Piedras Rojas Salt Flats and Altiplanic Lagoons: Discover High-Altitude Flora and Fauna

Explore the stunning Piedras Rojas Salt Flats and Altiplanic Lagoons, home to unique high-altitude flora and fauna. Discover breathtaking landscapes and visit the Flamencos National Reserve and Chaxa Lagoon. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Pedro de Atacama - Our adventure begins early, between 06:00 and 06:30 hrs, from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, to make the most of the day and immerse ourselves in the amazing diversity of landscapes that await us.
  • Piedras Rojas - We will ascend to an impressive 4,000 meters above sea level until we reach the Piedras Rojas, a unique…
What's Included
  • Full Day Experience
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
  • Breakfast
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our journey to the Salar de Atacama and Altiplanic Lagoons will lead you to explore the diverse high-altitude lagoons, admire its stunning sceneries, and uncover the indigenous fauna and flora.
We will stop by a number of noteworthy sites like the Flamencos National Reserve and the Chaxa Lagoon. We will also travel to Miscanti and Miñique lagoons,…

Location
San Pedro de Atacama
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Xiaohong_z
Dec 2, 2024
Great experience in Atacama Desert - Great experience in Atacama Desert Chile, see what we have expected, tour guide is very nice, excellent service by Viator
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Victoria_e
Aug 2, 2024
Excellent guides and timings/pacing - The colours and grandeur of the landscape were unparalleled but this you can see on any tour- what was unique was how the guides (Francesca and Lucas) went above and beyond to translate everything into English for us. They timed everything perfectly along the way and made sure to give us information before or after the main group on the side so it didn't interrupt the flow. Breakfast set up and take down was also accompanied by information so we were always interested and food was great (set up a table of pre-prepared items parked up with spectacular desert views/ the Tropic of Capricorn). It was much more informative than tours we have recently been on (in Peru) so I may have to rethink how I rank other tours :)
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Jonathan_r
Apr 1, 2024
Jay is a superstar! - It was a very long day. However, our guide Jay was absolutely amazing. She took a lot of time to explain things to the group in multiple languages. Her knowledge of the animals, plant's, and terrain; is very extensive. I would 100% recommend Jay as a guide.
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Barbarandionisio
Mar 27, 2024
Best tour in Atacama - The best tour in the Atacama desert, it looks like a painting with no flaws... from photos and videos we don't have the size of the volcanoes and lagoons
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Ana
Nov 12, 2023
Surreal - My experience in the Atacama Desert was breathtaking. The arid landscape, with its vibrant colors and the turquoise waters of Laguna Caliente, created a surreal setting. It was an unforgettable journey, surrounded by the raw natural beauty of the desert.
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Brumbab
Oct 29, 2023
A photographer's dream - beautiful places - An absolutely beautiful day out. The lagoons are stunning and the colours and geology at Piedras Rochas is amazing. Definitely worth a trip. Look out for wildlife and bird life along the way as well as amazing plants (we visited in spring which made it more spectacular). Each of the sites is community run and restricts visitor numbers to preserve the places. You need to buy a ticket beforehand (the website isn't the easiest to use) and then check in at various range stations. The rangers are really helpful and the sites are beautifully taken care of - the toilets are amazing, something other tourist destinations in other countries could certainly learn from!! The peace, tranquillity and amazing colours make these sites a delight.
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Barbara_c
Feb 5, 2025
Atacama Desert - I want to preface this by saying I have never travelled in Chile so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The guide didn’t seem to spread her attention around the group. Focussing on only a few. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The included meals were ‘ok’ and not very well organized in their set up.
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From $164
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).