Top Experiences in Atacama Salt Flats (Salar de Atacama)

Officially the driest desert on the planet, Atacama is an all year-round destination. Summer days definitely get sizzling hot whilst nights keep a constant low temperature due to the altitudes. The Altiplanic winter consists of afternoon downpours with plenty of electrical storms. Sometimes heavy rains in January and February and snow fall during July and August.

REQUIREMENTS

Meet the minimum age 25 years old

A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile)

A major credit card in the name of the renter (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club or American Express)

Explore Piedras Rojas and the Altiplanic Lagoons on a unique semi-private tour! We pick up passengers at their hotels and head to the Salar de Atacama, where you can enjoy breakfast before visiting the Chaxa Lagoon. Next, we explored Piedras Rojas on a one-hour hike and enjoyed lunch in the desert. Afterwards, we visited the Miscanti and Meñiques Altiplanic Lagoons to appreciate their impressive natural beauty. We finish with a stop at the Tropic of Capricorn for photos before returning to San Pedro de Atacama around 5:00 p.m. Join this exciting adventure!

A complete program that includes transfer from Calama to Hotel in San Pedro, Valley of the Moon Tour,  Red Stone tour with Salar de Atacama and Toconao, Geiser del Tatio Tour, and a Lagoon Cejar visit and Transfer back to the Airport

- Photographer-guided activity / certified local guide
- Reliable information of each place to visit
-Places to take pictures with the best views
-Help if you want to learn to take photography
-Totally customizable itineraries and places
-Itineraries and special places and very little known if requested
-Homemade meals to give the excursion a family atmosphere
-Satisfaction guaranteed

Our excursion to Toconao and the Salar de Atacama will take you to explore beautiful natural landscapes to discover the native fauna and flora, as well as an old town, witness of the Atacameña culture & nbsp;

Among the places of interest we will visit are: a National Reserve the Flamingos and the Chaxa lagoon and the town of Toconao. Definitely a ride not to be missed.

Its unique landscape, the clear skies that make it a perfect enclave for astronomic observation and rich gastronomy.

Far from being inert, the Atacama Desert is an area abundant in energy, thanks to its welcoming ancestral cultures and the oasis that is the source of life in the driest desert in the world.

It ascends the more than 4,000 meters of height of the Andean plateau to discover small towns that keep intact their customs in the middle of the extremes that are worth photographing.
Explore the desert and highest point such as
geothermal field located at 4300 meters above
sea level in the Andean Mountain range.

Visit to San Pedro de Atacama and explore unique landscapes in the world. Salaries, geysers and lagoons of an intense blue color, are part of the places that will amaze you.

If you want to experience the incredible richness of natural beauty and diverse landscapes northern Chile & Bolivia, this tour is the perfect option to do: Atacama is the center-stage of many surprises, the 3,000 square kilometer salt lake is an unbeatable sight.

The Atacama Salt Flat is one of the main attractions of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Be amazed by the large number of long-legged birds that nest and feed in its “watery eyes”, like those of the Chaxa Lagoon. Keep your eyes wide open to try to spot the differences between the Andean, Chilean and James flamingos.

Continue to Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. The best time to go really depends on your preference of what you want to see, as each season offers different visuals.

Most people say it is best to go from May to November when the weather is mild, but keep in mind that the Bolivian salt flat plains will be dry. One thing's for certain – the scenery here is breathtaking all year round.

Experience our Half Day Private Tour of the Salar de Atacama and Toconao!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Chile as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Salar de Atacama and Toconao.

Join us on our excursion to Toconao and the Salar de Atacama, where you'll explore stunning natural landscapes, discover native flora and fauna, and visit cultural sites such as the Chaxa lagoon and the town of Toconao. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Our excursion to the Salar de Atacama and Altiplanic Lagoons will take you to visit the different high-altitude lagoons, to observe its beautiful landscapes and discover the native fauna and flora.

Among the places of interest we will visit are the Flamencos National Reserve and the Chaxa Lagoon; Miscanti and Miñique lagoons, located more than 4,000 meters above sea level and the town of Toconao. Definitely a ride not to be missed!

The Salar de Atacama is the largest salt deposit in Chile and is formed by a depression with no water outlet that receives from the San Pedro River and multiple streams through which water is filtered from the mountain range.
Inside this, you will find Laguna Cejar beautiful and mystical of turquoise color. Its high salt content generates the floating effect which makes a relaxing bath and a fun experience.

Altitud 2.200 msnm. aprox.

Come and spend 9 days full of excitement, strolling through the most beautiful places in central and northern Chile.
You can get to know the city of Santiago de Chile, with its history and multiculturalism, reaching the Pacific Ocean while visiting the cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso.
You will enjoy the beauty of the clear skies in the Elqui Valley, while you know the flirtatious cities of La Serena and Coquimbo.
You will visit the driest desert in the world while learning about the fascinating history of Atacama and its culture. Don't miss it!

We invite you to enjoy the clearest skies, the driest desert, and the most spectacular landscapes gathered in one place.
Through this package of 5 days and 4 nights you will explore San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings in a magical and special way.

Join us on this adventure to visit the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt deposit in Chile, and the Valle de la Luna with its landscapes that look like from another world. We will explore the Geysers del Tatio, the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and enjoy floating in the altiplanic lagoons. We will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy a sunset in the Salar de Atacama, seeing how this incredible landscape is modified with the last rays of the sun.

The perfect day trip for everything you wish to find in the Atacama Desert. Incredible volcanoes, huge salt flats and beautiful lagoons. You will be amazed with the landscapes of this trip.

We will reach over 4.000 meters above sea level, reason why we recommend full rest the night before and warm clothes for the cold.

By acquiring this package you will know the jewels of this beautiful country, passing through its capital, Santiago, the driest desert in the world Atacama and then south on the southern road.
You will know the beauty of the lakes and volcanoes from Puerto Varas,the southernmost city of Chile and its beautiful fauna from Punta Arenas .

Going through a multitude of landscapes, we invite you to know the best of Chile from North to South in 13 days.

it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth and we like to invite you to photograph with us the country’s largest salt flat surrounded by volcanoes, fields of steaming geysers, landscapes that resemble the surface of the moon, unique flora and fauna, and incredible sunsets.

In the middle of an incredible range of landscapes, we will provide great photographic experience, taking you there at the right time.

If you don’t have experience, our photo guide can help you with the settings so that you can take home the most spectacular pictures.

This program is designed for photographers of all skills and experience

It is for anyone passionate about nature photography and adventure

They are 6 or 7 full days of adventure, perfect for long trips, where you want to know all the corners of San Pedro. Different landscapes every day.

They are 6 or 7 full days of adventure, perfect for long trips, where you want to know all the corners of San Pedro. Different landscapes every day.