about the geography, fauna and culture of the area.

The itinerary is carefully planned to offer the necessary time at each stop, providing excellent opportunities for landscape observation and photography in some of the most emblematic places of the Chilean highlands.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Senderos Atacameños

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tourism Guide with Certification
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Vehicle with air conditioning and heating
Included: Lunch
Included: Tickets included Red Stones and Altiplanic Lagoons : $18.75 USD per person ($15,000 CLP)
Included: Breakfast buffet included with homemade bread, quequeques, cookies, fresh fruit, ham, cheese, tomato, palta, butter, jam, Bolivian coffee, milk, tea and coca infusion.
Included: Tickets included Laguna Chaxa : $15 USD per person ($13,800 CLP)

Itinerary

Tropico de Capricornio

2 hours Admission included

The accredited guide will pick you up directly from your hotel to start the excursion towards the village of Socaire. Along the way we will make a stop in the Tropic of Capricorn, where you can take pictures and know its geographical importance.
Socaire

one hour

We will continue with a delicious breakfast, and then visit the traditional village of socaire, renowned for its architecture and local culture.
Piedras Rojas

2 hours Admission included

Discover the spectacular beauty of Piedras Rojas and the Salar de Aguas Calientes, one of the most amazing landscapes of the Atacama Desert. During your visit you can admire the contrast between the reddish rock formations, the turquoise waters of the lagoon and the imposing volcanic environment that surrounds them. You will have time to tour the viewpoints, capture unique photographs and take in one of the most stunning natural scenes of the Andean highlands.
Lagunas Altiplanicas

one hour Admission included

Visit the stunning Miscanti and Miñiques High Plains, located at over 4,000 meters altitude. During the tour you will enjoy unique panoramic views of its intense blue waters, surrounded by majestic volcanoes and Andean landscapes of extraordinary beauty. You will have time to walk through the viewpoints, take unforgettable photographs and get to know the flora, fauna and natural wealth of one of the most emblematic places of the Atacama Desert.
Laguna Chaxa

2 hours Admission included

Visit the beautiful salt flat and flamingo spot, we finish the tour with the return to your hotels, ensuring a comfortable, safe and memorable experience.

Meeting point and pickup

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

End point

The tour ends at the main street snails located in the city center and close to hotels and restaurants.

Pickup points

Don Raul Hotel
Hotel Takha Takha
Hostal Campo Base
Hotel La Cochera
Hotel Pascual Andino
Hotel Noi Casa Atacama
Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama
Hostal Apanantor
Backpackers San Pedro Hostel
Terrantai Hotel
Ittai Hotel
Foresta Atacama Lodge

and 31 more pickup points

For your convenience, the service includes pickup from hotels and accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama. Please be prepared in the lobby or main entrance 30 minutes in advance. The exact pick-up time will be informed the day before the tour to ensure an organized and punctual experience.