Salt Flats Route

Operative tour

Tour trough the Salt Flats Route to visit the Monjes de la Pacana and Quisquiro. Includes transportation, breakfast, lunch and guide.

Price per person:

CLP$ 45.000 per person.

Times:

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Duration:

8 hours and a half.

Included:

Pickup at the hotel (urban area), bilingual guide (Spanish and English), breakfast, lunch and transportation.

What to bring:

Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water.

Restrictions:

Minimum age required of 7 years old.
Not allowed for pregnant women.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy :

24 hours.

Price

Adult: CLP$ 45,000 per person.
Children: CLP$ 37,000 per person.

*Children’s rate valid until age 12. Minimum age required of 7 years.

This tour will take us to the east of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Andes Mountain Range. Our first stop will be the Licancabur lookout, where we will enjoy our breakfast, depending on the wind conditions. Anyways, breakfast can be in the next tourist attraction: the wetland of the Quepiaco River, where we will appreciate the contrast between vegetation and mountain range.

After that, we will go to the Pacana lookout, so then we go visit the monjes de la Pacana (Pacana Monks), bigs tone pillars that rise up lonely in the middle of the desert. Then, we will have our lunch in the Quisquiro Salt Flat, which is at more than 4,000 m (13,123 ft.) of altitude. Here we will have time to rest and enjoy the surroundings. Finally, on our way back to San Pedro de Atacama, we will pass by the Aguas Calientes Salt Flat, known for its coloured waters

*To get a vegetarian box lunch on the tour, you should write us at reservas@denomades.com.

*The pickup service included is nor carried out from/to accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located at ayllus close to San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor and Coyo) nor accommodations in the town of Toconao.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book the tour?

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 is it about the age restriction for the tour?

The age restriction of this tour is set by the community that runs the geothermal park, and unfortunately there are no exceptions.

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.

What does breakfast include?

Breakfast includes tea, coffee, ham and cheese sandwich, cereal and chocolate bar.

What does lunch include?

It is a box lunch (simple individual lunch) and a fruit of the season.

Do you have vegetarian, vegan or coeliac alternative of meals?

No. In these cases, our recommendation is that you bring your own food or snack for the excursion.

Which is the maximum altitude reached in this excursion?

The maximum altitude reached is 4300 m. For a good acclimation, our recommendation is to eat a light meal and drink lots of water the previous days to the excursion. Because of the altitude, we recommend leaving this tour for the end of your stay in San Pedro de Atacama.

More doubts? Send us your questions at reservas@denomades.com and we are going to solve them as soon as possible.