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Take a full-day excursion to visit the Miscanti and Miñique lagoons, the Salar de Talar, and the Atacameño village of Socaire. Observe the famous Salar de Atacama from above and enjoy included meals.

Highlights

• Visit the famous Miñique and Miscanti Lagoons
• See the remarkable purple stones at the Salar de Talar
• Enjoy breakfast while admiring the unique landscape
• Have lunch next to the flamingo reserve and Chaxa lagoon
• Visit the mountain town of Socaire to learn about its culture

Description

Be picked up at the agreed meeting point in San Pedro de Atacama around 6:30 AM. Your first stop, after an hour, will be at the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, located 4,200 meters above sea level. At these lagoons, enjoy breakfast and admire the fauna and flora here. The next visit is to the Salar de Talar, known as Piedras Rojas or purple stones. The beauty of this place will leave you speechless. Continue to your next stop in the Atacameño village of Socaire, where you can observe the cultivation terraces and the village church. Then visit the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt lake in Chile. Here are the national flamingo reserve and the Chaxa lagoon, which is home to three types of flamingos and other species. Return to San Pedro de Atacama around 5:00 PM.

Includes

Pick up in San Pedro de Atacama Local expert guide Breakfast and lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund