• San Pedro de Atacama - After a morning pick-up at your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, you will start your adventure into amazing and arid landscapes.
• Toconao - First, get ready to know this particular town. It enchants by its simplicity, the calmness of its people, its climate, the handicrafts and the architecture, where earthy and white colors abound. It is an ancient town built with volcanic rock and an oasis, its freshwater allows the growing of all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
• Laguna Chaxa - Next up, you will head to Los Flamencos National Reserve to visit the marginal zone of the Atacama Salt Flats. You will reach Chaxa Lagoon, located in the northern sector of the Atacama Salt Flat, where you will get to see flamingos in the wild and migratory birds. Observe the salt crusts on the surface of the Salar, generated by the evaporation of saline groundwater. You will have some free time for pictures.
• Socaire - Then, get to know the small altiplanic village of Socaire with its iconic church and its agriculture. It is located at 3,500 masl and is the main natural balcony of the Atacama Salt Flats. Socaire was formerly important for its gold mines and currently it is characterized by its typical cuisine. Here, you will have some minutes to admire its church (historical heritage).
• Lagunas Altiplanicas - Finally, the moment you were waiting for; you will arrive at Miscanti and Meñiques Altiplanic Lagoons. Be amazed by its intense blue waters fed by underground rivers and enjoy the surrounding landscape of volcanoes and mountains. The lagoons are located at 4,300 masl and surrounded by the Andes Mountain Range and the Meñiques Volcano. Keep your eyes wide open; here, you may see flamingos and other birds (species such as Tagua Cornuda, Parinas Chicas, the Caití, Baird’s Sandpiper, Puna Plover, Pato Juarjual and the Guallata).
• Piedras Rojas - To further add to your experience, start a 1-hour hike along the foothills of the southern Andes, towards Talar Salt Flat, also known as Piedras Rojas, a place where the rocks are tinted by natural oxidation and weathering. A perfect spot for pictures!
• San Pedro de Atacama - At the end of the trip, you will be driven back to San Pedro de Atacama. **Notes: Schedules and the order of the visited attractions are estimated and may change due to the guide’s evaluation.

• Professional bilingual driver-guide assistance in English and Spanish
• Complimentary breakfast
• Lunch included
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Convenient hotel pick-up and central drop-off

• Gratuities
• Entrance Fee

This excursion gives you the chance to better get to know one of the main attractions while being in the company of other tourists but keeping away from big crowds: Breathe in the sight of a gorgeous scenery beside the Altiplanic Lagoons, enriched by their vivid blue waters nourished by subterranean rivers of thew. Additionally, a trip to Talar Salt Flats, also known as Piedras Rojas, awaits you, where you can marvel at the vibrant hues of the rocks! An experience you simply must have!

• IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants
• Please advise specific dietary requirements, restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. You may use the “Special Requirements” box for that matter
• Please bring: Closed or trekking shoes, water, comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat, fleece in summer and jacket in winter.
• You may have to complete the risk acceptance form before starting the trip
• Minimum age: 12 years old. Maximum age: 70 years old
• Ending time: 17:30 approximately (winter)
• IMPORTANT: this excursion is not allowed for pregnant women
• Please keep in mind that we will reach a height of 4500 m.a.s.l. so some people may suffer from altitude sickness
• People with hypertension, edema or embolism (only with medical authorization)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.