From San Pedro de Atacama: The Salt Flats Route, Full day

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Depart from San Pedro de Atacama on a guided tour of the Aguas Calientes Salt Flats. Experience stunning views from the Licancabur Vulcano viewpoint and admire the Salar de Atacama.

Highlights

  • We will visit salt flats located in the border region between Chile
  • We will appreciate the majestic Licancábur volcano of 5,916 M. of altitude.
  • We will see unique flora and fauna of the altiplano

Description

The Salt Flats Route 08:00 hrs. Departure from Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to the Paso de Jama. Border Control Chileno.Por international route Paso de Jama, The road climbs a steady slope, formed by lava and ash. En route we stop to admire the beautiful panoramic view across the Salar de Atacama and the Oasis of San Pedro de Atacama. At km 41 to an altitude of 4,200 m, this crossing or diversion to Hito Cajon north LICANCABUR appreciate the majestic volcano of 5916 M. altitude. We continue between high mountains, where it is common to find groups of ostriches, at km 75 may see small lakes where flamingos and other birds live in the km 91 pass through the hills of the Pakana, then surrounded the Farellón of Tara, a wall of rock carved with sculptures, little further, an esplanade, where we see the Moai of Tara, also known as the Pakana Witness, are a set of columns such rock structures that were preserved in the geological times as evidence of violent volcanic events occurred during the Tertiary period, then, panoramic view of the Cathedrals of Pakana, arrival at the Salar de Tara located at 4500 meters, with wonderful scenery and its unique ecosystem of the Salt Lake where the presence of numerous highlights being the most common birds flamingos chilensis .

Includes

Pick up at the hotel, shared transportation. bilingual guide (Spanish and English) breakfast and snack.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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