Piedras Rojas + Altiplanic Lagoons and Salar de Atacama
Overview
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12 hours
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Iglesia de Socaire
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
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
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Piedras Rojas + Altiplanic Lagoons and Salar de Atacama
Pickup included
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic. This tour is why you come to Desierto de Atacama
ericng192,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It hits all the spots. Salt Flats. Flamingos. Lagoons. Panoramic views of the Andes mountains and the local wildlife. Stops in towns along the way. Our tour was in English with visitors from Germany and USA, with us. Manuel, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, engaging, with very good English. Manuel and the others on this tour made this a 5/5.
Best travel
K3934VGlet cias,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience to visit Piedras Rojas y Lagunas Altiplanicas with Pedro, Oma y Juan Carlos! Sensational guides, who provided a wonderful tour with detailed explanations with local history.
Warm recommendations.
HediZardi,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized, very interesting, very attentive to having the best views, as far as possible from the crowd. Reliable, serious, nice. Warm recommendations.
English tour means that the guide must speech English!
Lanre O,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very disappointed with this tour. My wife and I booked specifically because it was advertised as having an English-speaking guide. We would not have paid for this tour otherwise. Unfortunately, the guide spoke little to no English, which made it extremely difficult to understand anything, ask questions, or actually learn about the places we were visiting. We tried to make the best of it, but at some point we found ourselves listening to other tour guides nearby who were speaking English just so we could understand where we were and what we were seeing. That should never happen on a paid, guided tour. To make matters worse, the tour was cut short when an older participant passed out due to altitude sickness, and we were taken back early. While that situation wasn’t the guide’s fault, it meant we didn’t even receive the full tour we paid for. The locations themselves were beautiful, but the overall experience was poor due to misleading advertising and low standards. If you want an English-speaking tour, I strongly recommend choosing a different company.
It was okey trip to...
David H,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was okey trip to Piedras Rojas. It takes a while to get there. On the way there you visit other places. If you are short on time maybe choose a different location for a trip.
Beautiful Views All Day
Bridgette M,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were able to see the flamingos before any other tour group, which was a great way to start the day. Daniel, our guide, was very energetic and informative. He made sure everyone was doing well and having a good time. Everything on this tour was incredibly beautiful from the Altiplanic lagoons to the town of Toconao.
Nice excursion
Zacharie A,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice excursion with a very nice and funny guide! The visit of the city after lunch is not the most interesting but it is quick.
Scenic and unique tour of the Atacama desert!
Aisha M,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour - it starts early, but this is key to beating the rush and enjoying these monuments!! Daniel was our enthusiastic tour guide, and it was a joy to be hosted by him. In the morning, we had a fresh breakfast spread that was prepared by Daniel, and from there we went to Laguna Chaxa, where we saw three different kinds of flamingos. From there, we went to Laguna Miscanti and Miniques, which were a stunning pair of the bluest lagoons you'll ever see. We saw Vicunas as well. Our last stop was Piedras Rojas, and the Laguna Salar de Talar. The water is incredibly clear due to the white bed underneath it. It's a 1.5 km walk to the lagoon, and the view is gorgeously unique. It was very windy and cold, so be prepared for warmth. On the return journey, we stopped at Toconao for lunch, which was a decent 3 course meal (app, lunch, 1-2 sides and a drink). This is included in the tour. The view on the drive is wonderful and unique, enjoy the scenary!!!
Daniel was our tour guide...
daiprat,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniel was our tour guide and he did an excellent job taking us to the places before other groups got there.
Perfect
Lauren V,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing guide amazing day. The guide was amazing and me and my friends had a great time in the desert
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