Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
Overview
We will begin this excursion having breakfast in the Tambillo forest, a particular forest of a tree called Tamarugo that grows in the middle of the desert. Then we will 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. Then we will go through the towns of Toconao and Socaire, towns built with stone of volcanic origin. for later arrive at Los Flamencos National Reserve, where we will visit 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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Drop-off is at the city centre
- Hotel pickup
- Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Altiplanic Lagoons
- Altiplanic Lagoons
Meeting and Pickup
The pick-up time is between 06:00 to 06:40, it may vary from 07:00 to 07:40 in case we do not find entry availability to the park at the earliest times. We will confirm the pickup time the day before. Remember that the Hotel pick up is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before the departure!
What To Expect
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San Pedro de Atacama (pass by)
Laguna Chaxa
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Piedras Rojas
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Pedro de Atacama
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants and shoes, and a windbreaker or warm jacket
- It is recommended that you bring water, sunblock and sunglasses
- Note: Please bring cash to pay for the entrance fees and any additional expenses
- Note: The altiplano lagoons lie at more than 13,500 feet in elevation, which may cause mild altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication. Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, the responsability is under the parents in case of any inconvenient.
- Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before the departure!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-04).
- Lunch.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus.
- Drop-off is at the city centre.
- Hotel pickup.
- Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance fees to Altiplanic Lagoons.
- Altiplanic Lagoons.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Drop-off is at the city centre
- Hotel pickup
- Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Altiplanic Lagoons
- Altiplanic Lagoons
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Children over 8 years old are allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants and shoes, and a windbreaker or warm jacket
- It is recommended that you bring water, sunblock and sunglasses
- Note: Please bring cash to pay for the entrance fees and any additional expenses
- Note: The altiplano lagoons lie at more than 13,500 feet in elevation, which may cause mild altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication. Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, the responsability is under the parents in case of any inconvenient.
- Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before the departure!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
