Toconao and Salt Flats from San Pedro de Atacama

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About this activity

Our excursion to Toconao and the Salar de Atacama will take you to explore beautiful natural landscapes to discover the native fauna and flora, as well as an old town, witness of the Atacameña culture & nbsp;

Among the places of interest we will visit are: a National Reserve the Flamingos and the Chaxa lagoon and the town of Toconao. Definitely a ride not to be missed.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (10–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees to Laguna Chaxa

Itinerary

San Pedro de Atacama

Passing by

The tour begins with the departure from the hotels in San Pedro de Atacama, cradle of the Atacamean culture and archeological capital of Chile.
Toconao

2 hours

We will travel to Toconao, a town that, according to scientific data, has a human life data of more than 12,000 years in the ancient sectors known as lickanantai. In this town is the church of San Lucas, with its small adobe and straw bell tower. We will also visit the workshop and the craft fair in the area, rich in articles of alpaca wool and crafts in cacti.
Salar de Atacama

2 hours Admission not included

Then we will continue to the Salar de Atacama, the largest in Chile, to visit the Los Flamencos National Reserve. We will also visit the Chaxa lagoon, with a viewpoint, where you can recognize the different species of flamingos in the area. There we will enjoy some time to walk and photograph this unique show.
San Pedro de Atacama

Passing by

The walk ends with the return to San Pedro de Atacama.

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
Terrantai Hotel
Hotel Jardin Atacama
Hotel Tulor
Hostal Kirckir
La Casa De Don Tomas
Hotel & Hostal Corvatsch
Hostal Paloma Celestial

and 12 more pickup points

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Using your ticket

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)