Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip

Discover the volcanic landscapes of Piedras Rojas (Red Stones) in the Chilean altiplano, along with the Atacama salt flat and mountain lagoons above 4,000 meters (13,000 feet).

Piedras Rojas, Atacama Salt Flats & Altiplano Lakes Trip

The tour begins with hotel pickup, followed by breakfast on the way. Our first stop is Toconao, an indigenous village known for its adobe buildings. You'll learn about the history of the Toconao people and visit the 18th-century Church of San Lucas.

Weather permitting, we will visit Chaxa Lagoon to see flamingos. Then, we'll hike the Piedras Rojas trail for about an hour, observing the salt flat and the highland lakes of Miscanti and Miñiques, along with possible sightings of vicuñas, foxes, and flamingos.

At noon, we will have lunch, either en route or at a restaurant on the return to San Pedro. Lunch options include a main course and a drink en route or two dishes (choose one) with a drink at the restaurant. We will then head to Piedras Rojas, characterized by its scarlet landscape created by iron oxidation. We will also visit the Salar de Aguas Calientes lagoon. Finally, we will return to San Pedro de Atacama, with arrival between 12-13 hours later.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is available from hotels within 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of San Pedro de Atacama center. Depending on availability, we may accommodate closer (maximum 2 kilometers) or further away (maximum 5 kilometers) hotels, specifically in the historic center. Note that nearby towns Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included. For remote accommodations, alternative pickup points are available.

Itinerary Changes

The order of visits in the itinerary might change due to planning purposes.