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Atacama Salt Flat & Piedras Rojas Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama,
Chile
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Overview
Duration
11h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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 to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. 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!. Children over 8 years old are allowed. Children over 8 years old are allowed. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Hotel pickup. Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus. Live tour commentary provided in English & Spanish. Lunch. Drop-off is at the city centre
What's not included
Gratuities. Entrance fees to Altiplanic Lagoons (23.000 clp)
Know Before You Go
When
07:00 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Gray Line Chile
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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!