Altiplanic lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat full-day trip with lunch

Free cancellation

Place: San Pedro de Atacama

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Lunch

Do this because

Discover the Altiplanic Lagoons with an expert guide
Admire unique landscapes with millenary stories
See the unique flora and fauna that are only found in these protected areas
Enjoy a traditional lunch

What to expect

Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup. Start the excursion with breakfast in the Tambillo forest, a particular forest of a tree called Tamarugo that grows in the middle of the desert. Then visit the Chaxa lagoon, located in the Salar de Atacama, a lagoon of spectacular beauty that is divided into several mirrors of water, where a large number of flamingos live. It is the largest salt flat in Chile, where the Flamingos National Reserve is located.

Discover the Chaxa lagoon to observe different types of flamingos, as well as other species that inhabit the lagoons of the to Salt. Then go through the towns of Toconao and Socaire, built with stone of volcanic origin. Arrive at Los Flamencos National Reserve, where you can explore the altiplanic lagoons, two lagoons over 4,000 meters high at the foot of two large volcanoes, and finally the Salar de Aguas Calientes, a salt flat with beautiful contrasts of turquoise and calypso colors, and next to the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, a stone platform that owes its name to its reddish color product of iron oxidation.

After your incredible experience in the Atacama Salt Flat, return to San Pedro de Atacama. The drop-off will be at the city center.

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

An additional surcharge of approximately 23.000 clp p/ person for admission to Altiplanic Lagoon is payable on the day of the tour

Know in advance:

Please contact the local operator at least 48 hours prior to the departure date of the tour to reconfirm the date of travel and the pick-up details. You will find their contact information on the voucher after booking
The pick-up time is between 06:00 to 06:40, it may vary from 07:00 to 07:40 in case there is no availability in the early hours. The local tour provider will confirm the pickup time the day before
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a jacket in cooler months
Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, it is the parents' responsibility in case of any inconvenient

What’s included

Guided tour of Altiplanic Lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat (Bilingual guide English/Spanish)

Lunch

Hotel pick-up

What’s not included

Meals and beverages not specified on the Itinerary

Tips (optional)

Hotel drop-off

Entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

The hotel pick-up is included only in accommodation near the city center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact the local tour provider.