Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons, and Salar de Atacama 12-Hour Day Trip
by Whipala Expedition
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This 12-hour day trip departs from San Pedro de Atacama and includes visits to several locations in the Altiplanic region. The tour begins with a 30-minute stop in Toconao, a small town known for its crafts, central square, and church. Next, the group travels to Laguna Chaxa in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, spending about one hour observing the salt flat environment and local wildlife. The tour then stops for 30 minutes at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of the Earth's major latitude circles. Afterward, the trip continues southeast to the village of Socaire, where visitors spend 30 minutes seeing the church and learning about local agriculture. The journey proceeds to the Altiplanic lagoons of Miscanti and Meñiques, located at approximately 4200 meters above sea level within the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Visitors spend about two hours here viewing the volcanic landscape and lagoons formed by groundwater from melting ice. The final stop is at Piedras Rojas, also known as Salar de Talar, where natural oxidation colors the rocks red. Here, the tour includes about one hour of trekking among the rock formations. Shared transportation is provided with hotel pickup and drop-off at the center of San Pedro de Atacama. Breakfast and lunch are included during the trip. A bilingual driver/guide offers commentary in Spanish and English. Entrance fees to parks and reserves are not included and must be paid by visitors at each site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Toconao
Visit Toconao, a town known for its crafts, main square, and church during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Laguna Chaxa
Spend about one hour at Laguna Chaxa within Los Flamencos National Reserve, which covers 740 square kilometers in the Antofagasta Region.
60 min
Tropico de Capricornio
Stop for 30 minutes at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of Earth’s five major latitude circles.
30 min
Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
Visit the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons in the national reserve for two hours. These lagoons lie at approximately 4200 meters altitude and are fed by groundwater from melting ice.
120 min
Socaire
Spend 30 minutes in the village of Socaire, visiting its church and observing local agricultural practices.
30 min
Piedras Rojas
Trek for approximately one hour in the area.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons, and Salar de Atacama 12-Hour Day Trip
by Whipala Expedition
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This 12-hour day trip departs from San Pedro de Atacama and includes visits to several locations in the Altiplanic region. The tour begins with a 30-minute stop in Toconao, a small town known for its crafts, central square, and church. Next, the group travels to Laguna Chaxa in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, spending about one hour observing the salt flat environment and local wildlife. The tour then stops for 30 minutes at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of the Earth's major latitude circles. Afterward, the trip continues southeast to the village of Socaire, where visitors spend 30 minutes seeing the church and learning about local agriculture. The journey proceeds to the Altiplanic lagoons of Miscanti and Meñiques, located at approximately 4200 meters above sea level within the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Visitors spend about two hours here viewing the volcanic landscape and lagoons formed by groundwater from melting ice. The final stop is at Piedras Rojas, also known as Salar de Talar, where natural oxidation colors the rocks red. Here, the tour includes about one hour of trekking among the rock formations. Shared transportation is provided with hotel pickup and drop-off at the center of San Pedro de Atacama. Breakfast and lunch are included during the trip. A bilingual driver/guide offers commentary in Spanish and English. Entrance fees to parks and reserves are not included and must be paid by visitors at each site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Toconao
Visit Toconao, a town known for its crafts, main square, and church during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Laguna Chaxa
Spend about one hour at Laguna Chaxa within Los Flamencos National Reserve, which covers 740 square kilometers in the Antofagasta Region.
60 min
Tropico de Capricornio
Stop for 30 minutes at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of Earth’s five major latitude circles.
30 min
Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques
Visit the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons in the national reserve for two hours. These lagoons lie at approximately 4200 meters altitude and are fed by groundwater from melting ice.
120 min
Socaire
Spend 30 minutes in the village of Socaire, visiting its church and observing local agricultural practices.
30 min
Piedras Rojas
Trek for approximately one hour in the area.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.