Piedras Rojas and Altiplanic Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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We'll start the tour with a visit to the pre-Hispanic town of Socaire, characterized by its cultivated terraces. Then we'll head to the Altiplano, where we'll visit Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques, habitat for aquatic birds and mammals such as red foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to the Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Águas Calientes) and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, from where we will see these reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are located.
The tour continues to Salar de Atacama, the largest in Chile and the third largest in the world. There, we will walk along the paths of Laguna Chaxa, nesting place and habitat of the three species of flamingos present in Chile: Andean, Chilean and James. Finally, we will visit the village of Toconao, its Church of San Lucas and its characteristic orchards.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Pedro de Atacama
We'll start the tour with a visit to the pre-Hispanic town of Socaire, characterized by its cultivated terraces. Then we'll head to the Altiplano, where we'll visit Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques, habitat for aquatic birds and mammals such as red foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to the Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Águas Calientes) and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, from where we will see these reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are located. The tour continues to Salar de Atacama, the largest in Chile and the third largest in the world. There, we will walk along the paths of Laguna Chaxa, nesting place and habitat of the three species of flamingos present in Chile: Andean, Chilean and James. Finally, we will visit the village of Toconao, its Church of San Lucas and its characteristic orchards. *The order of visitation places is subject to change the same day as the tour. *Since March 2018, pedestrian access or car access to the Piedras Rojas area is not allowed. On the tour we will have a panoramic view from a viewpoint, at a distance of approximately 1 km. *The hotel pick-up service included, is not carried out in accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, located in ayllus near San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor and Coyo) or in accommodations in the town of Toconao.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Bilingual Guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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Piedras Rojas and Altiplanic Tour
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Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Total support
Departure19279820687,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My first international trip alone and was sensational... the team of Traveling With Me helped with everything and super recommend... supported before and during the trip at all times... highly recommend!
Amazing
336karinaj,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The second time I go to Atacama and close the tours with Willian, always very attentive and requesting. The Atacama landscape then, surreal! It was all beautiful!
It's not worth it!
fl viad520,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I closed on top of the hour, which made me not research well the companies, I closed with them, were very practical and sought after at the beginning, nothing to complain about, but then, I verified that it is a third-party agency, who does the tours is another agency (I did with Pukarumi), nothing to complain about from Pukarumi, the contact with them is great, make things easy, so, I find it easier to close everything directly with them, comes out much cheaper and practical. Traveling with me sold me a tour to Red Piedras, which was not happening, because the park was closed. It turns out that I was not informed about this, put other places in the script (which I discovered on the tour), but that I was not interested in knowing, this without any prior notice. Well, the Pukarumi agency refunded its customers for this unrealized tour, the Traveling with me, did not refund me, on the argument that was made another in place. As I said, I was not informed of anything and did not choose to take another walk. But when I asked, the answer was: “What refund”? Besides, the last two tours I also informed myself directly in the agency there about schedules, since I was without information by this agency. That's it, lack of transparency, so my experience would have been better if I had spent a few more minutes of my time and closed directly with the agency there than with a third-party.
Excellent experience
K9460VVjeanm,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip there Atacama! The agency was very attentive and helped with all doubts. Amazing landscapes, the guides of the tours were very partner and had a lot of knowledge about the sites visit of. I super recommend!!
Tours in Atacama
Daniela L,,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I really liked the tours. The communication always very good with the agency. We had a great experience. Only one day that had a downtime with the schedule that was changed, but did all right in the end. Indicate the agency.
Atacama Solo Trip
Y4128CCalep,,Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Location is incredible. One of the most beautiful landscapes I have seen to date in all my travels. Support from ViajandoComigo and William were crucial for the best possible experience.
Easy comunication
Pedrohdb,,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took several tours, fair prices, great guides, easy communication. Staff always willing to answer my questions and change what I wanted on the tours.
very worthwhile trip
Carol M,,Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip ! It was so very different from the desert trips and the altiplano scenery was beautiful . Natalie was an excellent guide and gave us lots of interesting information .
Everything excellent!
rachelcY9811NI,,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the 9-day itinerary, including Atacama and Uyuni, with the company. I just have to thank you for all your attention and concern for us. They made a detailed schedule and always asked us how the day went and gave us guidance for the next day. We just had the job of being ready for the tours lol. I had the opportunity to see beautiful places and incredible people during these days. I highly recommend!!
Wasted day the driver never showed up
tatyana m,,Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00This was a wasted day out of my 2 days in Atacama desert. The tour guide never showed up for pickup. After 30 min of waiting at the agreed spot, I messaged tge tour guide, after 45 min of waiting I received a message their car had an issue. I got up at 6am for thi trip, so by 8 am I lost any opportunity to have a full day tour, just lost a day. Never did this tour operator issue a refund, struggling with Viator now to at least get my money back. Do not use this agency ever, unacceptable experience.
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