Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Stones

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  • Hours:
    Full day (departure at approximately 6:00 a.m.)
  • Duration:
    Approx. 9 hours
  • Languages:
    Spanish, English, and Portuguese

🌋 An epic journey through the Andean highlands

Embark on one of the most breathtaking routes in northern Chile: a full-day adventure through the gems of the Atacama highlands, where every stop is picture-perfect.

We’ll start the day by crossing the Andes Mountains, with a photo stop at the Tropic of Capricorn, where you can take a symbolic photo of this imaginary line that crosses the globe.

Next, we’ll arrive at Piedras Rojas, a rust-colored volcanic formation that creates a landscape of intense color, contrasting with the deep blue-green of the Salar de Aguas Calientes. It’s a truly unforgettable landscape that steals hearts every day. Here, we’ll take a 20–30-minute round-trip hike, followed by another 20–30 minutes of sightseeing and taking beautiful photos.

The day continues with a visit to the Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons, located at an altitude of over 4,200 meters above sea level, famous for their turquoise waters, majestic silence, and the imposing mountains that surround them. Here, we’ll hike for about 30 minutes in total.

We continue on to Laguna Chaxa, in the heart of the Atacama Salt Flat. This is home to three species of flamingos: the Chilean flamingo, the Andean flamingo, and James’s flamingo. You can also spot other beautiful species, such as Fabian’s lizard and a wide variety of birds. The walk here is a leisurely 20-minute stroll.

An unforgettable experience, perfect for lovers of photography, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.

✅ Includes

  • Hotel pickup
  • Transportation and guidance
  • Breakfast outdoors
  • Homemade lunch outdoors

Visit to:
 📍 Tropic of Capricorn (photo stop)
 📍 Aguas Calientes Salt Flat: Red Rocks
 📍 Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplano Lakes
 📍 Laguna Chaxa
 📍 Town of Toconao

  • Incluye:
    • Hotel pickup
    • Transportation and guidance
    • Breakfast outdoors
    • Homemade lunch outdoors

    Visit to:
     📍 Tropic of Capricorn (photo stop)
     📍 Aguas Calientes Salt Flat: Red Rocks
     📍 Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplano Lakes
     📍 Laguna Chaxa
     📍 Town of Toconao
  • No incluye:

    Admission not included: Must be paid in advance through the agency

    High altitude: We will be traveling to areas above 4,200 meters above sea level. It is recommended that you acclimate yourself one or two days in advance.

    Clothing and accessory recommendations:

    • Layered warm clothing (it’s cold early in the morning, especially in winter, and it’s always warm in the afternoon).
    • Hiking boots or sturdy footwear
    • A hat, gloves in winter, and sunglasses all year round.
    • Sunscreen and personal care products

    Additional recommendations:

    • Avoid excessive alcohol consumption or heavy meals the day before
    • Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before and after your visit.
    • Be sure to bring a camera or a cell phone with a fully charged battery—the scenery is worth it!
  • Recomendaciones:
    Warm Clothing, Hiking Shoes, Sunscreen
  • Restricciones:
    Children under 8 years of age

🕘 Itinerary

  • I’ll pick you up at your accommodation.
  • A gradual ascent into the Andean highlands, heading south toward the town of Socaire.
  • Outdoor breakfast buffet
  • A quick photo stop at the Tropic of Cancer
  • Visit to Piedras Rojas Park, 2 hours.
  • Visit to the Altiplano Lagoons Park, 1 hour
  • Andean wildlife sightings
  • A lunch prepared especially for you, served outdoors.
  • 20-minute visit to Toconao.
  • Visit to Laguna Chaxa Park, approx. 1 hour.
  • Return to downtown San Pedro, estimated arrival at 4:30 p.m.

✅ Useful information

Admission not included: Must be paid in advance through the agency

High altitude: We will be traveling to areas above 4,200 meters above sea level. It is recommended that you acclimate yourself one or two days in advance.

Clothing and accessory recommendations:

  • Layered warm clothing (it’s cold early in the morning, especially in winter, and it’s always warm in the afternoon).
  • Hiking boots or sturdy footwear
  • A hat, gloves in winter, and sunglasses all year round.
  • Sunscreen and personal care products

Additional recommendations:

  • Avoid excessive alcohol consumption or heavy meals the day before
  • Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before and after your visit.
  • Be sure to bring a camera or a cell phone with a fully charged battery—the scenery is worth it!
  • Información util:
    • Hotel pickup
    • Transportation and guidance
    • Breakfast outdoors
    • Homemade lunch outdoors

    Visit to:
     📍 Tropic of Capricorn (photo stop)
     📍 Aguas Calientes Salt Flat: Red Rocks
     📍 Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplano Lakes
     📍 Laguna Chaxa
     📍 Town of Toconao

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From: $72.00

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