Lauca 3-day Tour

Depart from Putre for a 3-day tour through Lauca National Park, a protected area in northern Chile.

Lauca 3-day Tour

Day 1

We will pick you up at your hotel in Putre and drive to the caves outside the town. After a short walk, we'll visit the Chucuyo viewpoint for views of Lauca National Park’s lagoons and volcanoes. Next, we will stop in Parinacota to see its national monument church and the Cotacotani Lagoons from a viewpoint. We will also visit Chungará Lake.

Then, we will stop at the Chirigualla hot springs and go to Chivatambo to learn about charqui. Dinner and accommodation will be in a rural house.

Day 2

After breakfast, we will visit the vicuña reserve and pass by the Lauca River and Surire Salt Flats. We will also look for flamingos near Chinchilleni hill and enjoy Chilcaya’s landscapes, followed by a stop at the Polloquere hot springs.

A picnic lunch will be provided, and afterward, we will visit the village of Guallatire. The day ends with accommodation in a rural lodge in Socoroma.

Day 3

After breakfast, we will trek along the Inca Trail and Phusiri Collo to reach Zapahuira and see tambos and colcas. We will continue to Copaquilla and Mallku to learn about local traditions, then proceed to Cardones Ravine to see the candelabro cactus.

We will observe migratory birds in the Lluta wetland before returning to your hotel in Putre.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation is in shared rooms in rural houses, with dinner and breakfast included. Lodging may vary based on availability or weather. Lunches are included as picnic lunches.

The tour includes 2 nights' accommodation in:

Chivatambo: Lauca Cruzani Inn or Chua InnSocoroma: Ensueño Socoroma Marka Inn