Red Lagoon Day Trip

Join us on an adventure through northern Chile's elevated plateau on our day trip to the Red Lagoon. You'll see a spectacular lake in the region of Arica and Parinacota, along with other small green and yellow aquifers.

Red Lagoon Day Trip

At 5 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Iquique and set off for the high plateau of northern Chile.

On the way, we'll pass through the crossroads of Huara and stop at the petroglyphs of Chillaiza, which date back to the Inca Empire. Our next stop will be in the village of Camiña for a hearty breakfast.

We'll then continue to Arica and Parinacota, reaching an altitude of 12,139 feet (3,700 metres) to see the Red Lagoon by the Caritaya River. We will explore the lagoon and learn about the legend surrounding it.

Nearby, we’ll find the smaller Green and Yellow Lagoons, whose colors are caused by different minerals and microalgae.

After visiting the lagoons, we'll return to Camiña for lunch, which consists of three dishes to sample local gastronomy. We will drop you off at your hotel in Iquique at 6 pm.