Tour to the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

Name: Tour to the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache
Price: 51.72 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (725 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the 7 hidden lagoons of Baltinache to see the crystal-clear waters between rock and sand formations on a guided trip from San Pedro de Atacama. The hidden lagoons are 1 hour away from San Pedro.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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

Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache

Walk to the beginning of the trail where you can visit the 7 lagoons. Surprise yourself with the crystal clear waters of the lagoons and ask yourself how such a thing is possible in the middle of nowhere. Since March 3, 2025, you can swim in one of the lagoons.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Cordillera de la Sal

As part of the route to the Baltinache lagoons, we pass through the Llano de la Paciencia where we have the Cordillera de Sal on one side and the Cordillera de Domeyko on the other. That road takes about 1 hour to go and then another hour to return.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

In the AM option Breakfast included - fruits, bread, juice, coffee, tea, cookies, cheese, cake. In the PM Snack option included - cookies, juice, pisco souer, appetizers, potatoes, sauces

Tickets NOT included: $12 USD per person

Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

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Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

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Reviews

4.86

725 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

663

Good tour, go in the morning when there isn’t much wind so the lagoon water is clear and you can see the salt crystals
amandapN7678YV,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good: the lagoons are beautiful, floating in the salt lagoon was really cool - it’s impossible to sink. We had 20 mins (this is the allotted time and it is more than enough) to float, then went on a walk past the other lagoons which was lovely. The landscape is stunning. We floated at 11am so the sun was out and the lagoon was refreshing temp, not too cold! Our guide, Brandon, was great - keen guide who was friendly and had lots of interesting information about the lagoons. Good and safe driver. Could be better: our pick up and drop off times were pushed back because the lagoon was opening late, which was fine. Except that this meant that breakfast was cancelled and we were handed a paper bag with a wrap, fruit, juice box and muesli bar in it when we got on board. Firstly this was super disappointing because the breakfasts we had on other tours with Pukarumi had been delicious, so this really paled in comparison after booking with the expectation of breakfast. Also, they forgot to cater for the three vegetarians on the tour. And there was nothing the guide could do about it, so they just didn’t get a meal… We went in to the tour office afterwards when we got back to town and all they could do was apologise, and listened to our feedback. The rest of our tours with Pukarumi were excellent, and this was a small thing in an unusual circumstance, so I would still book all these tours with them again.
Amazing tour
Patricia J,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful full day tour! Lovely and breathtaking scenery! Great tour guide! Delish breakfast as well. Please GO!!! Once you see the red rocks and the water...you will understand!
Don't lose!
marifquintela,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What about this trip?! Just wonderful. From the route to the site, everything is very beautiful. The lagoons are actually pools of the same waterstream, and everything is as beautiful as you see on the Internet. It's not a filter. The lagoon available for visitors is beautiful and very cold! But it is worth holding out the little minutes available for the entrance. Even if you’re not the bravest and don’t want to go in, the tour is stunning. The company offers super beautiful and fragrant bathrobes to complete the experience. The guide Felipe and the driver David were incredible throughout the trip. You are in the top 3 of the Atacama, don't miss out! The company is very serious and organized. We made 4 tours with them and it was our favorite agency. They create WhatsApp groups for the tours, where they pass all the important information and send the location in real time when they’re going to pick up people at the hotel.
Good Experience
David B,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was well organized, fun, informative, and efficient. We had a great start to the day by having a breakfast with a view. Once we arrived to the lagoons, spent a brief 20 minutes to swim in the first one which is the only lagoon where you can swim. The water was freezing cold, but with a beautiful turquoise color. Our guide Andres and driver Aldo were great. Andres was communicative in both English & Spanish, friendly and patient with everyone, and took as many pictures/videos as requested. 2 of the 7 lagoons were decent size, the rest fairly small/underwhelming. I would recommended this tour if you have a half day to spare in San Pedro and haven't seen anything like it before.
Guides Victoria and Andres are in ruins!
sheilacO7500WR,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked with Expediciones San Pedro but we went from Pukarumi. The guide Victoria and the driver Andres were super attentive, explained a lot of things and the afternoon snack was very good! All score 10!
Excellent experience
Traveler14931428134,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience! Very nice lagoons although you can only get to 1. Our guide Felipe and driver Bryan were great company. Very rich breakfast and excellent care planning.
Amazing and Fun
aldojauregui,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing and fun. We visited Mexico. The pools are beautiful. The salt landscape and deep blue color make them special. Swimming in Lagoon 7 (the first) is a lot of fun. Felipe and Julio, our guide and driver, professional and attentive. Highly recommended.
Nice experience
to ig436,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very pleasant experience. An expert guide in the area, history, evolution, and very empathetic. It offered us super interesting information about the area and surroundings. An excellent option to discover the salt flat of Atacama and lagoons.
As a family we spent a beautiful day that will no doubt be recorded forever thanks
josselineb2026,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A magical experience without a doubt incredible all the wonders of the desert
Turquoise
variosv2026,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice place, well carried by Isidora and Andres. Breakfast in a beautiful landscape, and the lagoons land very nice. The water a little cold but after the first impact you don't want to leave. Well organized with gowns for the lagoon exit. The bad, the lagoon is too small for people who go.

