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"ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS AND RED STONES", tour

LAGUNA MIÑIQUE (Miñique Lagoon), Antofagasta Region - Departure from SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
"ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS AND RED STONES", tour
Overview

Discover the magical tones of the desert, visiting the town of Toconao, the great Salar de Atacama with its Laguna Chaxa, the imposing mountain lakes Miscanti and Miñiques in the National Reserve Los Flamencos, beautiful environment in which highlights the beauty of its blue waters, born from the thawing of the volcanoes with the same names.

Itinerary

  • Departure from the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama towards Chaxa Lagoon, a scenery of spectacular beauty that is divided into several water mirrors where a large number of flamingos and other birds such as large and small parakeets live.
  • Then we head towards the Altiplano to get to the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, where you will be able to observe a volcanic conglomerate formed from the oxidation of the iron present in that place.
  • Later we will visit the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at more than 4,200 meters above sea level. Surrounded by imposing volcanoes originated by the elevation of the Andes Mountains, and habitat of a great variety of birds, they are a truly amazing destination.
  • Finish your trip in the town of Toconao, where we will visit the main square, the bell tower built in 1750 with adobe and cactus wood, and the church of San Lucas, both declared National Monuments since 1951.
  • Return to the hotel.

Includes

  • Guide service in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Does not include

  • Professional guide in French, German and Italian languages If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable and windproof clothing and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, mineral water and binoculars.

More Information

  • 8 hrs
  • 08.00 hrs
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish, English, and Portuguese

Options and Availability

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Private tour

Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
Vans (6 - 8 Pax)Daily departures

Policies and Conditions

  • The rates are expressed in American dollars (USD) and can be changed without previous notice.
  • The services and programs can be changed or cancelled in their execution, sequence and content; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or force majeure reasons.
  • This tour operates without a minimum of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully reimburse the cost of your trip.
  • The client should be aware that modifications to the original reservation may result in changes to the final quote.
  • Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation fees, the client must accept the expenses incurred and the charges set by the supplier, which can add up to 100% of the original.
  • No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.