Altiplanic lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat full-day trip with lunch
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Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup. Start the excursion with breakfast in the Tambillo forest, a particular forest of a tree called Tamarugo that grows in the middle of the desert. Then 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. It is the largest salt flat in Chile, where the Flamingos National Reserve is located.Discover the Chaxa lagoon to observe different types of flamingos, as well as other species that inhabit the lagoons of the to Salt. Then go through the towns of Toconao and Socaire, built with stone of volcanic origin. Arrive at Los Flamencos National Reserve, where you can explore 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.After your incredible experience in the Atacama Salt Flat, return to San Pedro de Atacama. The drop-off will be at the city center.
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Available in English, SpanishImportant information
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* An additional surcharge of approximately 23.000 clp p/ person for admission to Altiplanic Lagoon is payable on the day of the tour
Know in advance:
* Please contact the local operator at least 48 hours prior to the departure date of the tour to reconfirm the date of travel and the pick-up details. You will find their contact information on the voucher after booking
* The pick-up time is between 06:00 to 06:40, it may vary from 07:00 to 07:40 in case there is no availability in the early hours. The local tour provider will confirm the pickup time the day before
* Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a jacket in cooler months
* Infants are allowed to visit the lagoons but be aware of the altitude before going, it is the parents' responsibility in case of any inconvenient