Price per person:
CLP$ 34.000 per person.
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Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito
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Operative tour
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
Visit the hidden lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito, one of the secret places of the Atacama Desert. Includes shared transportation.
Times:
Duration:
5 hours.
Included:
pick up at your accommodation (urban area), transportation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), drop off at city's downtown, breakfast in AM tour, cocktail in PM tour and pisco sour in tour PM.
What to bring:
comfortable shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunscreen, water, comfortable clothing and cash money for the payment of entrance fees.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
entrance fee to Baltinache Hidden Lagoons (CLP$ 5.000 per adult age 16, CLP$ 3.000 per minor age 5 to 18, payment in cash on site).
Restrictions:
not allowed for pregnant women and minimum age required of 3 years old.
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
24 hours.
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You will begin the tour departing from San Pedro de Atacama heading southeast on a journey of approximately one hour, during which you'll observe the changing colors of the desert landscape. On this tour, you'll visit two attractions depending on the time of day you choose: the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito.
The Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache are a group of seven lagoons that you can explore along a trail. You'll have the opportunity to make stops to admire and take photographs of this stunning landscape.
Vallecito, on the other hand, is a less-explored area near San Pedro de Atacama. Here, you’ll feel as if you’re walking on the surface of another planet. Additionally, you can visit the abandoned bus, also known as the magic bus, where you'll make a stop to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.
You can choose between the following options:
Group tour
- Adult: CLP$ 34.000 per person.
- Child (age 3 to 12: CLP$ 21.000 per person
Private tour
- 1 person: CLP$ 416.000.
- Group of 2 people: CLP$ 208.000 per person.
- Group of 3 people: CLP$ 139.000 per person.
- Group of 4 people: CLP$ 113.000 per person.
- Group of 5 people: CLP$ 91.000 per person.
- Group of 6 people: CLP$ 76.000 per person.
- Group of 7 people: CLP$ 72.000 per person.
- Group of 8 people: CLP$ 63.000 per person.
- Group of 9 people: CLP$ 56.000 per person.
- Group of 10 people: CLP$ 50.000 per person.
- Group of 11 people: CLP$ 52.000 per person.
- Group of 12 people: CLP$ 48.000 per person.
- Group of 13 people: CLP$ 44.000 per person.
- Group of 14 people: CLP$ 41.000 per person.
- Group of 15 people: CLP$ 38.000 per person.
*If you take the morning tour, you’ll visit Vallecito first and then the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache. If you take the afternoon tour, you’ll visit the Hidden Lagoons first and then Vallecito.
*If you are interested in making this tour and the Astronomical Tour the same day, be organized with your itinerary because the end time of this activity could overlap with the start time of the Astronomical Tour. Consider leaving 45 minutes between the end of one tour and the beginning of the other.
*The pickup service included does not operate to nor from accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located in ayllus near San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, and Coyo), nor accomodations in the town of Toconao.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the maximum altitude reached in this excursion?
The maximum altitude reached is similar to the one in San Pedro de Atacama (2450 m), so you do not need a previous acclimation.
What days of the year can I make this excursion?
This excursion can be made every day of the year, except for January 1 and December 25.
Is it allowed to swim in the visited lagoons in this excursion?
No, for now it is not allowed swimming in any of the Baltinache Hidden Lagoons.
What kind of vehicles are used in this activity?
The vehicle will depend on the size of the group, having a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (or similar) for 12 to 18 people.
Is it possible that the tour time could be modified?
It is possible that the tour takes maximum 1 hour more than what was planned originally, due to road conditions and/or the rhythm of the group. It is a tough road that could cause a malfunction in the vehicle, but we are prepared to give solutions as fast as possible.How to book Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito?
To book Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache & Vallecito?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
CLP$ 34.000