Salt Flats Route

Description

We’ll head east from San Pedro de Atacama into the Andes. The first stop is the Licancabur viewpoint, where, weather permitting, you’ll enjoy breakfast with volcano views. If wind conditions aren’t suitable, breakfast will be served at the Quepiaco River wetland, an Andean oasis framed by mountain slopes.

You’ll continue to the Pacana viewpoint and then the Pacana Monks, striking stone pillars rising in solitude in the Atacama Desert, a perfect spot for photos.

Next, visit the Quisquiro Salt Flat, at over 4,000 m (13,120 ft), with time to rest and take in the high-Andean scenery. On the way back, we’ll stop at the Aguas Calientes Salt Flat, famous for its multi-colored waters, before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.

Important notes

• The order of visits may change on the day due to weather or road conditions.
• Breakfast is served at Licancabur viewpoint or Quepiaco, depending on the wind.
• The route reaches >4,000 m (13,120 ft); stay hydrated and walk at an easy pace.
  

You can select one of the following options:

Shared tour

• Includes Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide (select according to your preference).
• Price: CLP$ 46.000 per person.

Private Service

• Bilingual guide included (Spanish and English).
• Price:
  • 1 person: CLP$ 394.000.
  • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 197.000 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 131.000 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 98.000 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 99.000 per person.
  • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 82.000 per person.
  • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 96.000 per person.
  • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 84.000 per person.
  • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 74.000 per person.
  • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 67.000 per person.

Pickup Area

The pickup service is available for accommodations located within the area marked in blue. If your accommodation is outside this area, you will be assigned one of the following meeting points, marked with a yellow star:

• La Apacheta Square.
• Domingo Atienza & Gustavo Le Paige Intersection.
• San Pedro de Atacama Bus Terminal.
• Séquitor Roundabout.