Altiplano lagoons, Piedra Rojas and Atacama salt-flat - San Pedro de Atacama
1 day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Toconao, Toconao, Antofagasta Region
In Toconao we will visit the San Lucas church and the 18th century bell tower in its square, built entirely with a white volcanic rock called Liparite, and the town’s signature fruit orchards.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salar de Atacama, Antofagasta Chile
In the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest salt flat in Chile and the third largest in the world, we will explore the trails of the Chaxa Lagoon, a special place, surrounded by volcanoes and mountain ranges; very rich biodiversity, its waters rich in plankton and crustaceans and is a nesting place and habitat for three flamingo species found in Chile: the Andean, Chilean, and James’s flamingoes. This lagoon fills us with peace. Laguna Chaxar is a must-see for bird lovers.Unlike other lagoons, we cannot bathe here, but that is no impediment to enjoy the ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques, Caracoles 174b, San Pedro de Atacama 1410000 Chile
Then, we will go to the Altiplano, where the first thing we will do is visit the Miscanti Lagoon and Miñiques Lagoon, at the foot of the volcanoes that give its names; a habitat for waterfowl and mammals like foxes, culpeos (Andeanfoxes), and vicuñas. Max altitude 4200 m.a.s.l. .
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Salar de Aguas Calientes, San Pedro de Atacama Chile
Continuing in the direction of Paso Sico near, on the border with Argentina, we will meet the saline of Talar: the lagoon is surrounded by large red volcanic stones due to the high concentration of iron oxide in them, Red Stones, in fact .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Socaire, Socaire, Antofagasta Region
We will pass through Socaire where a lunch is
waiting for us at a local restaurant; in this village we could see the cultivated terraces, originally made from the Inca, and pretty little church from the colonial era.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Toconao, Toconao, Antofagasta Region
In Toconao we will visit the San Lucas church and the 18th century bell tower in its square, built entirely with a white volcanic rock called Liparite, and the town’s signature fruit orchards.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salar de Atacama, Antofagasta Chile
In the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest salt flat in Chile and the third largest in the world, we will explore the trails of the Chaxa Lagoon, a special place, surrounded by volcanoes and mountain ranges; very rich biodiversity, its waters rich in plankton and crustaceans and is a nesting place and habitat for three flamingo species found in Chile: the Andean, Chilean, and James’s flamingoes. This lagoon fills us with peace. Laguna Chaxar is a must-see for bird lovers.Unlike other lagoons, we cannot bathe here, but that is no impediment to enjoy the ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques, Caracoles 174b, San Pedro de Atacama 1410000 Chile
Then, we will go to the Altiplano, where the first thing we will do is visit the Miscanti Lagoon and Miñiques Lagoon, at the foot of the volcanoes that give its names; a habitat for waterfowl and mammals like foxes, culpeos (Andeanfoxes), and vicuñas. Max altitude 4200 m.a.s.l. .
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Salar de Aguas Calientes, San Pedro de Atacama Chile
Continuing in the direction of Paso Sico near, on the border with Argentina, we will meet the saline of Talar: the lagoon is surrounded by large red volcanic stones due to the high concentration of iron oxide in them, Red Stones, in fact .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Socaire, Socaire, Antofagasta Region
We will pass through Socaire where a lunch is
waiting for us at a local restaurant; in this village we could see the cultivated terraces, originally made from the Inca, and pretty little church from the colonial era.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Lunch - The lunch will be taken in the local restaurant in Socaire (3200masl)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certificated guide and expert driver.
- Our guides no very well the area, They are expert about the geological formation that cause the develop of this geographical area, but also have studied the local culture and their traditions.
Not included
- Entrances: Chaxa lagoon CLP $ 2500p/p
- Miscanti/Miñiques lagoon CLP 3000p/p
- Be prepared for cold wind, and for heat.
- Gratuities
- Ingresso - Salar de Atacama
- Ingresso - Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
- Ingresso - Salar de Aguas Calientes
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Sport
70%
Tourism
60%
Cultural
35%