San Pedro de Atacama: Andean Highlands Day Trip with Meals

Highlights

• Explore the Andean Highlands on a guided day trip from San Pedro de Atacama
• Visit the traditional village of Toconao and admire its typical architecture
• Discover the Salar de Atacama and the Laguna Chaxa, a birdwatcher's paradise
• See the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons, surrounded by volcanoes and mountains
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch and travel in comfort with hotel pickup

Description

Begin your journey with a visit to the village of Toconao, known for its typical architecture and crafts. Then, head to the Salar de Atacama and visit the Chaxa Lagoon, located within the Los Flamencos National Reserve, an important refuge for high Andean birds. Next, venture into the Andes Mountains to explore the highland village of Socaire, its church, and its way of life linked to ancestral agriculture. Continue your journey to reach approximately 4,200 meters above sea level, where the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons are located, surrounded by volcanoes and mountainous reliefs. Finish your tour at the Salar de Talar, known as Piedras Rojas, a unique landscape characterized by its intense reddish tones, the result of natural oxidation processes.

Includes

Pickup Hotel Shared Transport Driver/Guide (Spanish and English) Breakfast Lunch Drop Off Center

Excludes

Entry tickets to sites visited

Important Information

• Tickets to parks are paid only in cash (Chilean pesos) It is mandatory to complete and send the risk acceptance form before the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund