Piedras Rojas + Altiplanic Lagoons and Salar de Atacama
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Toconao (Kunza Rincón perdido) enchants for its simplicity, calm of its people, special climate, beautiful architecture and crafts; We will visit the marginal area of the Salar de Atacama known as Laguna Chaxa located in Sector Soncor R.N.L. F. Later we headed towards the South East (Cordillera de los Andes) to settle in a Socaire Altiplanic Town, we visited its Church and learned about its agriculture. Once installed in the cordon of the Andes we headed approx. At 4200 masl to meet the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons. These lagoons belong to the R. N. Los F., characterized by volcanoes and mountainous reliefs such as the Miscanti hill and the Meñiques volcano. Both lagoons are born from groundwater from melting ice. Continuing along the slopes of the South Andes we head to the Salar de Talar Touristically known as Piedras Rojas, where the rocks are subjected to natural oxidation and weathering.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum 12 years (Policies of our agency)
Maximum age 75 years (Policies of our agency)
Pregnant (Policies of our agency)
Does NOT include entrance ticket to sites or places to visit... the tourist pays directly there.
What To Expect
Toconao
Visit the Town of Toconao, crafts, square, church
Laguna Chaxa
Los Flamencos National Reserve is located in the commune of San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region in northern Chile. The reserve covers a total area of 740 km
Options
Piedras Rojas + Altiplanic Lagoons and Salar de Atacama
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Shared Transportation
Drop off center
Pickup Hotel
Lunch en route
Breakfast
Driver/Guide (Spanish and English)
Entrance Ticket to Parks, Reserves or Sites to visit are NOT included in the Value of the Tour
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful.
JCruz61,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is one of the "must see" attractions in Atacama, however, was with a greater expectation than I found there. We did the tour without agency, the road is great and the information on the site is accurate. However, considering that it is a destination that lives from tourism, the life of the tourist is not facilitated. You have to buy the ticket on the website in advance and book the visit time. Then you have to check in at Soccaire 1h before the time you bought the ticket. There they show you a "map" on a table and take science from the distance to the attractions and what you can see along the way, you must also inform the plaque of your vehicle. The expectation is only increasing. Here you arrive in Salar de Aguas Calientes Sur - Piedras Rojas. The arrival of the road is beautiful, has even a mirror. You park the car and already approached by a park guard, he takes your ticket he directs the path to go and go. There are bathrooms at the entrance of this attraction. Protect yourself, the wind is ugly, on the day we visited was 70km/h according to the guard parks and the access was back and forth by the same trail because of this. I mean, it was extremely uncomfortable. Although we were upset, we felt cold, with no desire to take off the gloves to take the photos. We arrived at the "red stones" in a walk of about 20 minutes, there is no difficulty in it, except for altitude if you are not acclimatized and then it is just contemplation. It's pretty, but we don't consider it an UAUUU. Our ticket was with this attraction first and then Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques. You take the road again, returning to Soccaire and entering the access to these Lagunas. Once again you present the ticket at the entrance and is presented to the "map" of the attraction and park rules. You drive to the mirrors of the lagoons, observe the landscape and return to San Pedro. It is beautiful, worth the visit, but for us it was not something that marked us. TIP: It is on this road that has the TRÓPICO DE CAPRICÓRNIO plaque that everyone stops to take a photo, but only has one plaque and is in the direction of the return to San Pedro de Atacama, approximately 67 km away from San Pedro. Be careful if you amend other attractions on this tour.
Red Stones and Salar of Atacama
paulocD5172FF,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, super friendly guide and technically very knowledgeable.
This tour is a must and you will not regret it!
pmaa14,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Javier. He knew a lot about the Atacama Desert, the animals, and had good local recommendations. Very good people! The experience was very complete, including breakfast and lunch. They will finish very tired and happy with the tour.
Best tour ever!
I119JEvictoriah,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been on many tours in many countries. Manuel was the best tour guide we have ever had! He was incredibly kind and helpful. You can tell he truly loves his country and has a passion for San Pedro de Atacama itself. He truly cares about his customers and wants them to have the best, authentic experience! Additionally, I did many tours while in San Pedro and this tour was my favorite! The nature and scenery is unearthly beautiful and pictures do not do this place justice!
We would give 6 stars if...
Gabriel P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We would give 6 stars if we could! We absolutely loved this tour and our tour guide Manuel. The tour was timed out perfectly and Manuel was very knowledgeable and engaging. Plus, all of the locations were absolutely gorgeous. We’d definitely recommend this tour!
Very good!
reynag821,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was excellent; the guide was very knowledgeable about the topic, the driving, the friendliness, and the breakfast was delicious in the Tropic of Capricorn 🫶🏼 and the lunch in Toconao. The landscapes of this tour are beautiful. I recommend.
We hit full in the choice of the operator
I8157SGmarcot,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent..from the attendance in the workshop, transportation and attention and knowledge of the guide, in particular
Amazing guide!!
yagnasdv,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day of visiting incredible sights. Javier was best tour guide ever. He made this experience a lifelong memory. He was friendly, patient, and extremely informative. I highly recommend this company, and ask for Javi if you can! P.S. Javi even made us a fresh breakfast that was delicious!
Excellent experience
Dreamer14109769236,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discovering new landscapes that one is not accustomed to is always a great experience, but having a good guide adds a plus to it. Manuel was always attentive, providing clear explanations at the places we visited, even as we traveled along the route and encountered new things to observe, making the long stretches of travel between one place and another more entertaining.
Trip in the Atacama Desert
273edianea,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most beautiful places I have ever known, the guide is very attentive and really knows the history of the place and the people who live there
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