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 and 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 will then leave the Tarapacá area and head 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 lake and learn about its crimson colour and the local legend.

We will also visit the smaller Green and Yellow Lagoons, known for their colours caused by minerals and microalgae.

After admiring the lagoons, we will return to Camiña for lunch, featuring three dishes to sample local cuisine. Following lunch, we will take you back to your hotel in Iquique, arriving by 6 pm.