Atacama Salt Flats Tour

The Licancabur Volcano, the salt flats of Aguas Calientes, the salt flats of Quisquiro... On this excursion through the Atacama Desert, we'll discover these and many other emblematic places of the Chilean Altiplano.

Salt Flats Route

We'll pick you up at your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama at the indicated time. We'll travel 150 kilometers by bus across the Chilean Altiplano to the Licancabur volcano, which stands over 5,900 meters (19,356 feet) high, marking the border between Chile and Bolivia.

During the journey, we'll observe local flora and fauna until we reach the Quepiaco wetlands, located at the foot of the volcanic range. Next, we stop at the Monjes de la Pakana for photos, geological formations shaped by wind erosion.

At midday, we'll take a lunch break, which can be en route (main dish and a drink) or at a restaurant (main dish with two options and a drink).

After lunch, we will visit the salt flats of Aguas Calientes and Quisquiro, known for their extensive white beaches, before making a final stop at Laguna Negra (Black Lagoon). We will then head back to San Pedro de Atacama, concluding the tour in the city center after approximately 7.5-8 hours.

Pickup Info

The tour includes pickup from hotels within a 10-kilometer radius of San Pedro de Atacama's center. Depending on availability, pickup may also be possible from hotels within a 2-kilometer radius. Note that pick-ups from nearby towns like Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included. For accommodations further out, an alternative meeting point will be provided in the reservation voucher.

Itinerary Order

The order of the visits may vary for organizational reasons.