“VISIT TO THE SALAR DEL HUASCO NATIONAL PARK" Tour
“VISIT TO THE SALAR DEL HUASCO NATIONAL PARK" Tour
Salar del Huasco National Park: The High Andes’ Hidden Paradise
Ascend to the roof of the world and discover the breathtaking beauty of Salar del Huasco National Park, a pristine jewel nestled high in the Chilean Altiplano. This remote sanctuary, sitting over 3,800 meters above sea level, offers a surreal landscape where the stark white of the salt flats contrasts vividly with the brilliant turquoise of high-altitude lagoons and the deep red of surrounding volcanic hills.
Here, nature rules supreme. The park is a vibrant haven for wildlife; watch in awe as graceful flocks of flamingos paint the pink waters against the backdrop of snow-capped volcanoes, while vicuñas and vizcachas roam freely across the rugged terrain. It is a place of profound silence and tranquility, where the sky seems to touch the earth.
Whether you are capturing the perfect photograph of the mirror-like salt crust, soaking in the serenity of the wetlands, or simply breathing in the pure mountain air, Salar del Huasco is an unforgettable escape into one of the Andes' most untouched and spectacular ecosystems. Come experience the magic of the high desert!
Itinerary
Escape to the High Andes: A Day in the Highland Wilderness
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Begin your adventure at 08:30 with a scenic drive toward the Collahuasi Mine, ascending into a world of breathtaking highland beauty. By 11:30, you’ll be immersed in a unique landscape, where the rugged terrain is dotted with ancient yareta plants and lush wetlands known as bofedales.
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Keep your eyes peeled for the region's incredible wildlife; from playful vizcachas and grazing alpacas to elegant pink flamingos and wild geese, nature is all around us.
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We’ll pause for a delicious picnic lunch (Box Lunch) right in this stunning setting, followed by free time to trek, photograph, and explore.
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Our expert guide will be on hand to share fascinating insights into the delicate ecosystem of this natural sanctuary.
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After a relaxing tea break to recharge, we’ll head back to Iquique, arriving at your hotel around 19:00 with memories of an unforgettable day in the mountains.
Includes
- Guide service in Spanish and English.
- Collective round-trip transportation.
- Picnic Box Lunch.
- Snacks along the route.
- Oxygen equipment.
- Specialized guide.
- Hand sanitizer.
Does not include
- Tips and gratuities.
- Other services not described in the program.
- Professional guide in French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. If you would like a guide in these languages, please request one in advance and pay an extra fee, subject to availability.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for outdoor activities and windy weather, a hat or cap, sunscreen, sunglasses, a photographic camera, and binoculars.
- We recommend bringing bottles of mineral water and energy snacks.
More Information
- 11 hrs
- 08.30 hrs
- Family friendly
- Offered inEnglish and Spanish
Options and Availability
Collective tour (Guide service available in English)
Collective tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.Policies and Conditions
- Ratebook are express in US Dollars (USD) and may be changed without prior notice.
- Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
- This tour operates without a minimum number 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 refund the cost of your trip.
- The shared excursion service operates with a minimum of 4 passengers.
- This tour will not run on the following dates: December 25 to January 1.
- The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
- In general, museums in Chile are closed on Mondays.
- SIB: Transfer and excursion services shared with other passengers.
- Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
- No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.
DOCUMENTATION:
- It is the responsibility of each passenger to carry the relevant documents for the proper completion of their trip.
- Passengers must be informed and prepared to comply with visa, vaccination, and other regulations specific to the countries they are visiting.
- Therefore, passengers must bear the costs incurred due to non-compliance or misinformation regarding entry and mobility regulations within the different countries they are traveling to. In the case of Chilean and foreign passengers, they must present their foreign documentation, otherwise, VAT corresponding to 19% of the fare will be charged directly to the passenger.
CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY:
Cancellation conditions and processing fees:
- Up to 33 days before the start of the tour: 0% penalty of the total amount of the originally booked tour + USD 15 processing fee
- 32-15 days before the start of the tour: 30% penalty of the total amount of the originally booked tour.
- 14–10 days before the start of the tour: 50% penalty of the total amount of the originally booked tour.
- 9–0 days before the start of the tour: 100% penalty of the total amount of the originally booked tour.
- No Show: 100% penalty of the total amount of the originally booked tour.