Altiplanic Lagoons and Atacama Salt

Name: Altiplanic Lagoons Tour Piedras Rojas, San Pedro de Atacama
Brand: Visitchile
SKU: ENO004
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Code: ENO004

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Departure time: 07:00 am
Excursion: Shared
Departures: Daily
Starting point: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Language: Spanish / English
Duration: 8 hrs.

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Description

In this full day excursion we invite you to live the experience of visiting the viewpoint of Piedras Rojas, Salar de Talar, Toconao, Socaire and the lagoons of San Pedro de Atacama in regular service and enjoy the beautiful colors and landscapes that this destination offers.

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Difficulty: Easy. Not recommended for pregnant women, people with hypertension or children under 6 years old.
Recommendations: Comfortable clothes, trekking shoes, windbreaker, bring sun block, bring 2 liters of water.
Starting time and place: between 0700 and 0740 AM am (pick up at hotels located in the urban radius of San Pedro de Atacama).
Time and ending point: 17:00 pm, does not include Drop Off service in hotel, the service ends leaving passengers in the center of San Pedro de Atacama.
Duration: 8 hrs
Service: Regular shared

The start and end times of the tour are referential, and the order of the visit to the places can change the same day.

Itinerary

In this beautiful full day excursion, we will travel about 300 kilometers. Our first stop of the tour will be at the Mirador de Piedras Rojas in the Piedras Calientes sector, in this place we will have a view of the Altiplanic Salt Flats appreciating its formations and wonderful contrast of colors of the area. Then we will go to the Altiplanic Lagoons Miñique and Micanti that are located at 4320 meters above sea level, here we will take a walk to visit the place, then we will go to the town of Socaire where we will see their crops in the form of terrace. We will continue the tour to the Salar de Atacama in the sector of Laguna Chaxa is in this place where we can see the three different types of flamingos that are in the area. We will finish our tour in the town of Toconao where we will visit its famous church and bell tower.

Return to San Pedro de Atacama.

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Faq

The best time to visit is between October and April, when temperatures are more pleasant and all tourist activities can be carried out without major inconveniences. However, the weather in the Atacama Desert is unpredictable, so it is recommended to be prepared for temperature changes.

Yes, although daytime temperatures can be warm, nights in the desert can be very cold. It is advisable to bring light clothing for the day and warm clothes for the night, as well as a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

The most common way to get there is to fly from Santiago to Calama Airport, and then by land vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama (which is about 100 km from Calama).

Yes, especially in high season. San Pedro de Atacama is a popular destination, so it is recommended to book tours in advance to secure your place, at least 48 hours in advance if you plan to visit the most popular places.

First choose the date on the calendar on your right and tour options. Click on book and then fill in your personal and booking information. Once received we will process your reservation requesting payment by secure credit card and send you vouchers and final instructions.

San Pedro de Atacama is over 2,400 meters above sea level, and some of the tourist destinations, such as the Tatio Geysers and Lagunas Altiplánicas, are over 4,300 meters above sea level. It is important to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol in the early hours and take it easy during the first day. If you have problems with the altitude, it is advisable to talk to your guide.

In our tours the vehicle stops at the most important places of interest to make short walks, usually to get closer and have a better experience or better views. They are easy in physical terms.

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Cesar Giacomini Penteado

March, 2015

Gostei. Mas os passeios dos Geysers é muito rapido. Tem muita coisa em um unico passeio. Não deu tempo de tomar banho. Diminua a quantidade de atividades ou aumente o tempo do passeio.

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