Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip, San Pedro de Atacama

What a mesmerizing and asthonising place. Service of Nicolas was outstanding !

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Discover the majestic volcanic landscapes of Piedras Rojas (Red Stones), situated in the heart of the Chilean altiplano. On this tour, you'll also visit the Atacama salt flat and mountain lagoons located at more than 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Included

Hotel pickup
Drop–off in city center
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Breakfast
Lunch

Not included

Tickets: 29000CLP for foreigners and 21000CLP for Chileans

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 6 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 12 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.5

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June 7, 2026
Nuytten
Belgium
What a mesmerizing and asthonising place. Service of Nicolas was outstanding !
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January 8, 2025
Mai Yer
Saint Paul, United States
The guide was knowledgeable and nice. The flamingoes were a highlight of the tour, and the picnic breakfast was good. We stopped at many beautiful lag...
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October 21, 2024
Kim You
Singapore
The programme.is interesting and the activity is well organised.
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January 13, 2024
Guilherme
São Paulo, Brazil
Very qualified guides.
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October 25, 2023
Stephanie
France
The tour was great, our guide was excellent and the lunch was delicious however the price is really high when you still have to pay all the entrances ...
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September 12, 2022
Antonio
Belgium
The nature is beautiful, a must visit. And the guide was very knowledgeable. It is however a very long day, lunch was only served back in San Pedro de...
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Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip

After picking you up from your hotel, we'll head deep into the Atacama desert, stopping for breakfast along the way.

Our first stop will be Toconao, an indigenous village characterized by traditional white adobe buildings. During our visit, you'll hear all about the history and traditions of the Toconao people. We'll also check out the Church of San Lucas and its bell tower, which date back to the 18th century and have been declared national monuments.

Afterward, if we have good weather, we'll go to the Chaxa Lagoon, offering a beautiful landscape that is divided into several water mirrors and where we'll be able to see flamingos. For about an hour, we'll hike along the Piedras Rojas trail. There we'll admire the impressive salt flat. We'll also have the opportunity to see the famous highland lakes of Miscanti and Miñiques, and their respective volcanoes. If we're lucky we'll be able to see endemic fauna such as vicuñas, foxes and flamingos.

At noon we'll stop for lunch to recharge our batteries. This lunch will take place en route or at a restaurant on the way back to San Pedro. The lunch en route includes a main course and a drink, while the restaurant menu consists of 2 dishes (you can choose one of them) and a drink. After lunch, we'll travel to the Piedras Rojas, one of the most beautiful spots in all of Chile. Here, the oxidation of iron in the altiplano rocks has created a surreal, scarlet-toned landscape that seems to belong to a different planet.

Here we'll also be able to appreciate the emerald waters of the lagoon of the Salar de Aguas Calientes, a beautiful spot that will win you over from the moment you first lay eyes on it. Finally, we'll return to San Pedro de Atacama and drop you off at a central point in the surrounding area. Arrival is scheduled for anywhere between 12-13 hours later.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels located within a radius of up to 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the center of San Pedro de Atacama. Depending on availability, we may be able to pick you up at hotels closer (maximum radius of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles)) or further away (maximum radius of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)), so be sure you always indicate accommodation located in the historic center of San Pedro. Please note that pick-ups in the nearby towns of Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included.

If you are staying in other more remote places, we can pick you up from an alternative meeting point who's details you can see in your reservation voucher.

Itinerary Changes

Please keep in mind that due to planning purposes, the order of visits in the itinerary might change.

Points of interest in San Pedro de Atacama

Salar de Atacama

Types of activities in San Pedro de Atacama

Day trips in San Pedro de Atacama Adventure and nature tours Hiking

Other activities in San Pedro de Atacama

Calama Airport & San Pedro de Atacama Transfer Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour San Pedro de Atacama Hot Air Balloon Ride Death Valley Sandboarding Uyuni Salt Flat 4-Day Tour

Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip

After picking you up from your hotel, we'll head deep into the Atacama desert, stopping for breakfast along the way.

Hotel Pickup

If you are staying in other more remote places, we can pick you up from an alternative meeting point who's details you can see in your reservation voucher.

Itinerary Changes

Please keep in mind that due to planning purposes, the order of visits in the itinerary might change.

Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip