Red Stones and Altiplanica Lagoons Salar de Atacama
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Besides being the best tour to acclimate with the height, Piedras Rojas is the most complete tour of San Pedro.
They will enjoy various types of landscapes and volcanic formations, high salt flats, atacama salt flats, volcanoes, lakes, fauna and rich flora.
That tour is a must in Atacama.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age 7 years.
Pregnant women cannot participate in this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Piedras Rojas
Visit the red stones, lava formations and rusty ashes next to the Salar de Talar
Lagunas Altiplanicas
Visit the Miscanti and Meniques lagoons, 2 deep blue lakes surrounded by 5 volcanoes. On both lakes there is a small walk with observation of the local fauna.
What‘s Included
Homemade natural juices, Brazilian coffee in French press, tea, coca infusion, Fresh bread, Scrambled eggs, palta, cheese, ham, homemade Nutella Queques, strawberry jam, raspberry, damazco
Tourist Guides
Air-conditioned vehicle
Quinoa and sautéed vegetables accompanied by mustard chicken (vegetarian option available)
Bottled water
Entrances through red stones, highland lagoons and Chaxa lagoon
Return to the hotel
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Red Stones and Altiplanica Lagoons Salar de Atacama
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Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First time in San Pedro taking guided tour.
Roving23709310892,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impeccable activity and the right times. The guide Ivan a 7, continuous feedback and the driver a good contribution at all times. We were lucky enough to see a lot of fauna from the sector thanks to them and the way of reporting in several languages is perfect.
Beautiful tour!
carlossButzbach,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour with lots of information, which was served by the guide Antonella very professional and humorous. The driver Fredy took us safely to all wonderful places and was responsible for the delicious culinary supply together with Antonella. Besides the fantastic scenery we saw some vacuñas, a ratite, a desert fox and a few "desert rabbits". This tour is completely successful and highly recommended!
The Atacama Desert Wildlife and Red Rock Mountain
sindiap2026,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was just sensational! Antonella is a wonderful experienced tour guide and well prepared in case of High Altitude Sickness. I enjoyed the tour a lot . She explained everything in Details. Also a great speaking English guide !
Simply Magical
T652LOnicolam,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day from start to finish was amazing. Anotella our guide and our driver Chris were fantastic. Their knowledge of the area and history of Chile were outstanding. The scenery was simply breathtaking and magical. Breakfast and lunch were also good. If you come to San Pedro de Atacama and don't take this trip you will have missed out on a wonderful experience.
The most impressive place in the Atacama Desert, the best tour
JanaBarbosa,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience. From the guide's communication with us before the tour, through the breakfast and lunch prepared by the chef Antônio, the soundtrack of rock classics that seemed to have been made for that scene and, of course, by the exceptional work of the guide, Iván, who in addition to being careful to speak everything in English, Spanhole and Portuguese, gave us lessons about the Chilean fauna, entertained us with his good mood and was extremely attentive.
Highly recommended
Laura R,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a tour in which you can see landscapes that seem taken from another world. The height becomes very bearable because there are stops halfway that allow you to acclimate. The walks are not demanding. The guide speaks in Spanish, English and Portuguese, but he does it naturally and fluently by moving from one language to another, does not sound repetitive or boring. Ours was called Nico, he explained everything very well, with detailed information and passion for the Atacama desert, and he delved happily into any question asked. The food is picnic-like, very good, and the rides are nice, with good music in the van and time to rest a little between each stop. My children are 16 and 17 years old and enjoyed it very much.
I loved the view and the stops by the guides to recharge and share. Congratulations.
I6612FJjorgem,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lagoons are home to several families of birds and generate a beautiful environment more than 4000 m high. Possibly the red stones are volcanic casts of Andesite gap composition of small thicknesses so isolated rocks of tabular shapes are seen. They would be covered centuries ago by water that gave them that salty upper morphology. (Opinion author)
An exceptional day
Marie-françoise D,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I traveled with Yvan and Daniel our driver. It was a perfect day. Yvan is a very competent guide. He knows a lot and knows how to explain and transmit. Perfect for languages even a little French Daniel very b chauffeur. Perfect food very b served
A bath of culture
228ruyg,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ivan and Cristin's service was exceptional. Excellent knowledge of the places visited. Lots of sympathy and culture. Breakfast and lunch were very good. Simple and delicious. Congratulations to you both.
All day trip to Altiplanicas and salar de Talar
I6278BLrs,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was well organized. Bus comfortable, and breakfast and lunch good especially with the vegetarian options. Ivan was a great guide and gave a lot of good information and facts about the flamingoes and various animals we saw enroute. Danny was a careful driver and played good music. It was a fun trip and I’d definitely recommend it.
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