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Tour to the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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

Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Cordillera de la Sal

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

In the AM option Breakfast included - fruits, bread, juice, coffee, tea, cookies, cheese, cake. In the PM Snack option included - cookies, juice, pisco souer, appetizers, potatoes, sauces

Tickets NOT included: $12 USD per person

Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

725 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

663

Good tour, go in the morning when there isn’t much wind so the lagoon water is clear and you can see the salt crystals
amandapN7678YV,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good: the lagoons are beautiful, floating in the salt lagoon was really cool - it’s impossible to sink. We had 20 mins (this is the allotted time and it is more than enough) to float, then went on a walk past the other lagoons which was lovely. The landscape is stunning. We floated at 11am so the sun was out and the lagoon was refreshing temp, not too cold! Our guide, Brandon, was great - keen guide who was friendly and had lots of interesting information about the lagoons. Good and safe driver. Could be better: our pick up and drop off times were pushed back because the lagoon was opening late, which was fine. Except that this meant that breakfast was cancelled and we were handed a paper bag with a wrap, fruit, juice box and muesli bar in it when we got on board. Firstly this was super disappointing because the breakfasts we had on other tours with Pukarumi had been delicious, so this really paled in comparison after booking with the expectation of breakfast. Also, they forgot to cater for the three vegetarians on the tour. And there was nothing the guide could do about it, so they just didn’t get a meal… We went in to the tour office afterwards when we got back to town and all they could do was apologise, and listened to our feedback. The rest of our tours with Pukarumi were excellent, and this was a small thing in an unusual circumstance, so I would still book all these tours with them again.
Amazing tour
Patricia J,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful full day tour! Lovely and breathtaking scenery! Great tour guide! Delish breakfast as well. Please GO!!! Once you see the red rocks and the water...you will understand!
Don't lose!
marifquintela,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What about this trip?! Just wonderful. From the route to the site, everything is very beautiful. The lagoons are actually pools of the same waterstream, and everything is as beautiful as you see on the Internet. It's not a filter. The lagoon available for visitors is beautiful and very cold! But it is worth holding out the little minutes available for the entrance. Even if you’re not the bravest and don’t want to go in, the tour is stunning. The company offers super beautiful and fragrant bathrobes to complete the experience. The guide Felipe and the driver David were incredible throughout the trip. You are in the top 3 of the Atacama, don't miss out! The company is very serious and organized. We made 4 tours with them and it was our favorite agency. They create WhatsApp groups for the tours, where they pass all the important information and send the location in real time when they’re going to pick up people at the hotel.
Good Experience
David B,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was well organized, fun, informative, and efficient. We had a great start to the day by having a breakfast with a view. Once we arrived to the lagoons, spent a brief 20 minutes to swim in the first one which is the only lagoon where you can swim. The water was freezing cold, but with a beautiful turquoise color. Our guide Andres and driver Aldo were great. Andres was communicative in both English & Spanish, friendly and patient with everyone, and took as many pictures/videos as requested. 2 of the 7 lagoons were decent size, the rest fairly small/underwhelming. I would recommended this tour if you have a half day to spare in San Pedro and haven't seen anything like it before.
Guides Victoria and Andres are in ruins!
sheilacO7500WR,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked with Expediciones San Pedro but we went from Pukarumi. The guide Victoria and the driver Andres were super attentive, explained a lot of things and the afternoon snack was very good! All score 10!
Excellent experience
Traveler14931428134,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience! Very nice lagoons although you can only get to 1. Our guide Felipe and driver Bryan were great company. Very rich breakfast and excellent care planning.
Amazing and Fun
aldojauregui,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing and fun. We visited Mexico. The pools are beautiful. The salt landscape and deep blue color make them special. Swimming in Lagoon 7 (the first) is a lot of fun. Felipe and Julio, our guide and driver, professional and attentive. Highly recommended.
Nice experience
to ig436,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very pleasant experience. An expert guide in the area, history, evolution, and very empathetic. It offered us super interesting information about the area and surroundings. An excellent option to discover the salt flat of Atacama and lagoons.
As a family we spent a beautiful day that will no doubt be recorded forever thanks
josselineb2026,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A magical experience without a doubt incredible all the wonders of the desert
Turquoise
variosv2026,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice place, well carried by Isidora and Andres. Breakfast in a beautiful landscape, and the lagoons land very nice. The water a little cold but after the first impact you don't want to leave. Well organized with gowns for the lagoon exit. The bad, the lagoon is too small for people who go.