Red Rocks & Altiplanic Lagoons

Description

We’ll begin in San Pedro de Atacama and head southeast into the Atacama Desert. Our first major stop is Piedras Rojas, also known as the Aguas Calientes salt flat. You’ll drive up to 4,200 m in altitude and take a 1 hour 15 minute hike to admire the copper-colored rocks, surrounding lagoons, and salt flats.

Next, you’ll visit the high-altitude lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques, where your guide will explain the Andean flora and fauna that thrive in these wetlands. You’ll continue to Laguna Chaxa, a classic of the Salar de Atacama, ideal for spotting flamingos and taking photos. Along the way, make brief stops in Socaire and at the Tropic of Capricorn for great photo ops.

We’ll then return to San Pedro de Atacama, wrapping up a full day of Andean landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable viewpoints.

Important notes

• The order of stops may change on the day due to conditions.
• In winter, access to Miscanti and Miñiques may be closed due to snow. If so, the visit is replaced with Laguna Tuyajto.
  

You can choose between the following options:

Shared tour

• Includes Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide (select according to your preference).
• Price:
  • Resident in Chile: CLP$ 76.000 per person.
  • Non-resident in Chile: CLP$ 84.000 per person.

Private tour

• Bilingual guide included (Spanish and English).
• Price:
  • Resident in Chile:
    • 1 person: CLP$ 470.000.
    • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 254.000 per person.
    • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 182.000 per person.
    • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 146.000 per person.
    • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 151.000 per person.
    • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 132.000 per person.
    • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 146.000 per person.
    • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 132.000 per person.
    • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 122.000 per person.
    • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 114.000 per person.
  • Non-residents of Chile:
    • 1 person: CLP$ 485.000.
    • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 269.000 per person.
    • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 197.000 per person.
    • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 161.000 per person.
    • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 166.000 per person.
    • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 147.000 per person.
    • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 161.000 per person.
    • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 147.000 per person.
    • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 137.000 per person.
    • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 129.000 per person.

Pickup Area

The pickup service is available for accommodations located within the area marked in blue. If your accommodation is outside this area, you will be assigned one of the following meeting points, marked with a yellow star:

• Plazoleta La Apacheta.
• Domingo Atienza & Gustavo Le Paige Intersection.
• San Pedro de Atacama Bus Terminal.
• Séquitor Roundabout.