Day trip

Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

4.6  / 5310 reviews
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Day trip
Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour
4.6  / 5310 reviews

Take a full-day excursion to visit the Miscanti and Miñique lagoons, Salar de Talar, and the Atacameño village of Socaire. Observe the famous Salar de Atacama from above, and enjoy included meals.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
See pickup & drop-off
Small group
Limited to 14 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

L
Lorenzo – Italy

Very beautiful trip, highly recommended. Camila - our guide - was very knowledgeable and transport and food were up to standards. Well done!

L
Lorenzo – Italy
I
Iain – United Kingdom

Great tour, with a friendly and fun guide. We beat the crowds to all the sights and the provided breakfast and lunch were great too!

I
Iain – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit the famous Miñique and Miscanti Lagoons
  • See the remarkable purple stones at Salar de Talar
  • Enjoy breakfast while admiring the unique landscape
  • Have lunch by the flamingo reserve and Chaxa Lagoon
  • Visit the highland town of Socaire to learn about its culture

Full description

Be collected from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama around 6:30 AM. Your first stop, after an hour, will be at the Miscanti and Miñiques highland lagoons, located at 4,200 meters above sea level. In these lagoons, enjoy breakfast and admire the fauna and flora here.  The next visit is to the Salar de Talar, known as Piedras Rojas or purple stones. The beauty of this place will leave you speechless. Continue to your next stop at the Atacameño village of Socaire, where you can observe the terraces of cultivation and the village church. Then visit the Salar de Atacama, Chile's largest salt lake. Here are the national flamingo reserve and the Chaxa lagoon, which is home to three types of flamingos as well as other species. Return to San Pedro de Atacama around 5:00 PM. 

Includes

  • Hotel pickup in San Pedro de Atacama
  • Local expert guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Entry fees
  • Tips
  • Drop off in the center of San Pedro

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • People with high blood pressure

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup time

30 - 45 minutes before the activity starts.

Pickup included

Pickup from centrally-located hotels in San Pedro de Atacama town only. If your hotel is out of the pickup zone, you will be sent a meeting point.

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Drop-off point
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, those with back problems, those with hypertension, those with serious health conditions, and children under 7 years old or adults over 70 years old due to the altitude of 4,100 meters
  • We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket or sweater
  • We recommend that you bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and your camera

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 310 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Lorenzo – Italy11 December 2024  – Verified booking
Very beautiful trip, highly recommended. Camila - our guide - was very knowledgeable and transport and food were up to standards. Well done!
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Iain – United Kingdom6 December 2024  – Verified booking
Great tour, with a friendly and fun guide. We beat the crowds to all the sights and the provided breakfast and lunch were great too!
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Graham Thomas – United Kingdom6 December 2024  – Verified booking
Friendly, entertaining and informative trip. Included breakfast and lunch were tasty and adequate portions.
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Product ID: 190853

Activity provider:Ruta Chile

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