Atacama Salt Flat and Toconao: Morning Sightseeing Tour with Flamencos

Highlights

• See flamingos in the wild at the Chaxa Lagoon
• See the historic church of Toconao, a National Monument
• Discover the hidden oasis of the Jerez Valley

Description

This sightseeing tour invites us to discover one of the most fascinating landscapes in northern Chile. We begin our journey to the Chaxa Lagoon, located within the Los Flamencos National Reserve, a saline wetland that is part of the imposing Atacama Salt Flats, the third largest salt flat in the world and one of the main lithium reserves globally. There, it is possible to spot flamingos (Andean, James, Chilean) feeding among the salt crusts, in a unique setting where desert, water, and wildlife come together. We continue to the Tropic of Capricorn, a geographical point marking one of the most important parallels on the planet, and then arrive at the town of Toconao, a highland settlement built in liparite stone, known for its traditional architecture. We will walk around its main square and see its church made of adobe and cactus wood, declared a National Monument, a living testimony to the Atacama heritage. We'll end the visit in the Jerez Valley, a natural oasis surrounded by vegetation and rock formations that contrast with the arid surroundings. A short but complete tour, ideal for discovering the natural and cultural richness of the Atacama highlands.

Includes

Pick-up at your hotel (within the urban radius) Breakfast Shared Service Driver/Guide Spanish/English Drop-off in downtown

Excludes

Admission ticket: Foreigner $14,000. National $10,300.

Important Information

• Closure due to weather or by the indigenous community in charge If the Atacama Salt Flats are closed due to bad weather or by decision of the indigenous community that manages them, the passenger may reschedule the sightseeing tour (subject to availability) or request a full refund. This type of closure is not considered a voluntary cancellation, and the general cancellation policies do not apply.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund