Turista visitando las lagunas escondidas de baltinache

Turista en el camino en camino de las lagunas escondidas de baltinache

Turista tomando fotos en una de las lagunas escondidas de baltinache

Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

Visit the hidden lagoons of Baltinache or Seven Lagoons, one of the secret places of the Atacama Desert. Includes shared transportation.

Price per person:

CLP$ 34.000 per person.

Times:

07:30 am to 01:00 pm and 01:30 pm to 07:15 pm

Duration:

5 hours.

Included:

pick up at your accommodation (urban area), shared transport, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), breakfast, snack and drop off at city's downtown.

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:

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).

Restrictions:

not allowed for pregnant women and minimum age required of 3 years old.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

24 hours.

*From June 10, 2024 and until further notice, swimming is not allowed in any of the Baltinache Hidden Lagoons. Visits to the site are for viewing and photographing only.

Price

Adult: CLP$ 34.000 per person.
Child (age 3 to 12: CLP$ 21.000 per person

We will start leaving San Pedro de Atacama towards the southeast. We will travel for one hour, in which we will be able to see the color variation of the desert landscape. We will reach the entry of the Baltinache hidden lagoons, where we will be able to use the bathrooms before continuing the tour. We will follow the track that will take us by the seven lagoons that form this wonderful landscape, of which only the last one can be used for bathing. After having visited this tourist attraction in the middle of the Atacama Desert, we will begin our return, passing by the entry facilities to use the bathrooms. In the way back, we will see the sunset in the desert, before arriving to San Pedro de Atacama’s downtown.

*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.
How far in advance should I book the activity?
We receive bookings until 48 hours in advance. However, we have limited spaces and always are subject to availability, so our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.
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.